Appearance is a consequence of fitness

-Mark Twight

That is a quote I heard somewhere, I think it was on thefitcast. It really made me think, why do I  workout? Is it to look good? Or feel good? I think it’s a bit of both. But from my experience I have found that is my motivation is purely for appearances, I will not stick with my plan, and/or will start to engage in destructive behaviors (such as binge.purge). So I need to focus on feel strong and being healthy!

Paleo Breakfast

Today’s delicious breakfast: 2 eggs, 3 slices of bacon, and sauteed greens: I made a variation of this, but used swiss chard instead of kale. Not a very good picture (used phone) but it sure was tasty!

“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become Real.”

“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit.

“Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real, you don’t mind being hurt.”

“Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?”

“It doesn’t happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. ”You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t often happen to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out, and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real, you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

Love it.

So far my day has been pretty good and productive – got the car washed, returned some things to Amazon and Athleta, and got some goodies from Aveda: Blue Oil, Peppy mint, and a new robe. Also returned a swim cap to Sports Authority.

I ordered the Merrell Barefoot Pace Glove yesterday, should get it today – yay. Excited to try out a minimalist/barefoot type show, although I know I need to take it slow – still sort for the Duathlon

Better than cereal

My typical breakfast consists of 2 eggs over-easy with ham, and sometimes so veggies. But after listening to Episode 88 of the Paleo Solution I began to reconsider my daily egg intake – Robb gave some good advice on varying your diet, especially since eggs can be a food not well tolerated. And I was pressed for time this morning, so my new “mock cereal” was perfect. What it is:

• 1oz walnuts
• about 1/2 cup of toasted coconut flakes (I love Bob’s Red Mill Flaked Coconut
• coconut mil
• handful of blueberries
• generous amount of cinnamon

It is not a very sweet breakfast, but it was very filling and I think its tasty.

The basic idea – mix

• 1 tablespoon honey (raw recommended, but I dont know where I can find that)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Massage over face, rinse well – viola! Can’t wait to try it, and use up some of the baking soda sitting in my cabinet!

Sorry for the bad picture – it was early and I used my phone’s camera.

	Printed Victory Top  The run tank that helps you relax into your long miles with built-in support and a relaxed A-line fit for mobility. I ordered it in Haute Pink Flourish – love the design. I don’t have many printed workout tops, so excited about this.
	Soprana Racerback Tank  Organic cotton rib tank with an internal shelf bra for subtle support now has a racerback. Love the color – I have a skirt this will look perfect with!
	Nectar Dress  Lightweight, quick-drying fabric gives this faux-wrap dress a comfort advantage. I hope this is flattering, and hope I like the color – I ordered Mermaid Green (but image looks more blue)
	Organic Cotton Salamba Pant  The pant that helps your muscles relax and take it easy during practice with soft, stretchy organic cotton. These look comfy, and got fairly good reviews. Can always use a great pair of yoga pants!
	Larkspur Boot by Merrell  Built on the most comfortable wedge sole you’ll ever wear, this Merrell® boot features full-grain leather construction, a rounded toe, and a hint of wool at the top. Although winter weather is still months away (thankfully) I am always on the lookout for good boots, and the 10.5 size was available – size 10 is often snug, and that isn’t good for boots.

Originally I had about twice as many items in my cart, but it was just a bit too expensive and I didn’t need all those things, so I was able to pair it down to these. Will review when I get the items – should arrive early next week (I opted for the free but slow shipping)!