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Oh How Pinteresting!

Can I just say I love my new gym so far! The guys are so helpful in showing me new exercises and moving all the weight plates back to the racks. Yes there is still the cheesy dude that is already trying to hit on me, but for the most part the dudes are embracing the lone chick moving in on their weight room. Since I am at the gym 6 days a week it is so good to finally be at a gym that doesn’t stress me out trying to get there. The machines are always free and no waiting. People are just so friendly there, sorry I am gushing but I really think of the gym as my second home.

Well anyhoo!! Wednesday means sharing all our Pinterest glory so we can pin more stuff we may or may not ever make. I think it gives me more incentive to complete more projects! Win, win! (This is really me just trying to justify all the stuff I pin)

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Yummy and Healthy?! Double win!

Source: Kerry on Pinterest

 

On day two after leg day and still feel like the above. Owie! Hurts so good.

 

I am seriously obsessed with puppies. Keep thinking it’s time but just can’t commit. Seamus might get jealous. 🙁

 

Brownies with coconut and caramel. SOLD!!

 

I have a protein shake every morning… no luck! I call a mulligan.

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Amen to that one.

What are you pinning lately? Is it filled with Easter projects? Can’t wait to take a peek.

Taste of Tuesday: Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Who doesn’t like pancakes? A warm sunny Sunday, wrapped in blankets and breakfast in bed. Fluffy pancakes in a warm syrup….wait where was I. Drooling a little sorry. So needless to say trying to get healthy means finding a more waistline friendly pancake option. So mixing and matching a few recipes and you get Pumpkin Protein Pancakes. For my Coconut Protein Pancakes recipe click here.

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You will need:

3/4 cup of egg white substitute

3-4 Tbsp almond flour

1 Tbsp canned pumpkin

Sprinkle of nutmeg

Sprinkle of cinnamon

2 packets of Truvia or Stevia in the raw

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and place in a heated pan and cook like a regular pancake. Seve with warmed sugar free syrup or fresh berries.

This couldn’t be any easier, tastes delicious and very healthy alternative to high carb pancakes.

Linking up with Jessica and Ashley. 

Weekend Update – Pups, Pastels and Projects

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one. The life and times of a Pomeranian/Sheltie, outakes and all. Come On….can he get any cuter? I think not. Love my little man.

two . Am I the only one who gets excited about organizing? Finally won’t have to dig through my tool box for a picture hanger or nail.

three.  Trying to force spring to reveal itself through bright and cheery nail polish. Hope it works!!

four. Bought some new kicks. Excited to break them in this week at the gym. Working out seems easier with new sneakers.

five. It was a hard decision but I went with the Essie color Mint Candy Apple. Spring, Spring come out to play!

 

What did you do this weekend? Would love to hear from you.

Linking up with Sami at Sami’s Shenanigans and Leann at Join the Gossip .

 

 

Also linkin up with Postcards from Rachel and Northern Belle Diaries.  

 

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To Tri or not to Tri

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So the other day I received in the mail my Triathlon magazine subscription renewal and it makes me wonder, should I get back into triathlons?  I originally got into Triathlons after reading Lance Armstrong’s It’s Not About The Bike. I figured heck it is better to DO it than read about it. I liked the idea of having three events to train for, keeps it from getting boring. If you are bored with one that day you can mix it up with the other two.

Let me tell you, training put me in the best shape of my life.  After mourning the loss of my kitty I gained like 5-7 pounds and it is time to start getting lean. Swimsuit season is coming up. I never got into Triathlons to be the best of the best, I just wanted to challenge myself and my limits. It is the most amazing feeling crossing the finish line and knowing you worked your butt off to get there.  The race day only lasts so long, it’s the training that is the fun part. So with joining the new gym maybe it’s time to get back to a healthy and fun hobby again. I’ll keep you posted.

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P.S. Yes, I looked like a hot mess but getting up at 3 a.m. is not my friend. Crossing the finish line I doused myself with much needed water. What a feeling!!

Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. – Sea Glass Jars

This has to be fastest project i have ever completed. Which was a neccesity since I went straight from work, to home grabbed my pup, then to my Brother’s to celebrate my Niece’s birthday. I got home really late. Totally worth it! Look at these two cuties!!

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Adorable right? Yup.

Inspiration Piece:

 

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You will need:

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Food Coloring of your choice ~ Elmer’s glue ~ Glass jar ~ paint brush or foam brush ~ plastic cup or dish to mix

This was not an exact science. I added some glue to the bottom of the plastic cup and added about 6-8 drops of the food color. Mix and paint onto the glass jar.

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I waited about 30 minutes and painted a second coat. I mean can it get any easier? I think not!

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Now head on over to our two co-hosts Steph and Katie. Be sure to check out all the other pin inspired projects completed.