Iiiiit’s Monday my friends! Are you ready for it?!? ;)
I got my Monday started off on the right foot with a sweaty workout. This morning’s workout came, again, in the form of a another awesome Exercise on Demand video: Cardio Sculpt by Jeanette Jennings. This is the second video I’ve tried by her, and I’m totally lovin’ it. She really kicks my booo-tayy! :shock:
As good as today’s workout was, I couldn’t help but feel somewhat bummed; yesterday was the day I was supposed to be running in the Warrior Dash, which I was beyond excited to do. I didn’t think it would be too smart of me to make my first attempt back at running so hardcore, so I didn’t participate. Even worse, I missed the deadline to transfer over my registration, so I couldn’t even get a refund. UGHH! :-x At least I was still able to live vicariously through Jen, by reading her post on the race, which she ran with her boyfriend. Great job, Jen! :)
Breakfast
Since I tried a new workout this morning, why not try a new breakfast?? I picked up some Van’s waffles at the store yesterday, and have been psyched to try them out since. I’d really been craving frozen waffles lately! :-D
I toasted up two waffles, and topped ‘em off with a pumpkin + plain Oikos Greek yogurt combo, 1 tbsp PB2, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, and some banana slices…
It looks soooo decadent, yet I guess the entire plate to be about 300 calories?
Then the heavens opened up… “Oh myyyyyyyy…” Absolutely AMAZING! Van’s, where have you been all of my life?!? :)
Now THIS is a way to start off a Monday morning! Along with some Almond Amaretto coffee, of course. ;)
Lunch
Lunch today was super quick to prepare, thanks to some leftovers from yesterday’s football spread. I will admit though, I think I may miss my “Monday Usual” just a little bit today. Perhaps this week it will have to be the “Tuesday Usual?” ;)
Some more Roasted Eggplant & Feta Dip + pita chips. (I am still sooo happy I decided to make this recipe…it’s SO good!!)
Leftover veggies, which definitely are not as fun to look at when they’re packaged in a sandwich baggie. I really miss being able to set up my lunches nice and pretty. :(
All packed up, along with some strawberry Greek yogurt.
Hope you all have a great start to your Monday!! :-D
CaSaundra says
I love frozen waffles!! I remember eating blueberry Ego waffles when I was younger. Now you have me craving waffles–not a bad thing :-)
briana says
So, I was wondering I sometimes do exercise on demand when I’m crunched for time as well and I find they are mostly sculpting. I took Jillians sculpting this a.m Do you think it gives you a great workout without a bunch of cardio?
Courtney says
Definitely!!!
I usually try to choose videos that keep me moving for the entire duration. That way, I still do get the cardio…it just doesn’t seem as obvious as say, a run would.
Liz @ LBBakes says
Those waffles look great! I wish I had one right now. I ate breakfast an hour ago and I need a second breakfast already. :(
jessielu says
Those waffles look great!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I’ve never tried Van’s waffles before but that breakfast certainly looks yummy!
Hope says
I love Van’s waffles! They are so good!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says
Your waffles look so good! I think I may have to check out those On Demand Exercise videos too to get more variety
Carrie says
My new favorite lunch is the cartons of organic soup. They last me about 4-5 lunches and they’re only $2.50 most of the time. I always supplement them with a salad or half a sammich. I admire that you can eat raw broccoli, I never could. I love broccoli, but I can’t stand the way it feels raw.
Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says
Love the waffles! The toppings look like flowers :)
Ashley@Quasichick says
Your lunch looks like mine! I always have 3 or 4 plastic containers…my coworkers are always intrigued to see what I brought for lunch!
Have to love eating in a cafeteria with 200 kids…
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
love love Van’s. I eat them ~2x/week :)