I am just going to jump right in.
Confession… I am dreaming of Arctic Zero. Why is it so dang expensive? I want another massive package from them. They are the bomb and what I crave like 24/7 lately. I need to work there or something so I can get them for free. A girl can dream. 
Confession… my way of taking it easy after today’s 10 miles was not ideal. I refuse to take the metro on the weekend because a. I am broke and b. it costs more and c. it runs so slowly. Therefore I walked a lot and then carried home a massive watermelon because it was on sale for $2.98. The whole dang this! Such a great price, I couldn’t resist despite the painful 2 mile walk home after already walking nearly 4 miles. Pooped! (Dedication Kaitlin!) 
Confession… my fridge and pantry looked pathetic. It looked like I just moved in, they were bare as ever. Needless to say, it was time for a shop. I definitely didn’t stock up too much because I do go home for a few days Thursday night. Eek
Confession… I have been nursing my stomach by being careful what I put in it and drinking lots of water. Coffee was even a no no. That is a rare occurrence.
Confession… I am excited to meet with a reader tomorrow. I am such a chatter box and spending a day alone makes me want a morning of chatting!
Confession… I freaking miss running buddies. Yes, I love my training but I wish I had someone to run with at least once a week. It would be something to look forward to.
Confession… I have discovered that snacks are cheaper at stores like World Market and TJMaxx than the grocery store. It has been a great realization because I am saving by going to those stores for those kind of things.
Confession... I am still furniture less. It is getting kind of hilarious because if someone walked in they would think no one lived here. Living the high life baby.
Confession…I have a great post coming up about my little trip home and to the Cape that is quickly approaching. I have been writing it for a few days because it is a milestone for me and something I didn’t realize until I started really thinking about it.
Confession… blogging people are awesome. I feel more open than I have ever been with people either through email or just posts. I get so much out of each comment. So I guess this is a thank you….
Confession… (this one may get people a little mad) but I haven’t watched the Olympics. I think I have maybe watched five minutes of it. I don’t know what is wrong with me. Maybe it is just I like watching running races way more and those are just starting. Or it could be I have no time to. Both count.
Confession… I need work clothes. Dang, I am re-wearing a lot of the same dresses and while that is ok, I think I may need to invest soon. I say that but will I do it? Doubtful. I need a shopping buddy aka my mom. I hope she decides to visit in August.
Confession… my dad is adorable. I called him yesterday to say thank you for the card he sent. All the card said was that he felt we really bonded when he came down to apartment hunt. I love him! When I called he told me he bought me some stuff for my kitchen. What!!!??? I can’t wait to see what he got. It could either be a. insane or b. actual cool stuff (if you know my dad, it is most likely the first one).
Confession… writing has been so therapeutic for me. I have needed it and is probably why I have been a writing maniac lately. I will warn you though, when I am down the Cape next weekend I doubt I will have wifi and my posts will probably not happen. I am due for a blogger quick weekend break.
Confession.. I keep saying this but I need a mini cook in my pocket. Someone like Teabagginit or Laura or Meg. It would make life a whole lot more exciting.
Confession… I am making myself do a plank a day challenge to begin getting into strength training. This will happen. This will happen (if I say it more maybe I will actually do it…)
Confession… I thought about making August goals and then went against it. I don’t know why, just not feeling it. I think August is a crazy month. Lots of work related packed days and events that will be making my time a little more precious.
Confession… I hate the phrase, ” I was so bad and ate X”. It makes me cringe. I think you can enjoy a little bit of anything, moderation my friends. I think it is my past that has made me so sensitive to this. I hate the idea of beating yourself up over a small treat. The labels of good and bad really throw me for a loop. I had such struck categories before that I really push myself to not label food. It all a purpose for my body and that is how I want to treat it. Even the idea of ‘indulging’ or ‘cheat meals’ makes me want to scream. You will hear more about this in my family trip post.
Zero plans for tonight. Me, myself and I kind of feel.
Questions: What are your Saturday confessions? Where do you find the best snacks?
you’re so sweet – i’ll be your mini cook
I would greatly appreciate it. For real.
You need that tonight; good for you. How the heck do you get free packages of Arctic Zero sent to you?! And I love what you said about feeling guilty for eating certain foods….I just wish I could believe it myself.
i wish I could get free packages, haven’t figured that gem out yet. i am still dreaming. you can! you will work past that guilt, one thing does not all of a sudden add an extra arm to you, i promise!!
I find the best snacks at Whole Foods. Too bad it’s also known as Whole Paycheck.
