It’s crazy to think that I’ve written almost 2,000 blog posts in the nearly 2 years that I have been blogging. 2,000!?! Along with all of those blog posts, I’ve managed to come up with just as many titles, which, for me, is the toughest part! But, today, the creative juices just weren’t flowing, so I apologize for my lame post title this afternoon. 
How do you get your creative juices flowing?
Workout
I am so glad that I fit in a workout before work this morning. I love crossing it off my list first thing, so then I have the rest of the day to do whatever I want. 
Today’s workout was divided between the treadmill and elliptical– the best of both worlds! 
I started on the treadmill with a 30 minute-run, which varied speeds from easy to medium to hard (EMH). After my run, I jumped on the elliptical for 15 minutes and read Real Simple. There are SO MANY good recipes in this month’s issue!
30-Minute EMH Treadmill Run
Incline: 1%
Distance: ~3.25 miles
- 00:00 – 05:00: 6.2 mph
- 05:00 – 07:00: 6.3 mph
- 07:00 – 09:00: 6.6 mph
- 09:00 – 11:00: 6.3 mph
- 11:00 – 13:00: 6.6 mph
- 13:00 – 15:00: 6.3 mph
- 15:00 – 17:00: 6.6 mph
- 17:00 – 19:00: 6.3 mph
- 19:00 – 21:00: 7.0 mph
- 21:00 – 23:00: 6.3 mph
- 23:00 – 25:00: 7.0 mph
- 25:00 – 27:00: 6.3 mph
- 27:00 – 30:00: 6.2 mph
Snack
After the gym, I headed home, showered-up, and snacked on a Homemade Re(Fuel) Bar from my stash in the refrigerator. These babies are filling!
Lunch
Today’s lunch was leftovers from my “Just Add Beer” Chicken recipe that Mal and I ate for dinner the other night. The flavors definitely had some time to soak in– the leftovers were so much better than the original meal. Don’t ya love that? The same thing happens with chili!
Also with lunch, I had an Arbonne Figure Vanilla Protein Shake that a reader sent me to try. She actually sent me two flavors– chocolate and vanilla– but Mal drank the chocolate one before I even had a chance. Oh, husbands! Mal said he liked it though!
I thought that the vanilla flavor was just so-so. I loved that it had 20 grams of protein and kept me full for a few hours, but the taste wasn’t fantastic. It was sort of artificial-tasting and chalky? I guess I prefer to make my own protein smoothies from scratch.
And, finally, I enjoyed a sweet, crisp Jazz apple with lunch.
Snack
After lunch, I munched on three Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies that someone brought into the office to share. I think they were Girl Scout cookies.
And, when I got home from NuVal, I sliced up a banana and added a big scoop of peanut butter to it. Hopefully, it holds off my hunger until dinnertime.
Afternoon agenda:
- Conference call with Open Sky
- Long walk with Murphy
- Chat with our landlord
Happy Tuesday, bloggies! 
P.S. Check out my chocolate giveaway on Trading Up Downtown! 
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That is a LOT of posts!
Titles are hard for me too. I’m a freelance writer, so I literally write all day long in addition to my blog and the book I’m also writing. By the night time post, my reservoir for creativity is running low.
I hate that chalky protein taste. So many of the higher protein shakes have that. I love the “just add beer” chicken. Hope your day is productive!
I love your treadmill workouts! I get so bored just running or walking at the same pace. It’s amazing how just varying your incline a degree every minute can make it fly by!
I am always afraid I’ll run out of stuff to blog about, but I have SO much to say…! lol
i had that same issue with titles yesterday! i don’t know how to get the creative juices a’ flowing, but I just try to think if there was anything special that happened, and then if there’s a song title i like…kinda lame, but it’s worked so far! can’t say i’ve had to do is 2000 times yet though
hehehe “Oh, husbands!”
2000 posts! Wow! We appreciate your dedication!
Also, I totally read that item on your agenda as “Long TALK with Murphy” ha ha!
I always figure out my title last and sometimes it takes me longer than writing out a post!
Some days its hard to get my creative juices flowing. Wish I had some advice to give.
I can’t believe you are at 2000 posts! Congrats on such a huge milestone.
A banana with PB is one of my all-time favorite snacks. It’s actually the best thing for me to eat before a workout because it gives a big boost of sugar and has some sticking power.
Congratulations! That’s a lot of posting!
honestly i love left over lunches! so quick and good!!
girlscout cookies are such a weakness for me!
