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Brace paranoia, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

My teeth haven’t moved much (if at all) since my last adjustment. I’m starting to think the gap where my extracted tooth used to be will never close. Oh the irony !

Romantic dinner, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

After being away plus a few nights of events and eating out, we finally got to sit down for a proper dinner at home.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcake, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

From Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World.

I made these spicy cupcakes for a dinner party last night. Fortunately for my belly, this particular cupcake suffered a frosting accident on the way to the party so I was able to enjoy it for dessert today.

Friday – rest
Saturday – 38 min run
Sunday – rest
Monday – 40 min run
Tuesday – 45 min spin class
Wednesday – 55 min spin class
Thursday – 36 min run

It’s not even my birthday !, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

These beauties were waiting for me at Geoff’s today ! I can’t get over how amazing he is ! Am I dreaming ??

Raspberry fingers, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

Yum !!

Friday – 30 min run
Saturday – 2 hr, 10 min bike ride
Sunday – rest
Monday – 45 min run
Tuesday – 45 min spin class
Wednesday – rest
Thursday – 2 hr bike ride

Banana Chai Muffins, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

This is what you want to make when you’re having guests over because it will fill your home with an amazing aroma of banana and chai spices.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large ripe banana, mashed
2/3 cup lite coconut milk
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a 12 muffin tin and set aside.

2. Sift flour, baking powder and spices into a large bowl. Stir in salt and sugar.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk banana, coconut milk, canola oil, molasses and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Use a wooden spoon to create a well in the dry mixture bowl. Pour wet ingredients into well and stir until JUST combined. Do not overmix !

5. Spoon batter muffin tin. Bake for 20 minutes or when toothpick comes out clean.

6. Allow to cool on a rack before you enjoy these delicious treats.

Banana Chai Muffins, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

I made these after my ride this morning. They turned out really tasty !!

Friday – 35 min run
Saturday – 2 hr, 30 min bike ride
Sunday – 35 min run
Monday – 30 min run (10 on sand)
Tuesday – 50 min spin class
Wednesday – 45 min spin class
Thursday – rest