May 2013
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Find out how I stay healthy during vacation
I’m getting ready for another cabining adventure! I’ll be spending Memorial weekend at Ponca State Park in northeast Nebraska.
The photo above is me last fall at Platte River State Park in southeast Nebraska. I like to have a little style while I’m in the wilderness.
This will be my third cabin adventure with the BF and our wonderful group of friends. Cabin trips are...
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Slimmed Down Memorial Day Cocktails
There’s just something so wonderful about sitting outside in the sun and enjoying a cold cocktail.
Besides being able to run, bike, swim and be active outside, having a cold one in the sun is one of my fave things about summer. Hey, I work hard so I can indulge once in awhile!
I do keep my cocktails low-cal though. Calories from alcohol can really add up quickly. Margaritas can have 600...
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Walk Out on Your Job
Yesterday 2,300 people in Kearney walked out on their jobs.
These employees walked 1.5 miles and ate a healthy lunch as part of Walk Out on Your Job, an event sponsored by Wellness Works.
I’m so excited that I got to be a part of the event this year. As the president of Wellness Works, a local non-profit organization that promotes workplace wellness, I got to help organize this huge...
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Healthy brunch recipes that will impress your mom
Nothing expresses love better than a healthy, home cooked meal.
Make your mom a delicious brunch this Mother’s Day and she will know how much you appreciate her.
Try some of these healthy and delish recipes:
This Strawberry Fig Salad is perfect for brunch. The sweetness of the strawberries, coconut and figs is just so delicious.
Or serve this light Spring Salad with Poached Eggs....
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What I Eat in a Day: Tuesday, May 7
Tuesdays are my busiest day of the week. I teach three fitness classes - 5:30 a.m. cycle class, 5:30 p.m. deep water aerobics and 6:45 p.m. Piloxing.
What I eat is even more important on days like this because the food I eat helps me recover from my workouts and gives me energy to make it through the 2 hours and 45 minutes I spend exercising on Tuesdays.
I started the day with my cycle class. I...
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“According to food author Michael Pollan, you can sum up healthy eating in seven...”
– Michael Pollan, “In Defense of Food”
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Lincoln Half-Marathon Recap
I survived another half-marathon!
On Sunday, I finished my sixth half-marathon. Crossing the finish line is always such an amazing feeling. Just five years ago, I couldn’t run one mile without stopping to walk. Finishing yet another half-marathon reminds me of how far I have come!
If you missed my live tweets pre- and post-race or my mom’s tweets during the Lincoln Half-Marathon,...
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Muscle Soothing Smoothie: Tart Cherry Banana...
When I stepped out of bed this morning, I was instantly reminded of the 13.1 miles I ran yesterday.
My glutes, hamstrings and quads were feeling the pain of the run.
After tough workouts, I always try to recover with protein, lots of water and stretching, but there are certain foods and drinks that can help prevent muscle soreness.
I started drinking tart cherry juice awhile ago to help prevent...
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Cinco de Mayo Stay Skinny Drink Guide
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
With all the margaritas, sangria and Dos Equis flowing on this holiday, it’s easy to go overboard.
But remember that alcohol calories really add up! Also, after you’ve had a few, it’s harder to say no to that plate of nachos.
Whether you’re going to a bar, restaurant, party or staying in, prepare yourself with a drinking plan. Also, drink a...
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Follow me during the Lincoln Half Marathon
On Sunday, I will run my sixth half-marathon!!
I’m so excited (and nervous) for the race. This will be the fifth time I run the Lincoln Half-Marathon, but I always have a lot of anxiety before the race.
The BF will be running his first full marathon! I’m so proud of him. Training has been challenging, but he has really pushed himself out of his comfort zone. I can’t wait to...
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Celebrating my 30th Birthday!
Yesterday I celebrated my 30th birthday!
I absolutely love my birthday. I start telling people my birthday is approaching a few weeks before the big day. I always plan my own party and try to make the day feel really special. Also, my birthday usually becomes a birthday week and I carry on the celebration as long as possible.
This year was no different. However, when I told people it was my...
April 2013
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Cupcakes and Cocktails: Don't let the weekend...
Happy Monday!
I have been thinking about the food and fitness choices I make on the weekends compared to weekdays. I usually indulge a bit more on the weekends (see cupcakes below), but I always make sure to fit in exercise on the weekends.
The reason that I’m bringing this up is because we tend to relax our healthy eating habits on the weekends by enjoying cocktails (see margaritas...
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What I Eat in A Day: Wednesday, April 24
This week has been a little crazy.
