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Notes on my pillow & Mileage

We live in the midwest and I have to say that when it's 80 degrees on November 1st it's worth rejoicing.  It's been a mild fall actually and lots of trees are still green.  With the mild weather I've been able to log some miles.  Friday 4.5, Saturday 3, and this morning I decided to walk/jog.  I'm proud to say that I was able to run the first whole mile without walking.  It was a relief for me since I've been a bit of a couch potato throughout the summer and I wasn't sure how I would fare.  the rest of my mileage this morning I alternated walk/jog.  I'll get better for now I'm just glad I didn't lose it all.

Today was a bit of a whirlwind.  I hosted a meeting this morning which led into a lunch meeting and then got a couple hours of actual work in (with awful internet service).  After I picked up the boys from school and brought them home, took one of them back to the dr for an ear infection.  Luckily my amazing Mr. put dinner in the crockpot in anticipation this morning of a busy day for me as he travels frequently.  So the boys and I are having a roast with carrots, celery and mushrooms for dinner.

Breakfast: 2 Eggs, 3 bacon, bulletproof coffee, pineapple, canetlope
Snack: None
Lunch: Side salad, burger with bacon (no bun), sweet potato fries
Snack: None
Dinner: Pot Roast (carrots, celery, mushrooms)
Night Snack: Thinking an apple might be in order later.  We'll see!


This isn't exactly a paleo topic but a brag on Mr.  He's been in his current job a little over a year.  He's gone at least one night a week sometimes more but I love that whenever he leaves for an overnight that he puts a love note card on all of our pillows.  This is what I found when I came home this evening.

I do love him so...<3

So I'm still hanging in there...saying no to gluten, dairy and sugar,,...but tonight would be extra sweet if we could get another CUBS WIN!  #crossing my fingers


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