Runners High and Broccoli Binge

Why hello my little fitness and healthy guru’s (I don’t know what that word means…hopefully I put it in the right context, I am too lazy to google it.)

Time for another weirdness about me…….

I went through an entire bag (48 ounces from Costco) of broccoli in five days.

I wish I could tell you that I had someone helping me out on this but I alone completed the task.

I didn’t even eat any on Saturday because we ate at my parents.  So, technically four days.

Please excuse the large amounts of sweat from spin.

I am covering my face because of the three volcanoes that have taken residence there, the forehead one (Mr. Everest) is still visible though.

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Tonights dinner was brought to you by throwing into the crockpot every ingredient in the fridge and telling Billy it is a family secret recipe so that he thinks you are a good wife and spend time and effort into making him a home cooked meal.

We got some chicken, potatoes, carrots, salsa and taco seasoning.  Left on high for 4.5 hours.  Broc and clementines (my latest addiction) on the side.

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The Spin-Playlist:  FYI I plug my ipod up to the speakers….I don’t make a new CD every time.  I also speed up and edit the songs using Garage Band on my Mac.

1. Hot ‘n Cold by Katy Pery

2. Hey Baby by Pitbull

3. Double Vision by 3OH!

4. Yeah X3 by Chris Brown

5. Black and Yellow by Wiz Khalifa

6. Coming Home by Diddy

7. Shake It by Metro Station

8. More by Usher

9. Radar by BRITNEY SPEARS

10. Firework by Katy Pery

11. Whip My Hair by Willow (don’t judge please)

12 What’s My Name by Rhiana

13. Bawiditcha by Kidd Rock

14. Beloved Wife by Natalie Merchant (cooldown)

Before spin I was feeling really tired and completely unmotivated to teach.  So…..instead of waiting to go until the last minute I decided I would go a few minutes early and run a mile before to get my spirits up even though I already ran in the morning.

It worked and i felt that Runners High from just one mile.  I am telling you:

Exercise gives you energy…….to be continueed in my next post muhahahah.

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Do you experience Runners High with short distances?  Every Run? How often do you feel the high from running (or any fitness activity you do)

-I feel like 98.43% of my runs I feel some sort of high….sometimes ginormous, sometimes just itty bitty.  Either way, I have never regretted a run.

Do you have a fruit or veggie that you BINGE on?

-Broccoli and pears……I need to attend group therapy on this one. My skin is slowly turning green and florets are popping up on my face.

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I love broccoli – I had a whole crown all to myself the other night. Luckily the husband wasn't home if you know what I mean…

I always just look at the Husband like he is ignorant if he doesn't know what we're eating – "what do you mean you don't know what THIS is? You've never had THIS before? Geeeez" when in reality, I have no idea what he's eating either.

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I binge on fruit, which always changes, but lately Bananas have been the fruit of choice!

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Broccoli and Whip my hair in the same post? HA

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There are many, many time where I have to drag myself out the door for a run but, like you, I have NEVER regretted any of those runs and I ALWAYS feel tons better after I sweat a little :) And I could eat cherry/grape tomatoes ALL DAY LONG. I love popping those little suckers in my mouth, they are so yummy :)

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Do you set the songs to a certain bpm? Running almost always puts me in a better mood!

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I had broccoli for dinner last night and I brought the leftovers for lunch! I think even a short run can make me happy. This morning I did 2 miles before I did some hard core weight lifting and it felt really good!

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Might have you beat. I go through that same bag in 2 nights. :|

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I binge on dif fruits and veggies all the time-depends what week you catch me on:) LOVE crockpot meals!!!!

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hahahaha I like your crockpot strategy. I guess I would pick berries, cauliflower and FIGS. mmm.

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I just recently found your blog and I love love love it! I wish you didn't live 1,000's of miles away so I could share some of my broccoli with you…check it out. I just wrote about it on my blog. You are serisouly one of the most entertaining writers out there…I I definitely need a break from my kiddos and a good laugh a lot. (and lets not get started with your crazy ASS speed! woooowzers!)
http://mommarunningamok.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-fiber-anyone.html?showComment=1294543895072#c2868947182764435382

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Usually it's the longer distances that give me a high. It's glorious.

I binge on all kinds of fruits, not so much veggies. I eat a TON of fruit everyday (bananas, clementines, apples). LOVE IT.

I posted today about the bake sale! Can't wait to see who else signs up!!

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I also have a broccoli problem. Bud will eat it quite a bit, then tell me we need to eat a different veggie. I love it roasted with garlic powder, S&P, olive oil, and a bit of parmesan cheese on top when it comes out of the oven. I could eat heaps of it (and I have).

I also love to eat bowls of frozen blueberries.

