Lots of food- dinners at home +away

The beginning of the week was full of healing a sick Tuna.. Apparently his stomach isn’t really into table food-(even though it was just a couple bites) which we had shared with him on Sunday. Needless to say, it wasn’t fun! Poor little dude! He was left to eat plain white rice for a day and a half.

Thankfully we had more enjoyable meals

Cauliflower “rice” topped with two eggs over easy

And a monster glass of wine

It was the end of a box of wine (Bota Boxes are awesome BTW)  and James misjudged the amount that was left in there… I couldn’t finish it.. 

I woke up starved Tuesday and it was a banana dipped right into the almond butter kind of morning

 OOOMMMMM.. get in my belly

No utensils required

Followed by a 3 mile run before work. 

After the restaurant shift, I met with a client, ate dinner and went to Wholefoods for a little quiet time while I browsed. 

Wednesday started with a trip to Trader Joes to finish grocery shopping for the week ahead and I found some cranberry juice

 Mostly for James and partially for my first batch of water Kefir!

 Since this was the first batch it really isn’t potent or as active as it will be.. but it’s pretty easy and good so far.. I’ll keep you posted! 

James took a half day and so we headed out for a hike with Sammy (Tuna stayed home because he doesn’t have a name tag yet and we didn’t think he was ready to listen off leash)

 Such a beautiful day! We covered just under 5 miles in 1:52- and that included a 10 minute pit-stop to the last place Hydro swam.. We had a couple moments of sadness, a ceremonious tossing of a stick and  a couple of happy stories before we went on our way

 I miss you so freakin much Hydro :(

I got home and tossed together a quick packed dinner- Thank you food prep! I need to do this more.. it really makes my life so easy! (I had a client, followed by a yoga class)

Roasted veggies, sweet potato, hard boiled egg and 1/2 an avocado

I most definitely snacked on some Kerrygold cheese, and homemade guacamole + tortilla chips with a glass of wine- and then passed out! 

Did you have nice weather in your neck of the woods?! 

How did you enjoy it?!

Paleo Oats-Oats+ packed lunch

Breakfast yesterday was part creativity and part “even though I went shopping twice last week we still have very limited food options left” I don’t know man- I can’t handle the cost of food. I’m either going to need another job or to maybe half my portions.. Maybe some intermittent fasting? I’m open for ideas. It doesn’t help that the restaurant is so slow I walked out with $30 after a full shift. I could have bigger problems though.. I am thankful that I at least have a job. 

I love eating the way we have been- but I’ll be honest, brown rice, beans and oatmeal are a whole lot cheaper than wild caught fish and organic salad fixings. Sorry, I had to get that out.. Moving on to breakfast

Paleo Oats-Oats

1 Cup riced cauliflower (about 1/4 of a large head)

2/3 cup water

1/3 cup milk (you could use coconut or almond- but all I had was whole dairy)

1 1/2T flaked coconut

1/2 banana, cut into thin slices

2 whole eggs- whisked

How To:

 Grate Cauliflower with a box grater, or food processor

Combine cauliflower, water, milk, coconut and banana in a small saucepan over medium heat. 

Bring to a low boil- for 10 minutes- stir often and break up banana slices..

After 10 minutes, remove from heat, adding in whisked eggs. (I really used some fluffing muscle action here!)

Now it’s time to add your toppings!

I used:

1/2 Tbsp Kerrygold butter

Almond butter

other half of banana sliced

1/2-1 Tbsp honey

cinnamon and salt to taste

Ok, so now your thinking- there is no way this tastes like oats.. Actually it totally does! And even better, you can’t taste the cauliflower! This kept me full for hours plus, Veggies added to my breakfast= WIN

Tuesdays are always run day, which works out well with my work schedule- I don’t have to be there until 10 so I have plenty of time. It was quick- just 2 miles- and I was back home.

I packed my lunch for work right away

Spring mix, tomato, carrots, cucumbers, half an avocado, raw pumpkin seeds and Sardines.

Lunch was the highlight of the workday.. believe me.

I ended the night with a PT client, wine, and dinner- while catching up with the Gilmore Girls

Today is my favorite day of the month- Massage day! Nothing says a good day like much needed deep tissue work <3 nbsp="" p="">

So I told you guys last time that I really love my massage therapist Jess- and today I love her even more.. She asked me about doing a little bartering- I’ll give her Thai massage and she’ll give me regular massage.. No money needed.. While I haven’t given a Thai massage for a bit and I’ll need to brush up in the next couple weeks (Read- James gets a couple free massages) I’m super pumped up about our new deal. 

Before heading out I made a killer omelet for breakfast

Two eggs cooked in Tropical Traditions coconut oil

Stuffed with Mozzarella and spinach

Topped with 1/2 an Avocado and a good blanket of Franks Hot Sauce

I tried working out- but I just wasn’t feeling it. I have slept a total of 12 hours over the last 3 nights, so I’m not stressing it. Plus I teach yoga tonight- built in workout!