by Brooke Selb | Sep 27, 2013 | Recipes
A few weeks ago, Rob and I hit up the bulk bins at Sprouts and bought about 2 pounds of their trail mix on sale. Well, we devoured the stash in about two weeks. Instead of buying trail mix from their bulk bin again (not on sale), I decided to make my own. I usually...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 26, 2013 | Blogging, Running
While at the gym yesterday, busting through the Sprint / Lift Combo Workout, the man on the treadmill next to me said, “You’re a glutton for punishment, aren’t you?” I kind of just awkwardly laughed and said yea. His comment got me thinking...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 24, 2013 | Exercise, Running, Workout Plans, Workouts, Workouts for Women
It is really only Tuesday? I feel like this week has been going rather slow. Today especially seemed to drag. Anyone else feel that way? The good news: I used my new food processor to make these bad boys today. Bring on the iron. On a different note, I’ve been a...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 23, 2013 | Blogging
After my amazing weekend (you can read about it here and here), I arrived back in Denver late on Sunday night. Monday at work looked like this: It took me until about Thursday to feel normal again. I figured I only had about 15 hours of sleep the entire weekend. As a...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 22, 2013 | Wedding
To check out the first part of my amazing Shower/ Bachelorette weekend, check out Epicness Part 1. Welcome to Part 2! I left off with my sisters, my friend Amanda, and I running around the house packing before our Dad drove us to the train. After arriving in NYC, we...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 18, 2013 | Wedding
Yes. My weekend in New York was so epic that it needs a two part blog post. The best way to explain what happened this past weekend, is to go day by day. Hold on to your keyboards, blog friends. Thursday Left work an hour early to head to the airport. I just made it...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 12, 2013 | Family, Wedding
Today at 5:30, I will be boarding a plane to New York! Remember that invitation I showed you a few weeks ago? Well, that weekend is findally here! Friday is full of wedding organization and finalizing a few plans, Saturday afternoon is my NY wedding shower, Saturday...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 10, 2013 | Blogging
Thank you all for your sweet comments on yesterday’s post. The blog community is such an amazing place. To bring back a more sunny disposition around here, I am completely honored that two! of my favorite bloggers nominated me for the Sunshine Award. Thank you...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 9, 2013 | Health Coaching
Monday is typically a workout recap day, but I can’t bring myself to post it. I learned today that a friend from Vietnam passed away. Wayne was an expat living in Ho Chi Minh City for the past 12 plus years. He was married to a local, adored by the students, and...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Saturday morning, Rob and I got up at 5 am and headed across the city to the 9/11 Remembrance Run. Both of us had been itching to run a half marathon, just to get our sea legs back, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. It was actually exactly one year since...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 5, 2013 | Health Coaching, Nutrition
When cleaning up a diet, there is a lot of talk out there about Cheat Days. A Cheat Day basically gives you one day a week to stray from your healthy eating plan and eat what you want. It’s a motivational tool to ensure you stick to your eating plan when you...
by Brooke Selb | Sep 3, 2013 | Colorado, Hiking/Camping, Travel
Happy September! Friday after work, Rob and I took off for Rocky Mountain National Park. Saturday, we hiked 10 miles to a waterfall scramble and the stunning Sky Pond. We started our hike early enough that we had a few minutes of awe-inspiring silence before the...