Do you ever feel like when you take a day off from exercising you haven’t been active for a week? Even though I ran on Sunday and did yoga on Monday, I felt like I hadn’t done anything in ages before heading to the stadium this afternoon! What’s up with that?
I completed a good mix of running and stadiums to fulfill my cross-training that was scheduled for today. I ran about 1.1 miles, walked 0.3 and mixed that up with going up and down 90 rows, three times. This made for some very jello-ish legs and some difficult running afterward! My heart was definitely pounding pretty hard by the end and I’m sure my legs will be super sore tomorrow for my 2 mile run and strength training!
Today’s Eats
Breakfast: I was running really late after sleeping in (9 hours last night, woo!!), so I grabbed a mix of yogurt, granola, pineapple and strawberries in class, so no picture. It was delish though!
Mid-Morning Snack: A Lemon Bar Larabar! I think this is officially my new flavor of Larabars. It was soooo yummy. I love lemon and it was perfect!
Lunch: I tried to be creative today with my new bag of 365 Brand Organic Quinoa. I’ve never had (or cooked) quinoa before so this was definitely stepping out of the box. I topped it with a mixture of black beans, garlic, banana peppers, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and cumin, and had half of a WW Tandori Naan on the side, but it was still kind of bland. I liked how light it tasted, though! Does anyone have any quinoa suggestions that would give a little more flavor?
Post-Workout fuel: I split a Apple Cinnamon Z Bar with Evan after our workout at the stadium
Dinner: Very low-key and simple…Amy’s Non-Dairy Burrito topped with three slices of Extra Sharp Cabot Cheddar Cheese. I also added a spoonful of salsa after this picture. Yum!
Dessert: PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE BROWNIES! This was my test batch of the brownies before making them tomorrow for the lucky bidder. I definitely think they were a success! Evan didn’t think they were rich enough, but I think that’s the point? They were perfectly sweetened and light for me, without the overwhelming richness that some brownies give off. Yummm…OH and the peppermint flavor was EXCELLENT! Just my kind of dessert 🙂 Meghann , you would love these I think! I kept imagining them over the Peppermint Ice Cream! Maybe I’ll bring some for post-Gasparilla reward treats!
Pre-Bake
Post Bake
That’s it from me tonight! I’m heading to bed early again for hopefully 8 hours of sleep! Tomorrow is Thursday…getting really close to the weekend again, yes!!!
PS….
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February 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Absolutely GORGEOUS brownies!!! I can’t believe how perfect they look.
February 11, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Wow, the brownies look so cool!
February 12, 2009 at 12:02 am
Holy macaroni those look good!
February 12, 2009 at 1:42 am
hey bebe! I cook my rice, and lots of things- in chicken broth or chicken buillon!? I have the better than buillon jars, u just add a tiny tsp or less and it flavors the water which makes the rice, or quinoa taste totally more infused, try it! 😀
February 12, 2009 at 7:17 am
Great looking brownies! I think a stadium workout would kill me. 🙂
And ditto Caroline – season what you cook it in. I like cooking quinoa (or any grains) in chicken or veggie broth, add in a little white wine, etc. Last night I cooked my barley in veggie broth, water, and wine, and it had a good flavor. If you want to try just cooking it in water, just make sure you season it with a tiny bit of salt, pepper, and any other spices/ herbs you want. Then you’ll loveeee quinoa!
February 12, 2009 at 7:19 am
OMG those brownies look great!! I’m all about the post Gasparilla treat. 😉
Caitlin and I are planning a big lunch on the Sunday after the Gasparilla Half Marathon. Would you be able to attend?!?!?!?!
February 12, 2009 at 8:11 am
omg… those brownies look divine!!!
February 12, 2009 at 9:06 am
boil the quinoa in veggie or chicken broth for more flavor
hubby likes to make quinoa “pilaf” and adds chopped onions, shrooms & peas to the pot while the quinoa is cooking 🙂
I might experiment with an “asian” style pilaf and use chopped edamame, soy sauce and something else I haven’t determined yetLOL
February 12, 2009 at 11:31 am
Wow need to try that brownie! Love those Z-bars too! So good!
February 12, 2009 at 1:45 pm
ryan! Those brownies look SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! i cant get over how pretty they are 🙂 so lovely. the lemon larabar is my new favorite flavor too! i didnt expect to like it at all, let alone have it skyrocket to numero uno!
February 12, 2009 at 2:57 pm
May I please have that whole sheet of brownies? They look perfect right now 🙂
I work out M, T, Th, F, and when I work out Monday again, I am drenched in sweat. It’s always a bit harder.
P.s. new post is up but it’s not showing up in google reader. Anyone know why?
February 12, 2009 at 4:01 pm
The brownies look AMAZING! I bid on them but sadly did not win — now I REALLY wish I bid more!