I swear I’m not actually driving in the picture above. No no. I parked at my retail therapy shop and remembered I needed a picture for this post. Hence, seatbelt. Moving on. Here’s my day for anyone wondering.
Woke up around 7:15 or so. Checked out my blog. Did some updates on comments. Stuff I can do from bed without having to fully open my eyes. The cold weather here makes bed much more comfortable.
Breakfast started with a chocolate chip cookie dough protein ball. It just felt right. Don’t judge me. Then I made my normal coffee for the day. House blend by Starbucks made in my Keurig. Added 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and 2 drops of Stevia. I then did what I always do…drank about 1/3 of it.
After doing my normal surfing of the internet: my website, Facebook, email and Craiglist (trying to find a new place), I decided I was hungry around 8:30am. Thankfully, I had a full casserole dish of my 5 Ingredient Pizza Spaghetti Pie. So I cut a big ole’ hunk out of that, heated it up and ate it. This one was a little different though. I talked about it on instagram. I used more meat, less sauce, added cheese, mushrooms and basil. It was wonderful.
After getting ready, I headed out for a meeting at my local coffee shop. Don’t you love meetings about taxes? They’re the best. Well, I didn’t have coffee. It wasn’t calling my name. Then I headed over to Bed, Bath and Beyond for some kitchen gadgets. Once I got back in the car, I decided it was snack time. Thankfully, I had a Perfect Foods Bar in my purse. So I had 1/3 of that around 11:00am.
But once I got home, I was still hungry…at 11:10am. So I had 3 olives. I don’t know. They just called to me.
Then I got to cooking for the blog. Made the recipe from yesterday. Good ole’ Crunchy Chicken Strips. While they cooked, I ate some cabbage in some vinegar and cilantro. Once I finished the recipe and decided which chicken strips were the ugliest and not worth taking pictures of, I ate them. So that meant I ate 4 chicken strips along with maple mustard thanks to Steve’s Paleo Goods.
Then I ate another protein ball. They were just so happy there in my fridge. Telling me to eat them.
After snacks, I took pictures of food. I didn’t want to take them outside since it’s effing freezing, so I took them on the floor of my kitchen. But because my kitchen is so small and the lighting only hits well in one certain spot, I had to lie down underneath the kitchen table to get the right angle. The pictures still turned out like crap. Maybe I should get a tripod to make my life easier. Should, but won’t.
After some emails, I watched The Mindy Project from the night before, and loved it. I wish Danny and Mindy would FREAKING MAKE OUT. Come on guys. Do it. Then I had a conference call. Thrilling, I know. But it kind of is, because it was for my second cookbook, The Paleo Kitchen. Have you guys seen it on amazon for preorder yet?? It’s there!! GO GET IT!! Anywho, while I chatted, I drank 1/2 of a Fiji Suja juice.
Then I headed to CrossFit Broadway for a little workout. This is what we did:
Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes: 2 Hang Snatch into 2 OH Squats. Stay at same weight throughout. Shoot for 75% of 1 RM. — I used 95 pounds
THEN
3 Sets For Total Time (6 rounds total)
2 Rounds Of:
8 Power Snatch (115#/75#) — I went prescribed for this workout (so I used 75#)
18 Wall Ball
REST 1 min
*I think I finished in 12:15 or so.
Once I finished my workout, I coached the next two classes.
When I got home, I was STARVING. I don’t know why, but it was an emotional eating type of day. Whenever I’m stressed about something, I eat more. Except for break ups. Those things make me lose a balls ton of weight. Anywho, once I got home, I threw a square of 5 Ingredient Pizza Spaghetti Pie on a plate along with some sweet potato puree and roasted brussels sprouts and ate up. I cleaned my plate. I was so full…that I are another third of my Perfect Foods Bar afterwards. It was unneeded after the size of my dinner, but again, I was stress eating ok??
Then I watched two episodes of Orange is the New Black. Only have the season finale left. Gosh dang it.
Those protein balls will be made TONIGHT! Usually when I make cookies, I save 1/2 the batch for Ryan, and save the rest as dough balls. Now I can say I’m eating them the way they’re supposed to be eaten!
I love these glimpses into your day. Is that creepy? Probably. But I do. Thanks for sharing!
Also, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK WHOAMG. Such a good show. Loved the finale but damn do I need season 2 already.
I love logging on to my computer every morning to check for new posts and recipes on your site. Yes before i even check my work email (blahh not as fun as your site at all). Your Meat sauce is amazing btw and yes i have been putting it on everything. I actually made stuffed peppers with spaghetti squash as a filler and topped it with your meat sauce (instead of mixing the meat sauce with rice as i used to). I even made a paleo version of hamburg, corn and potatoes. Getting pretty creative, revamping recipes my mom and myself would usually make to get my 5 year old son to enjoy it too. I really need to make your protein balls asap.. im craving something bad in a healthy version. Cant wait to try them.
I think your skin looks great! It feels great to have confidence from clear skin! My brother doesn’t post his openings for rent on Craigslist, but his house is awesome and would be perfect for you. ( I used to live there too). I would be glad to get you info if you would like!
just found a place today!! but thank you for the offer, you are too sweet!
First visit. Look forward to using your recipes, checked out the cookie dough balls treat, do you give the nutrition information somewhere regarding the food? Calories, carbs,sugar, etc… Thanks, Mike
no sir. sorry about that
Girl, you make my day. I relate to a lot of what you say-making a cup of joe with stevia and heavy cream, then only drinking 1/3, lol- your style and playful attitude toward life add to the fun of reading your inspiring, down to earth, kick ass blog. Thanks so much for writing, as always!
-Callie M.
I showed every single one of my friends this post. They make fun of me all the time and say I’m the only one on the planet that eats fourths or thirds or halves of protein bars at a time.
no way!! it’s smart move!
I would like to dance badly with you sometime. 😉
OMG you are adorable (said in the not creepy sort of way) and I just found your site and am totally making that chicken tonight thankyouverymuch!
I’ve used a few of your recipes since going on Paleo in June 2013. I’ve never posted on a blog before because I’m rarely a regular visitor. But I’m going to make an effort to visit yours more often, because I just started CrossFit last week and desperately need some inspiration from someone with my same crude(-ish) sense of humor. Also, I’ve never finished a cup of coffee, and my house and work bag are scattered with partially eaten Larabars, so that spoke to me!
I read about Kevin yesterday. My prayers with him and the rest of the CrossFit community.