I ran down the street in my underwear this weekend.
It was Christmas underwear…. which makes it totally acceptable…
Atlanta holds a Santa Speedo Run every year. I’ve always been curious and had friends who’ve run… but this year curiosity killed the cat. I paid money to run down Peachtree Street in my undies. Thankfully, it was a pretty warm day and the “race” was only 1.5 miles. And it was for charity! It was a fun way to stay active and donate to a good cause on the holidays!
…
Total monkey.
There’s nothing more distracting than wanting to be somewhere you’re not.
Actually, I don’t really care where I am. It’s more about who’s with me. The company makes the location. Which is why yesterday I had a case of the Tuesdays.
But now it’s Wednesday. The next sunrise I see will be with Vegas. With the first Christmas tree I’ve had in 5 or 6 years. And flowers. I bought a poinsettia for the first time ever. Who am I?!
________________________________________________________________________________________
This WIAW I turned out a lot more prepared-looking than it felt! Either way, it was good.
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!
________________________________________________________________________________________
After my morning cocktail, I ate my morning sludge. While baking a pie. ‘Tis the season!
Breakfast was a concoction I’ve been eating a lot lately. TVP and oats made with carob powder, cinnamon, chcolate liquid stevia, and an egg white. Topped with blackberries. It’s actually really good!
Arugula salad with raw zucchini, pepper, and fresh lemon juice with my Sizzlefish salmon. I really love salmon. Would it be acceptable to eat it every meal?
Shredded up no-salt deli turkey with red bell pepper and tossed with salsa, nutritional yeast, and balsamic vinegar. With one of my Apple Carrot Protein Muffins for dessert.
I was feeling a bar. Have you guys tried Think Thin bars? I think they changed formulas… for the better! I got this at Whole Paycheck Foods (obvi). That Pumpkin Spice. Get. It.
This… well… it was a little hurried. But whatever. Corn tortilla topped with red peppers, egg whites, nutritional yeast, and one tasty local #yolkporn moment.
Milkshake Greek yogurt bowl topped with popcorn, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder sauce. I used the new Quest vanilla milkshake protein powder, which I love. It was an excellent post-workout dessert.
***
Is it just me, or has this been the longest week ever? An. Tici. Pation. (Name that movie.)
What is your favorite oatmeal mix-in? Besides nut butter… too easy! 😉
What’s your favorite holiday decoration? I love having a real tree – they smell so good!
Winning is my favorite thing.
Really… everything is a competition.
I saw this sign walking to a meeting yesterday and literally laughed out loud.
Sometimes being wrong isn’t SO bad. I’d decided never to date again. Vegas has ruined me. So… I admit it. I was wrong.
But I am still never, ever having babies. Take that, Universe.
________________________________________________________________________________________
This WIAW I ate a whole lot random food after getting stranded an extra day out West. First time in my life I missed a flight! Didn’t feel like a mistake after I made it though. 😉
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
The only reason I like winter is the fact that I get to wear boots.
And snow, but we don’t get much of that in Georgia.
But, it does get cold! When I wanted to get outdoors during our first cold snap, I was really happy to have my Sugar Bowl boots from Ahnu! Unbelievably, my feet stayed toasty – that never happens. In fact, I have Raynaud’s Disease; usually my toes and fingers are so cold they turn white and go numb! While my fingers did turn white, my feet were actually warm!
I was also pleased with the look. Black and blue are my favorite colors. The laces in the front are stylin’, but not at the expense of function. These boots have side zips so you don’t need to spend 20 minutes tugging them on and readjusting them. I’ll be taking these to Lake Tahoe in a few weeks!
…
Who loves leg day?
Not. Me.
Leg day is my least favorite. It’s why I always do it with my trainer. He pushes me harder than I would push myself, and it’s like a mini-therapy session. My least favorite thing in the WORLD are Hack Squats. I’s rather do 25 reps of something (I also hate volume) than do Hacks.
You may have seen the pic below on Instagram or Facebook. I call it “The Hack Squat: A Hate Story.” In my face you can see my progression from determination to “I might puke” to… the “poop” face.
Because misery loves company, I brought along my baby sister, Madison. If you have siblings, you know that everything is a competition. I won. Not only did she admit that I’m stronger, but we also compared butts.
31 year old vs. 23 year old butt. Just sayin’…
…
Waffles distract me.
Ohhhhh…. sparkles!
If I’m honest, lots of things distract me. Having a new toy is just an enabler. I went on a waffle bender. However, getting new supplements from Cellucor brought be mack to an old favorite: protein pancakes. Something about that Peanut Butter Marshmallow protein powder flavor screamed for fluffy pancakes.
These did not disappoint. Peanut butter marshmallows should be a thing. They probably are… I’d be shocked if Target didn’t have them. That place is a black hole for my wallet. Much like Whole Paycheck Foods. See what I mean about distraction?
…
Mail days are the best.
Thanks to e-bills, actual mail is a treat 80% of the time!
The awesome people at PopSugar sent me a Must Have Box to try this month. I was really impressed! The Tilo scarf alone was worth it (retails at $125!). It’s high-quality and incredibly soft. Soft kitty, warm kitty…
Those Ghirardelli sea salt chocolates do not suck either. I love that they are bite-sized… it (moderately) slowed me down as I worked my way through the bag. I’ve already replenished with the dark chocolate variety. #sorryimnotsorry
Working out in the morning was a little more fun with my fancy blue Nicole Miller ear buds. They matched my shoes today. #winning
The fuel made the workout more fun too. A raw Almond Brownie bar from Urban Remedy. It wasn’t too sweet and had a hint of salt to it. Someone at PopSugar knows I love a sweet & salty combo!
They hooked me up with a discount code to share with you guys if you’d like to check it out: SEPT14SELECT will get you $10 off a 3 month subscription (offer expires 9/30/14).
*Disclaimer: POPSUGAR provided me with a complimentary POPSUGAR Must Have box. The opinions I have shared about the box are my own and POPSUGAR did not tell me what to say or how to say it.*
…
It wasn’t me, I swear.
This is weird even for me.
Even I couldn’t have some up with something as strange as eggplant french toast. No, this fabulousness was linked up to an August #strangebutgood by Debbie @ Accidentally Delish. It was shockingly good.
I did make it a little more odd by spicing it pie-style and cooking it in the wafflemaker.* You can also cook it in a skillet like “normal” french toast.
*Note: All things in my house are now cooked in the wafflemaker.
After a good waffling, I topped with with protein syrup and a little cereal for the added crunch. It made for strange (but good) brinner!
In a shallow bowl, beat together egg whites, spices, and stevia. Mix together. Place eggplant slices in mixture and soak.
Meanwhile, preheat wafflemaker or pan. Make sure you grease it well!
Place eggplant slices in your cooking vehicle or choice and cook until softened and golden brown. If you’re using a wafflemaker, push down on the lid to help flatten and cook the eggplant.
Plate and top with protein syrup (recipe below).
In a small bowl, mix ingredients together. Pour over waffle. Eat.
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.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
***
I am floored that I couldn’t taste any eggplant “funk.”
What do you like best: waffles, french toast, or pancakes?
Have you ever made a recipe from the #strangebutgood link up?
