something different.
July 14, 2010 I did something completely different today. I started my morning off with a workout. I have never really been a morning workout person. This is because, I am a night owl. However, today the temp was supposed to be 100* so I wanted to get out on my bike before I had to deal with that!
I started off with a banana smeared with pnut butter. There was no time for photos. I was ravenous and on a mission to get out the door!
It was already 90* out when I was riding. HOT but bearable, especially on a bike. And remember, no humidity out here, also making things better.
Morning ride: 17 miles – My legs felt like jelly until about mile 10. I was pretty tired from a lot of walking on Sunday + a hard pool workout on Monday.
When I got home I took off my socks + shoes + went for a little barefoot run! It’s addicting, I swear! Today I went about 300yds or a little more and it felt great. I chalked my feet [with powdery climbing chalk] to make them nice + dry so I would avoid friction with the ground. The whole time I ran I was thinking about my feet coming UP off the ground and I think it worked! My steps were light + quick. Yay!
I followed my run with an ab workout on the balance ball and then about 10 minutes of yoga stretches, focusing on my hip flexors + hamstrings. It was hard to not chew my arm off as I was STARving. There was NO way I could not do oats today! I needed something cold!
A completely different breakfast.
I adore cantaloupe and I’ve been finding the best loupes ever lately! Next a Cascadian Organic high fiber cereal that is completely delicious. It has a great crunchy texture and a little bit of sweetness. Also paired with 1/2c plain lowfat Nancy’s yogurt, sprinkled with cinnamon, chia seeds + cacao nibs. Also on the side, 1/2 toasted Ezekiel sprouted EM with earth balance.
Summery perfection. I was stuffed!! I actually measured out the yogurt + cereal, something I never do. I just wanted to see what actual portion sizes were to see how off I was. I poured 1/2c of cereal and 1/2c of the yogurt and was actually surprised how much was there! I was completely satisfied after this. YUM.
Okay. This sandwich. Well, I can’t stop thinking about it. I know it probably doesn’t look like much here. But….wow, is this a keeper. The best sandwich I’ve had in a long time and the best tempeh sandwich eveRRR.
Grilled Tempeh Cheese Samich
- 2 slices bread [I used Rudi’s Organic multigrain oat]
- 1/2 block tempeh sliced thing
- thin slices organic valley extra sharp white cheddar [my FAV]
- sliced pickles + cucumbers
- Grease and heat a pan, panini press, or foreman grill.
- Layer sandwich with bread –> cheese –> tempeh –> cheese –> bread
- Let cook until brown, flipping over if necessary.
- Open sandwich and stuff with cold sliced pickles + cucumbers.
No dressing needed. This was 100% amazing. Every last bite of it. The crispy, lightly oiled bread, the gooey cheese and cold delicious pickles + cuc’s. Ahhhhhhh. :)
With 2 huge sliced carrots + a big glob of peanut butter. Stuffed with happiness + deliciousness!!
We had a little get together with friends tonight. I was really busy today so I whipped up a quick batch of my curry honey hummus. This takes 5min to make and will impress all of your friends!! I made a double batch, so we would have some at home :)
Cucumbers + carrots for dippers with some Back To Nature sesame tarragon crackers, which are amazing.
Love this stuff. I can’t wait to make a huge veggie sandwich slathered with curry for lunch tomorrow. You know I’ll be panini pressing it :)
Did I mention it was 100* today??? Definitely had to wear a super light + comfy dress.
Ali + Hovan were super sweet and grilled up some eggplant for their veggie friends. I added tomato + hummus. Ali made a simple but delicious coleslaw with cabbage + carrots + balsamic vin + oil + s+p. It was perfect. I loved that it didn’t have mayo. I’ve just never been a fan! Then why did I eat the potato salad? Well, it looked really good!! But then, I was quickly reminded of my mayo issue ;) I definitely am thinking of whipping up a summery potato salad with greek yogurt, lemon + dill.
Hangin out. Ali bein’ cute.
Chris being attacked by ferocious animals.
Amaaaazing chocolate cake from Whole Foods. I’m definitely a vanilla on vanilla cake girl but this was FABulous. I had seconds. YUM.
Some of my lady friends :) Allison, Jen, me + Ann
And a little backyard entertainment from Kurtz + Hovan. Hard to explain their act but it’s pretty hilarious.
I finished my 4th header for Katie, from Legally Fit. She actually bid on this header for Angela’s Shop For a Cause fundraiser, for Canadian Cancer Society. I figured if I couldn’t donate money, I could donate some of my time. Thanks to Katie for donating to such a great cause.
I’ve started on my 5th + 6th headers as well, and I’m pretty excited about them. It has been really fun getting to use my design background for something I really enjoy :)
Also…the feedback on the natural deodorant was exciting!! I used it today for my HOT bike ride and for our get together and it worked perrrrfectly. I have a few notes about it that I’ll fill you in on soon! 1 thing though, do not put it in an old deodorant container…it leaks out of the bottom if it gets warm :) hehe
And with that….I’m running to bed!!
