What better way to start a new week than with some laughs and candid stories about some Instagram photos? Lame, I know. Just go with it…
For those who aren’t familiar, “Behind the Instagram” is a series I started last year where I share what was happening outside the four corners of a filtered Instagram photo. Usually it’s me spilling food or embarrassing myself but sometimes it’s deeper and more personal. Regardless, it’s proof that social media is a highlight reel. Take things with a grain of salt.
See previous Behind the Instagram posts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Behind the Instagram #7
1. After finishing a hot and sweaty run, I went inside to make this electrolyte drink (side note, it’s called Liquid IV and I love it). I’d typically drink it inside to, you know, cool off, but I went back outside and sat on the pavement to take the photo. Then, my dad came home from the gym and a) almost hit me with the car because I was sitting in his spot and b) thought I was stretching. Sure, I was doing stretching too…
I joke and complain a lot about the Florida heat (today was one of those days ?) but in all seriousness, the heat is SERIOUS- especially when it comes to exercise and hydration. . I had the opportunity to try @liquidiv’s Hydration Multiplier, an all-natural powder drink mix with 3x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks (but no crappy ingredients). Made from pure beet sugar, salt, potassium and water, just mix the powder into water and you’re good to go. It’s lemon lime flavored so it tastes like (a better version of) Gatorade. I used it this morning aaaaand I’m hooked ??#liquidiv #runhappy
2. I actually shared the “behind the scenes” in the caption of this post. I was running in D.C. and apparently looked pretty desperate taking my own selfies in front of the Lincoln Memorial because another runner offered to take this photo. I took some photos of her in return. If not for her, you would have gotten an up-close-and-personal shot of my face. You lucked out.
Oh hey, Abe ?? I know you were dying to know….My little trip was to DC to visit family! Feeling really lucky that I got to do my long run along part of the marathon course I’ll be running in a few months. Shoutout to the runner who saw me taking a selfie and offered to grab this photo ?? #runhappy #rundc #marinecorpsmarathon #runwiththemarines
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3. This day was a rough one. I didn’t sleep well, my stomach felt off and my day was just all over the place. Not productive and defeating. Hence the smoothie bowl at 2 p.m…such a random time. I’d already eaten lunch but was hungry so I made this as a snack. I needed some distraction so I took the time to make the almond butter drizzle look somewhat decent. Whatever works.
If you don’t like green smoothies the color probably looks unappetizing, sorry! For me it was a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating day. It’s the little things.
It’s Friday so I can eat a smoothie for lunch if I want to. But, true life, I actually ate a real lunch around noon and wanted a snack ?? . Base of almond milk, strawberries and spinach plus an extra punch of protein with @vitalproteins collagen ?? #vitalproteins #spon #smoothiebowl
4. I don’t typically eat food in bed. On the couch? Yes, all the time. I tried to sit in bed with this one to a) get the relaxed vibe and b) escape the dogs who were jumping on me. I didn’t last long until I moved to the table. Spilling in bed, which was actually my sister’s bed because she has better lighting (shhhh), wasn’t about to happen.
Feeling like I live in a hotel with breakfast in bed ? Eating a banana maca smoothie bowl while reading blogs. If I’m not running, this is the second best way to start the day ?? Happy Friday!
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5. My Instagram husband mom worked some dog and camera magic with this one. I originally thought it would be cute to pose with sunflowers (kind of concerning that I think about these things…#diditforthegram) but my mom suggested holding Archie. He’s cuter than flowers anyway.
High on good vibes and puppy love ? . Thanks for the awesome giveaway @sarahekoenig and @thebalancedblonde. (The giveaway was for the shirt, not the dog ?) #notafoodpic #thisisbetter #labradoodle
Archie, however, doesn’t love being held. We took probably 30 photos to get one with him looking at the camera. But this one deleted scene was a close runner-up for gold. If you need to smile, hold a puppy. I sure needed his love that day.
6. I’m a kombucha lover. Not new news but just a reminder. GT’s is my favorite brand, Trilogy is my favorite flavor. However, 50% of the time that flavor explodes on me. Like overflows/fizzes/makes a mess. I’m really cautious not to shake it for that reason, but just driving over bumps might be enough to rile it up. Cut to the chase –> this baby exploded after opening and I lost 1/4 of it. Luckily I opened it over the sink…I’ve learned my lesson the hard way.
Something old, something new, nothing borrowed, nothing blue ? New-to-me @larabar and @glamourmag with the staple @gtskombucha to kick off a hopefully productive Wednesday ?? #booch #kombucha
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I don’t eat in bed. Unless I am sick and CAN’T get out of the bed. The idea of eating in bed really bothers me!
Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Weekend Happenings (Migraines, Crohn’s Disease, and Some Fun)
I’m pretty sure I always make it to the couch, no matter how I’m feeling. I think I sleep better there anyway!
OMG I definitely do not eat in the bed…It grosses me out! Once I wake up and make my bed, I don’t return to it until I am ready to go back to bed. I make sure to eat all my meals at a table, if I am home. :) OMG your dog is precious and a perfect model…So stinking cute!
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I’m pretty much the same way! If I nap, it’s on the couch.
I love hearing the stories! Archie licking your face is my fav photo though, haha. I’ve gone back outside after a sweaty run to get a picture, too. I do not eat in bed. I used to, I think, but Aaron is so against crumbs in the bed so now it just feels weird! lol
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Silly husband ruining the fun ;) Archie’s face licks have resulted in some not-so-fun pimples! Another behind-the-instagram story.