I got really sick Monday night and was up until 2:30 a.m. I had to teach a cycling class at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and didn’t feel like I could cancel at the last minute. So I got two and a half hours of sleep!! I went in to work a little late and stayed home to get a few hours of sleep, but I was still feeling pretty terrible. I had a lot to do at...
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Let's Eat: Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Doughnuts
I’m not sure why, but I’ve been craving doughnuts.
Whenever I pass a bakery, I think about how lovely a fresh doughnut would taste.
The problem is that I always feel terrible after eating a doughnut. My stomach aches from the sugary, fried treat and I end up craving more sugar later.
One of my fave things in my kitchen is my doughnut pan. I picked mine up at Look What’s...
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Free activities are planned April 27-28 around... →
Check out Healthy Kids Weekend!!
Participate in a Storybook Walk at Harmon Park, free activities at the Kearney Family YMCA, minirounds of golf at Elks Country Golf, watch the Kid Fit Fashion Show at Hilltop Mall and ride the hike and bike trails during Bicycle Sunday.
Click the link above for more info.
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What I Eat in a Day
People often ask me what I eat. What I eat varies from day to day and week to week. But I always try to eat a variety of fresh produce, consume enough protein to help my muscles repair from my workouts and eat foods that will energize me. And, of course, have a special treat occasionally!
To give you an idea of what I typically eat, I will share a page out of my food and fitness diary once a...
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What to Wear: My closet makeover
I gave myself a wardrobe makeover!!
A few weeks ago, I wrote about having a hard time letting go of my clothes that don’t fit anymore. Most of my clothes were too big and I was feeling pretty frumpy everyday.
I think writing down my feelings helped me to realize why I was feeling emotional about getting rid of my clothing.
Over the weekend, I spent a few hours trying on everything in my...
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Taste Test: Jackfruit
I took a trip to Hy-Vee today!!
For my readers who aren’t from around here, I just want you to know that a trip to Hy-Vee is a big deal. The nearest Hy-Vee is 45 miles away so I only get there once every few weeks.
Hy-Vee has a much bigger selection than our grocery stores and sells affordable health food items.
Today I bought a papaya, which I haven’t been able to find at the...
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Crazy for Coconut Part 2
I’ve been going a little crazy with the coconut recipes lately!
Earlier this week, I wrote about all the coconut products I have in my kitchen. Well, I’ve also been busy creating healthy and delish coconut snacks and meals. I’ve mostly been making smoothies and breakfasts so I need to make some coconut shrimp or something savory. Yum!
Check out these delish coconut...
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Crazy for Coconut
I am all about coconut right now!!
It seems to be one of those flavors that people either love or hate. My BF hates coconut, but I LOVE it. It’s just so fresh tasting and it reminds me of summer.
Not only does coconut taste amazing, coconut is actually good for you! Coconut is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Although coconut is high in saturated fat, it has a saturated fat called...
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Let's Eat! Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter
This may be the best and worst idea I’ve ever had….Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter.
You read that correctly. It is my two fave things combined into one heavenly jar!
In February, I realized that I was eating too many sweets (read about it here) and I did some research on how to curb sugar cravings. Dr. Oz said to melt a dark chocolate bar and mix it with a jar of natural...
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Out and About: Upcoming Races
There are lots of races coming up this month!
Sign up soon for one of these fun races!
Race for Grace, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Grand Island
The 3rd annual Race for Grace will begin in downtown Grand Island.
The cost is $35 for the 10K and $25 for children running the 2 mile fun run and $30 for adults running the 2 mile fun run.
All proceeds benefit the Grace Foundation, which help...
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Getting up after being knocked down...hard
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it on Sweet Success before, but I’ve been doing CrossFit two or three times a week for about eight months.
After my first workout, I was hooked. I absolutely loved the short, intense workouts and I saw results very soon after starting CrossFit. Not only have I lost a few clothing sizes, but I’m stronger than ever!
This weekend, I was super...
March 2013
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Candy-Free Easter Baskets
It seems like candy is a staple of nearly every holiday. While it’s no big deal to indulge in a piece of candy every so often, holidays are often filled to the brim with candy. Ummm, on Easter we give out baskets full of candy.
Kids don’t need to spend the day bouncing off the walls from a sugar high. The day is exciting enough with visitors, church, a special meal and the Easter...
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Let's Eat! Macaroons with Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
Just a warning, these macaroons are crazy delicious.
I even shared them with my parents, who don’t always love my healthy food experiments, and they loved them. “This is probably the best thing you’ve ever made,” my mom declared. My dad, a very picky eater, even loved them.
These would be the perfect treat to take to an Easter gathering or serve at your own Easter...
