Real.

Obviously the holidays have come and gone! And 2013 is in full swing! I can hardly believe January is almost over!!

Lately I have decided health wise to take baby steps. Last week I set out to do nothing more than avoid bingeing and drink more water! Small successes lead to larger! I can't remember the exact last day I binged but I feel SO much better.

The next thing I'm wanting to incorporate is more real foods. Less packaged, long lists of ingredients, fake food. More veggies, more fruit, whole grains, etc!

Today M & I enjoyed a late brunch of Shipley's donuts and the world's best coffee with my big brother and his girlfriend before they headed back home. We were thrilled to have them in Starkville all weekend!
I had an icing and sprinkles donut, 1/2 a cinnamon sugar donut & 1/2 an original glazed (always the best!)... all washed down with a caramel/french vanilla brew with french vanilla creamer! Deeellish.

Followed some indulgence with a run from M's to my house. It was so refreshing (after the running stopped!). I could totally tell how long it has been since my last run. However, completed 1.35 miles at a 9.59/mile pace. For now, just glad I got some calories burned!!

I rested for a while then headed with M and Whitney to tan and grab avocados for lunch!

Lunch... my goodness. I will HAVE to share the recipe. M cooked tilapia and created the most phenomenal sandwiches that we enjoyed beside grilled squash & zucchini! Voluminous= filling. With such an off track day, we didn't even eat lunch until about 4 pm!

By 6 I was ready for something sweet (and semi-real!) So I went for oats cooked with cinnamon, topped with warm peaches and frozen yogurt. Really enjoyed this! And although not 100%, I'm calling it healthy.

I hope with incorporating real foods I can reach a healthy/happy weight without counting!