Hey guys! Nice to start out the week on a Tuesday, right? Although I trained a couple clients, it was limited to the morning, and had a great rest of the day including family, food, and Emack & Bolios.
Suits me 
To welcome the beginning of this short week, I thought I’d talk about things I’ve loving and doing lately – in two’s!
Two Books I’m Reading
After finishing Gone Girl as fast as I could, I quickly dove head first into the next book that sparked my interest. I was feeling like a beach read – something that wouldn’t require much brain power, nor would keep me up at night feeling on edge. So, I went for the ultimate fluffy, beach-reading author, Emily Giffin, and her new book, Where We Belong: so far so good.
Light, fluffy, and I wanna know what happens next all of the time. However, I kinda hate the main girl in the book so far. She irks me.
When I’m not reading that, I’m reading Nicholas Sparks’ A Bend in the Road:
Two beach reads at a time, I know. Maybe my next read will be disturbing…but probably not. I read a lot before bed and I just don’t like to be disturbed right before sleepy time, ya know? Anyway, A Bend in the Road is about a couple, falling in love, each with a past, and Miles’ past creeping back up on him in the backstory. Pretty good so far!
Two Foods I’m Eating
Uh, yeah. I finally found this stuff when I was up in Chicago for my girl, Destiny’s wedding. I grabbed two jars, knowing I’d love it from what several of you have told me. Guess what? You’re right! I love it. However, I love Justin’s maple flavor just as much. I think I’m in the minority here, but it’s true. Another true story? I called and had them hold two jars back for me a few days before, but then when we went there we were so rushed for time that I just grabbed two off the shelf. I felt bad, and hope they didn’t hold them for me for long, but I feel kinda better admitting this to you all.
My mom found this at her local Kroger, and bought some Oiko’s 1 1/2% (low fat) Greek yogurt. Despite it’s odd half-percentage, this.stuff.is.dreeaaammmmy, you guys. Dreamy. I am really hoping they start selling it in plain, because I just have a hard time eating flavored yogurt for the mere fact that it has just as much – if not more- sugar in it than my ice cream does. I currently eat their plain 0% organic, but would love to find it in the low-fat version. Regardless, this stuff is the shiz.
Two Things I’m Watching
Friday Night Lights:
Ashley convinced me to start watching this series, and so far, I really like it! Shane and I will go watch an episode or two every night before bed. Season 1 aired 5 years ago, so we have a nice long few seasons to go through, so we’ll have TV to watch for at least this week… 
haha
NOT Reality TV. OK fine…I made one exception (I know) – New Jersey Housewives:
I gave up reality TV for a while, but I just have to see the train wreck that is the NJ housewives. But all of the other ones – Kardashians, the other housewives, all Bravo and E and MTV shows and the like. I think it’ll make me a better person (ha.)
Two Songs I’m Listening (to)
I had the pleasure of making the playlist for the 4-hour trolley ride after Destiny and Steve’s wedding this weekend, and I actually had a lot of fun doing so. He likes country, and she likes rap. I like both, but this week I’m especially liking Pitbull, Back in Time:
And E-40, Tell me When to Go:
Hey, opposites attract, guys!
Two Links I’m Loving
Ashley’s post announcing her pregnancy!!!
Tuesday Trainer is back! – on my girl Lindsay’s blog today.
Before I go! Two things:
- Yesterday was Labor Day, so if you were offline and missed yesterday’s Move it Monday post, go check it out for a jump rope & abs circuit workout video!
- I’m guest posting for Madeline while she’s with her family in Arizona this week after her father’s heart surgery. Head on over to her awesome blog and check it out
Have a great Tuesday, loves!
Your turn: What song are you listening to this week?
i need to try that almond butter! i was actually gifted like 7 packs of it and just haven’t tried it yet!
do it PRONTO! it’s the most amazing thing ever. i’m not being dramatic either.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..Week 9: Cravings & Aversions
LOVED Gone Girl – I’ll have to check out those other two books now as well!!
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I’ve only read one Nicholas Sparks book, but it was pretty good. Enjoy the reads.
I also think that half a percent thing sounds kind of silly, but if it tastes good – I’m allllllll for it!
Love Friday Night lights, we started it in June, we haven’t finished it yet. After the first 3 seasons it isn’t as amazing as it was! But I still love it! I am so pissed we have to wait until next summer for the end of Breaking bad, this season really turned out to be good!
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Justin’s rocks! I cannot get enough. They have the most fun flavors. Yayy for Tuesday
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I often find myself disliking the main character of “beach reads”. It’s me sitting there, not being able to put it down, but the entire time going “OMG YOU”RE SO DUMB”.
That being said, I have a hold on that book at the library. It’s like a do it to myself on purpose. ha ha
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I know. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I guess I love to hate
I started watching FNL but haven’t watched an episode in a couple months. Maybe i’ll pick it back up again. It was pretty good!
Not listening to any specific song this week but it’s new album tuesday so maybe that’ll change.
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Friday Night Lights is one of my favorite shows ever! I was so sad when they ended the series! I love the Justin’s vanilla but I do agree I think the maple is just as great!
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Love the 2-fer post. And really odd on the 1/2 percentage. Kind of funny really. I actually like to put a little PB in plain Greek yogurt with stevia and cinnamon.
Justin’s = Love! No matter the flavor. Best damn nut butter ever.
Real Housewives of anyplace…can’t tear myself away from it. Horrible but I love it. What? It’s my only addiction!
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I just read Where We Belong and I loved it. Can’t go wrong with Emily Giffin.
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I totally wish we had Justin’s nut butter where I live, it looks like dreamy stuff. I can barely stomach 0% greek yogurt after eating 2% for so long, I just love that stuff.
Um yah, I also love those housewives, so freaking dramatic. And now I want to start watching Friday Night Lights, everyone raves about it!
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I know – 0% *has* to be mixed with something.
I love Justin’s nut butter! I need to try the Vanilla. I’m listening to Pandora lately… just letting the Today’s Country play! I’m too indecisive for one song!
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I’ve been seeing Justin’s PB everywhere…I’m starting to think it’s really good!
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never give up on reality tv. thats all i have to say about that. and promise me when i’m on the real housewives of LI you’ll tune in
can’t wait to read gone girl! if my sister would just hurry the freak up!
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Psh, of course! I would LOVE to love to hate you. I kid, I kid, I’d just love you
I really liked A Bend In the Road. I love Nicholas Sparks’ books though. I have had Friday Night Lights on my Netflix queue forever! I need to watch it. We are currently rewatching the West Wing as our before bedtime tv. I miss good shows…
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Oh my, I LOVE Justin’s Vanilla AB! I actually have never tried the maple one though… I should get on that. I’m so glad you’re loving Friday Night Lights! Thank you for the shout out too, my friend! You’re the sweetest!
xoxo
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I love both Emily Giffin and Nicholas Sparks!! I always have a hard time putting their books down. I love that Pitbull song too!
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I love Justin’s I have only tried a few kinds but whenever I find it I buy it. I also just bought my first of that Greek yogurt the other day I haven’t tried it though yet because I’m in love with chobani. But I will sometime soon!
Let me know how Bend in The Road is girl after you finish it.. if ya don’t mind of course
Love anything Nicholas Sparks!!