Blueberries in January

So this morning I ran into Krogers to pick up a few items, and right when I walked in there was a huge display of fresh blueberries.  Of course I picked up a container of them.  They always remind me of summer back home.  My brother and I would be sent out to pick blueberries, however we would eat more then we were supposed to.  My mother would ask us if we were eating them and like little clueless kids, we replied "no."  Now looking back maybe we should have realized that our mouths had turned blue.

I came home and made cream of wheat with fresh blueberries and bananas. I always add a litlle almond extract to my hot cereals because I like the smell and flavor.

I have not been running for the last few days because I have a lingering pain in my calf.  I have been cross training at the gym instead.  I just joined LA FITNESS, which just opened.  I love the pool, and sauna.

 

I'm sure it is cold where you are so I included some cold weather humor:

I love funny quotes especially when I grew up near Lake Erie.  It was so cold growing up that when you went outside your nostrils would freeze together.  The Army introduced me to the mild winters, so I decided to stay south.  I physically cannot handle the cold anymore, my body shuts down so fast because of Raynauds phenomenon.  

With the New Year behind us, I made a few decisions to not drink soda or alcohol.  I am trying to cut down on sugar, notice I said cut down, because I would not be honest if I said I was stopping all together.  I have been eating a lot healthier then I have in awhile.  It is not easy to do the healthy thing, with all the unhealthy options available, it is about self control.  I have not eaten fast food in months. If I am going to eat away from the house, I always make sure there are healthy options available. 

How cold is it where you are?  It is twenty five degrees here.

Would you move for weather purposes? 

How are you doing with your goals?  I am on track feeling pretty good

 

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, I love Kroger!!!

Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.  It is pathetic that the acts of today's society, for instance Ferguson, have overshadowed real history that made this country great.  

Does anyone else love Kroger? Up north it is Giant Eagle. I love their sales and Friday freebies. Friday freebies is of course on Friday where Kroger gives a product away for free. All you have to do is download the coupon onto your shoppers plus card.  This week was Kraft barbecue sauce!! Zachary puts barbecue sauce on everything. Plus they have awesome sales all the time. I love whole foods for their unique selection of healthy foods, but for everyday needs Kroger is my go to.

Got twenty two miles in this weekend running. The weather has absolutely sucked lately. It would be nice to see the sun for more than a couple minutes each day.

Congratulations to all the St Jude runners who participated in the Memphis marathon weekend. This is such a great cause to run for, I will definitely run it next year!

Do you have a favorite grocery store? What is it?

How was your weekend?