Category Archives: dessert

My Day Vs. Food

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Melissa

I’ve had a few people ask me since I had my “Ah-ha” moment a few months ago to post a day of food…and talk about eating intuitively. It has been an interesting road for sure, going from worrying about my … Continue reading →

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With Irregularity

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Melissa

What a whirlwind of two weeks it’s been since I updated! Things have been crazy busy and with work, Ragnar training and spending time with Whit! Work has been crazy busy and hard. I’ve been averaging over 50 hours a … Continue reading →

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Heart’s Cafe, Ollantaytambo, Peru

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Melissa

During our visit to Ollantaytambo and the Incan ruins we were able to visit a restaurant with a great cause: Heart’s Cafe. This restaurant not only focuses on serving up nutritious food but also helping out impoverished communities in the … Continue reading →

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Jack’s Cafe, Cuzco

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Melissa

Well, after being away from the states for almost 3 months, I had to get my hands on some good old’ American food…err, well, in this case the closest I could get: British food at Jack’s Cafe! I have been … Continue reading →

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27?!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Melissa

First of all, thank you all soooooooooo much for all the wonderful and encouraging comments from my last post! I don’t k ow what I’d do without you and your encouragement! ~~ It is ridiculous that I forgot it was … Continue reading →

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Adjusting Readily

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Melissa

Every time that i come out of the field it’s like my body thinks I’ve never had sugar, which isnt the case since i usually had some sort of sweet bought from town. So of course upon finishing in the … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Melissa

I have been pounding back the water and carbs today to gear up for my 11 miler tomorrow morning, before all the shenanigans start when my brothers come to town!  I’m so excited it’s not even funny!!! I even purchased … Continue reading →

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Emptiness…Means More Chocolate of Course

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Melissa

I’m glad everyone enjoyed last night’s Dear Body post.  It hit me at some point during the day when I had a bit of time to think…which from the looks of it will happen quite often with my new job…thank … Continue reading →

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Picture Sunday

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Melissa

Wow, what an end to my stay in FLORIDA. How about my last run in Homestead? Getting lost and not quite sure how to get back home?  But it was perfect and ended up being 10 miles just like I … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Choose…

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Melissa

Oh a day full of choices…I have been back and forth over everything and anything! I woke up way late today…I think my body had finally caught up with me after all the work of the past two weeks and … Continue reading →

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