You don’t take a picture of yourself when you are waiting in the doctors office too? No, you are the weird one;)
Billy wasn’t able to come to the doc appointment yesterday because of that silly thing he is doing (working towards graduation) and had to take a scheduled test. Other than today he has been able to be at every appointment which has been awesome.
I look forward to these appointments so much because that heart beat is the coolest sound in the world. The doc said that the random screeching noise we would hear every few seconds was the baby kicking, I already have a little turbo kicker on my hands, that makes me proud.
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Randomness of Thursday March 15th:
While searching for my birth certificate to get my Drivers License renewed I came across a Snickers in my sock drawer that I had forgotten about and it made me happier than it should have. Snickers are now my favorite candy bars…..it must be because of the salty peanuts. PS if you tell my drivers ed students that I let my license expire a month ago, I will hunt you down.
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By about 7 I was feeling almost back to normal but still not normal enough to run. I wanted to try something new and get a little sweaty so I tried out a Zumba class for my first time ever.
It was way different than anything I am used to and so I stayed in the back so that I could do my own thing when I got confused but overall I had a lot of fun. I have been pretty adventurous lately with all of these new classes I am trying.
Dinner was a boring old salad so I will spare you a picture but one key detail of the salad was the poppyseed dressing. Why is it that I still consider that stuff healthy since it is on a salad when it probably has more sugar than a king size candy bar (which in certain circumstances, like when 3 pm hits and I need energy, I do define as healthy)?
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I am giving away two copies of The Healthy Beef Cookbooks.
This cookbook has over 130 recipes. The recipes and pictures in this cookbook look absolutely amazing. Some of the recipes that I can’t wait to try out are the Stir-Fry Orange Beef Lettuce wraps, the Thai Curry Beef Stew and the Grilled Beef Bruschetta with Feta Cheese. Actually, I want to try all of them…Billy start cooking:)
To enter giveaway just tell say, ‘I WANT TO WIN’ in the comments! The more bold words and exclamation points you include in your comment the better your odds are;) The Two winners will be announced on Monday March 19th.
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Have you ever tried Zumba? What did you think? Is there a class/workout that you have been dying to try out?
When was the last time you were at the doctors?
Are you a Snickers fan? Is there another candy bar you would choose over that?
Favorite salad dressing lately?
233 comments
Shanna
I!WANT!TO!WIN!!!!!!!!!!! :)
and Zumba is amazing! I’m so glad you went! I just moved and have to find a new gym that offers it.
Pam
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!
Leyna
Babies are so awesome! My son was a little kicker – on the ultrasound he would NOT sit still for anything. In “real” life he is the exact same way. He is always moving and never sits still – 100% boy for sure!
Love zumba, although I feel really silly doing it. Went to the doctor’s last week for my kiddos’ to get their 18 month and 3 year check ups. I always take pictures of them, but never of myself.
Oh, and I want to win! My husband is a meat and potatoes kind of guy and I’m trying to make him eat healthier. I made vegetarian chili to put over baked potatoes the other night and you would have thought I had poisoned him! Healthy beef recipes would be much appreciated :)
Becky
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!
Caitlin
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Britt @ Chicago Runner Girl
Never taken a Zumba class, but it sure as heck looks fun!
I would love to win a cookbook
Ann@anntics
I WANT TO WIN! Also, yes I really want to try some classes. I do zumba on our xbox konnect, which is fun but it would be more fun in an actual class. I also really want to try a spin class.
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i do love snickers, but reese’s will always win in my book. ;)
shelly
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandy
I WANT TO WIN!!!! That little kicker!! Very precious!!
steph
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steph
I’ve never tried Zumba. I wanted to, but went with Bikram yoga instead. Definitely intense – that heat is unbearable sometimes…especially 90 minutes of straight hard core yoga. Challenging, but I definitely recommend it!
I just got caught up on my regular check-ups this week. In summary, my vision’s gotten worse (I sit in front of a computer way too long for work), but the rest of my body’s doing pretty good…no complaints!
I really like Snickers. I’m not as big on chocolate as I am on candy…so my favorites would have to be chewy spree, starbursts, skittles, mike & ikes, gummy watermelons…basically anything I can chew. :)
Homemade balsamic mixtures. Definitely much better than the processed stuff and it gives me a chance to be creative. Plus I <3 Balsamic vinegar!
That's awesome everything went well for you at the doctor's! And the Zumba class looks like it was fun…and packed, which makes for a better atmosphere with everyone's energy! I'll definitely have to try that one!
Katelyn
I WANT TO WIN!! :)
AnnaGrace
I want to win!!!
Kate @ The Little Spoon Blog
I would love to win! You are the bestest!!! I love reading your blog posts and I am so excited to keep reading and learn all about your little kicking nugget!
