Banana Island

So After several hours of research on the mono fruit diet I decided that it was right for me. The idea behind mono fruit is to eat 1 type of fruit for several days. Bananas, grapes, persimmons, and melons are the most frequently chosen fruits. I chose bananas because I love bananas. Well, I loved them. It has been 2 days and I have felt terrible all day today. The first day was not bad. I consumed 15 total bananas. It is recommended that you eat anywhere from 25-30, but there was no way that was happening. 

I started out with the goal of detoxing my body and proving to myself that I could eat only bananas for 3 days and be okay with it. Well today, half way through my 3 days and I am already wanting to quit. I am trying super hard to push through but the fat girl in me wants to throw in the towel SO bad! 

I am trying not to go bananas.............. {pun intended}

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~Swimbikerunfuel

Fleet Feet Sports 3.17 Run Lucky

Sunday was a great day! It was supposed to be a rain out but we turned out with a cool breeze and light drizzle for our run.

Here are a few pictures from the awesome day! 

My little guy ran the half mile fun run and KILLED IT! He finished in 4:03. I am super proud because a few months ago he decided he didn't want to run anymore which of course broke my heart. I think he is getting back into it now! {fingers crossed}

 This last picture is just perfect! My friend Lori is the best. Her face. HA

My last 3 5ks have all been sub 32 minutes! This is BIG. I’m super excited about getting stronger! 

Cheat Day is the Best Day!

Oh what a cheat day it was! 

We had a great time at the "Wearing of the Green" parade in Baton Rouge to start the day off! 

After the parade we had an amazing lunch at Kona Grill, I had a Pepperoni Flat bread.....Pizza is a cheat day staple. My husband had a giant stuffed burger. Which of course I ate some! 

After lunch our cheat day adventure led us to the most delicious famous bakery in Baton Rouge, Ambrosia. They are famous for this incredible Strawberry cake with delicious whipped icing. I am partial to their petit fours and cake balls. We ordered a hodge podge of items and enjoyed them all! 

The glorious cheat day then headed out to a FABULOUS party put on by Robinson Brother's Ford. Our good friends work there and they invited us. So where's the cheat day part of the party? Oh that would be in the cranberry and vodkas and the amaretto drinks I consumed! 

We were for sure "ON TOP OF THE WORLD!"

It has been several weeks since I have had a cheat day like this. It was worth every second! I am a big believer of living your life to the fullest and not missing out on good times because of the foods that are not so good for you. 

                  ~Swimbikerunfuel

I was so exhausted last night I couldn't even stay up to blog. It was my normal meal prep Sunday but I tried a few new things.

Before the meal prep madness began I enjoyed this yumminess

NUTELLA FRO YO! 

Then It was on to my 10 mile bike ride.

obligatory post work out selfie 

I ate some of these gems last week and they were so good! texture was somewhat like crispy rice cake. They are potato based so not too good on carbs but they are loaded with protein and were a welcome change from bars and shakes. A co-worker found them at GNC and I will be going to buy more. 

 I have been eating a lot of fresh berries for snacks. I decided to add pineapple to the mix. I LOVE fresh pineapple especially the juice! I bought the pineapple cutter and it saves a lot of time.

I threw out the chicken and fish this week and sauteed some shrimp to go with my quinoa and asparagus. I just put a little EVOO in a pan and some Tony Chachere's to season. Tony's around Louisiana is a staple. I put it in everything and my husband seasons all of his food with it. 

I loved my last batch of protein bars so I tried out the cake batter recipe. They are so yummy! 

2 cups oat flour

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

3 tbsp PB

1/4 cup almond milk

a tiny squirt of agave nectar

Mix it all up and then press it into a wax paper lined brownie pan. Put in fridge over night. 

I also made some more of my simple PB cookies this time I added dark chocolate chips. (See the catching up blog for recipe.)

Race for the Cure

Today was an amazing day that started off emotional. I have run the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure twice before but this time was different. I was running in celebration of my Aunt who is a survivor. Before the race they do a survivor parade, which would make any one teary eyed. To add to the emotion they played the song Hero by Mariah Carey! Here is my beautiful aunt and her friend in the survivor parade.

So after that emotional beginning was the 5k race. I wanted so badly to PR but I was 2 mins off.

I still did well and enjoyed my bling! 

~Swimbikerunfuel 

Catching Up

I had a fabulous training day on Thursday and that's about all I have to brag about for the past 4 days. I ran for 2 miles on the dreadmill then I swam 1000 meters. It was GREAT! As a wife/mom/teacher, my training time is limited so when I have time for a brick I get excited.

 Friday was a food free for all! We had Louisiana themed food at school for all of the teachers and boy was it yummy! Here's a look at what we ate.

My favorites were the mini pecan pies and my shrimp dip. I won't share that recipe it's not too healthy!

We also had our school Mardi Gras Parade, here's Beau :)

Saturday was a "hang with my guys" day. Beau (my son) coughed all night so we took him to the walk in clinic and he has an upper respiratory infection so that canceled our plans. We were headed to Lafayette for 2 Mardi Gras parades but we decided to stay in town and run some errands. We stopped at my favorite place for lunch, The Salad Shop. Its like the subway of salads so delish even Beau loves it!

So all that catching up takes us to Sunday also known as "meal prep day." I am fighting a terrible migraine and trying to keep a rowdy sick little boy resting. It's not looking like I'll get a work out in today but I was able to get my meal prep done and try out a new recipe.

On deck for this week is brown rice and pork chop casserole. 

Super easy!
1 pack thin cut pork chops
1 box chicken broth
1 box Uncle Ben's instant brown rice
1 chopped bell pepper

brown the pork chops in a skillet throw the rest of the ingredients in a glass dish and top with pork chops. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about an hour.


Then I threw together my favorite stir fry.

4 bell peppers
1 red onion
1 pack mushrooms
2 1/2 chicken breast
2 tbsp Ponsu sauce ( similar to teryaki)
1 tbsp EVOO

Put EVOO in skillet and heat. Chop chicken, and veggies and put in skillet. Add Ponsu sauce and stir fry it up.

I usually just eat out of a bowl but I bought some low carb tortillas so I made a little wrap today.

My last and FAVORITE thing I cooked today were some 4 ingredient PB cookies.

5 tbsp PB ( I used crunchy today)

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1 egg

2 tbsp Tuvia baking blend

They came out fluffy and yummy just like a real cookie! oh and excuse the chocolate chip cookies, those are for Beau.

Now it's back in bed for the little man and myself. Until next time...........

            ~Swimbikerunfuel