i’m getting used to not doing morning cardio already lol!!! my last cardio workout was wednesday, so thursday i went and got a pedi for the first time since this past April.
i have always been uncomfortable with falling asleep in public places, especially when i’m travelling alone. i don’t see how people do it. i just feel so vulnerable and i’m sure people have been taken advantage of in those types of situations. however, when i tell you that this is the first time i have ever dozed off during a pedicure and plain did not care, you better believe it. i got the works- massage, wax wrap thing, salt scrub, yeah all that. it felt that darn good and was well worth the wait.
golden toes! they will match my show suit perfectly, you’ll see! i would have gone for the french tip (or whatever it’s called) but ummmmmm, i can’t get that done on my toes for the very same reason i didn’t include my left foot in the shot. HAHAHAHA
this morning’s breakfast: 1 egg + 2 whites, banana pancakes, and a bowl of oatmeal that isn’t pictured.
this is prolly THE saddest breakfast shot i’ll ever take but i don’t regret posting it. every meal isn’t a pretty presentation although most times that is what i strive for, even if i don’t take a pic. i remember trying to WOW Sonny when we first got married with my food creations and presentations. i really do enjoy them. it’s all apart of my cooking/kitchen experience lol. ok ANYWAY, i burned my omelette at that. i cut it up, added some fresh cilantro and dijon mustard and enjoyed every bite. i used to put one egg white into my pancakes, but one morning i tried leaving the eggs out entirely to see if it would still cook and hold together ok. and it did. i added water to the mix instead. i just wanted a bigger omelette, that’s all. that way, it seems like im eating more food. get it? and besides, after putting ‘i can’t believe it’s not butter’ and Walden Farms pancake syrup over them, the consistency doesn’t even matter anymore. still the yummiest, cleanest pancakes ever! but if you’d like them to look prettier, add the egg.
i really thought it would be hard for me to just sit down and do absolutely nothing today, but that feeling passed rather swiftly 😆
i also woke up with something extra-
lots of HAIR!!! and a headache as my scalp is super sore:(. i normally don’t get my hair done, done unless there’s a huge event happening. aaaand well, this one calls for it. i’m ready to whip it all across the stage tomorrow!
i picked up a slab of salmon yesterday in prep for Sonny’s last meals before our show.
i used some Walden Farms (calorie-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, etc) pancake syrup, Mc Cormick smokehouse maple seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
12 min in a 450 deg oven. cooking salmon could not be any easier.
or any tastier.
i paired it with lime brown rice and steamed asparagus just before Sonny drowned everything in sriracha (hot sauce). sweet, salty, and spicy.
only thing left to do for the show is tan. that will be done tonight and again tomorrow (touch ups). oh and my makeup as well- bright and early!
le
fit foodie le 
OMG!!! I’m soooo excited for you Leah!! I feel like Im watching you get ready for your wedding day tmrw. LOL You look great! I’m very proud of you and all of your hard work and truly paid off! Good luck tmrw and have fun! Alana and I will be there in spirit cheering you on! I hope you get all the prizes you’re striving for, but in my eyes you’re already a winner!! :). —-Tiff
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lol, Tiffany!! i was equally excited too girl!! the weekend came and went way too fast. thank you so much for the well wishes and your sweet note- i had a fantastic time on stage!!!
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Your post are of inspiration to me. You look amazing!!! I like the food pictures. Your recipes are so easy to follow, thanks for posting them. I wish you the very best on your competition.
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my absolute pleasure, Jemina!! thank you!!
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Goo luck on your competition! I’m sure your hard work will pay off
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thanks a bunch, Tobs!!
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Hey Le! How did you do in your first show??? Either way you’ve already won because you trained hard and you have a smoking body! BTW your salmon looks delicious! I never thought to use pancake syrup as a marinade…
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hey there!! it went SUPER! thank you so much:) overall i enjoyed this journey- training and all. being on stage was so much fun, you’ll see! and yep, that Walden Farms pancake syrup works for sweet and savory dishes, yum!
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