Do I look a little frustrated? That’s because this dress is super comfortable and great, but it’s about 2 inches too long. Once I get it hemmed so it hits just below my kneecaps, it will be much more flattering.
I wore the dress because it was clean and more importantly, it was ironed.
Fashion Tip: The ideal dress/skirt hemlines fall either just above or just below the knee. The hemline should never fall at the widest part of the leg, which means neither the thighs nor the calves. Flared skirts that fall just below the knees help athletic calves look slimmer. Hemlines that fall past mid-calf can make you look short and stocky.
I was also frustrated because as soon as I got to the gym, I realized that I forgot socks.
I also forgot my headphones.
I also forgot my shower sandals.
Good grief! My training called for a 3 mile run. Since I was facing so many annoying obstacles, I decided to take it easy. I started my 3 miles by running 2 miles at 6.5 mph. Then I ran 3/4 of a mile at 6.6 mph, and the last quarter mile at 6.8 mph. I walked until I cooled down and then I stretched and used both the foam roller and the myo-release ball.
It was a really snowy walk back from HealthWorks.
I was glad to be back in my office in a matter of seconds.
Tea time!
I sniffed, I steeped, and the Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea did not disappoint. This tea tasted sugary and sweet. I only added 1 packet of truvia. At first I thought it had a lemony aroma, but it really did remind me of sugar cookie desserts!
After the tea, I was still in the mood for a sweet treat. Reese’s Valentine’s Day chocolate!
I made my own stir fry for dinner. Plus I cooked a bunch of chicken to eat throughout the week.
I mixed sugar snap peas, various colored peppers, chicken, and brown rice. It tasted great blended with about a teaspoon of soy sauce.
Even though these desserts have been hanging around since Super Bowl Sunday, I couldn’t resist. It’s Fat Tuesday after all! 
I guess I sealed the container properly because my piece was as moist and delicious as the piece I ate over a week ago. Such a delicious dessert, but I’m glad there aren’t any left. Resisting would be so difficult!
COMMENTS
17 Comments
1. Jenna
February 16th, 2010 07:47 PM
I think your dress still looks beautiful! And the stir-fry…yum! Aren’t snap peas the best?
2. Becky
February 16th, 2010 07:50 PM
Yay for stir fry! I had a great one last night – and holiday Reese’s – the have more peanut buttery goodness!
3. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
February 16th, 2010 07:58 PM
I think your dress looks cute! I hate when I forget socks, that is the worst.
4. MelissaNibbles
February 16th, 2010 08:09 PM
You ran without socks!? You’re a warrior
I love Reeses hearts and the Christmas trees. They taste different to me for some reason…in a good way!
5. sophia
February 16th, 2010 08:29 PM
Oh dear! Looks like the day didn’t exactly start out well…but at least you got some good eats in!
Hee, what is Fat Tuesday?
6. chocolatepickle
February 16th, 2010 08:31 PM
YAY for Fat Tuesday:) I’m about to dig into my favorite desserts on the planet now in anticipation of tomorrow’s deprivation;)
YUCK to snow!! I can’t imagine you had much fun coming back to THAT after sun and relaxation!:)
7. *Andrea*
February 16th, 2010 08:43 PM
nice run girl!!! i love that flavor of tea…reminds me of the holidays and i get all happy
8. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
February 16th, 2010 09:06 PM
That dessert looks amazing!! I’m currently indulging in some “Fat Tuesday” treats, too
Reese’s are my fave!
9. katie
February 16th, 2010 09:15 PM
i ADORE the reeses hearts..my fav!
10. Tracey
February 16th, 2010 09:26 PM
Oh man, there is no way I could workout if I forgot my headphones. Music is so important!
Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride + Reeses Hearts = Heaven!
11. kelly
February 16th, 2010 09:46 PM
Oh man! I hate when I forget stuff for the gym I am the queen of forgetting hair elastics! I do not like to see that snow please make it go away before I get home.
12. Shelley Leeman
February 16th, 2010 10:06 PM
thanks for the fashion tip- i always struggle to find that perfect length. and love the chocolate in this post- yum!
13. Emily Eats and Exercises
February 16th, 2010 10:08 PM
Funny seeing my gym while I’m on vacation. I’m not sorry to be missing the snow though!
Good advice about hem lengths. I like skirts to fall right below my knees usually. Any longer and it makes me look even shorter than I already am (and I’m only 5’0″ – I need all the help I can get!)
14. Caitlin
February 17th, 2010 06:24 AM
Ahhh, I’ve forgotten my headphones before. That’s the worst! Actually, I’ve forgotten socks too and had to buy the ridiculously overpriced ones on sale at my old Crunch gym. At least you still got your workout in
15. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me
February 17th, 2010 06:44 AM
That was me yesterday! I forgot my entire purse AND a bra. I felt a little too free all day.
16. Shannon
February 17th, 2010 06:52 AM
One thing I don’t miss about going to a gym right now is that I can’t possibly forget anything! That was always my fear when I went to the gym…either forgetting something for my workout or forgetting something that I needed to get dressed and ready for work!
17. Lisa
February 17th, 2010 09:19 AM
I dont know how you ran without sucks…icky! Good for you though for suckin it up and doing it!