Being in the mountains mandates some #MoveHappy action.
It’s downright chilly in places!
This week of #MoveHappy I joined forces with Heather! Literally – I spent the entire week in Colorado. Here’s just a quick showing of what we did:
Ready to rock & roll down the river!
Colorado River in Duckies
At the top of my first 14’er with Kirk and Heather.
Of course, we also fueled with plenty of good food. I don’t think it’s possible to have bad food in Colorado.
This is dinner at The Fort before we went to see an ABBA cover band at Red Rocks. I celebrated National Tequila Day appropriately, then we shared peanut butter stuffed pickled jalapeños, a “Mountain Man Sausage Plate” (buffalo, wild boar with cranberries and apricots, and Jackalope sausage with habeñero chiles and cherries with chipotle honey mustard and sweet chile dipping sauces), salad with jicama and pepitas, veggie tamales, and bison sirloin. And then we played in the yard.
Our pre-rafting breakfast was an epic version of my Waffle House favorite at Daylight Dounuts in Breckenridge.
Sweet Potato Waffle topped with #yolkporn and a side of bacon. We split a chocolate frosted sprinkled donut as an appetizer. Breakfast of champions!
We ended an epic weekend by taking in a show at Red Rocks – Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Indigo Girls played with the Denver Symphony! It was unreal how fabulous it was.
Hiking up to the venue was hard after the 14’er, but a big ass burrito bowl, beer, and an incredible evening of music made it all better.
Move Happy Finale
There’s a LOT more to share, but for now I must go to bed. After talking a bit about this week’s prizes! Once again we have my favorite Quest bars… and this week we also have Sizzlefish! I love Ron at Sizzle fish – he’s 100% committed to offering a high-quality, delicious product. I truly look forward to receiving these boxes.
Their Omega-3 Protein Mix is my go-to. It includes Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Sablefish, Trout, Catfish, Atlantic Cod, and Haddock. Did you know that a diet high in fish, particularly fish high in Omega 3 fatty acids, enhances athletic performance and health? It’s perfect for training fuel!
Sizzlefish’s fish are frozen at the peak of quality, pre-portioned, and shipped on dry ice. I can pull them out as needed during the week for quick and easy dinners. And one lucky winner will win a boxy this week! Just head over to Heather’s blog and leave a comment telling us how you #MoveHappy this week!
Winner, winner chicken dinner!
You didn’t think I forgot, did you? The winner of last week’s #MoveHappy prizes – a Growing Naturals protein prize bag and a box of Quest bars – is….
Brittany! Send me an email with your mailing address and phone number so we can get your prizes to you ASAP!
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I am SO SAD I’m flying home today! Colorado is pretty marvelous.
Have you ever been whitewater rafting?
Are you a fan of hiking?
It all looks so cool!! I want to go to Colorado too!
Have a safe trip back home!
You will for BLEND!!!
Eggs on waffles…geniusss! I was out for brunch yesterday and was actually thinking that I should have ordered a side of runny eggs to eat with my chocolate chip pancakes- next time for sure! It’s been far too long since I’ve been hiking but I am sure I’d love it! The last time I went was the days before exercise became a part of my life- needless to say, I hated the experience haha!
It’s my favorite combo! Then the yolk is like the syrup. 🙂
I’m lucky enough to have had an uncle who was a whitewater guide when I was younger. We’d visit them in Montana and he’d take us out. So fun! And congrats on the 14!
That’s so cool! I’m about to do it again in GA next weekend. 🙂
You need to stop peppering my facebook…..i’m getting envious on all accounts- literally. White water rafting looks bloody epic.
Okay those eats…call my memory good but I remember making your Jalapeno poppers with TOFU- and now I want to add a peanut butter sauce.
Mmmm… tofu PB?
Ahhh so jealous you went to red rocks, that is such a cool place to go hangout and watch concerts. Glad you and Heather had such a great time 🙂
so fun! i’ve only been white water rafting once in high school (so fun!) and yes i do love hiking, too!
EEEEPPPP!! yay!! Seriously girl.. it looks like you two had WAY too much fun!
Your Colorado trip looks like it was a blast!
Movehappy in the mountains? Probably perfect time now that it’s summer too ! Which reminds me I should go for a hike and take advantage of the season…
Yeah, you should! 😉
So much fun! Glad you got to enjoy the week in CO with Heather! Safe travels.
I think I have to have a burrito bowl for dinner tonight. Looks like fun!
Much like burgers, burrito bowls will never get old.
Sweet potato waffle? Yum!
Right?! The memory may make me cave and buy a waffle maker.
Looks like you had a blast! And you experienced several things that I never have, and I’m a Colorado native!
That always happens! I’ve never been to the famed Coca-Cola museum here in ATL.
I don’t want you to go home either – but at least we’re already planning your return trip for the Fall! 🙂
You are SUCH a superstar.
YOU.
I’ve had a blast keeping up with you and Heather through all of your pictures on IG! The scenery is gorgeous and y’all look live you’ve had a bunch of fun adventures 🙂 I’ll have to make a big effort to get out there sometime soon, preferably in the spring/summer, to visit my brother… Post-baby, that is.
Thank you!!! It was one awesome trip. You should come out for Blend next year!
sheesh, i am jealous with a capital J! but i still love you bro.
Next time I’m packing you!
What a blast!! I love CO–so beautiful 🙂
I’ve never eaten at a waffle house in my life! They are everywhere here. Is it worth it?
I think it is… but it’s one of those nostalgic things. Someone who didn’t grow up on it (or someone who is sober) might not appreciate it in the same way. I’d be interested to see what you think thought!
That sounds absolutely FUN! 😀
So jelly!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
So much good food!
I loved seeing all of your and Heather’s photos on Instagram! Looked like you all had so many great adventures!
Colorado looks beautiful, I love seeing you live your life with adventure and excitement! xo C
I love the way you have with words. 🙂
I was in Aspen this past week-too bad we weren’t closer. i also went rafting and hiking it was so beautiful. Can’t wait to go back!
Your trip looked like so much fun!! I loved checking out the pics you both shared. … and the peanut butter stuffed jalapeños ate beyond Yum and can’t wait to play with them more when we get back and I can play in my kitchen!
I loved what you did with them! I’m going to have to do my own next week. So many possibilities!!!
Oh and yes love to hike, canoe, paddle board, biking, anything active outside, well pretty much.
looked like an amazing trip!!!
I so want to go to Colorado!!! I’ve been to Denver once, but never did much exploring.