Running revisited

New Year- New Goal!

I signed up for the Hyannis Half Marathon February 28th.  I am hoping it will get me back out running more.  It's the first year in 8 years that I am NOT running the Boston Marathon in April, so my former Satruday morning long run routine has been replaced by my new saturday morning sleeping in and eating waffles with bacon routine.  It's not pretty. 

I have been sick this week, but am starting to feel better and hoping to run 8 miles this Saturday with my running partner, Tracey. 

Wish me luck!

Best Cupcake in Manhattan

Well, we probably didn't try them all but we did try quite a few... our favorite, without a doubt, was Buttercup bakery... while a few other places had some good cake, or good frosting, it was buttercup that had the best of both...

We also tried Magnolia, Crumbs, Amy's Bread...

     

We also went to financier... delicious...

Dessert Intervention

I went to the doctor yesterday (turns out I have a sinus infection) and for some reason, even though I was only there for the antibiotics, the nurse put me on the scale.




EGADS. It wasn't (and isn't) pretty. I had realized I had been gaining weight, but the number on the scale was still a slap in the face. Something better get done.



So, I have decided to give myself a dessert intervention. I eat healthy and exercise quite regularly, but I also ALWAYS eat dessert. Practically even for breakfast. Part of this is an occupational hazard, part of this is simply a life style choice. But no more! Starting today I will limit my desserts to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.



I did well last night. Scott had ice cream after dinner and I resisted... can I keep it up?