Thanks guys SO much for the support on my new routine and eating gameplan! I worked out this morning and am completely in love with this new split. 
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In other news…
It’s Monday! HURL!
No thanks Mickey D’s, Monday hurts enough.
To change things up a bit, here’s some updates
1. This weekend, I did some research and I think I really want to pursue my Master’s Degree in marine bio in Australia. I know, I’m only a sophomore in college and it’s far away… and a lot can happen between now and then, but I feel like it’s a goal I can pursue! It’s reawakened my vigor and excitement for classes! Andddd after having a long talk with my parents about it, I found out they are behind me 110%! I’m on cloud nine 
2. Regarding my ED recovery, I actually haven’t had any bad/ED-ish thoughts lately! Which is really surprising since stress (especially of the homework variety) tends to bring out the demon in my mind. Just gotta keep faith in God that I can continue to ward off the poopy thoughts!
3. After seeing it on Sarah’s AMAZING blog, I had to try puffed corn. Verdict: dude YUM, so good mixed up in cottage cheese, it adds a ton of density and a corny flavor. It’s kinda like unsalted popcorn!
cottage cheese, chocolate pb Myofusion protein, peanut butter, puffed corn
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In other news, I’ve been hitting the MOTHERLOAD with deals. It’s all about savings and sales up in this crib!
Square bowl I found on clearance at Target for 44 cents!!! Just in time for the holidays
Snackimals on sale for 35 cents EACH!!!! (I bought 10 mwahaha)
Found these dog treats at the store for a gift for my pups back home—99 cents!
wait for it...
My Kroger was having a huge clearance event so I snagged some of my favorite snacks like a thief 
You can’t beat 29 cent bars and 69 cent smoothies!
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Well I’m off to go TRY to have a good Monday…if that’s even possible when a chem lab is involved…haha
BYE!!
How does stress affect you? Have you ever had puffed corn? Any store deals you’ve been stoked about?
I saw puffed corn the other day at the store. Now I’ve got to try it! I looooove finding good deals, doesn’t it make you so happy?! Enjoy the rest of the weekend, girl…Monday isn’t here just yet! And just keep thinking…Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner!
Ahhh I know!! I cannot wait for thanksgiving
i love the idea of mixing it with cottage cheese!!!! <3
Marine biology? You’re freakin’ awesome woman. I’ve always dreamt of visiting Australia so if you do it we have to keep in touch and I’ll come visit!!! And you’re so right about dreaming big, anything can become your reality if you work hard enough to make it happen!
Congratulations on staying positive and feeling in control, so proud of you!
Stress is definitely a tough one. I am lucky my boyfriend is able to relax me and ground me, because I’m definitely a go-go-go chick and if I am stressed I just push even harder because I want to get through whatever it is I need to, when sometimes I need to take a breath and relax for a second. Everyone needs a support system who understands how to help balance you especially in stressful times, it can make all the difference!
girl you have you LIFE SET and in orderr=== TIME TO HELP ME FIGURE OUT MINEEEE k thanksss
never heard of puffed corn, but I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new foodie finds
Puffed Corn? Snackanimals in Peanut Butter for $0.35?!?!
YOU ARE SO LUCKY! :p
Stress makes me tired and blahhhhhhh. It’s so annoying. I hope your Monday ended up decent
Such great deals! Peheheh that flamingo picture is funny (and true, haha)
35 cents for snackimals?!?!? i’m so jealousssss
I hope you go to Australia so I can visit you! I’ve always wanted to go there! I know this kid in one of my classes who’s from there and I’m kinda in love with his accent
This wasn’t really a ‘steal’ but I finally found PB & chocolate Puffins and one of the new Clif Mojo flavors! I was so stoked to finally be able to try them
LAWL at the mcdonalds sign haha. McDonalds is just hurl no matter what they do or say.
That is amazing about Australia! I’m working on going to Italy this summer
I used to eat snackimals ALL THE TIME!!
and kroger clearance section makes me SO HAPS!
OMG twenty nine cents for those bars is QUITE a steal. Holy guacamole!
Alllllso this post made me want popcorn. I know you said the word like..one whole time. Idk. Apparently I’m craving it!
Can I just say the title of this post made my day?
Anyway. I think it would be so cool to study in austrailia!! Definitely the perfect place for a marine bio major. I also recently tried puffed corn and I am a big fan! I can’t decide if I like puffed millet or corn better though. You scored a sweet deal on those goods! I love power crunch bars, but I feel like I end up spending so much money on them. I wish I could find them on clearance!
Australia would be amaaaaazing! I hope you can do it!
I want to study abroad, but I have no idea where! There is a program in Dublin for Dietetics that I am considering, but they also have programs in Australia…I would rather go there!
I love Kroger deals. I love that manager with all of the specials.
Aren’t they the bomb?! Love those bars man
Dublin would be wicked cool!
Ummm you rock my world. Not even kidding. McD’s VOMIT. Seriously as a nutrition major I have learned so much about McDonalds in the past month that I want to hurl everytime I see it. I am so like you. I seriously plan out my future in waaaay advance. I already have like ten life plans, just in case the other 9 don’t work out.
I missed reading/commenting on your blog, girl!