Caitlin
I want to win!
I have low iron, I could definitely use this cookbook!
Caroline
I would like to win!!!!!!
Katy W.
!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cooking is one of my favorite pastimes!
Hikermom
I WANT TO WIN!!! Never tried Zumba, I am not very skilled at that type of thing:( I was just at the naturopath 2 weeks ago to check why my energy has been so low. Reeses peanut butter cups are my all time favorite but I love chocolate and carmel too! Ranch has always been and will always be my favorite dressing. I know it’s the most unhealthy, but it’s still my fave! So fun to hear the heartbeat:)
Claire
**** ‘I WANT TO WIN’ !!!!!!!! ******** :)
Elissa
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Also, Milky Ways are one of my all time favorite candy bars (have to stick them in the freezer though!) aaand my second favorite is the glorious Reese Nutrageous bar!!!
Katelyn
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“IMMMMMMA GONNNA WIN” – wario…n64 anyone?!
yo quiero ganar!- still rocking my high school spanish skills
Katie
I WANT TO WIN!!!
Ricole Runs
I WANT TO WIN PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
I’ve tried Zumba and I think whether you enjoy it or not really depends on the teacher and the people in the class. I’ve gone to some that were a blast and one where the teacher just made me really uncomfortable. Haha the whole time I kept thinking “I just want to run now…”
Teresa
I WANT TO WIN!!!
Besides, I am pregnant, too (due in September!) so Momma needs some healthy recipes for Baby:)
Lucy
oh my goodness. i love zumba. especially zumbathons that are outdoors on perfect days. they are the best!
Rachelle
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!! :)
Karen
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Megan
I want to win! Pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Amy
I
I WANT
I WANT TO
I WANT TO WIN!
SAY WHAT?
I WANT TO WIN!!!
Because I pretend that I can cook and have a semi-regular segment called “Cooking With Amy” which is mostly a record of my kitchen disasters.
Also…because I’ve just started running!!!!! and I’ve heard that protein and iron is good for that.
But if we’re being completely honest, winning would make me feel special!
Trish
!!I WANT TO WIN!!! ;) Happy Mommy… Happy Baby!!
amanda
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been more domestic than usual as I have loads of time to cook dinner while I am home, looking for a job in CA. I can always use new recipe ideas. Never tried Zumba, I’m not a big dancer to start. Kickboxing is about as coordinated as I get. It’s not exactly in “bar” form, but Reese’s PB cups are my all time favorite. Snickers is probably my 2nd choice though. I accidentally let my state inspection run out in the fall when work was incredibly stressful and we were just learning about my hubby’s job offer for after grad school. It was not the most pressing issue on my mind and I was so mad I let it expire- lucky I didn’t get a ticket for it. You’ve got big things going on too, I can see how your license renewal was overlooked :)
Tracy
I want to win!
And I SOOO want to try an Orange Theory Fitness class. They started in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and are slowly expanding. I can’t wait for them to open one near me (in Palm Beach Gardens!)
Meghan
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you.
Kelly
I would love to win! (and !!!) just for good measure. Just found your blog from skinny runner. Just fyi, you have a new follower! Thanks!
Christi
!!!!! I WANT TO WIN !!!!!
Erin
WANT TO WIN!
Jess K
I SOOOOOOOOOOO want to win!!! I’m quite the beef enthusiast :D
And PS – I have a Snicker addiction as well (and, no, I’m not pregnant). I keep waiting for my dad to realize that his “Secret stash” of them isn’t so secret. :D
Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon
Snicker’s actually CAN be healthy choice, for instance when backpacking or hiking! A bar contains a good amount of calries in a relatively small package, contains some proteins and healthy fats from the nuts, and most importantly gets you to the top of the mountain with a smile on your face!
However, Take 5 bars hold a special place in my heart.
Kaelin
Zumba is on my gotta try it list! They just started a class in my tiny town on Sunday nights, which is usually my rest day/down time. But I might have to give it a go and see if I like it enough to move my rest day! I love trying new things too!
I haven’t been to the doctors in months. I did go to the chiropractor today. Does that count? I can’t imagine how exciting it will be to hear my future baby’s heart beat!!!
I don’t eat a lot of candy bars, but when I do it’s definitely a Snickers!! Sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy. Perfection.
Heidi Nicole
I WANT TO WIN!! :)
The cook book would actually be great for us since we were both raised on meat and potatoes…although I’m more adventurous with getting healthy than he is!
Also, I tried Zumba once…and I hated it! I have no coordination or rhythm so yeah, not for me!
kelsey
I WANT,WANT,WANT,WANT WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Cassandra
!!!!I WANT TO WIN!!!! I LOVE BEEF!!!!!
Jeri
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Sarah L
I would love to win the cookbook!
Anna
I WANNA WIN!