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what a great idea to run before spin class to get your energy up! I'm trying that tomorrow before I teach like whoa. Lately I've been a bingeomaniac on clementines and cherries. Mmmmm.

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I've been loving clementines and grape fruit recently. Mmmm …

I need your playlist! We need to find a way for me to plug in my ipod here, go to your blog, and poof … that would be awesome.

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What?? You ate all that raw broccoli!!!! I like mine cooked in olive oil and garlic. Sorry but I hate that sone.. whip my hair back and forth.. but I sill think your the awesomist!! Can't say I get a high from a short run, it's takes me a few miles to warm up. Nor do I binge on fruits and veges.. I'm a carbavore or cheesavore.. bad I know

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running ALWAYS puts me in a better mood!

When it comes to fruit veggie/binge, its bad: I eat 4 lbs of spinach in 6 days by myself! I also go through pears pretty quickly, one a day and if you leave me alone with grapes, they will be gone within the hour!

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Favorite fruit: grapes, apples and bananas
veggies: broccoli, spinach, bell peppers, and squash of any type.
Exercise ALWAYS makes me feel more energized!

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I get the runner high 90% of the time. I have found running for about 10-20 before BodyPump encourages me to work harder.

Broccoli does not last long in our fridge either. Jay loves it!

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I love the playlists!!! I do get a runners high, probably during one run per week which I think is pretty good!! I could seriously eat a whole watermelon but I know I shouldn't. I also love apples and bananas and have them every day. I need to broaden my horizons.

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Mmm, broccoli. Definitely one of my favorite vegetables.

I feel like I do get a runner's high every time I run (unless my run was so horrid that I'm drop dead exhausted). There's nothing like finishing a run and feeling on top of the world.

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I get runner's high too, but it doesn't kick in as fast as yours!

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I ALWAYS get a runner's high, I love it:) I start singing with my pod but it's totally fine

I binge like crazzzzy on broccoli, brussels sprouts, green beans, artichoke hearts, and cauliflower. And sweet potatoes:) as for fruit, my face-staffers of choice are berries, pears, apples, and grapefruit. Plus melon and mangoes…and grapes. Did I mention I reaaaally like fresh produce?;)

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Annnytime i break a sweat i get a high. Sooo fabulous!!!

Broccoli fo sure. I was havinng horrible stomach aches and one point and then i realized it was from the tons and tons of broc i was eating :/

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I often use broccoli or normandy veggies to bulk things up. So it's not unusual for me to do the same ;-)

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i rarely run more than a 5k, but i definitely get a runner's high! it's great! i binge on carrots and PEAS!!!!!!!

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I binge on bananas and avocados. Guess that's why I have plenty of *healthy fat* deposits.

And…I almost didn't go to the gym the other day because a "floret" appeared on my freaking neck of all places!!

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Sometimes I dread getting out for a run, but I always feel better once I start! I don't really settle in until mile 7, though. This means all shorter runs suck, haha.

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Amen on never regretting a run. Didn't get much of a high this morning but I think I'm coming down with a bug… :(

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Amen on never regretting a run. Didn't get much of a high this morning but I think I'm coming down with a bug… :(

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I died at the "broccoli florets popping up on my face." That is seriously hilarious/seriously disturbing mental image.

So, I went to RPM (spin) yesterday for the first time at a new gym, and the instructor was an absolute trip. The whole time I was thinking, "Man I wish Janae was teaching this." I would have been more than happy to spin to "Whip My Hair" with you. :)

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I am a spinach addict… Like go through a Costco size tub in a week addict granted I have some help, but probably over half is all on me! I wish I could get into Spin again maybe I just need you as an instructor! Runners high I always get or at the least I get exhausted ;)

Ugh and volcanos I have 2 neither of which are choosing to be conceable right now I blame the dang cold weather!

Katie
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I love broccoli and apples and raspberries and blueberries. My whole family likes broccoli though. That's the vegetable of choice around here.
Thanks again for the spin list! You know how I love those. I sweat just like that during spin. Then I freeze afterwards!
I get runner's high mostly on long runs. But I am always glad when I go out. The shorter runs make me feel happy, just not euphoric!

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Dunno how I've missed you until now..I'm from Utah and have a Billy too! I hardly ever have runner's high. I'm too pokey. This doesn't make me regret any runs though.

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strawberries and raspberries. yummmmmmmmmmm.

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Bawiditcha is one of my pump that ass up running songs. also i eat more bananas then any one person ever should. i buy a huge bunch and, um, the next day, where did they go? i don't know, i guess we need more!

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I get a runners high on every run, The longer the run, the more I want to keep going (if my knee lets me). Last night, I had a veggie packed dinner. You should check it out!

