I have had so many different titles for this post pop into my noggin!!
On my way home from work I got into another funk. It may have been the cloud cover that shielded the sun. Or perhaps skipping coffee again. Or the fact that Matt was going out without me when I wanted a cozy night in. But my mood took a nosedive 🙁
I munched on an Alliebar made with love in hopes that it filled my soul
It tasted wonderful, but the funk persisted. PMS perhaps?
Me being funky in the car on the way to workout
The clouds cleared and I G-chatted Emily to see if she wanted to join me for a run. She did, and I met Casey and Emily at the greenway 26 minutes later.
They both just got Camelbaks and the 3 of us looked like a pack of camels running together!!
5 miles later, happiness broke through the clouds. Nothin’ like a run!
Once home and quickly showered, I got to work on dinner.
Pizza Salad!
AND A BEER!!! A pumpkin ale I’ve had in the fridge for AGES. Lately I have not enjoyed the feeling of being buzzed, but tonight that’s all I wanted. It’s been a rough, long week 🙁
The best beer there ever was!! Cottonwood Pumpkin from just down the road in Mooresville, NC.
My pizza salad consisted of 4 tiny slices of leftover homemade pizza heated in the oven (the only way I’ll eat leftover pizza)
Plus a bed of baby spinach topped with sautéed brussels and mushrooms in tomato sauce and goat cheese
I cooked the shrooms and brussels with the Garlic Gold Parmesan Nuggets. What an easy and fun blend! No chopping or grating 🙂
Also used some of Matt’s homemade tomato sauce – LOVE homemade!
I couldn’t quite finish the spinach – beer is filling!
I had a piece of Chocomize for dessert. Now I’m going to clean the kitchen all by myself and then put fresh sheets on the bed and read for a bit.
TOMORROW: I’m going to the South Carolina Dietetics Association Annual Meeting. I have to be up at 4:45 😥 SO TRAGIC. Two weeks in a row up before the sunrise. I’ve got an hour and a half drive (thankfully I’m carpooling) and then a full day of indoor work when the forecast is sunny. I AM looking forward to a workshop on Sports Nutrition though. I’m not sure when or how I will be blogging, but I’ll be here sooner or later. Sunday is busy as well! I really need a pedicure, a massage and a day off! Also a trip to Bald Head Island…
Which brings me to…
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[OMG drag-n-drop Gmail is sooooo awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
Nite!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I hate hate hate the funk!!! But in ALL honesty, working out ALWAYS erases the funk no mattah what! Even when Alliebars can’t 🙂
Glad your 5 miler cheered you up. Have a great night, Kath! Watch some Food Revolution.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I’m in a little bit of a Friday Funk too. Unfortunately, my run didn’t help as they usually do. I’m glad to hear your winded down from the week with a yummy pumpkin brewskie. Hope you learn lots at the conference…and share with us what you do ; )
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
P.S. I like your new ‘rotater’ pics : )
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
It’s crazy how a run can pull you out a funk. Even when its the last thing I want to do because I’m cranky, I always feel a million times better after I do. Beer and pizza never hurt, either! 😉
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
A good run, pizza, beer, fresh sheets and a good book sounds like a PERFECT night to me!
Kamaile says
Glad you got out of the funk! Pizza reheated in the oven is the ONLY way!
Wendy says
Nothin’ like friends, sunshine & a good run to lift a girl out of funk!
Your Saturday morning sounds oddly similar to mine – I’ll be up at 5 a.m. to drive an hour and a half to take a 3+ hour exam (last one – yay!) for my teaching certification program. Fun, fun! Hope you’ll be able to share some of what you learn with us. 😉
Lauren @ A Fit Foodie says
Glad the run cleared your funky mood a little bit. Those endorphins did their job! Love when that happens. I had a completely funky day today with work and it’s frustrating but I can’t wait to run it out tomorrow. Frustrating days and weeks make for the best runs in my opinion. Hope your night continues to go well!!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
The Alliebar looks great! 😀 Happy that your mood improved after a good run and dinner. Those funks are hard to break…
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Sorry about the funk! I just bought a camelbak and can’t wait to try it!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I am so happy to read your post tonight. I am having an awful week as well with work stuff. I also had leftovers for dinner due to my mood and lack of wanting to fix anything. Your pizza and salad was better than my leftovers. Yours were much more comforting.
