It’s short and sweet…

by Hillary on August 25, 2010

…just like Larabar ingredient lists.

I used to turn my nose up at Larabars; I didn’t think I was a huge fan of dates. I clearly don’t know my taste buds too well because both flavors I’ve had were quite yumalicious.

I ate this mini bar for a lunchtime dessert. This dense square that can easily fit in the palm of my hand packs 130 calories and 8 g of [healthy] fat. I savored every mini bite.

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I’m grocering tomorrow. What flavors are your fav? I like to date around : )

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Workout
  • 1 mi. indoor track run @ 8:42
  • 20-minute spin [6.7 mi.]
  • 60-minute WRECPump!

I was so so so so excited to see WRECPump on this semester’s group fitness schedule. I am always envious when y’all talk about your BodyPump classes; I had a really good feeling it would be my cup of tea. My gym jumped on the bandwagon and now offers a class twice a week, just by a different name. My new roommate and I did it together tonight, and we loved it! I’m positive I’ll have some sore muscles to stretch out in the morning.

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I apologize for the lame post, but my day wasn’t a bucketful postful of excitement. Today’s goal was to avoid melting in the 104*F weather. I can’t say I succeeded. Dripping.all.day.long.

Thankfully tomorrow’s Thursday. I didn’t suspect Week 1 to be so stressful.

Be well,

Hillary

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Sana August 25, 2010 at 11:19 pm

I am actually not super crazy about Larabars. Maybe I will date around later?

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Alex @ IEatAsphalt August 26, 2010 at 5:31 am

The new peanut butter chocolate chip bar is pretty incredible. Otherwise, I love the cherry pie. It has huge chunks of dried cherries so you can’t notice the texture of dates at all. Hope you’re surviving the first week back!

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Robin August 26, 2010 at 6:42 am

I’ve never actually eaten dates so I don’t even know if I’d like them. I’ve only had a few flavors of Larabars (the small size = amazing! perfect snack portion), and I LOVED the apple pie flavor!

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Camille August 26, 2010 at 7:00 am

I wasn’t a fan of Larabars either, but they grew on me!
Stay cool out there… this has has to pass soon!

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Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) August 26, 2010 at 7:12 am

I’ve never tried a Larabar, but I know they run rampant in the blog world. Maybe one day I’ll try one out :)

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Dorry August 26, 2010 at 8:56 am

I love the Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Peanut Butter & Jelly and Cinnamon Roll. PB Cookie is also a favorite. Billy loves Banana Bread. I haven’t had the new flavors, but I’m sure you’ve been reading about those on Twitter + blogs. :)

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Heather @ Dietitian on the Run August 26, 2010 at 10:12 am

I’m a recently converted Larabar fan, too! It wasn’t until I appreciated (and search for) SHORT ingredient lists and more natural foods that I thought “WOW, these are good”. My faves (so far) are the Pecan Pie & PB Cookie! In my pantry right now, Cookie Dough & Cashew Cookie. SO exited about that. ;)

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Liza @ Health Nutting August 26, 2010 at 12:32 pm

I am a HUGE Larabar fan haha… I love: apple pie, cashew cookie, banana bread, lemon bar, tropical fuir tart, carrot cake, and cookie dough. Haha, so a lot of them. :) :) :)

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RunToTheFinish August 26, 2010 at 1:50 pm

I am about to commit healthy blog blasmphemy…but I don’t really like Larabars. I know horrible, right!? They are just too calorie-dense for me and not that filling.

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Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun August 26, 2010 at 8:40 pm

I have only tried two flavors of Larabars: Banana Bread and PB&J. I would buy both again, but the PB&J was my fav. :-)

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Megan (Braise The Roof) August 27, 2010 at 10:19 am

I’m starting to love the Larabars as well. I appreciate the ingredient list and that makes me like them even more. Although, I still believe that the best way to eat a date is wrapped in bacon. :)

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Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans August 27, 2010 at 11:28 am

I am not a fan of Larabars and bought a 5pk my first time, so there are still 4 untouched bars in my cupboard. I might have to donate them to a friend I think…

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Sami August 27, 2010 at 11:46 am

I know what you mean about the dates! My favorite flavor is Coconut Cream Pie…WOWza. Banana Bread & PB&J rock too, in addition to the NEW Carrot Cake… :D Indecisive much?

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Mimi August 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm

I love the taste of Larabars, but they are very calorie-dense. Although I’m not afraid of calories, do like to get a bit more bang for my bite (and buck… they’re pricey, too!)

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Liz @ Blog is the New Black August 29, 2010 at 3:33 pm

I’m an LB convert, too… banana bread AND cookie dough are my favs!

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