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Hump Day Handstands

September 29, 2010 by Hillary 11 Comments

I’m sort of embarrassed by the photographs you are about to see – the quality, not the content. I have no shame in the contents of my tasty breakfast and lunch… no shame at all.

FOOD.

Today was a winning Waffle Wednesday. I created this ‘recipe’ in my head before getting into bed last night. It made rolling out of bed @ 6:00am so much easier.

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Nutty Pumpkin Wafflewich
  • 2 Van’s multigrain light toaster waffles
  • smear of TJ’s flax almond butter on each waffle
  • 2-3 T organic pumpkin mixed with agave & cinnamon
  • 1/2 ripe banana, sliced

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Loved all the different components to this wafflewich. What would you add?

Lunch was almost an exact duplicate of yesterday. Why mess with a good thing?

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  • 1/2 sprouted wheat tortilla
  • smear of homemade pesto – all gone!
  • 1 Dr. Praeger’s Cali Burger – love the crispy edges
  • fresh romaine & red onion

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… with a side of lemon H20 in a mason for hydration.

RUNNING WEDNESDAY WORKOUT.

Now that there is NO more WRECPump the rest of the semester [tear], I have to reschedule my Monday/Wednesday exercise regimen. My body was sending me some signals last night after two days of fast running, so I promised I would treat it with a 75-minute yoga class tonight. For some reason, it’s always hard to get myself to go to yoga classes [especially if they cost $$$]. I don’t get the same cravings for yoga as I do for cardio; however, throughout the day today, I imagined myself at the gym doing yoga… not circling the indoor track again and again. Set your mind to something, and you can do it! It’s all mental, all mental. The class was challenging and fun [hello handstands!]. Almost every time I leave a class, I wonder why I don’t make myself practice it more often. I get such a different feeling from yoga than I do from running… but it is a wonderful feel, a feeling of zen. It’s a good possibility yoga may become the new BodyPump :)

Are you a yoga-goer? How often do you practice? Do you have a favorite type of yoga?

Oh… I guess I should mention I did run 1 mile around the indoor track afterwards. Sorry, I just can’t help myself!

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We’re over the hump! I must minimize my to-do list before Friday because I have a special guest visiting for the weekend :)

See ya!

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Almond Butter, Bananas, Breakfast, Dr. Praeger's, Lemons, Lunch, Pumpkin, Trader Joe's, Van's, Veggies, Waffles, Wraps

Happy

September 15, 2010 by Hillary 12 Comments

May you always have

enough happiness to keep you sweet;

enough trials to keep you strong;

enough success to keep you eager;

enough faith to give you courage;

and enough determination to

make each day a good day!

 

002 Van’s sandwich with flax almond buttah [hooray!] & raspberry jam.

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Hope you had a wonderful Waffle Wednesday : )

Peace, love, health & happiness always,

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Almond Butter, Flax, Jam, Trader Joe's, Van's, Waffles

Unmentionables

July 11, 2010 by Hillary 16 Comments

HI!

Hooray, I finally have time for bloggin’! I’ve worked my little big behind off the past four days, and it feels so so good to sit down and relax. I am working again tomorrow, but then I have a b.r.e.a.k.

Yesterday’s event was extremely longgg. I clocked in a total of 13 hours! The wedding was at a campground-ish area on the river, yet this was no casual wedding. The bride looked like a princess as she pulled up to the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage. Setting up a reception for 300 people, prepping food for 300 people, serving food for 300 people, and then cleaning up after 300 [drunk] people is a lot of work, people. Overall, the event went well on our part. But… the bride was not too happy that her cake collapsed! [We were not responsible for this.] Shouldn’t the cake baker know better than to leave a 4-tiered cake sitting in the 90* heat!? I was terribly sad for the bride; that would be my worst wedding nightmare!

I have to admit, with little chance to blog this past week, I also avoided filling up my camera card with my eats. Think of it as a good thing though, because now I’m motivated to do my thing again…

Today’s brunch.

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Van’s + a perfect peach, pecans, unsweetened coconut, and drizzle of real maple.

 

Today’s dinner [apparently, only yellow & green were invited to the party].

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organic lettuces + arugula, fresh parsley, grilled tofu, avocado, cucumber, tomato, peppers, vinaigrette, salt and pepper

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steamed farmers’ market squash + basil chevre

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I’ve written a couple posts about running attire: 1) My First Running Skirt & 2) My Running Shoe Relationship; though, I’ve failed to mention the ‘unmentionables’.

As a top-heavy athlete, any generic sports bra will not do the job – no cute and colorful under garments for me : ( I need a bra with a lot of support, and unfortunately, most that do that are expensive [I’d rather suffer the price of a good bra, than suffer the physical pain] and not stylish. I can rarely find a racerback that does the trick. That is, until I came across Bounce, Title Nine’s extensive bra collection.

I decided for as much as I exercise, having more than 2 sufficient sports bras was necessary; I chose the Triple Threat Underwire.

Triple Threat UnderwireTriple Threat Underwire

[photo source]

I can’t give it an honest review yet, as I haven’t given it a true test-run, but so far it fits great… and it’s not too terribly ugly. I have high hopes.

  • Do you have any favorite exercise ‘unmentionables’?
  • Do you splurge on any particular exercise items/attire?

I hope you all had a nice weekend and are ready for the week ahead. How is it almost mid-July!?

Toodles!

Hillary

Apparently, I didn’t properly link my most recent CL post, so here it is in case you missed it: Savvy Summer Snacking 101.