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I usually need to run longer and on the trails to get the runners high. Treadmills do not do it for me and rarely do I get a runners high on paved trails along side the road.

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I experience some sort of runner's high on most runs. Those endorphins really do wonders for me! Yesterday I ate 4 or 5 clementines in record timing! They are so easy to peel. I have broccoli phases, too, but spinach is my big one. I'm like Popeye. And I agree, working out gives me incredible amounts of energy. It's difficult for me to fall asleep when I workout in the evening…

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Um, please come be my personal Spin instructor. :) I get a small runners high almost always but mostly on the really hard or long ones. I did yesterday from my little interval hill thing. I totally want your opinion about the incline that I should have it on for interval fartlek type hills that I just wrote about. I like red and yellow bell pepper and this is also a favorite for my kids.

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I don't have a fruit or veggie that I binge on, but … because I am a runner and need to carb load, … I do load up on donuts and Rockstar energy drinks! :)

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Right now I'm eating tons of clementines – I will be sad when they go out of season!

I could live off of blueberries. I could easily eat a pint a day!

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Whip My Hair, yes!! I don't care who knows it, i love that song. :)

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I usually get runner's high either on really fast runs, or long runs…best feeling EVER!!

Oh broccoli…I LOVE broccoli!! But even I am impressed at the volume you managed to consume in 4 days! :P Dried fruit is my binge-food. Seriously, it's an actual addiction!

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Fresh Green Beans! I can make a whole bag of fresh green beans and eat them ALL! So yummy.

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Roasted broc and brussel sprouts are my fave! I also like boiling a whole cauliflower (and 1 potato separately) and then mashing them together for a healthy version of mashed potatoes! Soooo yummy, especially if you add a lot of garlic.

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Hey- I tagged you for Stylish Blogger (since you are stylish!)

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I love your blog! I hope to be half as speedy as you some day!

I, too, have never regretted a run. I'm definitely addicted to the runners high.

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Thanks for sharing your playlist. I am in a music slump right now. The runners high is AWESOME! Some days I really just feel like doing nothing, but I KNOW if I just start running the high will come. Always does! Gotta love it. (thanks for the advice & following my blog!)

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I normally get the runners high, especially during longer and gentler runs. I think it is the fresh air combined with the feeling of acomplishment that comes with it :)
I love clementines :)And peppers!

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I love small runs! They boost my energy so high! And I'm the same- I have never regretted a run.
And I am always binging on banana's! I love 'em! I have made it in my routine to eat a banana before my run. Is that strange?

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I was proud of myself for finishing an entire container of the Costco-sized spinach in a week all by myself!!

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The first mile of every run for me is always the worst. I think it takes that long for my legs to wake up. The first mile always feels like it's soooooooooooooooooo hard and I will never enjoy running again.

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Don't be ashamed of Willow! You go and whip that hair!!

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I'm a broccoli binger too! Maybe that explains the floret that has taken residence on my chin for the last week? Love your playlist!

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Wow, I have you beat (and I am not sure you will read this) but I ate an entire Symphony (giant) bar in 2 days! I blame being pregnant….

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Oh, broccoli, how I adore you!! I can't get ENOUGH of it! It's REALLY good with cinnamon ontop actually!! ;P
Grapefruits. When I buy a big bag of them, they are gone by the end of the week. And I am not exaggerating!!! THEY ARE SOO good though!!
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I have a serious problem with overeating fruit until my stomach aches. I can eat a whole huge bag of grapes in one sitting (ugh!) holy sugar overload! I can also eat half of a watermelon and an ENTIRE pineapple at once. No, I am not kidding — and yes, it hurts the tum tum.

I used to eat steamed green beans every single day and now I can't even look at a green bean without my stomach turning. Ick.

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I don't get the runner's high after every run, and the past few days it's been more like a runner's low… but it's when I get a good high that I remember why I run!

I can binge on green beans (number one binge veggie!), baby corn, carrots, grapes, pineapple, cantaloupe, blue berries… would you like me to continue? OH! Clementines! Love them!

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I have gotten bikers high alot on short rides

Strawberries and watermelon are my binge fruits

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I could live on oranges and lemons!!

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Too much broccoli makes my stomach hurt. But it is good. I do find that if I just start exercising I feel better. That's the battle, if I just make it to the gym I know I'm golden.

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Your arteries have to love you and all the fiber! You have to be the most popular spin instructor at your Gold's…how could you not be happy and invigorated with you teaching?!!

Summer=watermelon=completely hydrated!
I can usually put down several lbs. of stir fry veggies too!

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I put spinach in everything!! Eggs, wraps, sandwiches, spaghetti sauce!

