Hi loves 
Today was fun-filled yet fitness failed. I got beat up at Physical Therapy this morning (hopefully it’s worth it), then headed to meet the girls for Lunch. By the time I got home fitting in the gym & shower before needing to meet friends for a movie, was just not happening. So today accidentally became my rest day. Which is fine, just means tomorrow is going to be jam-packed since I’ll have to fit a workout in between morning Pre-Judging and evening Finals at the NPC show. So onto eats we go..
NUTRITION
Cookie Dough Topped
Hot oats were on my mind this morning, so I brought back an old favorite.. Pumpkin Oats! I used 1/4 c Oats + 1/8 c Oat Bran + 1/4 c organic Pumpkin cooked in 3/4 c UVAB + 1/2 c H20 + lotsa Pumpkin Spice. Then I borrowed the fantastic Julie Go Lean‘s idea.. I mixed up Protein Cookie Dough (1 scoop Cake Batter Protein Powder + 1 tbsp Sunflower Nut Butter + 1 tbsp Yogurt) and sprinkled it on top. Inspired idea.. so great!
Postino’s lunch.. perfection, and boy did I scarf it down :p I got the Italian Picnic Salad which was “Field greens tossed with roasted beets, goat cheese, bacon and walnuts topped with crisped root vegetables in herb vinaigrette.”
After lunch I walked with friends to a bakery next door and had to tear myself away from the display..
Vegan Goodies
Fortunately, I had a treat waiting on my doorstep when I got home.. I’ve been dying to try Sun Warrior but was hesitant because of the price, but I finally caved. I also sprang for Maca, Raw Pumpkin Butter, a raw Cocoa Cup and a raw snack bar..
I immediately tried the Caco Love Cup, and later had my first Sun Warrior experience. I mixed 1 scoop with 6 oz plain Soy Yogurt and topped it with a bit of Naturally More..
Verdict.. love it (new I would)! The flavor is so familiar to me. I know I haven’t had Sun Warrior before but I can’t put my finger on what it reminds me of. Either way, love it!
Dinner was late tonight. I was super craving Mexican food after the movie, but knew that without working out today, I’d just end up feeling guilty. So I headed home and whipped up a healthy version. In the mix was a couple slices Acorn Squash, 1/2 c Cottage Cheese + 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast, Tempeh Garlic Strips (1st time I tried these and they’re awesome!), 1/4 Avocado (biggest avocado I’ve ever seen!), ~1/4 c Black Beans. Craving satisfied!
FUN
I really liked Alice in Wonderland! It was exactly how I thought it would be, and that’s just a fun movie!
Just in case you needed another reason to love ab workouts..
I’ve totally fallen behind on my Reader the last few days, can’t wait to catch up this Sunday, I miss knowing what’s going on in all your beautiful lives! .. Ok, off to bed, tomorrow’s going to be a long, but fun, day. Hopefully I can get some good pictures!
Fun Links
Hell yeah girl! The Sun Warrior Choc is my fave protein! Then the Sun Warrior Vanilla and then Jay Robb Vanil and then Jay Choc. All brown rice. All vegan. And the Sun is considered raw, Jay is not. And you got maca! OMG let’s swap cupboards
That red velvet cake looks dangerously good…
I have a recipe for over night protein oats using my Choc Sun W.
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/12/chocolate-in-aruba-chocolate-brownie.html
xoxo
Twitter: NourishedFit
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Thanks! I definitely like Sun Warrior better than Jay Robb. I tried JR a few times and didn’t get what the fuss was about, but loving SW! Thanks for the recipe, I’ll try it asap. And so excited to see you Tuesday!
I know, sun warrior is amazing. Ugh, i still need to order mine. Thanks for reminding me. Have a great workout today, you’ll be refreshed!
Glad you enjoyed Alice in Wonderland too! I’ve been wanting to try that sun warrior protein powder. I need to get some more protein powder this weekend. Not sure if Whole Foods carries it or if I’ll have to order online though.
Hmm.. am I the only one who isn’t a big fan of Sun Warrior?? I liked it in my shakes but other than that I thought it tasted kind of like dirt! LOL. Maybe that’s just my abnormal sweet tooth talking!
I love that salad! I have to make healthy versions of Mexican food since that’s all New Mexico restaurants serve.. but they definitely aren’t healthy in the restaurants !
i LOVE that tempeh flavor!! i have it twice on my last post!
haha im with april- i hated sun warrior! i feel like i should give it another shot tho
I just bought the Sun Warrior protein powder too, but vanilla. Looking forward to what flavour it REMINDS me of
oh man, i dont know how you walked away from the red velvet cake girl. good for you. haven’t tried sun warrior yet but i do REALLY like one jay robb protein flavor so far, the tropical paradise whey powder. they others have been “mehh” so far.
OK, those bakery pics were too yummy looking. The treats are the things I miss the most & need to keep my distance!
That bakery looks awesome!! I love the funky green cake!!!
And yay for din din! Avocado + black beans = perfection!
happy sunday!