I loved reading the feedback from yesterday’s post regarding the scale. To clarify, I do think weighing yourself serves a purpose… to tell you what you weigh. But it won’t tell you how much muscle you have (even those scales that tell you your percentage of body fat are WAY off 99% of the time) and like those Operation Beautiful notes say, it won’t tell you your worth. I used to get obsessive about the scale, which is why now I choose to mostly avoid it. And it works for me 🙂
Before I go into all the dEElicious foods I’ve been eating, because I really have had some awesome meals lately, let me tell you about yesterday’s jog. Jog? Brittany, don’t you usually stick to wogging? Why yes, yes I do, but yesterday when I pulled out my Couch to 5K app, it said today’s plan was for me to walk 5 minutes, JOG FOR 20 MINUTES, and cool down by walking for 5.
WH@T?!
How did we just jump from 5 minute increments of jogging to 20 flippin’ minutes straight??! I was nervous.
But my running partner was fired up and stepped up to lead the way… oh to have the energy of that pup.. 😉
Five minute walking warm-up…
easy…
hear the ding…
begin to jog…
focus on the music…
don’t look at the time…
keep a steady pace…
jam out to Michael Jackson…
DING!
cool down.
AHHHHhhhH!!(@&%#(*#_)(#_% I DID IT!!!!
::balloons and confetti fall from the sky::
Who’s the best runner in the world? MEEEEEEE!
I was SO proud. Given I jogged at a snail’s pace, and probably could have walked faster than my jog, but I DID it. I pretty much walked around for the rest of the day like I ruled the world. 😀
Ok, to food… I created an awesome lunch using leftovers (don’t you love it when you can do that?)
I started with a bed of spinach, leftover pasta, cherry tomatoes, and leftover pesto.
I microwaved it for 1 minute (which made me realize how long it’s been since I’ve used the microwave for anything… funny observation). Then I sprinkled in some feta and mixed it all up.
A great thing about making a ton of pesto, is that you can use it all week long! 🙂
For dinner, I was feeling like a fiesta! I was on my own (Hubbs was working late), so I went meatless (sounds kinda scandalous, doesn’t it? 😉 ). I’ve noticed I’ve been eating less and less meat lately. I don’t know why… it hasn’t been intentional… but I haven’t missed it. Don’t get me wrong though, if you stuck a big juice (antibiotic free, grass fed) filet in front of me, I’d chow down!
Romaine, avocado, sauteed onions & peppers, vegetarian refried beans, salsa, light sour cream & some tortilla chips on the side (unpictured).
YuM.
Then there was this morning… for some odd reason I was wanting dessert instead of breakfast. And oH bOy, did I make a doozie of a “breakfast”.
I started with this:
then made some of this:
& wanted to use these guys, too:
Enter:
French Toast Banana Wonderful!
Are you drooling yet?
It was awesome… and I think I may be full until dinner. We’ll see 😉
Koda even went a little crazy when her nose detected the PB&Co:
The only human food bug ever gets is peanut butter, so she goes a little crazy when she gets a whif!
I’ve been thinking about trying new food foods recently… on my list is brussel sprouts (can you believe I’ve never had them??) and millet (mostly because I don’t even understand what it is- haha :)).
What food do you want to try that you haven’t ever had before?
Sarah for Real says
I’ve been totally freaked out by how quickly the c25k program picks up. I’m only one or two workouts ahead of you and staring at a 2.25 mile straight run no walking. Week 7 is basically all running! I think it’s destiny that I found your blog just now. We can cheer eachother on! I’m doing 6.3 tomorrow!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
Nice work on the run! I definitely wanted to try parsnips after seeing this: http://anutritionisteats.com/focus-on-parsnips-2/
And I just bought them at the Farmer’s Market! So… they’re just waiting to be tried. 🙂
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
congrats on your AWESOME run! that’s amazing! 🙂 also, all your koda pics melt my heart. she’s just so darn adorable.