Rose
I REALLLLY want to win!!!!!!!!!!!
Brooke
I WANT TO WIN :):)
Nikki
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, I hear you on the poppyseed dressing. I swear the bottle calls my name from the fridge!!
Heather F.
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!
ashleigh
you already know what im going to say:
JACKETTTT TWIN. I WORE MINE TWO DAYS AGO!!
AND
I!!! WANT!!!! TO!!!! WIN!!!!!!!!!!
ILL SEND YOU SNICKERS BARS; AND SUBWAY GIFTCARDS??
Charissa Steyn
how on earth did I miss you were pregnant!!!!!! this is soooooooooooo exciting!!! My hubby and I just announced our pregnancy too- we are 13 weeks along!!! Your cravings are really similar to mine too- but sadly I live in South Africa at the moment…and I have this enormous craving for bagels and cream cheese, but there are no bagels here!!! So I had to settle for croissants and cream cheese. Cereal is also a favorite- like four bowls a day!!! And yes, I hate vegetables right now and am so sad cause I so love making big healthy salads…I was worried at first to keep running, but aren’t are bodies cool- I love that it is perfectly safe to maintain our fitness and it’s even good for the baby too! The first trimester has been a little yuck, but I’m excited to be into the second!!! Can’t wait to read more from you :) Happy Weekend!!
Krista
I love Zumba and I love beef! I WANT TO WIN! :)
Floey
Id LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed)
I want to win!!! :)
Never tried zumba but looks like a lot of fun!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
I love snickers! AND want to win :D
Courtney
I want to win! And then I want to make a snicker’s pie for you and baby to eat! (but it won’t have beef in it!) Do you remember the English Trifle episode of Friends? This just made me think of it!! :)
Joan
I WANT TO WIN!!!!
I’ve never tried Zumba but I’ve always thought it would be fun and would love to try.
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!
Haven’t been to the Doctor in about 10 years.
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!
I don’t care for plain snickers but love those new Peanut Butter Sinckers.
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!
My favorite salad dressing at the momen is simple olive oil, red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt and sugar.
Can you tell?
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!
tessa
I love ZUMBA. But I am very specific about the class I take. Try ZUMBA toning too its so great. I have taken a ZUMBA class I hated! HATED! and now I take one I love. It all depends on the instructor and the music. Our class plays a lot of modern hip hop and dance music not just the zumba salsa stuff, Pit Bull is my fav. And it took about 5-6 sessions to feel like I kinda knew what I was doing but I love it. So fun to have a dance party!
tessa
P.S. I WANT TO WIN! I was so excited about ZUMBA I forgot to add that ;)
Lori Kay
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUBS AND I ARE REVAMPING OUT DIETS AND WORKOUTS, AND THIS COOKBOOK SEEMS LIKE IT COULD EDUCATE ME ON GETTING BEEF IN A *HEALTHY WAY*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTALLY AWESOME. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS. CHEESECAKE FACTORY IS WHAT I IMAGINE HEAVEN TO BE LIKE.
melissa
I wan
t to win!!!!!!!
Meagan
‘I WANT TO WIN’
Kay
Ooh, fun contest, I want to win!!
I have Zumba for the Wii and do that sometimes, haha. Doesn’t really feel the same as a group class but nice in a pinch.
natalie@ southern fit foodie
I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
I am SO proud of you for trying Zumba – you know how much I love teaching it! I did a zumbathon this morning – 2 hours of nonstop dancing!
I only go to the doctor for my yearly, and I think that was either April or May of last year.
I love snickers, but I never eat them anymore. About once a year I’ll splurge and get snickers ice cream!
Tish
I WANT TO WIN !!!!!!!!!~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!##########
I NEED TO WIN THE COOKBOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE BEEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE HELP ME WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joy
I want to win!!!!!
Erica@CajunRunner
I WANT TO WIN..I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO WIN :)
Jeni
I’ll tell ya what I WANT
What I REALLY REALLY WANT
Yeah, tell me what ya WANT
What you REALLY REALLY WANT
I WANNA, I WANNA, I WANNA
I WANNA WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Diana Camden
I……WANT…..TO……..WIN!
I love beef.
I love my new husband.
I love Zumba.
Not in that order……SOMETIMES! ;)
I want to win, did I say that already?
:)
Diana Camden
[New Balance] Nicole
I want to win!! :)
Kim
I want to win!!!!!!!!
I love that most of the bloggers I follow are preggers or just had a baby–I love following your journey to parenthood!!!
hailey @ about a girl
I WANT TO WIN!!!
tonia fraser
I really really REALLY want to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Never tried Zumba, my friends swears it is the best… I seem to prefer classes in the dark (spin, yoga)
Caitlin
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shaunna Ulrick
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AMom
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