I haven’t watched much of the Olympics either. I’ve been playing on my phone too much. Just got the Hay Day app, and it’s so much fun
i can’t shop there for that reason. it kills me!
I like the watermelon theme of your blog post today. But those shoes… no way, not happenin! TJ Maxx is a good place for dresses and work clothes too, you should look there when you go for snacks. I saw the Arctic Zero at WF but had other stops to make so I couldn’t get any, I do want to try it though. The grocery store closer to me carries it but was out the last time I was there so we’ll see.
I don’t like people saying “I was bad and ate…” either. Anything’s okay in moderation and even then, one splurge isn’t going to cause you to gain 57384 pounds or something! Gotta do what’s healthy mentally too, sometimes you just need a little ice cream or a treat!
i have arctic zero a lot of places around me but right now it is just not smart for my budget to buy it. kills me a lot. thank you for agreeing on the moderation thing!
I love the last one. I can’t stand the term ‘cheat meal’ or when people ask “Is it okay to eat this?” …yeah. It’s food… it’s kind of meant to be consumed… Ha. And I go to TJ Maxx more for food that for clothes.
I am now doing that, between marshall’s and tjmaxx I am impressed. Their prices are better than normal health food or grocery stores.
Feel like explaining all the watermelon-related pictures?
haha! I couldn’t help but notice, because I’ve been obsessed, too! 
I also really hate it when people say they “cheated” on a meal or were “bad for eating X”! I feel like food is there to enjoy; it’s there to keep you alive! It’s NOT supposed to be there to make you feel bad, and you really have to fix the way you look at things if you let it affect your self image. It’s not alive and it’s not trying to hurt you, so LEAVE. FOOD. ALONE. *uncontrollable sobbing*
That’s all I’ve got for now. Apologies for the rant.
It just grinds my gears to hear that all the time. :”)
Nope, i appreciate that rant a lot. I do that internally a lot lately and I hate that. It makes me really mad, my extended family does that a lot and I have trouble dealing with it. i want to snap! Oh boy let’s not mention I ate almost a whole watermelon today. Love it.
I have to admit I giggled a little bit at the thought of you lugging a watermelon home. I hope your stomach gets better!! I really wish I had a running buddy too.. We should run together before I go back to school, even though I’d probably be dying by the end of a run with you.
I also hate it when people say they’re bad for eating something.. Especially when it’s something I just ate, and I ate a heck of a lot more than them.
That is the worst when it is something you just ate, i want to punch them at that point. Or when commercials attack your food. Ugh. It was epic, that my strength training. I barely got other groceries because I knew this baby had to be lugged home. I was dripping sweat. Sweaty day all around. I would love to find a way to meet you for a run, honestly. It would make my year.
i love every little bit of this!!! and a day without coffee….sacriligous. lets get lots when you visit a’skf’akf’ask’lf
Oh yes, it must be DD.
nom nom nom arctic zero – I am eating like a carton a day while I still can, definitely can’t afford that stuff on my own! I haven’t watched much olympics either….honestly NBC primetime coverage is TERRIBLE and I don’t have time to watch the live stuff during the day. I’m waking up early to watch the women’s marathon tomorrow cuz that’s what I care most about! and omg, I hate when people label foods as “good” and “bad”….I’ll admit I still feel guilt when I eat certain foods but that’s irrational. No one food is bad for you – if there’s a problem with someone’s health or weight, it’s not WHAT they eat it’s how they’re eating it. cake for every meal of every day is bad, but cake itself isn’t. *sigh* when will people learn lol.
Well said, that is exactly what I want to scream at people for. EERRRRR I hate you, I seriously am craving Arctic Zero more than ever. Soak it up while you can.
uhh…cheat meal. So many negative connotations with that phrase!
It definitely feeds into a disordered eating thought pattern. Food is food, it doesn’t necessarily have to have a good or bad meaning! Some foods have more nutrients in them, yes. But balancing out more-nutrient dense foods with less-nutrient dense foods when you feel so inclined is fine. Grrr.
And I totally agree with you about blogging people – I’ve only been at it for a month now but the people I’m “meeting” through it are fantastic.
Seriously the best part of blogging. I hate the cheat mentality. it really irks me and sets me off sometimes.
Lovee all your confessions. I find it hilarious that you picked up a watermelon & walked 2 miles with it. I may or may not of laughed if I saw you. The only thing that coulda made it better would’ve been if you were rocking those watermelon shoes above.