Those are my favorite Girl Scout Cookies…the peanut butter sandwiches! Those and the shortbreads! I know traditionally people seem to go for the Thin Mints but not me!
congrats on reaching 2000 posts! Looking forward to 2001
I’m impressed with your run! I got on the treadmill for the first time in a loooong time yesterday and couldn’t make it above 6mph. Hopefully I’ll improve with time.
You have me craving banana and PB now. Yum!
I feel like all of those protein-shake type drinks always taste chalky to me…I’d rather get my protein elsewhere!
ARGHGHG!!! GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!!!!
I hate having to think up titles and I am still so bad at it.
Congrats on all the wonderful posts
Keep them coming!
wow 2000!! You are my bloggie inspiration! I hope one day I get to 2000 (and still have readers..it would be mega depressing to write 2000 posts just to myself
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Great workout and eats too, you do have some great stuff
hmmm I need to check out your recipe for your bars!
I honestly cannot imagine being at 2000 blog posts . . . then again, I only post once a day!
Wow, 2000 posts is an impressive number! I got my run in this morning (despite 15 degrees temperature), and it just feels so good for the rest of the day! I will have to hit the gym for speed work, considering the snow on the ground… Good job staying on the machines for 45 min… I’m aiming for 30 + weights
- Kloé
awesome mileage on that treadmill..hope I can work up to that
What a great treadmill workout – I did a very similar one this morning – I would raise and lower the speed based on commercials or stories on the Today show. Kept me entertained.
Congrats on reaching 2,000 blog posts – thats an amazing accomplishment!
I tend to think of title for posts while out and then text them to myself. If I have to come up with them in front of the computer screen I blank.
2,000 posts?! Damnn
Usually a cup of coffee will get my creative juices flowing…or wine
I love your blog! Great ideas for eating healthy. I know my comment should be about the blog itself but in your “Short and Sweet” post, I noticed the cute silver straw that you are using. Where did you get that?! (Sorry, that my post was soooo off topic).
I know what you mean about crossing things off your list early in the day! I tend to procrastinate a lot as far as workouts are concerned and I am now considering working out before work too.
Wow! 2,000 posts!!! That’s amazing!
Coffee helps me get the creative juices flowing
I agree with other commenters about the coffee! But sometimes just walking away and coming back to something is all you can do.
Real Simple is one of my fav magazines. The recipes always make me hungry!
2000 titles!! That really is a big accomplishment. I only have a little of 200 posts and several of them are titled “Can’t think of a creative title…” And I agree with you, I love the feeling of getting the workout done first thing in the morning, although it’s something I rarely do.
I just started my blog and am already having a tough time coming up with post titles — I can’t believe you have 2,000 of them!
Wow, 2000…That is so awesome! I just started my blog less than 2 weeks ago and I keep telling myself that my little archive will grow!
I think I may just have to try making those refuel bars! I love the idea of knowing exactly what goes into what I’m eating!
Congrats on all the posts!!
is there a NuVal rating on Girl Scout cookies? I just bought 7 boxes!
I LOVE banana and peanut butter… had the same snack this afternoon too!
I think your title is actually kind of cute. 2,000 posts – wowzers!
Congrats on over 2000 posts! Also just had to say thanks so much for letting us in on Jazz apples. Got some @ Stop & Shop this weekend- just had my first one with lunch today – DELISH! Thanks Tina, Jazz apples are my new fave apple- hands down!
i like to take myself on artists dates (a la julia cameron’s “the artist’s way”) whenever i’m feeling creatively blocked. basically anything goes – a movie, a museum, a walk in someplace beautiful – must be by myself, though – it usually does the trick. amazing what can come up in moments of silence. (man i sound new age-y)
Girl scout cookies rock!
And I agree, I prefer home made smoothies with protein over a store bought shake.. hate the artificial taste.
hahah. I always wanna bring my recipe magazines to the gym but find it oddly ironic to read about food while trying to keep fit.
BTW looks like you are super snacky like me lately! Hunger can’t be stopped!
I made your (re)fuel bars last night!!!! i was so excited to try one this morning (long story but post is about to go up soon about it) thank you thank you for all of your yummy, easy, and healthy cooking ideas!!!
I have been thinking about those bananas and peanut butter all day, I cant wait to go home and make myself a small plate. Great Idea!
did you give away the chocolate stuff