Yes, I’m hittin’ the road today for a trip home again! I wasn’t planning on going home this weekend, but all of my roommates are, and I knew I’d be very lonely and depressed this holiday weekend if I stayed alone!
Yesterday was work-a-riffic! I started the day with a 25 minute quick walk to start the day fresh! And then the same Kashi waffle combo as yesterday, but didn’t feel overstuffed this time. I only had half a banana this time- guess that other half a banana was super filling? haha. Or not.
The 2-year old actually napped for most of the day, so I didn’t have too much to do, besides hang out with this smiley!
(sorry for the blinds shadow)
Food was not too exciting. The highlight was honestly probably this Starbucks sample I picked up with my coffee on the way to work.
Banana bread, I think? Not sure…but it was really good! Other snacks included carrots in salasa + infinate cups of coffee & creamer before lunch – Kashi Mayan Harvest Bake. Originally I planned to have my Minty Bulgar Peach salad leftovers, but I honestly almost gagged this morning when I tested it out again, so I grabbed this frozen meal:
Sorry, felt too lazy to take it out of the package and create a pretty presentation. ha.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – Best. Frozen. Meal. Ever. So tangy, sweet, spicy, perfect…all in one!
The night was not complete without more of the Vegan Maple Spice Cake and hot chocolate. Mmmmm.
This morning I had the same waffles (yes…I am a creature of habit – plus I wanted to finish off the box!), but satisfied, I left a few bites on the plate:
Okay ladies and gents, I know that looks like nothing, and it’s like “c’mon! That teeny bit couldn’t make much of a difference”, but as someone who has always struggled with intuitive eating (and am also reading the book), I was very proud of this. Alright, y’all? 
Followed by a gym trip. I already pushed my run to today, but my knee wasn’t feelin’ it so I’m pushing it yet again to tomorrow. But you know what…that is A-OK!! Listen to your body! I won’t get anywhere pushing through this pain! So instead, I did:
- 30 minutes stairs level 12 (no intervals – b/c going too fast bothers the knee)
- 10 minute elliptical (level 10 – not too hard, but enough to breathe heavier)
- 20 minute strength
- Mostly upper body, but with a teensy bit of ab work
Off to work now, where I am reading a new book (yes – I’m getting a LOT of reading in this summer). I’ll review the Certain Girls and let you know about my new book soon…promise!
The lunch spread for work includes leftover turkey lasagna, carrots & jicama with the Raita dip, strawberries, and a couple apricots.
I nixed the fig flavored Greek yogurt and instead made a green smoothie.
Simple mix of:
- Last of my almond milk
- Spinach
- Frozen mango chunks
- Ground flaxseed
It was deeeeeeelish!
Dora kept my goodies chilled in my cutsie lunchbox!
Then my roommate and I are hopefully grabbing some din-din after work, and hitting the road by 6:00.
Catch up with you all 223 miles north!
Also…check out this nutritious but delicious giveaway!
Danica’s also having a green giveaway.
I really want to try that Kashi Meal! I have been seeing it around!
Enjoy your trip home!
Oh yea…and the “snickerdoodle cookie” cereal is actually called Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart (NOT the Honey Toasted H2H), but add some milk and there is some DEFINITE snickerdoodle action going on!
that looks like pumpkin bread to me- sure it was banana? maybe your body just wanted banana since you skipped out on that half at breakfast
Love your lunch ice pack! I have a Barbie sandwich box with an ice block built into the lid. And proud of it. Food poisoning ain’t no friend of mine
CUTE baby!!!!!!!
Enjoy your weekend at home- got plans?
so do you babysit? i guess i could go back through your posts and look but i thought i would just ask haha
i love little kids! i worked last summer at a camp and was always working with the 3rd and 4th graders =)
i really want to read Sarah Dessen’s new book too! and i cant wait to read your review on Certain Girls! might have to pick that up.
drive safe and have a fab weekend!
Emily – Oh ok! I saw that new cereal was coming out, but I have yet to see it in stores. I’ll be sure to try that out – snickerdoodles are my favorite!!
Maddy – Yes, I do babysit 2 different families as my job
Pretty good and easy job!
that sweet little two year old is beautiful – if that smile doesn’t brighten up the world I don’t know what does!
have a great day at work and safe travels, my dear!
kashi frozen entree looks great! and kettle bell was awesome- did you ever hear someone say that it takes 2 days for the pain to kick in? well they were right- both me and my sister woke up this morning in PAIN- good pain that is haha… anyway do you want to private message me your addresss- ill send you the book “just friends”!
that kashi mayan harvest bake IS the best frozen meal ever. i was skeptical, but when i tried it – oh man, i was hooked! love, love, love the little baby
have a fabulous weekend!
that lunch spread looks really good! have a safe trip home!
I can’t wait to hear what you think of Certain Girls! I saw that at the library but I ended up getting something else instead. Maybe I’ll go back and get it! What is the intuitve eating book?
Have a fantastic trip home and a great holiday! Your eats look amazing – especially the Vegan Maple Waffle – YUM!
Thanks for the Amazing Grass Contest shoutout.
Lol I can’t remember the last time I left food on my plate. My power to ya though!
Great job on listening to your body! Your Kashi meal looks good! And that baby girl is a total cutie!
That entree is one of my favs, too, but I wish there was MORE quantity! What can I say? I’m greedy
So I had waffles for breakfast today, and thought of you! I paired mine with almond butter, mixed berries, maple syrup, 1/2 a banana & cinnamon. Sounds divineee, right?!
Looks like you got a great workout in, AND ate some delish food over the past few days…..I loveeee starbucks samples! I’m sure the banana bread (or whatever it was) was amazinggg!