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About 2chickschallenge

2 chicks who needed a challenge. Both ladies have super cool bikes and love to run. Non-moms who want to start each day with intention.

Saturday Smoothie

Tossing together goodies to make a yum yum smoothie treat! Saturday inspired smoothie: Gym Guy Tossed together carrots, apple, and banana plus 1/2 cup milk.

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Berry Nana Crazy Smoothie

Now that we are on day 5 of 30 days of smoothies it is time to start naming the smoothies. Today’s is “Berry Nana Crazy” smoothie. Blackberries & Strawberries Banana Spinach Water Blend for 20 seconds Chia Seeds Blend 10 … Continue reading

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A Kitchen Scientist

Every time I go to make a smoothie I feel like a kitchen scientist. I try to imagine what the fruits and veggies will taste like mixed together, and then it is go time. I most definitely have made some awful smoothies over … Continue reading

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Smoothie Challenge: Day one and two

I’m a dump smoothie maker. In fact I’m a dump cook too. I take whatever is in kitchen and I dump it together..BAMB…..dinner, lunch…smoothie. Mr. Chick claims it’s the number one reason he married me….ability to open fridge and make … Continue reading

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May = Perfect Month to Introduce Smoothies

It is already May! I can’t believe we are already in the 5th month of the year. Just last week it was snowing in Michigan and I didn’t think it would ever get nice outside and today it is a … Continue reading

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Earring update

For the Chinese New Year, I planned to wear a different pair of earrings everyday till I ran out. This past Thursday, I did. 77 pairs. Problem: my earring hanger was made from metal screen and was tarnishing my earring. … Continue reading

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Muffin Monday week #12

Thank you With Our Best Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes Ingredients BATTER: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 1/2 cup milk (can sub almond milk) 1 cup flour (can sub coconut flour) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs … Continue reading

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Muffin Monday week 11

Muffin Monday week 10 slipped away from this chick. I got the muffins made on Wednesday; the post today! A shuffle of the priorities but back on track. I’ve been cleaning out the freezer. Came across cook frozen yams. Quick … Continue reading

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Cleansing

For the last 2 months I have felt blah. Life has been hectic. Work and personal life. I am not complaining, because I am forever grateful for what I have and the opportunities I have been given, but I was ready for a fresh start. In the … Continue reading

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Because I Wanted It

*Warning: this post is long Since being sidelines from distance running, I have been dreaming of running another 1/2 marathon PR. I have been planning on how I would reach a new PR. I have been envisioning what the race … Continue reading

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