So I wanted to share with you three of my recent food finds!
1. Recently I told you I was into Kombucha, a fermented sweet tea. I like that its sort of bubbly like soda but, unlike soda, its healthy! I went on a mission to try out different brands and flavors to see what my favorite was! After trying out a bunch I decided that my favorite is Synergy, specifically the Trilogy flavor. Its got a nice flavor but isn’t too tart. Plus its only about 70 calories a bottle. If you have this near you, try it out!
My favorite Kombucha flavor
2. The next thing I discovered recently was lentil crackers with sea salt. I’m a sucker for sea salt in general and I was in the mood for hummus the other day when I saw these. I thought they’d be great with hummus (and I was right!). Luckily for anyone who can’t eat gluten, these are gluten free! I usually only have lentil soup so I was surprised to see this product. Its a nice change from the veggies or pita bread I usually eat with hummus.
Love me some sea salt
3. The last thing I found in the deli the other day was a new flavor of Luna bar: Chocolate Dipped Coconut. It is SO good and totally worth a try. I love Luna bars anyway but this flavor is right up my alley. Its chocolately enough to ease my constant chocolate cravings but as usual with Luna bars the ingredients are healthy! Luckily with Luna bars theres so many flavors so I always have new ones to try. But this one is a keeper.
New Luna bar flavor = love
In addition to my new food finds, I also have been on the lookout for some new core workouts because mine is so weak. Its actually gotten worse since I stopped running for the last few weeks, just goes to show you how fast you loose conditioning. I also found out when my PT assessed me all about my weak glutes and core so I figure its somehow related to my injuries.
So at PT right now I do single leg lifts in a few different directions and lots of squats, both of which incorporate balance. I also found some good exercises randomly the other day on Runner’s World. If you click here, watch the video called Get in the Balance (trail tough) for some good core workouts. You can do them with or without the small stability ball. I don’t have one so I do them without it.
I know this post is a little random so I’m not going to stop with the randomness now! I got my new Self magazine in the mail the other day and flipped through it. They have a segment on female Olympians which I LOVE. Its great when magazines feature real, strong women who girls can and should aspire to.
They had a section on Shalane Flanagan, who will be running 26.2 in London this summer. That will be her third marathon EVER. Seriously. That’s insane! She gave some great advice, specifically to grad a running partner to stay accountable for your workouts! I think that’s a great idea, which is why I’m trying to convince myself to finally go and join a running group.
Self Magazine had Shalane fill in the following sentence: “When I run, I feel…“. She answered it with “at peace”. For me, when I run, I feel strong.
Love Olympic coverage
What are some random food finds you’ve had lately?
How often do you do core workouts?
Complete this statement: “When I run, I feel….”
I love Shalane! The American marathon team (men and women) is so good this year. When I run I feel calm and energized, if its possible to feel both of those at once!
The team is awesome, going to be a fun Olympics
I definitely know the calm and energized feeling, its so hard to explain. I get it especially on race day!
Trilogy is my favorite too! The cranberry is good too but I always buy the trilogy if they have it. Gosh I want one now!
Loving the trilogy! I’ve only had that and the strawberry so far. Have to try the cranberry!
I find those lentil crackers at Marshalls sometimes. They are so yummy! And who can’t love Luna bars!
The lentil crackers are great! Such a nice variation.
…tired…?
haha just kidding, i feel strong too!
and as much as i love chocolate and coconut i can’t believe i haven’t had that kind of luna bar yet!
Haha tired is definitely one of my words too. You should go try it, its so good
Love Luna bars!
I love the trilogy flavor! So tasty
Its so good!! I’m loving it
I never do core workouts and that HAS to change!! My goal is to incorporate it 2-3 times a week.
Awesome goal!! I never really do them either, whoops!
The chocolate covered coconut is a favorite of mine! I have one almost every race (afterwards). A lot of people don’t like them and I am SO HAPPY to figure out I’m not a weirdo! I do core 2-3 times a week…. but I like a flat/toned tummy look versus 6 pack abs!
People don’t like them?!! WHattTT? Are they eating the same bar haha. I love eating Clif bars or Luna bars before races
I need to do more core, 2-3 times a week is awesome!
When I run I feel… alive. Sometimes it’s hard to get out there and just do it, but all my senses are in hyper mode, making me aware of my breathing, heart rate, and just being in the moment. It’s so good.
Love this!! Its so true and such a good synopsis of how I’m sure a lot of us feel running
The chocolate dipped coconut Luna bar literally makes me want to sign up for races so I have an excuse to pound one for breakfast. It’s my FAVE too
Hahaa I totally agree! Its like it was made for me!
That Luna bar looks delicious! Yummy! When I run I feel amazing!
Awesome!! And you should try it, its a good flavor.
I used have a really strong core from all my wears of dancing but I can see/feel that it’s not as strong as it used to be. I’ve been trying to do some crunches/ab type exercises every now and then but not enough! I love the combo of chocolate and coconut, so delicious!
I definitely don’t do enough either, I’m sort of afraid of doing it in a way haha. Such a baby. Didn’t know you used to dance, thats awesome!
My mom was looking me up and down today and saying some core workouts would help really shave off the extra bits haha. I need to come up with a half hour routine and just do it everyday! It’s totally okay once I get started but taking the initiative is the hard part, so props to you!
Right now I’m great with cardio but lagging on strength, usually ends up that way!
Haha my mom has done that to me before too!
It such a hard thing to start, I totally agree. Thats why I needed to sign myself up for something and make it public so I stick to it haha. Cardio is the most fun.. probably why we both like it best