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Gu 2 Go

I took part of the morning off today to do my 6 mile run in 59 degree weather (I’m glad fall has finally arrived in Alabama). Since it was brisk I wore compression capri’s but they don’t have a pocket and after .5 miles I didn’t want to hold my gu. I ended up putting it between my 2 sports bras (what up busty ladies). I’m sure people that passed me as I was putting the gu there and then later retrieving it got quite a show! Putting the gu not against my skin was good because it didn’t hot and since it was between the two sports bras I didn’t even feel it. It also was my first chocolate gu – NOM!

Sock Thief

I only have 4 pairs of compression dri-fit running socks (which are fantastic and I highly suggest getting some). Well for the past 6 months or so one pair of socks went MIA. I wasn’t sure if the laundry monster ate them or I left them at my mom’s or a hotel after a race. I had just been thinking about how I need to buy some more running socks, so color me surprised when I see one sock peeking out from my bed (on the side I don’t sleep on). I look under the bed and see my dog sitting in a pile of shorts, underwear and the other sock. THAT THIEF. He had been nesting in them this entire time. He must have knocked the one sock loose today when scooting out from under the bed. Needless to say I’m happy for my 4th pair back as well as the extra nudge I needed to clean under my bed!

HORRIFYING – I saw a commerical for this today.

Here’s an article I found:

Denny’s dastardly minds have done it again. The restaurant chain that fries mozzarella sticks between pieces of bread, have rolled out more gluttonously cheesy menu items.  

The most notable is the Mac n’ Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt: A burger patty layered with slices of cheese, macaroni and cheese, another layer of cheese, some kind of tomato-based “frisco” sauce and two pieces of buttered-up potato bread. Still hungry? It comes with a side of fries. 

The 1,690 calorie count makes a lot more sense when you consider the sandwich is breakfast, lunch and dinner stacked on top of each other. It makes absolutely zero sense when you consider that it’s got 500 more calories than a Carl’s Jr. burger with fries, and large coke. It’s about three times the calories of a KFC Double Down sandwich. And about 200 calories more than five (count ‘em, five) Boston Market Mac and Cheese sides. 

That’s without the super-size cheese option. Seriously, if your melt isn’t ooze-y enough, you can pay Denny’s 69 cents extra for more cheese. A better use of that 69 cents: pay the guy in the next booth to be your sober cheese counselor.

Denny’s joined Burger King and more than a dozen chains on a health initiative recently, offering more veggie and fruit options for kids. Adults? They can go to you know where…by way of the cheese menu. Direct quote from the company’s press release: “With America consuming around 8.8 billion pounds of cheese annually, Denny’s is answering to the appetites of the nation by introducing a dedicated menu that celebrates all things cheesy.“ Other items on their new cheese menu include a strawberry cheesecake milkshake and a cheese-filled omelette drizzled in cheese sauce.

But nothing outdoes the cheese pasta/cheeseburger/buttered toast combo, both in calories and in creativity. Be honest, on the gross food scale, does the Mac and Cheese melt look deliciously gross, curiously gross, or just plain gross?

Danger

A Chipotle is opening in town. The next closet one is prob 45 minutes away. I’ve only had it 2 or 3 times in my life, but many of you fitblrs eat there and I find myself lusting over your photo posts.

If I can handle the new Panda Express that just opened in the food court down the hall from my office, then I’m sure I can handle Chipotle across the street. 

WIW

Last Week: 191.4

This Week: 190.4

Change: -1

Damn shark week. I actually saw 187.8 on Saturday before Jaws came to town. Here’s hoping to see what the scale looks like next week – which will also be after I completed the 30 DS and retake measurements!

I started doing couch to 5k today. just want you to know because you are my inspiration!

Week 3 Day 1 of couch to 5K today…I’m making progress. Maybe one day I’ll be on the same level as you.

Two messages I got this week from two former students of mine. If this isn’t a NSV I don’t know what is!