Happy Holidays! If you celebrate Christmas, I hope it was wonderful for you! I had a great time with my family. This was probably one of the biggest Christmases we’ve ever had, so I just feel extremely blessed!
An obscene amount of presents!Gifts
- Things for the Kitchen: A rotating spice rack (with spices), a teapot and lots of teas, colander (finally), new oven mit and pot holders
- Clothing: Socks, a dress, dressy scarf and nice top
- Gift Cards: Maggiano’s/Chili’s, $20 Debit Card
- Much Needed: A new wallet (from Coach, thanks sis!), a Nike Plus GPS Watch (from my bf!)
My bro and sis-in-law actually got me a Timex GPS watch as well…crazy, since the night before I dreamed I’d be getting 2 watches for Christmas! Since I obviously can’t keep both, I’ll be exchanging the Timex and getting even more running gear! So thankful!
Food
The FOOD. Oh man. Christmas is always the worse. Cakes, cookies, cupcakes galore. And don’t forget the actual dinner! We had lasagna, meatballs, macaroni and cheese, collard greens…everything was delicious.
Christmas cookies and cakes galore!I made Brussels Sprouts for the first time. I continue to attempt to “step my game up” and contribute to the meal with something a little different. Here’s the recipe.
My Brussels sprouts…yum!I didn’t make it exactly to recipe….i.e. I used cooking white wine instead of white wine vinegar (oops), I omitted almonds because my bro is allergic, and my butter didn’t exactly “brown”, but everyone seemed to enjoy it! I will definitely add Brussels sprouts to my shopping list moving forward, so yummy!
I really wanted to follow the advice I gave about eating healthy during the holidays, but while I kept my portions small, I ate too many sweets! Sugar cookies are my Kryptonite (did you see that picture above?)! I’m kidding though…I don’t really feel guilty. I’m glad I was able to treat myself!
Workouts
My New Nike+ GPS Watch…Ready to Go!
Sunday 12/23: Ran outside for about 3.30 miles in 60 degree weather! It just felt good to be out there. Then I followed up with hip strengthening exercises.
Thursday 12/26: Two workouts courtesy of Nike’s Training Club. I did the Core Crunch and Cardio Killer. Lots of squats, burpees, V ups, and planks. It was my first time using the app, and while only 15 minutes each, they really kicked my butt!
Friday 12/27: Core and More Class.
Saturday 12/28: 3.60 miles outside with my running buddy Mark. We hadn’t run together since August(?!) and it was just like the good old times. It was about 35 degrees…but I got a great sweat as always and got to use the new watch! I love it!
Sunday 12/29: IntenSati Class with the Philly Black Girls Run! Group. This will require its own post to describe, but I really enjoyed it!
How was your Christmas? Did you run, were you able to keep to your healthy commitments or did you let loose for the holiday? I hope you enjoyed!
P.S.–I just signed up for Bloglovin’! If you use this site, find Run With No Regrets and please follow! I’ll do just the same for you 🙂
Sounds like a great Christmas! I think I followed you on Bloglovin before you even joined. Lol. 🙂
Haha, nice! Thanks a lot Clarinda!
Sounds like a great Christmas and an active one! Way to close out the year!!
Thanks a lot!
2 watches, you are totally loved!!! :0) I have like 4 after so many years and should get rid of some…just can’t!
I know right?! I was hinting forever that I wanted one but I didn’t think I’d get 2!
I tried Brussels Sprouts for the first time on Christmas (or at least in recent memory). They were so tasty! I may add them to my grocery shopping list. I should be following you on Blog Lovin’ I’ll double check! All the best in 2014!
I went grocery shopping yesterday and bought some more!! Thanks a lot Crystal, and same to you!
Those cookies look seriously dangerous!! Nice work keeping up a solid week of workouts during Christmas week!
Thanks Kassandra, it certainly wasn’t easy! My boyfriend brought back even MORE cookies and snacks when he came back home…too much to handle!
Just found you from the blog shut up and run through your comment. I know how you on my blogloving reading list. Can’t wait to see what is in store with you for 2014. Merry Christmas
Hi, thanks so much for dropping by!! Have a Happy New Year!
I love brussel sprouts, I am sad I never had them until last year. I eat them once a week now!! Those cookies look awesome too! I’m happy to report I was able to work out everyday during the holidays, even if it was just running a mile to keep up with the RW Run Streak. It made me feel a lot better during the hectic times! I followed you on blog lovin’, I’m still learning the blogging ropes but it seems like a cool program/app/ Happy New Year!
Great job with the running streak…the next time it comes up I’ll have to participate! Thanks for following me, have a Happy New Year!
I tried brussel sprouts for the first time this year and I really enjoy them… shocked myself on that one 😀
Love that tree and those abundance of gifts! Sounds like a wonderful Christmas and you still managed to get in good workouts. Good for you!
Thanks so much Joy! I’m glad I was able to pull it off…but I still gotta get through this week!