Holy cow. I certainly was not expecting so many requests for last night’s brownie recipe, haha! I’ll work on getting that together for you guys either later tonight or tomorrow…pinky promise.
Also, totally forgot to say thanks for your feedback on the laptops from last night. Mine is currently running slower than molasses and heats up so badly (even with my fan thingy underneath) that it makes my hands sweat, so I know it’s about time to bite the bullet. Ughh…dang technology!
Workout
Today I went for another round of BodyPump. I decided to hit up one of the later morning classes after finishing up with a client and the timing worked out perfectly. The instructor wound up doing an older release that I remembered being one of my favorites, and I totally left class feeling like I got an incredible workout. Love that!
Also, just a quick FYI, I am totally LOVING my new Reebok RealFlex Transitions for BodyPump.
Seriously, the more I wear them, the more I love them. I’ve used them for all of my workouts the past week and a half and they truly are a great, multifunctional shoe.
Post-workout, I came home and put together a quick protein smoothie.
Unsweetened vanilla almond milk, half a banana, 1 scoop vanilla SunWarrior, 4 ice cubes. Easy peasy.
I also had an important phone call to make when I got home…today is a very special day for a very special young lady – it’s my grandma’s 87th birthday! No parties this time around, but she’s apparently headed out to lunch “with the ladies” later on, which she seemed pretty excited about.
We chatted for a bit, and I caught her up on some things happening around here, including the garden that we’ve got going. Check it out…we’re already getting lots of sprouts!
Hey, don’t judge on the weeds/grass…a little extra green never hurt anyone.
Besides, the mere fact that I’ve still been remembering to water it is a miracle, so me and my black thumb are feeling quite proud right now. 
*****
Around noon time, my tummy started to grumble so I put together a little something for lunch #1. Remember when I said I could eat yogurt and fresh berries every day? Well, I wasn’t kidding.
Just as delicious as yesterday’s bowl, complete with a plain Chobani, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, granola, and Kashi Go Lean Crunch.
I’ll most likely follow this up with some sort of veggies + hummus snack a little later since I ate a bit earlier than I normally do, but this worked for now.
I’m also attempting to avoid the banana bread today…something has been bothering my stomach awfully wicked for the past three days (gurgling, bloating, all that fun stuff) and I’m wondering if the NuNaturals baking blend might have something to do with it since there really hasn’t been anything else different/out of the ordinary in my diet. We’ll see how it goes…anyone else ever have any troubles with that stuff?
Alright friends, it’s time to get back to business!
Question for the Afternoon…thought this one could be kinda fun!
Fill in the blank: “Hey, don’t judge me because… ________________.”
Dont judge me because I re-wear workout clothes two days in a row because I hate laundry more than anything else on this earth.
Hahahaha…hey, I’m guilty of that one too. No worries ;)
I do that too :)
I may have done that three times :cough: in a row once. :X
Ha I do this too unless I was totally soaked!
hahaha guilty!!
Don’t judge me because I have to have a little something sweet at each meal.
Amen to THAT.
Your garden is coming along good! Looks pretty similar to the one I started a few weeks ago.
Don’t judge me becasue sometimes I eat peanut butter (or nutella) with a spoon and call it a meal!
Funny you say that about the NuNaturals because I seem to have the same effect when I use the baking blend. The liquid stevia I seem to be fine with but I’m kind skeptical about the baking blends.
Agreed! I use the liquid stevia all the time with no problems, but I think there’s something up with the baking blend…
That bowl of berries and yogurt looks SO freakin’ delicious. I had blueberry pancakes w/ chocolate pb for breakfast. I think I could have it for lunch #1, too. LOL.
Love my Nikes – but I have frees – for working out and running.
Nice Sprouts. ;)
Hey! Don’t judge me because I stick my finger in the peanut butter jar. Sometimes a girl’s just gotta get her PB fix! :)
Don’t judge me because I had to use my fingers off my OIAJ ;)! Happy birthday to your grandma! Just outta curiosity, has she seen your blog? Trying to explain the concept of one to my grandmother was a lost cause!
Court, just wanted to let you know that the NuNaturals bothers my stomach too (kind of similar to Splenda pains with the bloating/ gas/ just uncomfortable feeling). I found that I can’t use ANY of those sweetners, even if they say they are ‘all natural.’ Hope you start to feel better. Stomach issues are the WORST! Xo
Thanks, Holly! :)
Whoa Purple Nav Bar I just noticed it! I like! Your garden is coming along nicely! Reebok’s are amazing I have a pair similar and I get so many compliments on them. They support my arch really well too! I have a crazy high arch some shoes just don’t work for me but these do!
