My boss has a subscription to Harry and David’s Fruit of the Month club, and this December she received a pineapple! She didn’t want it and was worried it would rot if she left it in the kitchen, so I got it! Lucky me. I LOVE pineapple, but never buy it for myself.
I woke up this morning not really knowing what I wanted, so I looked in the pantry and came out with a packet of Tera’s Whey Bourban Vanilla protein powder.
I mixed half a packet in with some plain yogurt, then topped the mixture with granola, pineapple and a drizzle of almond butter.
I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out what time I need to leave to get to work and still be a few minutes early, so I leave myself with enough time to relax and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. No one else is up in the house at this time, and it’s nice to have a little time to myself.
At work, I snacked on a pretzel, crunchiness be damned.
I started to get hungry at 12, but knew I would be starving if I ate all of my lunch that early. So I just ate my side of molasses-roasted Brussels sprouts, and saved the rest for later.
When I was ready to eat the rest about an hour later, I had a salad with romaine, Whole Foods’ tempeh with roasted peppers, and tabouleh from Hummus Place.
…and more pineapple. Such a treat!
I started to get hungry again around 4, so I snacked on a mini Chocolate Brownie Clif bar.
At the urging of both of my parents, I packed my gym bag last night and brought it to work with me. At 5:00, I was not only ready to work out but excited to do so! It felt so good to work up a sweat after sitting still for 8 hours. As soon as I changed clothes, I hopped on the treadmill and ran 3 miles.
Mile 1: warm-up at 5.8 mph, 0.5% incline
Mile 2: intervals at speeds between 6.1 and 7.0 mph, 0.5% incline
Mile 3: intervals at speeds between 5.8 and 6.3 mph, 0.5% incline
Mile 3.0-3.3: walking at 4.0 mph, 3.5% incline
I’m going to have to get used to running on the treadmill as long as the ground is icy outside. I love the snow, but I have to admit: I’m a little jealous of our Floridian friends who can run outside through the year! It was a little harder for me to stay focused today because I haven’t been able to find my iPod since my last long run before the 15K (when I borrowed Ari’s). If I don’t find it soon, I think I’m going to have to use one of my paychecks to buy a new one… I don’t listen to it while walking around anymore (although I used to be plugged into my headphones all the time outside of the house!), but music is crucial when I exercise. We’ll see.
When I got home from the gym, I was so hungry I thought I would eat my own hand. Luckily, I’d been thinking about dinner all day so it took no time to imagine and prepare! I just heated up leftover seafood linguine and last night’s branzino, seasoned my dish with chili flakes, and I was ready to go.
For dessert, I had one of each of my homemade holiday treats (which my coworkers loved, by the way): pumpkin molasses cookie, sugar cookie (dusted with cinnamon sugar), Hershey kiss-stuffed chocolate cookie, Aztec chocolate bark.
Now I’m in bed, sipping a mug of Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea, watching the end of Saving Silverman. Sleep is imminent!
Melissa awarded me with this Beautiful Blogger award.
As the rules dictate, here are 7 random facts about me!
1. I really like the show Golden Girls, but I can never decide who my favorite is! I think it’s Rose (Betty White), but they all play off each other so well.
2. I can’t wink or snap my fingers. (I may have mentioned this one before!)
3. I really want a pug or a French bulldog. Ari also wants me to write down that I am not allowed to have one.
4. I’ve seen the movie Reality Bites more than 20 times.
5. I hate being on speakerphone. HATE. DO NOT EVEN TRY,
6. If you watch A Positive Rage, the documentary about the Hold Steady, you will see me front row center in the audience at the show at First Avenue in Minneapolis!
7. The first rated R movie I ever saw was Greedy, with Michael J. Fox.
That’s it! Pretty random. Thanks for the award, Melissa. Everyone else: feel free to list your on 7 facts! I love reading them 
Night!
Okay, it’s official. I’m gonna have to give brussel sprouts a try. I thought they’d taste like cabbage, but the husband says they taste like cauliflower which I like.
hahah i HATE being on speaker phone too! its SO ANNOYING. totally agreed girl.
your salad, spouts, and dessert plate seriously all look AMAZING!
UGH. I HATE speaker phone, too! My dad always tries to put me on it so that he can wander around while he’s talking to me, but I can’t stand it.
I have a pineapple that I need to get around to cutting up. I love them but they’re kind of a hassle to prep. They’re worth it though!
That whey powder sounds so delicious!
I’m obsessed with brussel sprouts this time of year. Those look super tasty.
I’m going to put a spin on your facts and create mine in the same style!
1. I really like the show… Newsradio. Some people have never heard of it but it was this totally underrated sitcom in the 90′s that starred Phil Hartman before he died. Loved him.
2. I can’t … whistle! at all!
3. I really want a … Garmin, but I’m having trouble justifying how expensive it is.
4. I’ve seen the movie … Clueless more than 20 times.
5. I hate … eating ice cream on a plate. IT NEEDS A BOWL!
6. If you watch … an old VHS from 1993 you will see my age 8 dance class performance and hideous outfit
7. The first rated R movie I ever saw was… When Harry Met Sally, and everything went entirely over my head. I think I was 7 or 8.
PINEAPPLE!! I love that fruit – you lucky girl! I’ve been intrigued by those protein powders for so long. They sound so yummy!
Number 3? Get one!!!!!
Your blog is beautiful, love the heading and your pictures are great!
and Reality Bites…such a great flick!
haha speaker phone is The WORST!!! it always sounds like the other person is in a tunnel or deep hole! ahhhh
your pics are beautiful! the pineapple looks great! I havent ahd one since the summer, ahhh the summer
enjoy your day!
I hear ya about the speaker phone. I always get all awkward and shy if I know Im on that. haha.That pineapple look delicious. I love the breakfast mixture that you made. Sounds fabulous. Im a fan of anything with pineapple in it. And those brussel sprouts sound awesome too!! Anyways I hope you are having a rockin day!!
I despise being on speakerphone too! That protein powder looks so fancy, the packaging is way classier than most
. All the treats you baked look delicious, but I’ve got my eyee on the pumpkin molasses one!
Congrats on the award – I received one yesterday as well! love your random facts. I love Reality Bites when it first came out, but I haven’t seen it in years. It was also one of the first CDs I ever bought.
Yup brussels!
Sorry to hear about your ipod. I have to say, I use mine so much, I feel that it is the best $150 i ever spent. But I hope you find it, nevertheless.
I hate speaker phone too, my old boss always put me on speaker!
I remember being jealous of my Mom and brother when I was learning to snap. They could and I couldn’t! How is that Tera Whey protein powder?
I’m spoiled being able to run outside year round. I still wouldn’t be thrilled about running without my iPod though!
your holiday treats look so amazing.
I can’t snap either! I’m not great at winking. and I can’t make the machine gun noise. hub finds each of these inabilities a source of great amusement, verging on hilarity. boys.
merry christmas eve eve!!
ummm, i LOVE the new look
yeah, im a little late, and playing catch up, but had to tell you nonetheless. btw, yes i HAVE been to peacefood, and its fabulous. blossom is a vegans dream though. since youve never been, im officially declaring that the location of our first date. which we still need to plan…ugh. why is there never any time??? im working every day until the 30th, then im flying home for the holidays, but come january we NEED NEED NEED to schedule a date. deal?
I LOVE the Golden Girls! And I agree, I can never pick a favorite. I love them all!
katie girl…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
sounds like you are a busy gal, so i hope you get some time to relax and enjoy the season! how was the tera’s whey? hope you enjoyed
lots of love to you girl!