Sorry it's been a few days. Ok, I'm not sorry. My life has been filled with beautiful things like chilly fall runs and long Skype conversations with old friends. That being said, I have missed blogging. Like really missed it. I have so much stocked up to share with you all! First and foremost, I finally got a chance to try the coolest idea I've seen a while. Oatmeal made with tea.
Sugar Cookie Oatmeal
1/2 c. rolled or multigrain oats
1 cup boiling water
2 Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea bags (or try chai, gingerbread, peppermint, etc.)
1/2 c. coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 packet stevia OR 1 tbsp. maple syrup/agave nectar
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
Fresh blueberries
Pour the boiling water into a cup and put both tea bags in. Add stevia. Let steep for at least 5 minutes, preferably 10-15. Meanwhile, mix oatmeal and chia seeds. When tea is done, pour hot tea into oatmeal, and stir in coconut milk. Place in microwave for another minute, or until oatmeal is preferred consistency. Mix protein powder with just enough water to make it creamy, and mix or layer with fresh blueberries and oatmeal.
Nutrition facts:
315 calories
16 grams protein
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| Credit for protein powder and blueberry layering goes to Kasey at Powercakes! Credit for Sugar Cookie Oatmeal idea goes to Chocolate Covered Katie! |
Oatmeal is such a beautiful thing. Shame on me for ever thinking it was boring. You can put anything in it. I've also tried mixing chocolate protein powder with a scoop of pumpkin and some stevia - awesome fall deliciousness. I have mad holiday plans to try this Peppermint Hot Chocolate Oatmeal and this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal. I love that the holidays can still be about delicious creative food, but food that is whole and natural, that will fuel my body through tough workouts...because trust me - the workouts are NOT stopping over the holidays. I'm on a roll, people.
In order to keep myself motivated and excited, I've been focusing on other fun stuff outside of new healthy food. What I'm most psyched about: my new book by Kris Carr called Crazy Sexy Diet. Check out her site - she has a crazy inspirational story.
Her book looks amazing and it's all about healthy balance. Reviews to come! Oh yeah, that holiday issue of Vogue was an amazingly thoughtful gift from my husband, and I plan to lay in bed on Thanksgiving morning soaking up every page. I also treated myself to this beauty from the No Meat Athlete blog:
This morning I met with my personal trainer...OUCH. He kicked my butt, and it was amazing. We totally switched up my workout today with kettlebells, weighted rope throws, and sprint intervals. My body is exhausted and ready for a rest day after doing these killer workouts this past week. To kick off my rest, I treated myself to an iced green tea with a splash of soy milk from Starbucks.
After personal training I usually take Wednesday as a rest day. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I do the 3 workouts below. Sunday and Monday I repeat day 1 and 2. Tuesday is personal training, and then another rest day.
Day 1: Upper Body
3 circuits of:
-incline press
-bench press
-dumbbell flies
-pectoral flies
-run .5 miles
3 circuits of:
-shoulder press
-lateral raises
-tricep press downs
-skull crushers
-run .5 miles
Day 2: Lower Body
3 circuits of:
-dead lifts
-push press
-1/4 mi. sprint
3 circuits of:
-front squats
-lateral pull downs
-skater lunges
2 circuits of:
-burpee lateral hops
-full sit-ups
-spidermans (obliques)
Day 3:
Running
This is a big adjustment for me, because I'm really only running 1 day a week. Granted, I incorporate short runs and sprints into my circuits, but it's a huge step back from what I was doing. And you know what? My runs have been getting nothing but faster, Faster, FASTER. I'm not sure why I ever thought that running 6 days a week would make me a better runner. I mean, it did, but only nominally. I'm psyched to have a much more balanced workout where I'm focusing on building muscle. I can't wait to see how that translates into running more miles.
When I got home, I threw together the MOST DELICIOUS smoothie:
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Perfection
1/2 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 frozen banana
1 c. unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean protein powder
2 tbsp. powdered peanut butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 packet stevia
4 ice cubes
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| Hey, half of eating healthy is the visual appeal. I love making things irresistibly colorful and beautiful! |
305 calories
29.5 grams protein
My husband ordered this new vegan protein online: Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean Protein Powder. It is ground SO FINELY. I've never seen protein powder like it. One scoop is 120 calories and packs in 21 grams of protein. It is vegan AND soy free. It blends into liquids like that's it's only job.
Although it has fructose in it, it only has 4 grams of sugar per serving, and the rest is sweetened with yours truly: stevia! The protein comes from peas, artichokes, sprouted amaranth, and sprouted quinoa. Talk about natural goodness. Another bonus: it's non GMO. I won't get on that soapbox right now, but I love supporting non GMO foods.
Today's mantra: Find Your Inspiration.
Cheers,
Vegan [Wanna-Be] Housewife
(ps) Up and coming: vegan Thanksgiving insanity and a delicious new recipe of my own creation.
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