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Turkey burger topped with sautéed mushrooms, kale, onions, garlic and sundried tomatoes. A large side salad with kale, red cabbage, almonds and Parmesan cheese with an olive oil/balsamic drizzle. My 25 days are over sooo I had Apothic Red cab as my date.

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Overflowing wheatgrass shot. Perfect way to start the day!

Lockwood Love

I wasn't always a huge breakfast fan. I always ate breakfast but I would very rarely go out to breakfast. 

Things have changed. Now? I love it. There's something about getting up a little early and sitting at a cute breakfast spot, sipping a latte, knowing you have the whole day ahead of you. It's one of my favorite things. 

I recently discovered a hidden gem in Solana Beach called Lockwood Cafe. It was such an amazing experience I had to share. 

*Cucumber and lemon slices in the water-already got me*

*Lavender-infused latte- enough said*

*Greek yogurt with cinnamon, homemade jelly and fresh strawberries*

*A trio of sauces- just because. Pomegranate balsamic ketchup, habanero basil salsa and Sriracha aioli. What.The.Hell. *

*Avocado & turkey wrap with a side of strawberries*

*Turkey bacon and gouda egg souffle, roasted red potatoes and multi-grain toast*

If you live in San Diego, you MUST check this place out. If you don't, I'd book a ticket just to come experience it. Phenomenal. 

Eating out doesn't have to be boring

I recently went to one of my favorite places, C-Level. It has one of the best views of downtown San Diego and the food is off the charts. 

Eating out can definitely be more challenging when you are trying to stick to a strict dietary regime, however, you can still have an amazing meal and experience without feeling deprived. I almost always order a few apps and then spilt an entree so I'm able to try a few different things!  

*Raw oysters*

*Mixed green salad with walnuts, veggies and a light balsamic dressing*

*Tuna Tartare*

*Macadamia nut crusted sea bass with a side of grilled veggie skewers*

I was satisfied, intrigued by each dish we received and left with no guilt- Success. 

Live in the NOW

I’ve realized more than ever recently that I am very guilty of doing too many things at once and not just enjoying the moment. I feel like I’m always trying to get ahead and that I MUST always utilize my time efficiently or I will never have the life I’ve envisioned. 

I’m in front of a computer all day at work and on my phone. As soon as I get home, I’m listening to my iPod while running on the treadmill, while watching the news…then I open my laptop to work some more….while texting or talking on the phone, with the TV on in the background. Scary. 

Could I blame most of this on work? I could. But I won’t. Because the reality is, it’s me. I wish I could blame someone or something else. It’s easier that way. However, the bottom line is I need to be better about thinking the world is going to end if I’m not constantly doing something. It’s no way to live!

There have been many times I was out to lunch with someone while texting, on the phone talking to someone about their day while composing an email, etc. The list goes on. I’m not proud of it and I want to change. It is these very moments that I am missing out on because I am never fully “present” and that is not OK with me. I told myself I would work on this and make it a priority, otherwise I am going to miss out on things I don’t even know I’m missing out on?! Seriously. Effective immediately. Can anyone identify with this? Think you may struggle with the same affliction?

This article fell in my lap today and it was spot on. Life really does fly by and although we are all busy, have agendas and are all trying to get ahead and just survive- we need to take a step back and enjoy the moment. Appreciate the little things, the now. This article talks about a few ways we can work on this.

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This weekend, appreciate the little things, the moment :)

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.”

― Henry David Thoreau

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Veggie delight: Roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil, Himalayan pink salt, pepper and parsley. Roasted asparagus with olive oil, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and s&p. Quinoa with capers, sundried tomatoes, parsley and pinenuts. Drizzled over it all is the soup I just made from Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Diet book, Harvest Soup. It sounds weird but it tasted SO good. I made a big batch of the soup and decided to add some as a "sauce" damnnnnnn good. 

For anyone interested in making this amazing soup click here. I usually make a big batch of this for the week and have it for breakfast (yup), lunch or dinner! 

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Gluten free pasta, roasted broccoli, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. The sauce was made with olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and a tiny bit of milk. Amazing thanks to my sister!