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broccoli and cauliflower i could eat a head of at a time. And grapes arent allowed around me anymore. I could eat a 3lbs bag of them in one sitting!

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thanks for the new playlist tunes. i needed some new ones :)
I love love broccoli too! roasted is my favorite.

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Hate broccoli but love the clementines!

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OH MY GOSH I bingeee on brussel sprouts! roasted with some seasoning– AHHH… and i only do short runs! ahah either intervals or like 30-40 minutes. and i feel the high on those!

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I love me some broccoli and green beans. Yumm…green beany goodness :)

I get a high after doing any type of exercise, it's a great feeling!!!

Jen
http://www.jenslosinit.com/

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We've been on a clementine/mandarin orange kick this winter. I got a huge bag of them yesterday and we only have about 5 left today. :( I also adore roasted sweet potatoes. Some days when I'm only cooking for myself, that's all I eat. I make a more balanced meal for the kids, but I don't care about balance when it comes to roasted sweet potatoes… and fresh corn on the cob.

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So funny! I have MAJOR produce binges too..mostly namely raw CARROTS…if someone gives me a bag to have a "few" I will eat the entire thing! I know there are worst things to binge on, but I definitely fear that I might turn orange someday!

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I binge on Hummus. I ate a whole kilo of it once in two days.

I love runners high! I am injured at the moment and can't run for a few days. It sucks, i watch other people run and feel jealous :(

No matter how you feel before a run, you will always feel amazing when you get home. You're right-you never regret a run!

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P.S -It's Hinano from New Zealand! Keep passing boys. I have been reading your blog everyday, and went all the way back to when you first started and then decided to reactivate my own blog.

:)

Happy Running!

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I binge on squash. I've eaten four pounds in one sitting! My stomach can expand to epic proportions, it's actually kind of scary :)

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Someone told me that broccoli gives you stinky gas. Can you confirm this for me?

Holy Spin class!! I did spin today for the second time in my life. I sweated buckets, seriously. It was awful, in a good way. Man alive! I thought about you and how I wished you were the teacher. I don't know if you say things in your microphone during class but the teacher today was annoying.

I am addicted to raspberries red or orange peppers!! So delicious!! I think I'll go eat some now.

And runner's high, usually. I got it during my first 20 mile run and again in the OKC marathon where I could have gone forever and died running and continued running into heaven….amazing. And then I get it sometimes while on great runs outside. Hardly ever on a treadmill. Conditions much be perfect. thanks for asking.

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So yesterday after yoga at 9pm I decided I would like to eat something. Turns out that something was an entire pound of broccoli, ok I didnt eat the whole stalk. It was delicious. I really love broccoli, now I know i'm in good company with my obsession haha.

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Blueberries!! Definitely blueberries – YUM.

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Thanks for the awesome TM chart girlie!!! You rock my socks off. Might have to share it. just noticed you have Beloved Wife by Natalie Merchant at the end of this class….I love this song so freakin' much!

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You should do an exercise clothes post, too.

I LOVE the hoodie you're wearing in the first picture.

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Class rocked this morning, your blog is the best! It makes me laugh…you are so whitty. Love it.

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I can pretty much eat my weight in most vegetables. I have eaten a pound of baby carrots in one sitting. Multiple itmes. I looove steamed broccoli and my mom has to make double the usual amount when I'm eating at home. I have also successfully polished off about half a butternut squash before.

I love vegetables, don't judge.

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im high…. from my run! teeehee!!! the faster i go, the higher i get!

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I ate a 40 pound box of oranges (only $14.95 at Winco) in 3 weeks. I haven't gotten a cold this winter… and I still LOVE oranges. Although… my nails turned a dingy yellow form constantly peeling! ;) love you!!

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I love berries! My mom used to yell at me for eating the whole container of blueberries right after we got them in the summer.

I'm usually in a pretty good mood when I return from a run, regardless of distance.

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I tend to go a bit crazy with carrots and have orange hands and see a tint in my face because of it. Trying to lay off

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Notice how I love your blog so much I can't miss one post? :) I haven't had time to read blogs the last couple of days so I'm getting caught up!

Yes, most runs leave me w/ a runner's high. If I ever don't feel like it, I remind myself of how I will feel afterwards and that mostly always gets me off my butt! :)

I LOVE Clementines. I can eat like 4 in one sitting.

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i would love more info about how you mix your playlist on garage band??

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Omg.. i just ate one of these well like 30ounces worth of the bag today in like 20minutes or somthing and i felt like i was going have a heart attack and just tons of energy it was so werid lol wooo xD

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Omg.. i just ate one of these well like 30ounces worth of the bag today in like 20minutes or somthing and i felt like i was going have a heart attack and

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