Week 9- Day 4

YogaX
Walk/Run- 45 minutes

I was determined to get my walk/run in this morning and I did just that. Although I made it to the trail a little later in the morning as planned, I still managed to do 45 minutes with the sun blazing on my back. Geesh. The normal hunger pangs that usually hit me afterward didn't do so much as a grumble today but I made myself eat a light breakfast anyway.

1 slice Nature's own whole wheat bread with 1 tbsp Peanut Butter & Co dark chocolate & 2 kiwis

My goal was to do at least 60 minutes of the YogaX but I just couldn't do it. I did a full 15 minutes and couldn't take it anymore. The internet connection went down in my area so I decided to take the opportunity to head out to a few stores to look for a new yoga vid with no such luck. I also took a much needed trip to Natures Own Herb Shop to stock up on my oils, butters and organic snacks. Since we were in the area, mini me and I decided to have lunch at Lov'n It Live. I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for a while now but never wanted to make the 45 minute drive from my home. It is one out of two raw food restaurants in GA with the other being Life Grocery & Cafe.  The inside was very nice and quaint not what I expected at all.

They open up at 2 pm and we arrived around 3 beating the rush so that was a huge plus. I was told they get pretty crowded late evening. Mini me ordered the seaweed soup and I ordered the infamous tostada that all of my vegan and raw foodist friends  recommended.

             huge 16 oz soup with homemade flax crackers

 This beautiful HUGE tostada of fresh veggie goodness with 2 types of delicious sauce on top of a flax seed crust

The portions were huge and very filling to say the least!  I immediately cut my tostada in half as I knew this would be lunch and dinner. I am so glad that I finally went because it was everything that my friends described to me. It was soooo delicious and even hours later when I ate the rest. As you may already know I love my desserts so we ordered a piece of carob cake and a brownie to go because we were too full to eat them there. I can't stop nibbling on the carob cake as I type. We saved the brownie for tomorrows treat but of course I pinched a piece off and it was very moist and delicious. The desserts were also raw and so full of flavor. On my list of things to do is learn how to make these meals! Speaking of desserts, Holey Donuts  is having a super one day sale! Only $5.99 for a sampler box of those delicious treats! Today only thru midnite. Oops, sorry for posting so late!


Other news: I'm Blossoming..... bestowed upon me this lovely award which reminded me that I had not yet posted the requirements for the other awards I received. So sorry about that ladies. Charge it to my mind and not to my heart. I'm becoming forgetful in my old age. Since the requirements appear to be the same, this post will double for the previous awards as well.

The rules:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award
2. Tell 7 things about yourself
3. Nominate 15 NEW bloggers for the award and pass it on to them
4. Notify said bloggers that they have received the award.

1. THANK YOU SO MUCH I'm Blossoming.....! Very sweet of you and I appreciate it!
2. SEVEN things about myself:
 (1.)  Out of 8 kids I am "the baby"..lol..(luv to say that)
 (2.)  I have a habit of naming everything I own..and I mean everything ... my cars name is Dora
 (3.)  I have a severe case of arachnophobia
 (4.) I was a tom-boy up until the age of 14, then went straight into prissy mode in 0.2 seconds (my parents were sooo happy about that)
 (5.) I had a near death experience at the age of 11 when i almost drowned.
 (6.) I have a serious secret crush on  Billy Zane and Johnny Depp.
 (7.) Since my family is one melting pot in itself, I'm currently trying to teach myself different languages....via tapes...UGH..not working out too well at all.


3. Passing the award on to the rest of my followers...I appreciate and thank you for following :)


Crazy Riffs
My Love Affair With WW
Get Healthy With Melissa
Thank You Fat Girl vs Skinny Girl & Good Night
Black Girl Gets Fit
Nobody's Princess
Nail-E-Glance
Nia Promotions
The Half of Me
Sweet Dream or a Beautiful Nightmare
My Transformation
Melati
Divine Diva In Training
Beauty Within Me
CLAMCO
It's My Taste
Irresistible Icing
Daily Thoughts
Fit Mama
Sexy Roz Weight Loss Journey
Kristin's Chatterbox

*for some I didn't see links so if you have one please let me know. I would like to add it and follow you as well :)*

also passing the award to 2 others who are not followers but I simply love their blogs:
Simply Shaka
Biggest Diabetic Loser *she's got an awesome giveaway going on that you may want to check out!*

Whew! I'm tired after this long post so hopefully everyone will stop by to get their award because this post serves as the official notification! If not that is okay too. If you already have this award, that is okay as well :). I'm just happy to pass it along.


One last thing, I also received my Muscle Fitness Magazine in the mail today that I won in Miss Haneefa's giveaway some weeks ago! Thanks again MH!

Goodnite & hope everyone had a great day!
xoxo