Camille says
I totally understand the funky mood. The good thing about them is when you get rid of the funk, you are left with a good mood that is a thousand times better than usual 🙂
Kellie says
I was in a major funk this morning. I was going to blow off my run, but I felt so much better after. I love endorphins. Best things ever.
Jocelyn@JocelynEatsFresh says
Hey girl. Totally feel ya on this one. I’ve been in this situation many a times before.
The beer really does help relax! lol Enjoy!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sorry about the funky afternoon, but I can totally relate that a little time spent with friends and a good workout can completely turn around a bad mood. Glad your evening went a little better, and that pizza salad sounds like such a neat creation!
Brynn says
I hope next week is a better one for you, Kath!
Lisa C. says
That beer looks great! I’ve been looking all over for some like that to try! In PA you have to purchase beer at distributors so you have to get it in huge huge quantities.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
girl, i was in that crazy funk all day today too…but you’ve had a pretty stinkin’ rough week! hope tomorrow is a blast!
Hannah says
Hope the world seems brighter tomorrow – I hate getting into funks when you’re not quite sure why (or even when you do know why, and can’t quite fix it). Thinking of you!
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
I can’t wait until I can run five miles straight! Yesterday I made a huge leap and ran three miles straight w/ splits under 8 minutes for the last two miles! It’s amazing how much easier it is to run on a flat track than on a treadmill with a slight incline!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
That IS the best beer ever! (And I don’t even really like beer.) One of my friends has it special ordered and shipped to Charlottesville 🙂
Christie says
You girls are so cute in your little running gear! I wish I could wear cute running shorts but my thighs are too big- need to wear longer ones to avoid friction! Sorry, probably TMI~ lol!
~Christie
Rose-Anne says
You made it to the weekend! Sometimes just that is an accomplishment. I’m glad you had a Friday treat.
By the way, tonight I’m munching on toast topped with peanut butter and coconut butter–OH MY! So good! I love the two butters together–it’s like delicious times delicious.
Christine says
I just bought my camelbak today (bright pink!) and cannot wait to start training tomorrow with it! When I’m in a workout funk, buying new stuff gets me back into workout mode! I’ve leared so many new things reading you’re blog!
Jenny says
Every once in a while a beer just seems neccessary!
Midgetkeeper says
Beers are the best on Friday nights, especially after a long week. Have a safe trip!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Sorry you’ve had such a rough week and have to get up early tomorrow too.
But pizza salad is the best! Its the only way I eat pizza.
Carrie (Love Healthy Living) says
Nothing like some exercise endorphins to cheer oneself up! Too bad you have to get up so early but the meeting will probably be interesting!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
That pizza salad would most definitely hit the spot right now 🙂 yummm
Jordan says
Sorry you had a bad day/hard week. 🙁 I’m a little PMS-ey myself, and it’s no fun.
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
That pizza salad looks divine! 🙂
Sorry you had a bad week, but these cycles happen. Keep your eye on the prize. 😀
Jenn
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
wow that’s early! it must be nice to see the sun rise, though!
Sarah Snacks says
Oh I’m so addicted to that Spring Blend coffee- and it’s totally your fault Kath!! I don’t have any fresh markets near me so I have to order it to feed my addiction. Did you know that they charge $9.95 for shipping?! That’s insane, huh? The shipping is the same price as the bag of coffee, lol! I order it in bulk and only once a year- but it’s sooooooo worth the cost of shipping!
My school pioneered a Master’s Program in Sports Nutrition. (just a neat little nugget of info for you) My Sis-In-Law went through the program and it’s such a cool program! The field is so intriguing- I’m thinking about doing my Master’s in it too after I finish my RD.
Kath says
Haha – it’s worth it!! SB is sooo delish!