This is a super cute series that IS a great reminder that Instagram is just a highlight reel! I love how candid you’re being on your blog. Also, your Instagram feed looks adorable. To answer your questions, I eat anywhere and everywhere. And when I’m having a rough day, I will binge watch all my favorite reality TV like it’s goin out of style. Re-runs of The Challenge, Big Brother, and America’s Next Top Model are some great go-tos :)
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I definitely have Kardashian marathons on rough days. No shame :)
I love these posts so very much. Sadly I am not kidding in the slightest that my entire Instagram feed is the behind the scenes :-) someday I will get the polished façade ready :-) maybe.
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I like both types of posts :) :)
Haha, yea, if I eat in my bed….my sheets will be covered in food :P I eat at my desk mostly! (That’s why my laptop is covered in….stuff! Hahahaha!)
Ah! DC people are pretty legit about selfies! This made had me take his selfie in front of the white house with this huge ipad…it was awkward for me…but he thought nothing of it :P
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My laptop is covered in stuff too! I have a keyboard cover so I just “empty” that :)
Haha iPad selfies are always awkward because of the size.
I don’t usually eat in bed, besides popcorn while watching TV or something like that, but I eat on the couch all the time. But I love that outtake of the picture with you and your puppy — so cute!
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The couch is a prime snack spot!
I try not to eat in bed, but every so often I do. I just hate getting little crumbs everywhere or making a mess! So nice of that runner to snap a pic of you!
I guess a smoothie (theoretically) would leave minimal crumbs, but spilling it was more of a risk!
I don’t eat in bed because the risk of crumbs is definitely not worth it for me! I like to lay on the floor and eat…which is really weird now that I say that.
No I’ve totally done that too! I’ve leaned against my bed but sat on the floor haha
I was just talking to someone about eating in bed. I don’t because there will always be some crumbs left around or something that I’ll feel when I’m laying down in it. Plus I’m not spilling stuff all in my bed haha.
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Spilling is what gets me! I would just brush crumbs off (not the best because then they’re on the ground..) but I’m not about to change my sheets for food.
I can’t get over how adorable Archie is.. oh my gossshhhh. When I’m having a bad day a nap always somehow works its way into the day:) Or watching MTV shows online like the Real World and Are you the one.. I’m obsessed haha.
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YES. Naps are a definite cure.
Ooooh I love this kind of post, might just do a similar one myself :) And that dog is SO adorable.
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I love writing these posts and people seem to love reading them too! Breaks the mold from a “perfect” Instagram life.
I used to eat in bed when I didn’t really want to be around my roommates but then when one of them moved out I enjoyed sitting on the couch eating dinner again. I had a table at the end of my bed though so I wouldn’t spill on the actual blankets. LOVE the photo of you and archie!
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I ate in bed a lot when I lived in the dorms (no choice really) but sitting on the couch or at the table is my preference now.
Sorry, the only thing I took from this post is they make organic Lara bars?! WHAT???
(Just kidding, this was pretty fun to read. I like the stories better than the pictures, but you wouldn’t have the fun stories, without the perfect pictures…). Hope you’re having a good Monday! :)
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Haha yes they are awesome! They have a few different flavors in the organic line :)
Oh my gosh, all of the ridiculous places I take my food to photograph it for Instagram! I promise I don’t actually eat my food while sitting in my backyard… I go right back inside to the kitchen table :P Also I just cannot get enough of Archie. More puppy pictures, please! :D
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Seriously, the things we do for a good photo!
Ah I’m so hesitant to overload the puppy pictures but I’m glad people like them :)
Yeah eating in bed would probably end up like that for me too… With all the craziness going on, I would probably end up spilling on myself! I totally loved the work you put into that picture. And your green smoothies is GORGEOUS Em! I really love the color of green smoothies. The photo of you and Archie? So much love for that photo.
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I spill on myself anyway so chances are MUCH higher in bed haha. I love that photo too…makes me happy just looking at it.
Ahh dogs know how to give you love right when you need it most. So sweet.
I used to be able to eat in bed… and can still feel the Pop-Tart crumbs that resulted in when I was little. No idea how I dealt with that. Now, I mostly eat on the couch at home, except for dinner.
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I occasionally ate in bed when I lived in a dorm but now I’m Team Couch too!
First of all, I LOVE this series. Secondly, I never eat in bed…in fact, I’m never in bed unless I’m actually sleeping!
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I’m so glad you like it, Casey! Me too- if I nap it’s usually on the couch.
Oh gosh, Archie is so cute!
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He’s a keeper :)
I seriously love your blog & your IG! So glad I discovered them recently. Thank you for being so honest – it’s inspiring. Go girl!
Hannah, I’m so glad you stopped by! Thank you so much :)
Totally can’t eat in bed either!!! It’s so UNcomfortable to me LOL.
I’d have to sit upright against a bunch of pillows to get comfortable!
When I’m back at San Diego State, I’m pretty sure 50% of my meals are eaten in bed. I cannot help it. Work hard, relax hard!
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Hey, that’s a motto I can DEFINITELY get behind :)
These posts are the best. I love when I have time to eat breakfast in bed, it feels so nice and relaxing (and also rebellious because I’m pretty sure my Mum would never have let me do it growing up.)
I always take my instagram photos on my bed because it has the best lighting, but spillage is always a real concern!
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Even if I don’t eat in bed, I definitely hop right back into bed after eating when I’m in relaxation mode. I love the backdrop of white sheets but the spilling factor makes it tough!
This is so fun! I tried the whole eating in bed thing and it’s definitely not as glamorous as it looks… ha!
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I do eat in bed! I know it’s not the best/cleanest habit, but oh well ;) Sometimes you gotta fulfill that late night fruit craving.
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I totally get that! For a long time I ate an apple with peanut butter in bed every night. Might have to bring that back!