Sorry for falling off the face of blog world last week! After having multiple late nights of writing posts I needed a break. Before I get to my workouts I have some pictures from this past week to share! Lots of cooking: Spinach-Feta Quinoa Cakes + Honey-Glazed Carrots Avocado, … [Read more...] about The First Week of Track Workouts
Açaí and Green Warrior Smoothie
Look at meee posting three days in a row! That's what happens when I have deadlines to meet. ;) Today's recipe is brought to you by the fabulous company Sunwarrior. A few weeks ago I received an email asking if I'd like to create a smoothie recipe using their products for the … [Read more...] about Açaí and Green Warrior Smoothie
Weekly Workouts: Embracing the Rest
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend - I sure did! I talked last week about starting a "weekly workouts" type of post so here is my first one! Before I get into that, a few things from this weekend. Appetizer night for dinner with Mom! Bruschetta, pepperjack soup, and … [Read more...] about Weekly Workouts: Embracing the Rest
Vegan Morning Glory Muffins
I guess every good thing has to come to an end, right? My basketball team lost our game last Wednesday which ended the season for us. :( Even though we ended on a sad note, the happy memories far outweighed the bad ones. I'll try to have a post about the season up soon! Basketball … [Read more...] about Vegan Morning Glory Muffins
A Day in the Life
Just when I thought spring was finally coming, BANG we get hit with this pounding of snow that lasted until the afternoon. No thank you! Anyways, I've been meaning to do a "day in the life" post for a while, so here is my day as a high school sophomore during basketball … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life
Weekend fun
You guys are seriously so awesome. I did not expect my last post to be received so well but I was blown away by all of your support!! If you've been reading for a while you've probably noticed that my posts have been pretty scarce in the last few months. If you follow me on … [Read more...] about Weekend fun
My Eating Disorder and Depression.
Hi everyone! I originally had a really fun post planned for today, but after finding out that it's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week I've got something a little different. I've been wanting to publish this for a long time. I've had it in the drafts for months, and I truly feel … [Read more...] about My Eating Disorder and Depression.
Healthy Dark Chocolate Monkey Tails
First of all, I want to give a big thank you to everyone regarding yesterday's post. I was overwhelmed with the amount of support and kind words I received. and You guys are the best! It's the 21st, which means it's time for a Recipe ReDux! Here is this month's theme: Favorite Chocolate … [Read more...] about Healthy Dark Chocolate Monkey Tails
Why I Run
I think every runner has that run that makes them feel like everything is right in the world. That makes them want to keep running forever. Mine was yesterday. I didn't have school because it was one of the coldest days of the year. We've been in a deep freeze for what feels like forever, … [Read more...] about Why I Run
Brunch at Leelee’s
It's not just the games that I love about basketball season. One of my favorite parts of being a part of the team is all the team dinners we have. No joke - last week we had a meal together on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I love it. Team dinners are a way to spend time with the … [Read more...] about Brunch at Leelee’s
Snowcoming 2015
Last week was Snowcoming at school! The dress up days were so much fun, just like last year. I have a few pictures to share! Monday - Pajama Day Tuesday - Yooper/Snow Gear Day I also had a basketball game on Tuesday which we won! It was also coach's birthday so we … [Read more...] about Snowcoming 2015
Traditional Yooper Pasties
Back when I changed my blog name to The Yooper Girl, I knew that I wanted to start incorporating more things from my homeland, the U.P. I know a lot of people are confused as to what "Yooper" means, so here's a basic explanation. yooper: a native or resident of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan It … [Read more...] about Traditional Yooper Pasties