Lisa @ I'm an Okie says
i bet koda is loving your jogging!!
and I think white chocolate wonderful with a pb sandwich is SO good!
Nichole says
I want that sandwich, now! Sourdough, great call. Tasty alternative.
But most importantly, I AM SO proud of your jog. Every step counts, you are doing great. Keep it up! iTunes, iTunes, iTunes:)
Whitney says
I’m about to get to that part of the C25K program as well and I’m terrified. Thanks for the inspiration that I can do it if I set my mind to it!!
That white chocolate wonderful looks like something I would definitely want to try!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I don’t know why but I was laughing a lot during this post…it was very, I don’t know…energetic?
I can’t believe you’ve never had brussel sprouts (AKA the food everyone says is disgusting when trying to think of an example of “food no one likes” but which are really delicious when roasted or pan-cooked and caramelized)! Millet I am not too surprised by…I actually made a GREAT millet dish a looooong time ago (in blog world) based on a Mark Bittman recipe:http://www.thesmartkitchenblog.com/2010/03/millet-its-not-just-for-birds_25.html
Rachel says
Wow, congrats on the 20 minutes! I am NOT there yet 🙂 I wasn’t able to go this morning because I woke up to a migraine.. and tomorrow I have to drop my car off at the mechanic early so I can’t go then either…. 🙁 But I figured that just means I will run over the weekend instead of taking time off. It will add up in the end!
Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says
Wow I’m so proud of you Brittany!!
There are a bunch of foods I haven’t tried yet that I want to: Green Monsters, Overnight Oats, Kale Chips, Chia Seeds, and that White Chocolate Wonderful PB!
Shawnee says
I try to limit meat consumption to about 3 Xs per week. Meat is good, but veggies, nuts and beans are just as fab!
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Congrats on your run! That’s really exciting. Keep at it 🙂
Melissa says
I want to try quinoa, barley, and turnips. I bought some quinoa a few weeks back and began cooking it as I would cook rice, but after the fact I read online that it needed to be soaked to get the shells off and then cooked. So I threw it all down the drain. Poor planning on my part; should have researched a little more.
Alycia [Fit n Fresh] says
Those pictures are soooo cute of you!! And your dog = love 🙂
John J. says
Congrats, “runner”! Impressive the way you are sticking to the regimen prescribed. Also, your food presentation and delightful energizing commentary make great reading – plus inspiration.
homecookedem says
Woohoo!! So glad you are feeling like the fabulous runner that you are!! 🙂 What a great feeling!! 🙂
That french toast looks amazing and my dogs go crazy over the PB jar as well!! 🙂
Kristy says
What a great post! Congrats on your run! 🙂 I have the same maple syrup, too funny! Your food and pics look amazing and I bet they were! Thanks for sharing!!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Glad you had such a smooth run! I remember my first 5K..I kind just jumped into it. I thought “I wont race, just jog/walk like usual” but once I got going, I didn’t stop..I wanted to race! It was the first time running that long consecutively..and ummm, I was cursing at the course planners a few times. but afterward it felt great!! 😀
And that French toast banana sandwich has me drooling. Yum!
Martha says
Where do you buy your Peanut Butter & Co. pb? I looked at Whole Foods the other day, but they didn’t have it. Thanks!
Baking Serendipity says
Congrats on your successful run! And yum to all that food! Especially the french toast 🙂
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish says
YayYayYay for jogging the full 20 minutes!! Accomplishing a goal like that is such a wonderful feeling! Your pup is an adorable running buddy!
That French toast looks incredibly yummy. I love White Chocolate Wonderful!
Blond Duck says
I love French Toast! It’s one of my favorite things to eat for dinner (or breakfast!)
Lindsay says
Yay for your job! I’m so proud of you! I want to try tempeh. I’ve seen so many people eating it and I’m really curious.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I’ve never had brussel sprouts either!
Great job on your run — you did awesome! I love the pics of your face before and after 🙂
Mo@MommyRD says
I love the pictures of Koda -he is soooo cute! Great job on your run!