Boooo what am I gotta do whenever your gone this week?? :[ How will I stay in contact with you. It’s like the worlds coming to an end haha.
I’ve been wanting to do the plank a day challenge too. Let’s do it! We’ll remind each other everyday. Game??
GAME I think it will help keep me accountable if I say I will do it with someone else. I love that idea. I am glad you laughed at that. I was laughing at myself. It kept pulling down my shorts, people were like staring, I had sweat dripping down me. Woof.
Ha Ha, well hey @least you got a good work out in
Okay we’ll start tomorrow. How long do you want to start the first one for??
Hm, I don’t know. I guess a minute thirty to be safe? What should we be working for. We can say we increase by X every some odd days.
That’s a good start. Hmm.. I don’t know? Maybe by 5 seconds every 2 days or so? ahh I don’t know?? haha
Plan, let’s start tonight and do one minute thirty. We can easily do that. Let’s add like 10 seconds everyday. Sound good?
Sounds good.. Let’s do the first one in 10 minutes.. so that’ll be 8 your time??
‘Gah missed that boat, I am usually all dressed in my work clothes by then. I may have to do it at night. Sorry about that.
Boo, it’s okay. We’ll get it done tomorrow @ the same time, haha.
I will still do the plank tonight though! Sorry about that…
Sounds good. What time works for you the best in the am?
I get back from my run around 730 am so probably around then. That work? Not sure what time that is for you.
It’s 2:30 in the afternoon here. That works.. it’s a date
Woot!
bah and did you do the watermelon crawl!??
i didn’t have plans tonight after work either… ummm i have a life? haha oh well.
I love lazy nights though. I was basically wobbling with the watermelon to get home.
Alex I love how you confess that your pantry “looks like you just moved in” <—- you did silly
ha ha. I think that pic of you and your father is super cute. I would run anywhere for watermelon 
yum!
I just had to laugh at myself for lugging it so far, it was worth it though. So yum!
I love these confession posts! I’ve always wanted to try Arctic Zero, but haven’t gotten the chance yet.
Oh gosh my favorite but it is like 5 dollars a pint. So I never get it.
Ok all those picture make me want to eat watermelon. And those shoes are pretty cute! My girls would love them! I hear ya on the good/bad food labeling!!! Anything taken to the extreme is not good! And anything in moderation is good!
Thank you, I am glad you have that attitude. I think kids benefit from hearing that when they grow up. I love watermelon so I am just spreading the craving.
So in spirit of this post, you’ll be pleased to hear I had watermelon flavoured fro yo yesterday in the airport
! I love going to health food stores- they always have a huge variety of snack options!
Whoa that sounds bomb and I love that it was your choice. I know, I think those places are cheaper than say a grocery store. it has been helping my budget for sure.
Yes! Snacks are way cheaper at places like TJMaxx for some reason. They are usually specialty healthy ones too. I don’t know if you have a Marshall’s by you, but they have a lot of snacks really cheap too
Both those places are where i have been going. It saves me loads of money for better snacks.
Aww your dad is adorable! I’m craving watermelon now, by the way!
It seriously hit the spot.
id be your mini cook(:
I love marshalls and tj maxx and stuff too but that is such a cheap watermelon!:D
It was amazing, I couldn’t resist despite the terrible walk home. I love those places for healthy snacks. I want gift cards there for sure. I wish you could be, you have some great protein choices going on!
thanks i try(; but i know sometimes even protein snacks and stuff!
Always great inspiration no matter what, keep it up.
tahnk you(:
also is artic zero really good?(:
Oh yes, it is my favorite but way too expensive for me to buy right now. It is 5$ a pint. So delicious.
it is really expensive but my amazing mom is dieting hard so may want to try it(; and i could try it;D
I know, I hate the expense of everything. This is when not living at home bites. Haha
I was AMAZED when I found out that organic/high quality goodies are a good $2-3 cheaper at TJ Maxx & Marshells. It blew my mind.
I know, you would not expect that but what a plus. Seriously!
There’s a Grocery Outlet here with lots of nuts and dried fruits nearly year-round at reasonable prices. Great for a quick snack that’s much better than most of what’s out there!
Hm never heard of someplace like that. I will have to look into it, thanks for the tip.
I find my best snacks in the fruit and veg isle! Add a bit of peanut butter and I am in heaven
True but a little expensive lately, haha. My wallet hates me so trying to find ways to save my money and get some yummy snacks.
Oh my goodness, I love Arctic Zero that stuff is like heaven in a pint!
It is, I wish I had it come to me daily.