Thursday, December 23, 2010

small things, big thanks…..

Thank you Thursday! You bring me much JOY! Its one day closer to being with my family for the holiday weekend, it’s only having a half day of work and other obligations, and it’s the feeling of that HOLIDAY marathon high! Like I said, it’s the small things that need a BIG THANKS!
(Bre, these quotes are for you!)
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” — The Hausa of Nigeria

“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” — William A. Ward

Thank you Chelsea for being the best Secret Santa Blogger ever! And a special thanks to Tina for hosting this awesome holiday exchange. Just look at my gluten free goody package I received!

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I was pretty excited, can you tell? Oh and the hubs was thankful that he got to try some DOUGH BALLS!

Thank you Thursday for giving a ONE DAY break from the kitchen. I will enjoy it today because tomorrow I will be back in it, fully ready to make my great grandma’s secret recipes and capture that Holiday tradition!
No cooking in the kitchen means a quick meal. Thank you Falafel Republic for providing me with these delicious gluten free bites.

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Falafel wrap anyone?

Thank you Thursday for allowing a little down time. I will be thoroughly enjoying a glass of this tonight!
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Thank you Thursday for kicking my butt making me stronger with a full body workout. Wowza!

Thank you Muscles Workout

  • Warm up- 10 minute cardio (run, bike, run stairs, walk, etc)
    • -20 high knee’s (40 total knee ups), –20 single leg squats (10 on each leg),- 20 half burpees with push ups REPEAT 3x
    • -90 seconds of alternating reverse lunges with curls, –90 seconds of mt. climbers, –45 seconds of squat press followed by 45 seconds of squat w/overhead tricep extension REPEAT 2x
    • -20 ski jumps, 20 sumo squats with side leg lifts (40 total), – 20 lateral push ups REPEAT 3x
    • 1 minute each of core exercises: lower left lifts, windshield wipers, weighted crunch, bicycle, plank walk.
  • Cool down- easy 5-10 minutes cardio, stretch
Thanks for that burn!

Okay but seriously, thank you all for following me all the way thru this Holiday Marathon. Now go enjoy the celebration! Cheers! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

LC
p.s.
Posting will be limited for the next few days. Tis life! I hope to catch up with you all post race. hehe, I mean post Christmas!

37 comments:

joannasutter said...

You certainly have a very merry and healthy mind, body, and spirit!

Merry Christmas! You rock!

bamarunner11 said...

You like a break from the kitchen? Is it sad that I cry when I can't cook?

marathonmaiden said...

deliciouso cookies! you totally got a good secret santa :) merry christmas and i'll see you post-rac errrrrrrr post-christmas too. but maybe i mean post-race because it certainly feels like i'm leading up to one!

Healthy Chocoholic said...

Looks like a killer workout!
Those goodies look delish! =D

Jess said...

Awesome secret santa gift!! Have an amazing holiday my dear!

Christin@purplebirdblog said...

Merry Christmas to you, sweet lady! xoxo

mamarunsbarefoot said...

Merry, Merry Christmas!!! Enjoy your holiday!

Nichole said...

Cute, cute! Dough balls, mmmmmm. I love this time of year. How sweet was that exchange!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Elina (Healthy and Sane) said...

Just found your blog - you're too cute :)
Love all the Christmas goodies and it's definitely good to have some quick prepared foods sometimes. I love being in the kitchen but sometimes that time is better spent elsewhere. :D

Caroline said...

Merry Christmas to you dear!!
Joyeux Noel!

Dorry said...

Merry Christmas!!! I'll cheers you tonight when I have a glass of wine. :)

Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) said...

Thankyou! For being such a nice part of this community :-)

Merry Christmas to you and the hubs!

Ameena said...

I am really jealous of all your gluten-free treats! Especially the falafel - oh how I love falafel!

Happy Holidays to you and your hubby. Hope you have a great one!

Katie said...

Thank YOU, Lindsay, for being such a great friend. :) Hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family!

meri said...

Oooh, I'm very curious about those falafel bites! Yum!

Jess said...

What an AWESOME workout. I love workouts where you just keep going and going. Enjoy the holidays!!

hungryrunnergirl said...

You always have such an amazing attitude! I LOVED the quotes.....what an amazing gift we get EVERY day! You are absolutely adorable. I love when you post pics of yourself gorgeous girl! So many yummy treats wahoo and great great great workout as usual!

Kris M O'Connor said...

Ah... Mirassou!
My eyes can't miss that one.
I'm in the biz you know ;-)
Happy Holidays Ms Adorable!

Amanda said...

Ah, thankful for your blog! I drink that wine too sometimes. Hope you have a Merry Christmas. And you just motivated me to go run now. :) thank you.

Chuck said...

Have an awesome Christmas! Thank you for everytime I've had a hard time and you've given me your support- God bless!

Pure2raw Twins said...

Happy Holidays to you and your family!!! Enjoy the wine :)
xoxo
pure2raw twins

Allie said...

It sounds like you had a really great Thursday!! Mmm your goodies look awesome too!

The Hungry Runner Girl said...

Merry Christmas Eve Beautiful Girl! The race is almost over:)

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family, LC!!! I wish you nothing but the best for this holiday season and the new year!

I am very thankful on this Friday ;)

Have a nice glass of wine or two!

xxoo

Eden said...

O yes, boy do I like my falafel! I actually usually get my fill during the holiday season because I'm usually visiting my family in Israel over Christmas.
I love the "thank you muscles" workout! you should get that copyrighted!
Have a wonderful holiday Linds!

Kath (Eating for Living) said...

Great quotes! Merry Christmas to you, and Happy Holidays!

Averie said...

love that you were part of the exchange! i would have been but am traveling. recently started reading chelsey's blog, such a sweet girl!

enjoy your wine!

merry xmas!

christina said...

merry christmas to you and your husband!! XO

Kelsey said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Cleaneatingchelsey said...

You're welcome!! I'm glad you were happy to try the dough balls!

Cleaneatingchelsey said...

Thank YOU!

Cleaneatingchelsey said...

And I totally didn't realize it but the packaging for the water bottlese are the same as the background of your blog!!

Dana said...

falafels are the best!

Dana xo

Kath (Eating for Living) said...

Great quotes! Merry Christmas to you, and Happy Holidays!

Allie said...

It sounds like you had a really great Thursday!! Mmm your goodies look awesome too!

meri said...

Oooh, I'm very curious about those falafel bites! Yum!

bamarunner11 said...

You like a break from the kitchen? Is it sad that I cry when I can't cook?