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in between the madness.

April 5, 2012 by Hillary 10 Comments

LIFE:

It’s busy, stressful, and wonderful simultaneously.

I have 6 weeks left to go of my college career… SIX weeks!

Less than 30 school days remain in my {immediate} future.

In between the madness of class, studying, and mentoring my clients, I’ve searched, interviewed, and secured a “big girl” J-O-B! More on that later. #teaser

In between the madness, I’ve made time for hikes and nourishing my mind & body with delicious, wholesome foods.

Last night, I made wild {balsamic-glazed} salmon with sautéed rainbow chard, sweet onion, raisins and sunflower seeds. Yes, this would be the dish I had to pinch my nose to eat as as a child. Perhaps, subconsciously, I made this nostalgic recipe in honor of my mom’s birthday {Happy Birthday, Mom!}… or maybe because Mom is always right — even when we’re talking about leafy greens and raisins ;)

In between the madness, I squeeze in baking dates with my kitchen whenever possible — more or less once a week.

To Note: the non-descript, moist, light, nutty baked good above is the best thing to come out of my oven all year. I whipped up my own version of a quick Carrots ‘N’ Cake treat: Pumpkin Nut Date Bars. #OMG

Pumpkin Nut Date Bars

— the Nutrition Nut version

  • 1/4 c. canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2T maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 4-6 Medjool dates, chopped
  • 1/3 c. walnuts, chopped

Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with canola oil.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth.

Spread batter in prepared baking pan, and bake @ 350F for ~20 minutes.

Let bars cool completely in pan before cutting.

Makes 9 bars.

In between the madness, I cleanse the body {of pumpkin nut date bars} and clear the mind by sweating at the WREC.

Thursday’s workout:

In between the madness, I blog {though seldom} because my life would not be the same without it – it being the virtual world where I find the daily inspiration to be me.

& when there is time, in between the madness, I sleep.

Goodnight.

xo Hill

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Good luck over the next 6 weeks! They will fly by. :)

    Reply
  2. Alex says

    April 6, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Just wanted to say I really relate to this. I am graduating in six weeks as well and can’t believe I enter the real world. Good luck!

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I’m so happy you posted about your current college life! Can’t wait to hear about the job too :) Good luck with the last six weeks!

    Reply
  4. Caroline says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Congrats on the job!!!

    Reply
  5. Healthiful Balance says

    April 7, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Aw, sorry it’s been so stressful! I hope those six weeks fly by for you! :) Those bars look DELISH!

    Reply
  6. Baking Serendipity says

    April 7, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Congrats on the job!! And love these bars :) I’m up for pumpkin any time of year.

    Reply
  7. Ali says

    April 8, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Impressive workout despite all that is on your plate! Good luck with the rest of school.

    Reply
  8. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Good luck! The next few weeks will just fly by!
    That salad looks amazing. So colorful!

    Reply
  9. Life's a Bowl says

    April 13, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Glad you’re surviving the madness of senior year! I’m experiencing some madness myself, but thankfully there are only 9 more weeks ’til summer… Keep chugging along!

    Reply
  10. Heather @ Dietitian on the Run says

    April 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Congrats on the J-O-B! Wow, huge relief to have that secured before graduation and entering the “real world”. ;) Can’t wait to hear what you’ll be up to – the health world will gain a huge asset once you have that diploma!

    Reply

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