Flavor overload.
A line needs to be drawn.
Lays flavors have gotten out of control. I mean… I can see a Wasabi Ginger chip. I can even stretch it to Mango Salsa. But Cappuccino?! No. One review I read described them this way: “They smell like a tomb, and taste like stale crackers dusted with International Delight-brand instant coffee.”
I’m all for #strangebutgood… but really?!
BUT… this is even worse than anything Lays could ever come up with.
Chicken Wing ICE CREAM?!
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I’m high on my #MoveHappy this week!
I’m in Colorado… what were you thinking?
This week I get to do my #MoveHappy challenge with Heather in Colorado! In case you missed it, Heather and I are co-hosting a challenge to have FUN with fitness in July. You can read the details here. We have a lots of prizes and 5 chances to win some of our favorite fitness-related items. Last week’s prize was announced on Heather’s blog, and this week I have the goods again!
First let’s talk about how awesome is is to be here for Heather’s 2nd bikini competition! She decided to start competing almost a year ago this week when we were on vacation in Napa. I told her if she did, I’d come to Colorado and do a competition with her… this time she’s competing in a different organization and I’m taking a year off, so I came to spectate. Doesn’t she look great?
We celebrated a great show with lot of tasty food at Session Kitchen. The server was amazing – she even brought out a special dessert for Heather! Chocolate Chip Blondie S’mores with streusel sucre and White Russian gelato.
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The only thing I love more than working out is getting new workout-related stuff.
And food. Obviously.
To start this 3rd week of the #MoveHappy movement out right, I thought I’d share with you some of the marvelous new fitness-related items I’ve been loving lately.
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I view food as a source of entertainment.
What do you expect from a person who goes to Whole Foods when she’s bored?
Sometimes food prep gets a bit mundane. When you’re packing up 3-4 meals a day to take to work, there are only so many options. I wonder if we could get an oven in the office…
This past Sunday marked 6 years since my dad died. As per tradition, my sister and I spent the day with mom at the house we grew up in. We grilled out and had a great time eating (my mom has a similar Whole Foods problem – soooo much delicious food!). It was fun to reminisce and enjoy the gorgeous pool day. And I got to cook with my mom, which I love!
It was also a good opportunity to food prep in a different way. I stopped by the farmer’s market on the way to the house and loaded up on chicken, fish, and veggies. I live in a condo, which means we can’t have grills. Mom, on the other hand, has a gas grill AND a Big Green Egg. It’s been the perfect way to add more variety to my prep!
This week I’ve been especially loving the BBQ chicken I made. It was a really quick marinade, and it packed a punch! I used smoked paprika and my healthy homemade BBQ sauce (I keep a batch on hand all summer) to heat it up. They were a great compliment to the tangy mustard.
You could use your favorite store brought BBQ sauce if you don’t have any homemade. If you’re grill-less like I usually am, this would be fine on a grill pan or baked in the oven.
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This WIAW I wanted to eat each meal consecutively. Between leg day and the excitement of grilled food I was entertained alllll day!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
Weekends are for wandering.
But don’t get lost.
I did lose a car key… but I had a spare! I have no idea where it is. This is not at all relevant to this wandering post.. My weekend started out strong with an attempt at homemade bread on Friday morning. I had bookmarked Sarena’s gluten-free bread recipe when she shared it on Lindsay’s blog weeks ago. I have a fear of making yeast bread, but I’d had bread made by Sarena before and couldn’t wait to try it for myself.
The flavor was great, but I think the chef was to blame for the too-dense texture. Sarena’s recipe says to use a mixer. I used my hands. Next time I’ll try whipping the eggs first to get some air in! Or I may crash my mom’s house to use her mixer. 😉
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My intentions are good.
Most of the time anyway.
I start off strong with an epic trip to the farmer’s market, intending to do a fantastic food prep that evening. Then I opt to go out for Mexican and margaritas, telling myself it can wait one day. The next day I did do a great food prep… but still ate a smoothie for dinner after a particularly hot workout.
There is also the problem of breakfast. First thing every morning and last thing every evening, I spend a solid 5 minutes meditating. By meditating, I mean staring into fridge.
And I wonder why I can’t leave the house on time…
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This WIAW is was a valiant attempt and following my prep plan. Except for breakfast. And dinner. And dessert. But I killed it at work, which – let’s be real – is the whole reason I bother prepping.
Read on for my normal (for me) eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!…
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!…
What happens at Blend doesn’t stay at Blend.
Well, maybe SOME things do… shhhh…
What I love the most about Blend is the staying-power of the relationships we form and/or solidify in just 3 short days. I’ve read many of the attendees’ blogs before, but meeting these women in person makes the connection that much stronger. Life long Blend-ships! Maybe Corny Cotter is rubbing off on me?!
Same goes for the brands we’re introduced to. For example. I love Silk Pure Almond, but meeting the reps and learning more about the company and type of people they employ make me want to support them that much more. It’s just one more reason I was so excited to get to represent Growing Naturals again this year. I’m so passionate about this company, their products, and the people that work there… it makes me want to share it with everyone!
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