Happy Friday, friends!

This week has been another one full of textbooks, highlighters, and notecards but I did manage to squeeze a little bit of fun in!

Tuesday night, I went to Marisa’s (from Uproot from Oregon) cooking class she taught through Share Denver.

The food was beautiful and delicious, the company was great, and I loved learning Marisa’s special tips and tricks 🙂  If you guys are in the area and Marisa is hosting another class, I definitely recommend it!! It would be such a fun date or girls night activity.

Edamame Hummus

Apple slice with balsamic walnut butter, manchengo cheese, dried cranberries, and a balsamic glaze.

Tomato Avocado Bruschetta

The theme was healthy summer appetizers, which is perfect now that it is officially summer.  I loved that while the theme was summer apps, Marisa gave plenty of ideas and inspiration for ways to make these recipes our own and carry them throughout all seasons of the year.

Now, let’s talk about other fun things from the week in a Five Things Friday round up 🙂

I’ll be spending the weekend at Fitbloggin’ learning all about how to be a better blogger and connecting with other bloggers, fitness professionals, and people who love being healthy!  I hope you have a wonderful and fun weekend too!

Five Things I Ate:

• Rejuvenating Bowl (love this meal!!)

• Bowl of white jasmine rice, sauteed spinach, grilled chicken and fresh tomatoes for lunch.

• Smoothie with frozen banana, half sweet potato, coconut milk and water, brown rice protein powder, and the total game changer…frozen spinach.  Seriously guys, if you love a thick creamy smoothie, try frozen spinach in your smoothies.  So good!!

• Bowl with jasmine rice (on the bottom), steamed zucchini, steamed bok choy, lentils.

• Taste testing oatmeal and rice for my lab this week 🙂  So fun!

Marathon Training Update Week 3:

Not really a FIVE but…that’s ok!

I did all workouts according to schedule so far this week:

• Monday–Taught Bodypump
• Tuesday–5 mile run
• Wednesday–OFF
• Thursday–7 mile run
• Friday–4 mile run
• Saturday??
• Sunday–OFF

How did it feel?

I finally remembered to bring my handheld mini water bottle this week and it made SUCH a huge difference.  The day before my 7 miler was also when I did my oatmeal and rice taste testing for my nutrition lab so I got more carbs in than usual and I think that made a difference too!! No dizziness and I was so thankful for it 🙂

Podcasts I Listened To:

• The Ancestral RDs:  How to Take Insurance as a Private Practice RD
• Diane Sanfilippo Build a Badass Business:  Why Are You Afraid Part 1
• Balanced Bites:  All About Digestion
• The Ancestral RDs:  Probiotic Timing and the Blood Type Diet
• Chalene Johnson:  Developing Your Personal Brand

Five Things Making Me Happy:

• Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish!!

I love having my nails painted, but I really hate having chips in my nail polish.  Unfortunately, I typically get a chip in my nail polish less than 24 hours after they have been painted.  This Miracle Gel Nail Polish really caught my eye, sooo I decided to give it a try.  I painted my nails on Saturday night of last week (6 days ago) and there is minimal wear on the nail color.  The tips are a little “scuffed” but I’ll take it!! No major chips and 6 days in!?  Not sure if it will hold up for the suggested 14 days, but 6-7 days as just fine in my book!!

• Another beauty product I am currently in lust with? The Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayon from Butter London in Disco Biscuit.

They sent me a TON of different colors to try out, and this was the first one I’ve tried.  I’m afraid to try the rest because I love this color so much 🙂  The crayon itself is really great because it goes on very smooth like a lipstick and has a little sheen like a lip gloss.  AND there is a sharpener built into the cap so you can take it with you and not worry about having a dull pencil when you are on the go.  Guys…I think I’m in love!

• Fitbloggin’!! This is my first time attending, but I am super excited for the educational sessions and can’t wait to share the details with you after the weekend is over.

At the welcome event last night…on the trampoline, in a skirt…living life on the edge 😉

• Marisa’s cooking class!! I loved seeing Marisa in her element, and taking a cooking class is always fun to me 🙂  Such a fun week night activity!
• This candle in Citrus and Sage.  It smells SO clean and refreshing, I have literally been lighting it up every single day.  I got it at the Pearl Street Farmer’s Market a few weeks ago at the Mile High Candles booth and have been obsessed ever since.  If you are a candle lover, you must try!

Ok friends, that is all I have for today!! 🙂  Off to take an exam and then spend the weekend at Fitbloggin’!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Your Turn!

• What are some of your favorite podcasts to listen to?
• Tell me what you have planned for the weekend!