Great post, as always! Filled with things that made me smile
I’m SO excited about you going to Australia! One of my dear friends is actually there right now – she’s on a semester abroad until the end of our junior year (of high school, hehe). And for what she’s telling me, Australia is AWESOME! I’m sure you’ll have a BLAST there
Anyway – hope your week flies by – and in a smooth way!
A billion hugs and kisses,
G.
Dogs eating people…ah this is the new age! That puffed corn looks so damn good, especially in the cottage cheese combo there! Australia would be such a blast, dream big and work hard girl, you are so determined though I know you’ll get there
woah! girl you are a bargain queen!!
Wow I love your plan to do your Masters in marine biology!
Who says you shouldn’t dream big, that sounds really really amazing.
Really glad you haven’t been having any negative ED thoughts, you must be feeling so much better and I think it shows how well you’re doing
Love the deals too, especially that bowl, really cute!
love your blog!! thanks so much for your comment im definitely adding you back!
woahh. i have a passion for animals and marine stuff too!! i’ve even thought about being a dolphin trainer!
as for the stress; i can definitely relate. there is a book that talks about stress and how to heal from it called the healing codes. stress is a HUGE role in health problems and i just needed some healing! it is such a good book
Ooh I’ll have to check that out! Thanks!!
Those are some amazing deals alex! I love the bowl that you got at Target!
hahahah love the mcdonalds image!!
ive always wanted to try those animal crackers…r they really good?
YES!!! You’ll be addicted I’m telling ya
I love them in my yogurt messes the best!
OH MY WORD THOSE are amazing deals!! I would just cry with excitement at those!
Dude…do I need to hit up Kroger?
I love your savings! Finding sales makes me way happier than most things.
I’m glad you don’t have a sausage in yo butt, and that you have something you are so passionate about! It’s good to have a plan in mind, even if you end up doing something else. Better than having no idea what you want to be when you grow up (*cough*me)
Awesome savings! And yay for no “poopy thoughts”!
I’m glad that you are doing so well and that stress is not negatively affecting your ED recovery.
Australia sounds so exciting! I love biology. I’m only a sophomore in highschool but I would love to pursue something either nutrition or biology someday. I’m really excited for my junior year because I get to take Marine Biology! Now I just have to get through Chemistry…
Eww I feel ya on the Chem, I absolutely loathe that class!
These people shaped dog treats are hilarious
love them! Glad you enjoyed your work out today and that you found something to look forward to regarding your future profession. Australia sounds great in my books – go for it girl!
xoxo Mel
That would be so cool if you could go to Australia!!
I’ve never heard of puffed corn but it sounds good!
WHAATTT! 35 cents for Snackimals! LUCKY!!
Gosh its been SO long since I have had McDonalds…I forgot what it even tasted like!
What a bargain shopper you are! Isn’t it the besssst feeling ever when I find things SUPER cheap? It just means you stock up like crazy! haha
Marine Biology in Australia would be amazing – it’s the perfect place to do so! You’re going to do awesome.
i love the mcdonalds sign hahha i haven’t had mcdonalds in years and thats just another reason to not want it
lol and I think your education goals are great! It’s always better to aim high! And who cares if you do end up changing your mind? I’m sure with whatever you’ll end up doing you’ll aim high anyways. And I’m so jealous of all those awesome deals!
Such great deals, don’t you just love target clearance for kitchen supplies
Oh gosh that mcdonalds sign, so wrong!
I’m happy for you! Australia and no bad thoughts
woo hoo! Deals always make for a good day too! Hope chem lab goes well girl!
I’m so jealous of all the amazing stuff you bought for some AWESOME prices!!! Send me some snackimals, mmkay? I haven’t had any yet and I can never find them in the store!! haha.
Thats what I’m talking about. haha. But in all seriousness, that’s really exciting. I hope you do get to do it!
I’m glad you loved your routine this morning! it was looking fierce.
STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA…with HUNKS?!?! ohhh yeah baby
Fo sho!! You’re gonna be my traveling buddy okay??
Wow, what awesome scores! So jealous that you have a Kroger!
Woman I am jealous of your steels! I am have to get my butt to Target some time this week, I need some new cute bowls like that
Puffed corn sounds intensely tasty, I am sure it would be something I would enjoy! That is truly inspiring you haven’t had any ED thoughts even though you have been helllaaa stressed! I am starting to deal with stress in other, HEALTHIER ways too, go us
I hope you blow through that chem lab today, those are never everrr fun
Er you are the bargain queen, such steals! Stress makes me so anxious, I get very nervous about how I’m going to get everything done…ironically it also makes me procrastinate because I want to put off facing all those ick tasks!
Me too! It’s a vicious cycle haha
Those are awesome deals you got! I love when stores have huge clearance events
Thanks for the link, I’ve really been enjoying those corn puffs as toppings on just about anything 
I am so happy the first day of your new split was amazing
That’s always a great thing to be totally excited about your workouts 
yay.
I love deals too. Especially on canned tuna and frozen shrimp?? hahaha too funny how excited I get, so I definitely know your excitement
My “poopy” thoughts are a lot stronger when midterms/finals appear but I have also been free of them thus far
yay us
Yay for no bad thoughts!
Those bargains are amazing!!
And I totally think you could do marine biology in aus! Mu friend studied at UQ and she got to go live on an island and study turtles. So cool!
QHH loveee all the deals!! puffed corn sounds BOMB!