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Todd, sleep sounds good! it's part of training too! 

This morning I did Supperworks - I did a TON of meals. I have 26 now all set and ready to go.  I like Supperworks because I know what's in it - it's mostly fresh, whole ingredients (not quite everything, but not enough of the processed stuff to worry me much) and I like that I get to prepare it because i do like to cook.  They really get me though - i booked another session for the end of February because the best discounts are if you re-book at your appointment.  

I hope to get on my trainer for about 45 mins today.  But having been out most of the morning it's now DH's turn to do what he needs to do. He's building us a bed and it's almost done. Plus, we just got a whack load of rain and warm temperatures which has left our driveway all slush and ice so i am sure he's going to want to spend some time taking care of that.  Though, we have a shared drive with our neighbour and he's actually out there doing some of it (for the first time really this winter) so we may not have as much to do as usual. 

Disclaimer: i do not work for them! But supperworks is great. It's a company where you go to their 'store' or 'open kitchen' and you pick from their monthly list of meals and make them (I split them so it serves 2-3 people) there - they've done the chopping and have everything for that meal at the station. So you can adjust seasonings and everything. Then you put it all into ziplocs and attach the cooking instructions and everything goes in the freezer.  You do still have some cooking to do depending on the meal but all of the prep and chopping is done.  

This week I had out beef stew that went in the slow cooker and these bean burritos that I pulled out for lunch. Tonight is pork tenderloin with whiskey sauce.

Batch cooking is great - however, still all the chopping and grocery shopping has to be done - same with all the dishes afterward.  

I had thought it was a great idea and I bought a groupon for it before the baby was born so we stocked our freezer.  I've now done it every couple of months since.  I don't always love the menus so i might not go then. But it really takes the guess work out of dinner (I just plan for a few days in advance to thaw things out) and i am sure we are eating out WAY less because of it. 

In this month's Martha Stewart Living there is an avocado smoothie with chia seeds. It is online here too: http://www.marthastewart.com/1047458/avocado-smoothie 

I saw it and thought of you, Seth. 

Good morning! 

So, things are well.  This week Felicity is not napping as much but its okay.  I am getting stir crazy so I am getting us out of the house more. So, i will not weenie out and we'll go out for a run in the jogger. I am thinking 8k or so. 

Last night I had a good swim. I am definitely feeling fitter in the pool. It's taken long enough, but i guess that's what happens when I don't have more frequency. 

I am going to sign up for a half ironman soon! I have just been dithering a bit because I am nervous about the deep water start (Laura, it's Welland) but i know i can manage it - and they have waves for the start now so it's not as much time in the water. 

Sport Bras: I completely second Laura's recommendation of moving comfort. I actually bought two of the Juno ones.  It's good too because the straps are adjustable (I bought them after baby came) and this means its possible to breast feed in them too.  Perhaps, just a little less awkwardly than other bra designs! hahaha