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chevre, Coconut, Cypress Grove, Maple Syrup, Peaches, Pecans, Salad, Squash, Title Nine, Van's, Veggies, Waffles, Zucchini

Waffle Wednesday Part I: From the Freezer

July 7, 2010 by Hillary 28 Comments

Good afternoon!

I realize it is many ticks past the breakfast hour, but Wednesday isn’t over yet, which means it is 100% acceptable to still be talking about waffles. It’s no surprise I l.o.v.e. me a good waffle, whether Belgian or crispy, homemade or from the freezer… I’m their #1 fan. Since the beginning of this blog’s history, there have been numerous sightings of frozen waffles. There have also been a handful homemade creations seen, but those will have to wait for Waffle Wednesday Part II.

As the Nutrition Nut on the run, frozen waffles are extremely convenient for mornings when I’m dashing to class. Yet, they serve other purpose as well — for example, when I’m tired of oatmeal (yeah, right!), or on a weekend when my laziness overrides my inner chef.

Most of my diet is comprised of fresh ingredients, as I try to steer clear from preservative-packed frozen foods; yet, I have no guilt when it comes to frozen waffles. That being said, I do buy Van’s all-natural, multigrain, organic versions. [They have some new ones out!]

Without further adieu, a flash from my freezer’s past:

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Hmmm… I wonder what could possibly be my favorite waffle topping? Would you say bananas!? However, I have topped my waffles with anything from Greek yogurt and pears to banana scramble-stuffed sandwiches.

Truth: I did not celebrate Waffle Wednesday today =/ Did you?

  • What are staples in your freezer? Bananas. Bread. Butter. Chocolate Chips. Nuts. 
  • Waffles or Pancakes? Waffles, though I can never pass up my mama’s Grainy Pancakes.

Wishing you a happy & healthy Hump Day!

xo Hillary

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I’m a minimalist.

June 23, 2010 by Hillary 25 Comments

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Another Waffle Wednesday gone write right.

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Van’s rule my freezer: banana, coconut, pecans & real maple.

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My newest obsession.

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Sparkling tea, you’ve got me.

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Mom pulls through again: edamame spread.

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Feed me fresh fruit and I’m a happy kid.

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Greek yogurt has stolen my heart.

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I’m spoiled with sushi.

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The newest addition to my dishware collection. It did its job perfectly.

I’m out. Run & belated b.day brex with my girls in the a.m.

Night!

Hillary

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What’s your style? I am a complete minimalist. I am constantly cleaning out my closet. Everything has a place. I despise clutter. It isn’t necessarily a good thing, but I can’t exactly help it… it runs in my family.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Agave, Bananas, Blueberries, Coconut, Edamame, Green Tea, Guittard, Kombucha, Maple Syrup, Peaches, Pecans, Strawberries, Sushi, Van's, Waffles

Can’t Complain

June 17, 2010 by Hillary 14 Comments

There aren’t too many things I can complain about right now. Well, maybe the wind. I’m not a fan of windy weather. I suppose it’s another excuse to wear my cozy Uggs in the middle of June though. Despite the less than ideal climate, home life is pretty plush; the eats are particularly superb.

Waffle Wednesday

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Van’s Organic – wahoo! – Flax Waffles

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Half 1: Dad’s Homemade 0% Yogurt, S + B Berries, Organic Agave

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Half 2: Flax P.nut Buttah + 1/2 Organic Banana

The following meal might be one of my very favorite dishes… ever! That’s huge, folks. I made this once last summer, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting peach season ever since.

Summer Salmon with Apricot Peach Salsa

[original recipe @ In Praise of Leftovers]

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Life is tough.

Want to make the most-delicious tasting Omega 3’s?

Salsa:

Chop 2 small ripe peaches and 3-4 ripe apricots and place in a small mixing bowl. Add ~1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chiffonade of fresh basil, and 1/2 – 1 whole [red or green] jalapeno pepper – finely chopped. Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, and drizzle of olive oil.

Salmon:

Rinse and pat dry a filet of wild salmon. Brush meat with olive oil and place in a glass baking dish. In a small bowl, combine a few tablespoons of light brown sugar, salt and a pinch each of oregano and thyme. Rub onto oiled filet. Bake @ 450* until fish is opaque, approx. 12 minutes [depending on thickness].

Meanwhile, cook a pot of quinoa [or brown rice] for the whole grain base. Then assemble your summery salmon + salsa and enjoy by candlelight sunset.

Speaking of summer and salsa… College Lifestyles Post #3: CLassy Sassy Summer Salsas.

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Other good things:

  • Lunch at Renata’s Creperie with Miss Molly.

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Buckwheat Crepe + Apple [subbed for chicken], Pear, Jack & Chevre Cheese, Onion, Chiffonade of Fresh Basil, Honey + Crème Fraiche

  • Jitter Bean daily.

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I love lattes & they love me.

  • Sweet Tater Fries + Homegrown Arugula Salads.

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Enough said.

  • Much-needed haircuts.

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Hair is a serious matter.

Not only do I strive to keep my insides at their healthiest, but I also believe maintaining your outer beauty health is important too. I like to give my mane a healthy trim every 3-4 months. How important is skin/hair care to you? How often do you get your hairs trimmed?

  • Sweet Tater + Black Bean Balls + 3 hours of So You Think You Can Dance… I’m off!

XOXO,

Hillary

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Apricots, Arugula, Basil, Blueberries, Crepes, Espresso, Lattes, Peaches, Peanut Butter, Quinoa, Renata's, Salad, Salmon, Salsa, Strawberries, Sweet Potatoes, Van's, Waffles, Yogurt

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