Freakin' Out

Hey y'all! So I'm leaving for New York in less than 24 hours. And I'm about to pee my pants. Part of me is really excited about this adventure. I'm going to one of the most fascinating cities in the United States--I'll see all the sights, travel like a New Yorker in the subway, eat way too many calories, and see some fantastic plays.

But I am also running a 9.5 mile obstacle course, and I can't think of anything more terrifying right now. I keep telling myself I'm prepared. I mean, I have run 7, 8, 9, and 10-milers to prepare. I have lifted, sprinted, and squatted to get into my peak physical condition. But what if I can't do it? What if I die on the side of the road? What if I give up (gasp!)? I'm doubting myself mentally right now.

Anyways, thanks for listening me be a baby. I can do this, because I can do hard things. nbd. ;)

See you in the Big Apple!

Baking + Cleaning = Stress Relief

It's been a rough week. The tests, work, and other problems have been building and stressing me out. Even though I'm eating pretty well this week, I have gained a little bit of weight. It's frustrating and I'm just so tired. So tonight I took a break from studying and focused on something I haven't done in a while...cleaning. It seems like lately I am hardly ever home so my apartment is an absolute disaster. And I'm gonna fix that. And bake "stress relief" cake at the same time. Hey, next to exercising, isn't cleaning and chocolate the best stress reliever there is? :P

Sammi's Chocolate Cake 

Ingredients:

• 1 package sugar-free yellow cake mix
• 1 box sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
• ¾ C. egg whites
• ¾ C. vegetable oil
• ½ C. sugar
• 1 C. Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream
• ¾ C. chocolate chips

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a well-greased bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar. I love to slice up the leftovers, cover them with foil, and stick them in the freezer. Then whenever I need a treat, I just pull one of these bad boys out! I actually like the cake better frozen--the freezer keeps it moist and flavorful even after a couple weeks.

Servings: 20
Calories: 198
Protein: N/A

P.S.--I ran 7.5 miles this morning. And now I'm going to play an intramural football game. I think I might pass out.