But unlucky for you guys - I am looking forward to Spring and watching all the flowers come out and the weather warm as we get closer and closer to Summer! Muhahaha!
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| Our peach tree has got the most beautiful blossoms <3 |
But first, let me share in my eats for today (or yesterday if we are going to start getting technical. Big Thanks for the lovely Jen @ Peas and Crayons for hosting this super fun party :)
I started my morning with my new workout routine. It was a strength circuit and my body is still feeling the burn.
I refueled with a pretty awesome breakfast by poaching a few eggs in half a can of crushed tomatoes and topped with a crumbled toasted tortilla and some basil. Of course I couldn't start my day without the necessary coffee with almond milk :)
I have also been experimenting with creamy delicious protein smoothies everyday. Today's smoothie contains 1/2 cup cottage cheese, scoop of chocolate protein powder, a few chocolate chips, a tray of icecubes, half a teaspoon of xanthan gum and a dash of water.
Lunch was pretty awesome too. I recently bought some of that SlimPasta spaghetti which is known as shiritaki noodles. This product is gaining popularity because it contains virtually no calories, woohoo for me!
I quite liked the SlimPasta spaghetti and served it with a bacon and pea tomato sauce. Very yummy and filling :)
I was pretty beat after a really long day at work, so I just threw together a quick but really yummy chicken and cashew stir-fry - jam packed with veggies of course ;)
Lately I have been having oatmeal for dessert - I think it is because it is warm, creamy and so versatile. I threw some chocolate protein powder and mixed berries in for flavour :)
Now onto my September Goals...
- Continue eating nourishing, filling and healthy foods focusing on veggies, protein and fibre rich foods.
- Doing strength workouts five times a week but also keeping in mind not to over push my body!
- Park 15-20 minutes away from my workplace and walk to and from work at least four days a week
- I want to organise my flowers, entertainment, boys suits and cake for the wedding by the end of this month!
- Buy the boy's wedding band :)
Such great goals! And delicious looking meals! I really need to think about these things too!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous you're having spring right now over there! Along with summer,it's my favorite season. I just love seeing the nature "waking p",the blooming flowers... It's beautiful! <3
ReplyDeleteYour oatmeal looks truly amazing,too - I haven't had oatmeal in a while,but I guess it's about time to change that ;)
I'm not sure if my comment just posted or not, so if not.. here it is again (sorry if this is a duplicate). "Love your goals for September. Good luck on accomplishing all of them hunnie xo This month I'd love to up my running mileage. I'm not sure rather or not I want to run the D.C Rock n Roll Marathon or 1/2 Marathon in March.
Deletethank you so much! Good luck with your Marathon!
DeleteOh yum. I love oats for dessert too! I am thinking about getting some protein powder. What do you use and where do you get it? I want chocolate protein powder too - I need the chocolate bit haha. I didn't know where to get some from or what brand to buy so any suggestions I really appreciate it :) x
ReplyDeleteI get BSN lean dessert which is yummm!!! I will give you more deets on your blog because I know people don't get emails back through blogger.
DeleteThe park n' walk idea is a good one. Maybe I should try that too!
ReplyDeleteyup and it actually saves time and parking fees in my situation - win win overall :)
DeleteHey Emilie, those are some very challenging (not the right word, but can't think of a better one - sorry) goals! Strength training 5 days a week? I do strength training 3 times a week, I'd love to do 5 but I can't seem to find the time and at home I slack off ;) oops.. My goal is about fitness too, I write about it on my WIAW post from this week :) Love, Leanne
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I actually tried to pick goals that I should be able to achieve. Hopefully writing them down in a public domain will help me be accountable :)
DeleteThat walking goal is such a good idea! I have a walking habit that I posted for this WIAW too. Except, mine does not involve a car at all. Just a college campus! I had a creamy bowl of quinoa flakes this morning. Even though it is still summer, I never get tired of warm food!
ReplyDeleteQuinoa flakes sound really interesting - our Summer gets really hot so I think I will convert to overnight oats when it warms up a bit here
DeleteGood for you! You are working out and eating healthy. That's awesome. Your egg and tortilla breakfast looks delicious and creative. My goal is to go to the gym once this month. ;) With the kids home for the summer, I used it as an excuse not to go to the gym. No excuses now. BTW, it freaks me out that people are heading for summer when summer is ending here. Hard to get my head around. Maybe I should get on a plane. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your gym goals! I am really self-conscious that I look like a dork so I have given up going to a gym. I have collected so much stuff at home I almost am as well equipped as a gym ;)
DeleteOatmeal for dessert?? Why not? :D I love oatmeal and sometimes have it for dinner. Who says you cant have oatmeal for dinner, lunch or dessert? :D
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree!
Deleteyour meals look amazing! who designed your blog? i love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne - I designed my blog, luckily I used to work in web programming/design so I picked up some tips from the amazing graphic designers and also I just die of envy from other blog sites :)
DeleteI always get really mad when all the American bloggers start writing about Thanksgiving recipes cause we don't celebrate it here either. I love all the recipes though and especially appreciate the pumpkin recipes since they're right in season here too :)
ReplyDeleteYour smoothie looks fantastic. It's crazy what even a pinch of xanthan gum does to the consistency!
I am in love with xanthan gum! I do love the pumpkin recipes but Australia just doesn't get into the spirit so I don't have access to the ingredients they use in the US.
DeleteThose noodles look great! Your breakfast also looks fantastic- I love the idea of poaching eggs in tomatoes:)
ReplyDeleteThat smoothie almost looks too good to be healthy :)
ReplyDeleteHappy WIAW!
it was so yummy but the only unhealthy thing was the choc chips I added :)
DeleteWhat a tasty day of eats :)
ReplyDeleteAnd - Wow - the blog design looks AMAZING!!!!
thanks Lisa!
DeleteAw, that last goal is my favorite ;)
ReplyDeleteYour meals look AMAZINGLY delicious!
Don't be sad about Halloween and Thanksgiving..I'm from germany and we don't celebrate it either and as you said, you can look forward to spring. I've to admit I can't wait for winter..I love this time of the year ;) And I love your eats and goals.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, commenting and subscribing to my blog!
no problem :)
DeleteI got so hungry just looking at your amazing pictures.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try sheritaki noodles, I heard great things about them!
Love your photography and sorry for the torture you'll have to endure following American and Canadian bloggers haha. But oh well, it's part of being cultured, I guess? It still baffles me that there are opposing seasons on the two parts of the world, embarrasingly enough, I only found this out when I got into the blogworld. I've never been big on geography.. >_<
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