Don’t judge me because I am horrible at taking photos. I’m working on it :)
Haha, I’ve been playing around…it’s going back to blue though :)
I hope your tummy feels better!
Don’t judge me for bringing my breakfast to work, I got up late and still managed to squeeze 2 miles in!
Don’t judge me because I drink Diet Cokes EVEN THOUGH I know how bad they are for me … I just love the taste.
And I’m with ya on the berries and yogurt … I use frozen blueberries with vanilla greek yogurt, mix it up and make a nice little frozen yogurt treat, every single dayy.
I have been experiencing tummy aches more than usual so I started jotting down what I ate at meals. I discovered that my beloved quinoa was causing me serious trouble. I still have a lot of gurgling and bloating but haven’t figured out what else is causing my upset tummy.
I decided to finally see and allergist and go in 2 weeks for testing!
Anything with crushed oreos catches my attention :) And woohoo for the garden sprouting! So fun to see your work pay off!
Don’t judge me because a little mascara counts as a full face of make up for me during summer :)
Ha or just on a lazy day!
Don’t judge me because I have a weird voice when I talk to my dog! (My BF makes fun of me all the time!)
Yay for brownie recipe! I can’t wait, and neither can the fiancé with a sweet tooth!
Don’t judge me but I’m insanely addicted to jamba juice and Starbucks protein boxes.
I get like that both if I eat too much banana or sweetener….so it could be the bread :( Yes we need the brownie recipe! Don’t judge me because I wiped the end of the tomato ketchup up off my plate with my finger…. ;)
ugh, yes, i cannot stomach nunaturals. KILLS my stomach every time.
Don’t judge me, because I eat all of the lettuce first in a salad, and then all of my toppings since it’s my favorite part. :)
Don’t judge me because I almost always bring my own food wherever we go! It’s okay though- it’s to be expected now!
I have major stomach/GI issues and every time you talk about yours I think how ours must be very similar. I hate it! I have symptoms all the time, and it’s very frustrating. What types of tests have you had done? Or do you just feel that you can control it with food?
I hope your tummy feels better! Have a great day! :)
Don’t judge me because I eat dessert for dinner probably once a week. ;)
Love your garden! I went to a friends’ Apt in NYC for the first time who had the cutest roof top garden. He grew all his own vegetables and herbs– it’s now my goal in life in afford an apt where I can have one also : )
I bet the nunaturals had something to do with it. I can’t use that baking blend when I bake, I just use the pure stevia, its a lot easier on my stomach than a huge amount of the blend! It definitely makes my stomach feel bad like after I eat anything that contain artificial sweeteners, so I’m wondering if its because its a large amount of stevia, or if its the stuff the blend it with? I have been eating berries and greek yogurt everyday for a snack. I can’t get enough!
Don’t judge me because I don’t like cheese! I make up for it with my passionate love for chocolate.
There’s been such an uproar with Kashi lately…it’s crazy. I still want to try it though because it looks so good.
Did I read brownie recipe?!? Squeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaalllll! I can’t wait for it- those looked really good. :)
Don’t judge me because I don’t take the effort to straighten my hair in the morning and put on makeup. I don’t feel the need to impress people at school based on looks. At least I take the effort to brush my hair.
I love to go to bed early :)
Love the garden, I’m still so jealous of it :)
Don’t judge me because I generally eat breakfast for all 3 meals in a day. What?! They’re my favorite foods! :)
Your garden is looking good!
Don’t judge me because I want to sleep in the morning as many minutes as I can so I leave my hair in a curly fro instead of blow drying!
I could eat yogurt and berries everyday too! Oh wait, I already do! :)
Mmm, a smoothie sounds amazing right now.
Don’t judge me because all the surfaces in my house are covered in dust. Dusting makes me sneeze!
In that first picture of the veggies, does it say squash (green)? Does that mean they are zucchini? If they are, zucchini plants are RIDICULOUS and grow so big. Beware. If they aren’t zucchini, then discard this message.
Haha, yes, it does mean zucchini. I had already written down squash though, so I just went with it ;)
In that case, you should move them like 3 feet apart in all directions. Consider yourself warned. ;)
Don’t judge me because… I often wear the same workout clothes for my morning and afternoon workouts! I already have enough laundry to do!