3 Ingredient Black Bean Soup with Cotija Cheese

I have a super easy and healthy recipe for Black Bean Soup with Real California Cotija Cheese to share today! It’s only 3 ingredients and really good! And to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month I’m sharing some information on my favorite Mexican cheese – Cotija.

Cotija cheese is my favorite because it is salty and has a strong flavor without being pungent or overwhelming the other flavors of a dish. I love to eat it rolled up in a warm corn tortilla. So simple and delicious!

I’m Mexican-American so I’m super familiar with this crumbly cheese used as a topping for tacos or soup. And it’s very common in Mexican restaurants. But in case you haven’t used it at home… here’s some information on the taste, where it’s from and how to use it:

It is usually sold in small rounds in the cheese section of your local grocery store. Make sure to look for the Real California Milk seal when you buy it!

For more information check out the Real California Milk – Cheese Types chart and click on Hispanic Cheese at the top. It has a description of several different types of cheese and how they’re best used.

 

Okay – now let’s make some black bean soup!

 

This recipe is so simple it almost seems too easy, too good to be true… but it’s delicious!

The secret is to use a really good salsa. I love a medium salsa with roasted peppers or something with a lot of garlic. And after combining all the ingredients, taste and add more salsa or season with salt & pepper as needed.

Black Bean Soup Recipe with Cotija Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cans black beans (not drained)

2 cups salsa (roasted garlic works great)

1/2 cup Real California cotija cheese

optional: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips

Directions: Combine beans and salsa in a sauce pot and heat thoroughly. Stir.

Serve topped with crumbled cotija cheese.

Optional – add avocado, cilantro and tortilla chips (or your favorite toppings).

Enjoy!

 

 

Look for the Real California Milk seal when you’re shopping for your favorite cheese. The seal means it’s made with Real California Milk – 99% of the dairy farms here are family owned.

Question: Have you used Cotija Cheese at home?

It’s one of my favorites – so yeah!

 

This post is in partnership with Real California Milk. All opinions are my own.

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NSV: I just ran my first marathon!

I started running regularly in March 2017, about 10 months into my weight loss journey. Up to that point, I had already lost about 75 pounds, mostly through changing my diet and partly by going to the gym regularly (stationary bikes ftw). But I was always afraid of running, in part because it puts a lot of stress on your joints (especially if you're carrying excess weight), but mostly because I was afraid of being judged or sneered at while running around the streets of my city.

I did my first 5K that March after using the Couch to 5K app (cannot recommend highly enough for first-time runners!) That first spring/summer, I did maybe 5 or 6 more 5K/10K races, and began training for my first half marathon, which I ran in October 2017. Since then, I've done two more half marathons (March and September of 2018) and last week I ran my first-ever full marathon!

I'm not here to dispute the science, which clearly shows that dieting is far more important for statistical weight loss than exercise. But I will say, finding a regular exercise routine that challenges you and allows you to measure your progress is just as important to the psychology behind weight loss as what you eat. During weeks when the scale wasn't moving at all, I could still see my mile times slowly tick down as I ran more and more. That little added metric helped keep me motivated. Plus, yes, as exercise goes, running is one of the best ways to burn calories! Nothing like being able to honestly justify an extra slice of pizza or a few scoops of ice cream after a 10-mile training run.

tl;dr: I started running about 18 months ago to compliment my weight loss journey, and last weekend I ran my first full marathon!

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Running Challenge–Run Bet and Pile on the Miles Announcement Podcast

 

Today I’m sharing the BIG NEW challenge we’re doing for Pile on the Miles this year here (click link on your smart phone – not computer) https://runbet.me/runeatrepeat

Plus I have updates on running, eating and life! This might be a quick one…!

Running Challenge November Pile on the Miles

Pile on the Miles starts Nov 5th!!
NEW – This year we’re using the Run Bet app to track all the miles!!

Join here (click link on your smart phone – not computer)
https://runbet.me/runeatrepeat

– Stay accountable.
– Get motivated!
– Make friends.
– Pile on the miles – not pounds in November!!

We’ll have a private FB group too! I’ll be available to answer your running & eating questions.
I’m here to coach, support and help keep you going!

How to Join the Pile on the Miles Challenge:
1. Download the Run Bet App.
2. Sign up for the Pile on the Miles Challenge.
Challenge yourself to run at least 4x a week / 30 minutes.
Nov 5 – Dec 2.
3. Run!
4. WIN and get your money back.
Stick with it and get your money back plus split any extra in the pot!!
(So it’s free because you’re going to stick with it – right!)
AND – the app tracks everyone’s mileage so if you want a lil friendly competition you can try to go for the most miles!!
* BONUS: I’ll be giving out prizes for the most miles!! *

Sign up here: (link only works on your phone)
https://runbet.me/runeatrepeat

 

 

Run Bet Questions and Answers:

1. Can I use my Garmin Connect info on the treadmill? The treadmill I have is a little off with distance and pace.

RunBet:  For any treadmill photos, we do require the treadmill readout and the sweaty selfie.  They can try to use Garmin Connect on the treadmill, but we don’t recommend it as the GPS doesn’t always work indoors. And I’d hate to see someone try to use GarminConnect only to find out it didn’t track properly.

2. Can I walk on the treadmill for 30 min or has to be on the run?? 

RunBet: The player must meet the 18:00/mile pace requirement for this game.  The intention is to get people running and not point out that they can walk and still make the pace requirement.

