Author: Ariana Peters

Christian, homeschool mom, runner of 6 half marathons, PR 2:57 so far. Yes I am a slow runner. Small scale homesteading.

Blue Apron meal 1

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle

I am stoked, I got a coupon for Blue Apron off the Hungry Runner Girl’s blog weeks ago and finally put it to use and got a Blue Apron box!

This is the first meal:

I am still in love with the labeling and how simple they make it for me to cook a gourmet meal

Searing the pork before it goes in the oven

The verde “salsa” I use quotes because to me salsa is made from tomatoes and this was not 

My stove was actually respectable enough to take a photo of. The boyfriend helped me clean the kitchen this weekend

And for the finished product!!!!

Not too shabby. Now I am set for dinner tomorrow if i get called in to sling packages and if not I have an awesome brainfood lunch for studying tomorrow………even though i need the money I am hoping for the studying because I am wiped out from delivering packages all last week and today, and today I fell down some stairs while doing it and am SORE. I would like to sit on the couch tomorrow and study. Keep your fingers crossed for me. 

How are things with you?

Tune in tomorrow for the next mealm

Monday Motivation 

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle, training

New Years week!!!!

Monday: Insanity day 8

Tuesday: PM strength then 2:25 miles fast (11:25) and .2 mile hills x 6 at a 4 incline

Wednesday: OFF 

Thursday: PM strength then 4.25 miles @ tempo (12:30)

Friday: OFF

Saturday: Spin class then swim 800m (again spin class will depend on the gyms schedule for the holiday week)

Sunday: 11 easy miles then yoga 

Here’s to a GREAT 2017!!!!!!!!!!!

TGIF

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

Soooo happy it’s Friday!!!!!! After a loooong, exhausting week of running packages I am so excited to relax and do nothing. This was my night

Little Caesar’s and grays anatomy with a little snuggling 

Today is supposed to be the busiest travel day of the year so anyone who is traveling be safe!!!!!

Monday Motivation 

by Ariana Peters, posted in food, healthy lifestyle, training

Wooohooo Christmas week!!!

Monday: Insanity day 7

Tuesday: PM Strength then 2.25 miles fast (11.25) and .2 mile hills x 6 at a 3.5 incline

Wednesday: OFF Winter Solstice!!!

Thursday: PM strength and 4 miles @ tempo (12:30)

Friday: OFF

Saturday: Spin class then swim 750M (this may alter depending if the gym has a spin class or not) 

Sunday: 10 easy miles then yoga.   Merry Christmas!!!!

What are your holiday plans?

It’s supposed to be my long run day

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle

The boyfriend and I were planning on running but the sidewalks were still pretty icy. 

So sadly the run didn’t happen today. I’ll also admit that I didn’t rush off to the gym to run on a treadmill since I might be helping deliver packages all next week and I was pretty sore after one day so I didn’t run. 

Other news, as I think I have mentioned I am originally from southern California and am an In’n’out burgers lover but from east coast people i have heard that 5 guys is way better. I finally tried it to compare

I do not see the hype, it is in no way better than In’n’out. 

The adorable puppy

I have also found out that being healthy can make you money. See achievemint.com

How cool is that?

How was your Sunday?

Long but Fun Day

by Ariana Peters, posted in Uncategorized

I woke up around 8:30 this morning and planned on hitting the gym, but last week i signed up to be a drivers helper for a delivery service and this morning they came a-calling. After 7 hours of running packages this is my state of mind

I finally tried this weird oatmeal thing i got as swag at a race, it was a quick dose of food which was awesome but oatmeal applesauce is odd. 

It didn’t taste bad but it’s not something i would get on a normal basis. But I was able to suck it down in between stops so major props on that and it kept me going for awhile. 

After work the boyfriend took me out to a buffet for dinner becuase i was STARVING!!!! 

Then we watched Star Wars number 4, a new hope in preparation for the new one tomorrow. Tonight is the first star wars i have watched all the way through……

Amd now it’s time for me to pass out. 

How was your Friday?

December Ipsy bag

by Ariana Peters, posted in healthy lifestyle

Once again for $10 I got a little treat, and it couldn’t come at a better time. 

It came in a glam bag, perfect for New Years Eve, if you are going out. 

This is what it came with:

Radiance renewal mask, can’t wait to try it

Excited to see how this dark green color looks on my brown eyes

Eyeliner, the color is iris so it should be a nice dark color within being overly dark like last months black eyeliner 

Not sure how i feel about this. I like shiny lips over matte, but I’ll give it a try

Last but definitely not least, I’m really excited about this, I am always looking for a great hair product that will enhance my curls and ease frizz. 

Results of last month’s ipsy:

I liked 3 of the 5 items. The black eyeliner was waaaay too dark on me and the lipstick/gloss was a weird pink that i didn’t like. But I liked the mascara, the nail polish and the face serum. All in all it’s still a bargin for 10 bucks.