I’m amazed at the support everyone is willing to give me as I’m defying gravity.
I’m amazed at how many of your shared your condolences for Kitty.
And I’m amazed by how many of you are thriving! I loved reading each and every entry for my giveaway. You guys are so inspiring. Doing great things with your lives. 
Despite my amazement, I had a lackluster day.
I ate a blueberry muffin for breakfast.
I made a salad with a turkey burger, spinach, carrots, and corn for lunch. Plus an ice coffee!
The coffee gave me an afternoon pick-me-up. I cleaned, ironed, and got some work done.
Around 3, I got out of the house and went to get my nails done. While I don’t like wasting money, my cuticles are so dry and can be a painful problem. I’ve tried to deal with it on my own, but it’s much easier to pay $15 to get them cut. Pain free for a week, til they grow back.
Kiwi for an afternoon snack, and freshly polished nails. Ooo la la.
Plus some unphotographed handfuls of trail mix.
I was really looking forward to running with the HealthWorks running club. At 5:30, I started to get ready. But when I glanced out the window, it was dark and drizzly. With the big race this weekend, I didn’t want to risk catching a cold from exercising in crappy weather. I was probably being overly cautious, but I used the time to stretch, foam roll, ice, and do a killer ab workout.
I’m planning to hit the gym tomorrow and then I’m going to run on Thursday night with the SEAC group. Plenty of time to prep my legs for this weekend’s half marathon. 
I had high hopes for cooking this week. I’ve already let myself down. Ohhh well. 
Crappy weather makes me crave easy food. Jared ran across the street and grabbed food from the House of Siam. I had my usual order of Chicken Pad Thai.
I spent my evening puttering around the apartment, watching the Biggest Loser, and enjoying another #fitblog chat on Twitter. I love all of my healthy living blogger friends!
COMMENTS
12 Comments
1. Jessica @ How Sweet
April 28th, 2010 04:44 AM
Chicken pad thai is my favorite – I love it with shrimp, too. I love it so much that I have a hard time ordering anything else in a Thai restaurant.
2. katherine
April 28th, 2010 06:56 AM
Oh pad thai, how happy you make me! Love the nail polish, btw. Such a great, summery color!
3. Karissa @ CardioFoodie
April 28th, 2010 06:58 AM
I love, love your nail polish color!
4. Abri
April 28th, 2010 08:04 AM
Love the polish color!
I haven’t had a chance to watch Loser yet this week (sitting on the tivo waiting for me!) But my husband and I went to the 5K casting call in Dallas! We didn’t know you had to call ahead and “win” a spot on one of the teams, so we didn’t end up getting to race… but I have been waiting for this episode to air for a long time!!!
5. Emily
April 28th, 2010 09:50 AM
Pad Thai should never be considered a cop out. Looks so delicious!
Wasn’t the Biggest Loser great? So inspiring and definitely left me crying. Have a great day!
6. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
April 28th, 2010 11:00 AM
Sometimes a little pampering is just needed!!! Cute nails!
7. kate
April 28th, 2010 02:13 PM
Pad thai sounds like the perfect solution to a so-so day. Love your polish color!
8. Kacy
April 28th, 2010 02:58 PM
Love your nails!! And pad thai is one of my favorite things ever. Way better than cooking if you ask me!
9. Katharine
April 28th, 2010 03:34 PM
Mmm chicken pad thai – definitely a fave. And a go to when I don’t feel like cooking (which is often, sadly). Manicures are always a well-deserved pick me up. Much cheaper than shopping for clothes/shoes.
10. Kelly
April 28th, 2010 06:55 PM
I love chicken pad thai too- yumm. It sounds like you are going to have nice weather for the half this weekend- I hope it’s early in the morning since it’s supposed to get HOT.
11. Gabriela (froyolover)
April 28th, 2010 07:10 PM
Blueberry Muffin – YUM!
Loved the nail polish
Have a great night, girl!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
12. Helen
April 29th, 2010 06:55 AM
I hope you are ok Melissa. I think it was a good thing not to hurt yourself before your big race. At least you did an ab workout, I would so have bummed in front of the tv!!!