Monica says
get it, girl! I’m so amazed that you got out of your funk to go running, usually when I’m upset I just hide in my bed for a while 🙁
Also, an A+ for thinking that the only way to eat leftover pizza is warmed up in the oven! My roommates sometimes eat cold pizza that has been sitting out all night, and I think it is so icky! There’s nothing worse than cold pizza….except for maybe stale pizza.
Anyway, you’re awesome. And that’s that!
–Monica
Diana says
Glad you ended up feeling better 🙂 You never regret a workout, that’s what they say. 😉
Have a great saturday Kath!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
There is nothing like running to get you out of a funk! It works every time for me (unless I have a crap run, then I’m even worse…)
Good luck on the 4.45am, that actually seems quite cruel for a Saturday!
Simply Life says
Way to use running as your way to brighten your mood!
Laura says
I’m sorry you’ve had a ‘challenging’ week (as my Mum would put it), I really can sympathise. ITs difficult starting out in such an intense environment. I think KERF needs an Operation Beautiful note! I hate funks too- especially when I am in an irritable mood and can’t seem to get out of it (def. PMS!!) but then bang! it goes when I take my body out for some exercise! Maybe this might give you + Matt a bit of a smile… crazy Dutch people- (‘tail wagging beer?!)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-566111/It-tastes-beef-non-alcoholic-beer-strictly-dogs.html
Have a lovely day, and I really hope it reinforces all the good reasons why you want to be a dietician- and actually are a great dietician-in-waiting- seriously you are encouraging 9,000 people a day to eat, drink more healthily and to lead a balanced life- superstar!
Kath says
Ha!!!
🙂 Thanks too!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I hate funky days when you just can’t explain your feelings but they’re definitely there. ugh…I blame it on the sun not being out and about. 😉
So glad a heart-pumping run worked its wonders for you though!! I can always count on a good workout to cheer me up. 😀
Emily @ The Front Burner Blog says
Glad the run cheered you up!! Even though it makes us slower, running and chatting is my favorite way to make the miles fly by 🙂 Drive safely this morning!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I have been getting into those funks too lately! I hope you have a great day today! I had to take my husband to the airport at 4am, so I am tired and now lonely…ugh, I hope it is pretty today to bring me up! Enjoy your seminar!
Heather says
I hate when I get into moods like that! You don’t WANT to bein a bad mood but can’t help it. no fun! hope today is a good one!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I want to try the Garlic Gold products so badly!!
Joanne says
I hate that when all of a sudden a case of “blues” hits. But what you did by running with friends, that’s a sure way to get out of it. It takes your mind of things for a while.
I like pumpkin ale if it really has a strong pumpkin taste. Never heard of the Cottonwood Pumpkin. Must be a micro-brewery?
Anyway – have a super day. So jealous of your Sports Nutrition seminar. I would LOVE to attend one.
Jil says
Sometimes a good beer is just what you need after a rough week. 🙂 That beer sounds particularly delicious.
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says
Boo for being in a funk. I really think something was in the air this week – seems like a lot of people had a rough time.
Hope you’re feeling better now! Maybe being a sponge and soaking up knowledge at the meeting today will cheer you up? 😉
Sami says
Kath, there’s an even better way to reheat pizza. Instead of the oven, heat a pan on the stove. Cover to melt the cheese. The crust will always become crisp, and you’ll waste a lot less energy. =]
courtney says
Hey Kath, sorry to hear about the funk/long week. You work so hard and deserve a break!! Hope today’s conference is interesting and that you find time for that spa day soon!
On a side note, any chance Matt would give up his tomato sauce recipe? 🙂
Carol (CG the Foodie) says
As someone who carries Garlic Gold in my purse when I travel, just wanted to warn you to be careful cooking with the nuggets. They are already cooked and therefore can burn easily.
Danielle DeGroot says
Kath-
I am looking for the Camelback that you have and can’t figure out which one it is. Could you let me know what the name of yours is. I have returned two because I didn’t like either of them!
Kath says
Mine is the Charm, but I think it’s an older model. Emily just got one and hers seems to be mine a year newer with a different name. Ask her on her blog what it is. I love mine though.
Jamie says
so when are you gonna start training for a marathon?! a different goal re-lights the spark sometimes 😉