Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Angela May 2, 2014

I made macaroni salad

I’ve been searching for something to eat instead of macaroni and cheese. Not that mac and cheese isn’t delicious, it’s just not really healthy. I’m constantly on the search for some good side dishes so I thought a macaroni salad would be a nice additional to a spring picnic. Here is what you need: 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 tbsp light mayo 1/2 cup dijon mustard 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 cups diced zuchinni squash 1 cup red onion diced 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Pepper to taste 1…

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Angela April 30, 2014

The best 7 minutes of my life

Folks, we’re heading to China and the internet situation there isn’t as open as what we enjoy here. I don’t know what kind of access I’m going to have to the internet. I’ll set up a few posts to post while I’m away, but for the most part I’m going to be out of pocket. Be sure to follow my instagram because I might be able to post some pictures. While I’m away I’m going to post some not so obvious strategies for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Like I’ve said many times before, I am no expert…

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Angela April 29, 2014

Hello from Beijing!

I’m clearly having problems with the time difference because I woke up at midnight and I was ready to go. Willie has no problems with it though. It’s 5:40 am right now and he’s sound asleep. I was praying not to get out of bed before 5AM and that was hard. We arrived yesterday morning at 3:30 am. Our flight was an hour and half early which was great. Willie was ready to get off the plane. I don’t know if he could have taken the full time. It took us a long time to get our baggage event though…

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Angela April 29, 2014

The Biggest Loser Run Walk Series comes to …

Remember in February when I did The Biggest Loser Run Walk in Mobile, AL? We ended up doing that race because the Beaumont date was moved. But guess what? The series is coming to my town on May 3rd and there’s still chance for you to come! It really bums me out that we can’t do the Beaumont event because we’re in China, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the fun! Use the code WBF25 for 25% off your entry! I know it’s a little late on the timeline, but this is definitely an event you don’t want to…

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Angela April 28, 2014

It can happen to you

By the time most of you are reading this post we’ll be halfway to China! We haven’t even left the airport and we’re already having an adventure. Let’s just say some Chinese people are looking at us with envy because we have an extension cord at to charge our phone and we don’t have to huddle around the charging station. But it’s 10:35 pm on Sunday and we’re tired. I would have been in bed already! We still have 2.5 hours before our flight leaves. Willie does selfie better than me. It’s Monday so I just wanted to send a…

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Angela April 27, 2014

Race Recap: The Green 6.2

I’m not really going to pretend this was a serious race for me, because it wasn’t. Most people run this race to qualify for the Houston Marathon! Well I’m not running the Houston Marathon so this was just another race for me. It’s probably not my most favorite race in history but it was my first 10K two years ago and last year I ran it after my grandma passed. This year I wasn’t going to run it but something in me told me to run it. It wasn’t a big tadoo but some of my running group friends were…

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Angela April 25, 2014

Happy Friday! China, meals, munchies, workout gear and …

Happy Friday everyone! I’m feeling a little bit under the weather which means I’ve over medicating myself before we leave for China. It’s a bummer but things will get better. I will definitely sleep it off until it’s time to leave. I can’t think about anything but going to China which has made my blogging suffer. I don’t really have anything to talk about or maybe the problem is I do have something to blog about I just don’t want to. That being said, I’m answering your questions today to free my mind a little! Question from Jackie: How many…

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Angela April 23, 2014

The China trip is upon us

Excuse me, but I have nothing exciting to talk about except going to China. It’s kept me really busy trying to get things together. I’m trying to get everything together so we don’t have to buy much when we are there. I’m looking forward to spending the time with Willie and just exploring the city of Beijing and maybe Shanghai. I’ve allowed myself to get excited for the trip but that doesn’t mean I’m not worried about some things. I’m super worried about the language barrier I’m going to experience. The first couple of days we’ll be with race people…

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Angela April 19, 2014

At the bachelorette party

My dear friend Mel is getting married when I’m in China so I won’t be able to attend but I was able to go to her bachelorette party last night. Well at least half of it. Since you only really hear about me working out and such I thought this was the perfect opportunity to show that I do in have a regular fun life. It’s nice to put on regular clothes with people who only see you in running gear! We all clean up very nicely. Any opportunity to put on real clothes I’m going to put it on.…

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Angela April 18, 2014

Happy Friday and a good workout!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope this week has been kind to you because it’s been a pretty good week for me. I’m feeling a little off my game because there has been no running and definitely no running in my weekend plans. It’s just kind of odd for me since it’s something I’ve been doing a lot of for the past 8 months. I’m taking the self-imposed zero week because I really just think I needed it. I’ve run 5 marathons and several half marathons this year already. My medal rack is overloaded, but I wouldn’t have it any other…

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Angela April 17, 2014

Yo Angela! Why don’t you post about …

I’ve had people ask me this in person and through e-mail. I’m here to settle the subject. I don’t post about my food anymore because I eat the same things all the time. It’s not interesting. It’s really about convenience with me. Eating the same thing might be a little boring but I know how long it takes to make it and exactly what is in it. That being said, when I eat something different I’ll be sure to let you know. Willie made some salmon on Tuesday. That’s another reason I don’t post pictures anymore. I don’t really cook.…

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