I’ve been back in the gym for two days.
You don’t need a knee for upper body, bro!
I’m trying really hard to make sure I get allllll the protein to make sure I don’t lose a ton of muscle mass with this injury. So there have been a lot of shakes happening. Today’s is a little Easter-themed! In a #strangebutgood way, obv.
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Pretty food just tastes better.
Unless it’s Mexican… that seems impossible to photograph well.
When Pretty Fit reached out and asked if I’d be interested in their Pretty Fit Protein Powder I was sold just from the name. Shallow, I know. I’ve been known to buy wine based on name too. After I got past that, I realized the macros and ingredients rocked too.
Having been into seriously working out and lifting for the past… errrr… a lot of years… protein intake. It’s important to take in at least 20g of protein closely following a workout to facilitate recovery and muscle growth. One of the easiest ways to do this is with protein powder.
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Arizona is a beautiful dessert.
So many odd plants… it’s like a Dr. Seuss book.
We spent the weekend in Tucson and enjoyed so many sights. Elvis even came along! Remember him from the cross-country move?
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Don’t fight the festive.
My former Grinch-self is kicking me in the shins.
As advertised, Vegas and I got a tree. Vegas did the lights (after a debate over whether wrapping or running lights up and down is better). We hung ornaments. There was Christmas music and champagne.
This, after being opposed to Christmas decor of years. My former self thought it was a waste of time and money, not to mention messy.
My new smiley-self loved every minute of it.
(And that’s not just the wine talking.)…
I crave a routine.
This is shocking news, even to me..
It’s not that I mind change. I’m actually quite flexible! #TWSS
What I like is some calm after a storm, however that rockin’ boat may have been. I’m back in the office this week after more travels, back in my “home” gym, and back on a *gasp* meal plan. It feels good.
Other things that feel good include a really nice vendor. My boss has been working with these people for a while, but they sent me a little gift for joining the team. How sweet is this?!
Other awesome things: boss-man told me yesterday “I’m glad you’re here.” *grin*
This WIAW is back to normal. For real this time. No more travels ’til this girl’s show mid-July!
Read on for my normal (for me) eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
I pride myself in not being a TV watcher.
Admittedly, I’ve even been guilty of judging.
I bought my condo 3.5 years ago and never bothered to get cable. I’m never home and most TV shows seem silly anyway. Who needs TV when you’re out living it up in real-time?
And then I was held captive on a long plane ride from Europe.
House of Cards. The first 6 episodes were available in-flight. I was hooked. I landed and begged someone to share a Netfix account with me so I could finish Season 1… then I happily realized there is a Season 2! Now I only have 2 episodes to go, and I’m hoarding them like a crack head. I don’t want to run out!
It’s so out there, yet so very reflective of our society. I’m at once shocked, appalled, riveted, and understanding. This show is a total mind f*ck. How will I survive until Season 3?!
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This WIAW is back to normal. I’m trying to get back on track with the results from my Alcat test. I have no regrets from my Swiss vacation gluttony, but my gut took a toll!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
Fast food wine shakes?
Something about liquor and dairy scares me.
Red Robin ain’t skeered. They are rolling out a boozy little ice cream number mommy can enjoy. Wine. Ice cream. The shake? A Mango Moscato Wine Shake made with wine, vodka, mango puree and vanilla soft serve. Hmmmm…
Photo: Red Robin
The target market is 35- to 49-year-old moms “in need of a break.” A $7.49 break. It better be a big shake!
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This WIAW I had a seriously fun day of food. You can’t go wrong with pancakes for dinner!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
The secret is always in the sauce.
Literally.
I am sure someone is going to say they’ve done this before, but maybe not on top of this eggy breakfast item. I’m not sure if it’s an egg crust or what, but it was good. And it was made ever more strange with a peanut nutty topping.
Peanut flour and avocado sauce. Avocados are a fairly neutral flavor, and they add amazing texture to foods. I love to use them in scones, chocolate cake, and shamrock shakes to add healthy fat and a creamy smoothness. So why not in a sauce?
I mixed it together with a little almond milk and stevia before spreading it across a cinnamon-egg “crust” and adding blackberries and jicama to the top. I purposefully left little pieces of the avocado in there… you know, for added strangeness.
If you are a texture junkie like I am, you will adore this. From the smooth spread to the juicy berries to the crisp jicama, each bite is a party in your mouth (that’s what she said).
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In a small bowl, mash avocado. Mix in peanut flour, stevia, and almond milk, adjusting to desired consistency. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together egg whites and cinnamon. Place in a small pan and cook over med-high heat until almost done. Flip to finish off the top. It will form a sort of egg white pancake.
Place egg whites on plate, spread with peanut sauce, and top as desired. Enjoy!
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How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
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I realize the photo quality is even lower than usual. It’s been a tough couple of weeks… sorry…
What’s the strangest way you’ve used avocado?
Have you had jicama before? It’s like if an apple and a potato had a love child. In a good way.
