I didn’t think I’d be hungry after eating the day away, but when 6 o’clock rolled around, I was hungry for dinner. Listening to my body, I headed into the kitchen and put together a meal that you probably wouldn’t see in any other ‘normal’ college kid’s kitchen.
There are no words to describe how much I love healthy food. I do not forcefully make myself eat this healthy – I just L.O.V.E. vegetables so so so much. Call me nutty… but a very healthy nut, I am.
Quinoa + fresh spinach, edamame, chevre and black pepper.
Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burger – nothing added.
Organic Heirloom Tomato – sweet ‘n’ juicy.
My mason jar got a lot of lovin’ today.
Not long after cleaning my dinner plate, I pulled the berry colander from the fridge, and the chocolate chips from the freezer.
Yes, you bet that is a mug of melted semisweet chocolate chips… and you can bet some of those s-berries took a dunk in that swimming pool of rich, dark chocolate.
I just poured myself a second cup of green tea. I don’t know what was up with my hunger today, but I ate an awful lot of [healthy] food for only 32 minutes of physical activity. My Sunday is a bit busier than today was, and hopefully the eats will be a bit lighter too.
If the weather is suitable, I may go for another outdoor run in the morning. Speaking of running, I signed up for a race! I’m going to run the Chico Ten on September 18th at the park that’s just a few minutes away from my house. I used to run races rather regularly, but it’s been months since I’ve participated in one. I think this 10-mile run fits in nicely with my half-marathon training. Yay, I’m really looking forward to my fall races! : )
Reading, writing, online quizzes… such an eventful Saturday night.
Ta ta for now,
Hillary
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Mmmmmm! Melted chocolate chips and strawberries sound like the perfect dessert :)
Mmm your dinner looks awesome! I know what you mean about loving healthy foods – my tastes have totally changed, and now I’m always craving “healthy” foods :) So good!
Your eats look absolutely lovely :)
I can’t wait to get back to school and create some health nuttin’ deliciousness too! :)
Dinner looks wonderful! I know what you mean about craving healthy foods — my body just wants them (and of course, sometimes it wants pizza too, but mostly I want healthy things!).
I’ll be doing a half-marathon in October and possibly a 10k here in a couple weeks! After that, I’m playing it by ear :)
I’m running my very first race on September 18th as well. It’s a 5K run and I’m a teeny bit nervous, but know I can do it :)
It’ll be a blast! Enjoy it :)
I feel the same way about vegetables. It’s an odd love to many, but for me, they are my number one on my plate! ;)
Hey Hillary! Thanks for stopping by – I am def. adding you to my reader this morning! I find some days I’m ravenous and others I’m not so much. You did a good job listening to your body!
I am running the half in Chicago on September 12!
Your dinner looks so good!! I’ll have to give those burgers a try. I’m a college student too, and I have tonssss of veggies and fruit in my pantry, so I’m right there with ya ;)
That quinoa combination looks divine. I have a 10K and half-marathon this fall. Hopefully by next spring I’ll be ready for a few big bike rides too.
That tomato looks awesome! It makes me sad to think that they’ll eventually be out of season… I guess we better eat ‘em while we can get ‘em!
I’ll be running a 5k in fall… as soon as I finish my Couch to 5k Training! :)
That tomato looks AMAZING! And I’m with you…I do love the odd indulgence, but delicious veggies and fruits are definitely the best…that quinoa, edamame and chevre combo sounds perfect!
fantastic eats. i had a veggie burger and quinoa tonight, too… plus a luna bar, carrots, cereal, 2 apples… i should probably stop before i embarrass myself – lol.