My girl Bethenny

Like many health nuts, I really enjoy reading health food books/magazines. This summer I decided to buy my favorite Real Housewife's book.  I have always loved Bethenny's humor and sarcasm on the Real Housewives of New York City. And she is a natural food chef to boot!



When I found out she had a book, I knew I had to get it!

This book was my healthy tipping point. Though I'm young, I had counted calories and stressing over food since age 14.  Reading this book made me realize that food is NOT the enemy.  That you don't have to be scared of food.  That you have complete control over what goes into your mouth.

 

I read Bethenny's book 6 months ago and I haven't counted a calorie since.  I eat when I'm hungry, I make healthy choices, and I don't mindlessly eat.  Last Christmas I weighed 30lbs more than I weigh this Christmas.  I also contribute this to being gluten-free and my new found love of running.  But without Bethenny's book I don't know if Id be where I am today.

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Now I'm off to LA to go see my love!

xoxo,

Rachel

45 minutes

I ran FIVE miles in 45 minutes and one of those miles was pretty much straight up hill!  I am one proud girl!!!

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Terrible picture, but you get the point!  Also, this Garmin 205 was a christmas present from my parents and I'm IN LOVE.  It makes running for me much more enjoyable and competitive now that I can see my pace.

Sad story, my boyfriend got me the same exact present, but my parents gave me it first  :(

After my run me and the fam went out to what will be my last meal in the Desert.  My dad chose Fisherman's Market Grill.  It's always been a fave in our family.

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I ordered the fries and realized they were probably covered in flour before frying, but I still ate a few.  I took one of my sketchy gluten pills before and as of right now I feel great.

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Mom got the fish and chips, standard.

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I guess they got the no smiling memo...

 

 

 

 

After dinner we hit up Henry's Market.  I got a loaf of gluten free white and brown rice bread for $3.99, score!  I also got a blueberry muffin for desert a la French Meadow Bakery.

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This was my first muffin from them and I have to say it was GREAT.  It was very moist and the texture was just like normal muffins.  A++ in my gf book.

 

 

 

In other news I get to see my boyfriend tomorrow!!!!!  And he decided to do the Madison half marathon with me, double win!  Though he'll literally be done an hour before me(speedy boy), I'm still excited.

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This is our lives summed up into one picture.

xoxo,

Rachel