3. Can I do the run in 2 parts to total 30 minutes for the day? Example – I run a 5K that day but finish in less than 30 minutes… Can I do a separate run to total 30 minutes for the day? 

RunBet: As per the Rules, “All runs must be tracked in one continuous session from start to finish.” So we do require the run to be done and completed in one session.

4. Can I do more than 1 run in a day? If I won’t have time to run 4 days… could I do 2 runs on 1 day? [Monica added – I’m assuming they’d chop it to start separate runs and NOT do 1 –  run for 60 minutes… but run 30 and start a new workout on their app?? ]

RunBet: Unfortunately, only one run a day can count towards the four runs/week requirement.

5. Can I do it from Canada? 

RunBet:  Anyone, anywhere can join and play.

6. Does Run Keeper count to track runs?

RunBet: Yes, RunKeeper and Strava will both work. 

7. I tried logging in using Facebook and got an error message… help?

RunBet: Please refer any person having problems with logging in to support@waybetter.com.  Our staff will be able to assist them, reset passwords, or do anything else they need to get logged in.

Link to join:

https://runbet.me/runeatrepeat

 

Hyland’s Boston Marathon Team Applications Open Now

And another Big Announcement…

I’m going to be the host of a video series by Hyland’s following the journey of their runners to the Boston Marathon finish line!!

They’re recruiting right now for Healers… doctors, nurses, therapists, physical therapists, etc.

Watch the first video announcing the team here – Hyland’s Powered Boston Marathon FB

Apply at >>>  Hylands.com/Boston

 

I ran the Lexus Lace Up Ventura Half Marathon last weekend! I woke up at 3:30am to drag myself from south Orange County to Ventura. But it was a fun, fast course! And there were waffles.

Race Recap coming soon.

 

Lexus Lace Up Palos Verdes is next!

Use discount code RER10 to save!

Check the Race Discounts Page for more.

 

 

I’m finally going to move. That’s all I know.

But I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it on Instagram.

Follow @RunEatRepeat as I figure it out…

Got a question for me?

Email – RunEatRepeat@gmail.com or leave it in the question box on instagram!

 

Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss an episode! And tell someone about it!

Tag @RunEatRepeat on instagram and let me know what you’re doing while you listen!

Have a great run!

 

 

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[NSV] Went to the gym after the Halloween Party last night! Screw you, pizza!

Last night my company threw a Halloween party, complete with candy, popcorn, the works. I vowed to only have one thin slice of pizza, then finish off my dinner with a salad. Unfortunately pizza is my #1 weakness. No matter how much I think I can only have just one, I've never done it. I ended up having three small slices at the party and had a wonderful time.

Of course I had surpassed my daily calorie goal. By the time the party ended and cleanup was done, it was 6:30 PM and I had an hour drive home ahead of me. Every bone in my body was saying "just go home and crawl into bed. You haven't seen your boyfriend all day. You have Red Dead Redemption II to play."

NOPE. My common sense kicked in. I was not about to slip into old habits. I asked myself "how bad do you really want this? If you don't want to go to the gym you don't want it that badly."

I do. I do want this badly. I've struggled with weight loss all my life. This is MY TIME. So I showed up to the gym, finished Week 3 Day 3 of C25K, hopped on the stationary bike for a bit, and kissed those pizza calories goodbye. I felt amazing. I'm still feeling amazing from a workout I finished 14 hours ago.

If there's anything you can take away from this, let it be this: do the workout even when you don't want to. You will never finish a workout and say "ugh...I wish I hadn't done that." It's okay to give in to your indulgences once in a while. Just stay accountable and don't stop working. Thanks for reading, everyone!

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Do you have an item of clothing you use a the measure of your GW?

I've just recently started losing weight. Got sick of my boobs being in the way constantly and waistline starting to vanish.

I was thinking maybe it'd be motivating to have a pair of jeans of something I want to fit into when I reach my goal weight/size (I'm more about the cm and inches than kg and pounds), and try it on once a month to see the progress, but I was wondering what you guys, the weight loss gurus of the world, thought of that idea?

I should probably lose around 25 kg (55 lbs) to get a healthy BMI, so it'll take me a few months and I just want something to help me visualise where I'm heading.

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calories and weight training?

This may be better suited for another sub so if that's the case, I apologize. I'm confused about the amount of calories I should be eating on days I'm strength training. Typically, I will stick to around 1200 if I'm sedentary. If I do a good amount of cardio, I'll probably eat 1400-1500. On days I lift, however, I am lost. I know I need sufficient calories for building muscle, so I'm not sure if I should just eat at maintenance and slow my weight loss in the hopes of growing some gainzzzz or remain in a deficit and lose weight but risk doing a whole bunch of weight work for nothing. I've generally been doing the maintenance days and have seen no weight change (I am new to lifting so I've heard this could be water retention, but I'm not sure). Anyone experienced in anything like this?

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Ideas for a research project on weight loss effects

Hello everybody. I have been a longtime lurker of this sub and have lost the extra 40-45 lbs I had lying around so-to-speak.

I am currently a senior in college and am doing a small study on my friend’s weight loss attempt of his own that I got him into a few months back. I am going to be asking him to complete a small survey each day for a week asking him about his mental state, anxiety, what he ate, if he exercised, how much sleep he got, etc. in order to see how being on a diet affects him as a college student.

I am posting this to see if any of you have ideas about what else I could ask him in terms of these effects of weight loss and to get some additional feedback on the topic in terms of anything you all have experienced during your journey. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you so much in advance.

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