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Letting go when it's time to buy a skinnier...
I need to take a moment to vent about something superficial then we can get back to our regularly scheduled delish and healthy recipes and fit tips.
This morning, I spent about 20 minutes working to pin my black Ann Taylor pencil skirt so that it didn’t look like I was wearing a sack. I finally finished the makeshift tailoring job only to have the pin snap open as soon as I got in my...
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Healthier Deviled Eggs
When I asked the BF what traditional Easter foods I should discuss on my blog this week, deviled eggs was his one and only (enthusiastic) suggestion. People love their deviled eggs!
I thought it would be fun to find out the history of deviled eggs (I’m a total food nerd and love to know background info on food), but after, like, five minutes on Google I got kind of bored with the results....
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A Peek Into My Kitchen!
Want to know what’s in a health blogger’s kitchen?
It’s your lucky day! I’m sharing the contents of my fridge and cabients.
Last week, I posted a video featuring a Kitchen Intervention with Table for Two blogger, Ashley, and her husband, Brett. They are newlyweds and they’re trying to get healthy. The couple let me into their kitchen and I looked through their...
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Let's Eat! Gluten-Free Spiced Oat Waffles
Yesterday was International Waffle Day! I celebrated this important holiday by making breakfast for dinner.
I had some whole wheat flour in a bowl ready to mix with the rest of my waffle ingredients, then decided to make a lighter version and used oat flour instead. Oat flour makes a less dense, light and crispy waffle. Yum!
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I topped my waffles with butter, 1/2 a sliced banana...
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Let's Eat! Carrot Cake Pancakes with Honey Butter
I really can’t believe March is coming to an end and Easter is almost here! if only the weather would realize that it is now spring. It was 20 degrees this morning!
Although the weather isn’t cooperating, I’ve been in the mood for spring-like foods. Which is why I was super excited about making these Carrot Cake Pancakes!! Carrot cake is my fave kind of cake so the idea of...
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Just Move: How to get motivated to exercise
I haven’t blogged much this week because, to be honest, I haven’t been feeling super motivated.
I’ve been really tired this week - I hit my snooze button Wednesday and skipped CrossFit, I stayed home and lounged on the couch for two evenings instead of getting in my half-marathon training runs.
But yesterday, I had had enough. Although I didn’t feel like running, I forced...
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Let's Eat! Healthier Fish and Chips
While everyone else was enjoying green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, the BF and I enjoyed/suffered through a long run.
We’re training for the Lincoln Marathon and we do our long runs on Sundays. The BF had a 16 mile run and I had an 8 mile run (he’s doing the full marathon and I’m doing the half).
We did, however, manage to celebrate the Irish holiday a little. The BF had...
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Luck of the Irish: Healthy St. Patrick's Day...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s time to celebrate your Irish heritage or pretend that you’re Irish so you can partake in the festivities.
My last name, Giboney, is actually Irish. Unfortunately, I don’t know a whole lot about my Irish heritage.
It seems like celebrating St. Patrick’s Day means drinking from dawn until dusk. I went out on St. Patty’s a few...
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Fresh Squeezed: My new juicer and juice recipes
I’m sooooo excited about my new juicer!!
I just received my new kitchen appliance last week and couldn’t wait to give it a try! Look how pretty it is!
I’ve been thinking about buying a juicer for a few months and did a lot of research online before making my purchase.
I don’t plan to juice everyday, so I got an inexpensive juicer (Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice...
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Out and About: Race season is upon us
Spring is almost here, which means race season is also on its way!
Signing up for a race is a great way to get in shape for spring. If you are new to running, try a Couch to 5K training program. There will be tons of races coming up this spring and summer.
If you’re already a runner, sign up for one of these upcoming events!
Kearney Family YMCA Shamrock Shuffle - March 16
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Brown Bagging It: Make lunch more exciting,...
Packing up food for an entire day can be a pain. But when you’re away from home all day, you don’t want to be tempted by the vending machines or fast food.
I’m collaborating with Table for Two blogger, Ashley, and her husband, Brett, to help them get healthier. Brett has been struggling with taking healthy lunches to work (He works at Target, the best place ever!)
With a...
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Get inspired at the Fit and Free Workshop →
If you are trying to lose weight or just need some inspiration to live a healthier lifestyle, you must attend the Fit and Free Workshop in April!
Former Biggest Loser contestant Hannah Curlee and celeb fitness trainer Carter Hays will teach you how to live a healthy life by focusing on “who you are, not just where you are.”
The event is from 6-9 p.m. April 18 and from 8:30 a.m.-3...
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