I can finally go swimming!
I found this amazing store called Swim & Sports in Mississauga. It is basically a Triathlon superstore! They have everything from training & racing swimsuits, to biking and running gear!
Everyone who works there is SUPER friendly and helpful (Hi Kate!). I was just blown away by the service I received. Also, if you are training for a triathlon you get 10% off which is always helpful.
I finally decided on this cute TYR training suit in royal blue and neon green- it is so me! And it has a fun criss-cross/open back. ;)
I tried on NIKE, TYR, Speedo, and a couple other brands, and TYR was by far the best fit for me. It was the only brand I tried on that had adjustable straps which is a MUST for someone like me who has a long torso. The Speedo suits were sooooo short on my torso!
I also tried on a million pairs of goggles and decided on these TYR Nest Pro Training Goggles:
Let me rewind a bit to last night’s dinner…
I had a baked sweet potato with coconut milk drizzled over top + sprinkled with curry powder.
and some leftover Vegan Green Bean Casserole!
By the way, I got some exciting news yesterday!
I am officially accepted into the Organic Harbourside Farmer’s Market. :) (I have a fun announcement coming up on Monday regarding this.)
I got a tip that a store called XS Cargo was selling the 10 foot canopy tents (that market vendors need) for just $69! The lowest price we had found was Costco for $269. We made a beeline to XS Cargo and got our 10ft x 10 ft canopy tent. I’m just hoping it isn’t cheap and going to leak on me when it rains…
I also got these fun polka-dot glasses. :) A set of 10 for $7.99.
It should be noted that Eric hates these glasses. He said they are ‘too retro’. LOL. He basically hates all my dishware (more on that tomorrow!).
Retro they may be but they won my heart!
I had a green monster for breakfast this morning in my new retro glass. It featured 1 cup hemp milk, 2 ice cubes, spinach, Amazing Grass wheatgrass powder, 1 banana, and chia seeds.
Lunch was very quick since I was in the middle of a baking day…Ezekiel toast spread with a generous amount of Roasted red pepper hummus and tomato sauce. I ended up switching the banana for an apple because I wasn’t feeling another banana.
The apple was from a bag of organic gala apples. Why are the bagged apples always so tiny and bruised?!
I am preparing for the next Glo Bar variety pack that I will hopefully be launching early next week. This weekend I also have to do MORE trials of the GF & Raw Glo Bar (just when I thought I was done I jinxed myself!). I got great feedback on the taste, but people want the bar physically thicker– SO I need to re-work the recipe now. I also need to beg my husband to help me fix the error on my website re-design (the search isn’t working properly). Hopefully he saves the day so I can launch this baby!
Eric and I are off for our first swim tonight. :)
Lots to pack…
In my bag:
- Towel
- Swim cap
- Goggles
- Hair clip (to put my hair up post shower)
- Travel brush
- Travel shampoo + conditioner
- hand sanitizer (you never know!!!!)
- soap
- Secret deodorant (see below)
- Water (not shown)
I was not 100% satisfied with the homemade coconut oil deodorant. It worked pretty good, but I think it needs some tea tree oil and some essential oils added to the recipe. I hope to re-work the recipe at some point, but for now I am back to Secret.
I must admit I have butterflies about going swimming tonight! I am a bit nervous. I have not swam laps in almost 8-9 years!!!! I hope it goes well for both of us! I am trying to convince Eric to take a swim lesson with me and so far he is not game.
Tonight’s question- Did you do anything today or this week that scared you? Did you give a presentation? Ask for a raise? Try a new activity? Ask someone out on a date? Brag about it below!
See you tomorrow morning for the 1st swim report and the winner of the Chocolate Amazing Grass giveaway!
ugh, bagged apples always seem to be bruised for me as well!
One thing I love about lululemon bags are the phrases printed on it.
As for me, I gave a French presentation dressed up as a painter with a fake mustache and toute ca!
I looked hilarious….!
haha!!! you win.
GOOD LUCK! I love swimming. :) :)
I suggest nose plugs and earplugs as well. It helps A LOT.
cute suit, hope the swim goes well :)
I have a long torso too. Hooray for odd, frustrating body traits!
I can never find a one piece for this reason too…have you found any stores that carry long bathing suits?
I do something everyday that scares me! I’m a student teacher (aka: full time teacher who doesn’t get paid!) and teaching the students is scary!! I will get used to it someday I’m sure.
On a side note: I just bought my very first jar of coconut butter (artisana brand). What should I do with it first? I want to make a coconut butter worthy recipe that will let it shine! Any suggestions? Anyone?
Oh coconut butter is wonderful. Straight out of the jar :)
Or on bread, in oatmeal, spread on baked goods…mixed with cream cheese or yogurt and spread in oats or bread….possibilities are endless.
I wish it was not so expensive…too much to buy frequently because I eat it all too soon!
i feel asleep in my makeup last night and when i woke up and looked in the mirror..it scared me haha
i got rid of a big nasty ugly black spider today! that was pretty scary, and i was all alone so i had to attend to it myself haha
I’m super scared of water, i have a big fear of drowning, and i can’t swim. I am like a rock, i sink.
I’m training to manage my store and I conducted my first interview today! Scary!
I started with a new dietician today. I’m in recovery for anorexia and have lost weight. This was very scary and challanging.
good luck with your swim!! and congrats on getting into the farmer’s market!! awesome news!
This week, this is what I did that scared me: I took my ACE Certified Personal Training exam and PASSED!! :)
Didn’t really do anything scary this week, but loving the swimming. I miss the lap pool my old apt had!!
i have said it before, but i will say it again: u are amazing.
someday we ought to meet up , it would be nice…i feel like u are a celebrity :)
maybe when i get a better blog makeover and get my life together!
the marriage ref was on last night…i know u said u like that show!
This week, I joined a gym and tried a Zumba class! All by myself! :)
I had two job interviews this week and had huge butterflies, even though they were just over the phone. I feel much more confident in person when I can express myself with smiles, hand gestures, etc. Still… it went well!
Congrats on the Farmer’s Market! :)
I totally understand- I have a very long torso too!
Good luck on the swim tonight- remember our anticipation is always worse than the actual event!
And as for something scary this week, I wrote an exam…does that count? ;)
Good luck! I really like the suit. The only thing I have ever really done is get on stage for a fitness competition. The routine part scared me out of my mind even though I danced and was a gymnast!
I submitted a cover letter and resume for an internship! Gahhh!
Cute swimsuit! Its all in the fit. If it doesn’t fit well you won’t want to swim. I hope you enjoy your swim later! Lessons are a good idea, I would need them too.
I did do something daring: agreed to a committed relationship!!
That suit is cute!
I started training for a half marathon.
Oh and I bought tickets to fly home with my 2 kids by myself. THAT is really scary.