<3 Ashley
Family + Friends, Recipes, chia seeds, curry, sandwich, yogurt
Reader Comments (43)
Such beautiful food.. yum yum,I wish I ate like that every day!
Haha, 1/2 cup cereal and 1/2 cup yogurt would be a snack to me! :p
I've made the curry hummus, and I totally agree - it is DELICIOUS!
With the pre-workout banana + pnut butter and that whole bowl it was around 550 cals. Doesn't look like enough but it was! :) Glad you like the hummus!
I can't imagine working out in that heat! I am a morning workout gal myself (just returned from one!) and it has got to be cool for me.
I can't get over your barefoot runs! It must feel so free though. Kind of like running around as a child. Are you ever scared of stepping on something though?
Sounds like a great night with friends. Backyard BBQ's are such a blast and when you break out the live music, that's truly summer! :)
Oh, that sandwich!!! Looks so good, Ash. And love the photos from your BBQ . . . your life looks beautiful!
Don't you just love the ezekiel english muffins?? They're so chewy and hearty!
I love tempeh sandwiches, and I can't wait to try out your melty cheesey version sometime soon! Looks just perfect....
everything about your day looks so great! i haaaate working out in the heat - too bad i cannot function if i don't eat breakfast. i need to workout after breakfast unless it's really quick. sooo i will suffer in the heat. oh well!
that hummus looks awesome!
gorgeous food as always. i admire you for all your exercise. i don't think i could ever have that kind of motivation, it just boggles my mind! i don't even own a bike :P i will someday though....
I saw this article and thought of you - http://www.witn.com/home/headlines/98404699.html
Have a great day!
Thanks again for such a wonderful header! You are very talented :) I too am typically a night exerciser but when I venture out of bed in the morning on occasion to work out I feel great all day!
I love reading about your barefoot running. I am in the midst of reading Born to Run and I think once I am done with it I will be a convert. :D
I sympathize with you on the difficulty of morning workouts. I hate them! My legs don't work properly before 10 am. It's nice to get it done.. but I don't feel like I get as good of a workout as I am able to. Hmph.
The morning workout is something I am struggling to do more too...my schedule just doesn't leave time for later workouts...and 90 + weather is the worst!
I have been dying for a panini press/grill for a while now...gotta save up!
The curry hummus looks delicious...as does the rest of course!
Isn't this heat ridiculous?! Colorado summers, I love you but you put a serious damper on my work out schedule! The samich looks awesome :)
Morning workouts are so refreshing!
That tempeh sammie looks SO good... I love tempeh in sandwich form!
xo
Kris
You look so pretty in that first pic. Love your dress. Your pictures are so perfect!
I just had a friend re-do my header for me. It's not up yet. But I'll definitely think of you if I ever want to change it again. :-)
When I'm hopping around in Zumba, I often imagine just quickly straightening my legs and lifting off the floor. It makes me feel a lot lighter and for some reason doesn't stress out my knees as much!
That header looks great! I love how you've been seamlessly meshing together pictures in so many of them. I'm really interested in trying out that sandwich too, I haven't had the best experiences with tempeh before, but this sounds like something I'll really like.
Have you had Seitan before? Just curious ;)
That is, indeed, a different breakfast! It looks delicious and unique though!
What a perfect summer night! It's fun to have a totally against the norm breakfast and see what conbo of food keeps me full longer. Your photos are gorgeous as usual. :)
you're so cute in your dress! love that :)
that is the perfect summer breakfast indeed. I LOVE cereal and for some reason I never acutally have cereal for breakfast, I don't know why! I always have it for a snack or later in the day...it really is the perfect breakfast though! I am surprised sometimes when I measure out food too, to see how much there really is!
wowwwza that tempeh sandwich looks like a keeper!!!!
I'm so glad you added that ps about the deodorant because I was absolutely planning to wait, finish my current deodorant, and re-use the container! But if you buy one of the empty ones you linked to, can you re-use those? I'd like to find a way to do it sustainably, but I guess I could always do the fingers+glass jar route.
THAT is such a cute dress!!! Looks great on you :)
And, you're inspiring me to be a morning person now haha. But, I probably won't be. I can't get up for the life of me.
What a fun night! Dinner parties at your house looks great!
Aw, thank you!
Yes, you will be able to reuse the container I linked to. However, just remember it turns to liquid above 76*. So if you have a/c you might be fine, but traveling with it could pose problems. Hmmmm...just a trade off I guess! =)
I rarely do anymore either! But it's so tasty =)
Yes, a few times. I like it but just as a once in awhile type thing.
:)
Yes. Ridiculous!
Agreed!
Oooooh loved that book! Keep me posted.
Thanks!
Thanks...I feel like it's just a part of me...just something that gets done in the day! :)
I just watch where I'm going...I walk our neighborhood a lot and am aware of most things that are around. I haven't seen broken glass or anything but keep my eyes peeled!
Congrats on the amazing workout, girl!
Delicious eats - all of them!
Specially that grilled tempeh sandwich.. holy YUM!
Hahaha :)
Wish you a great week!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
What a great day of eats! Yum!
oooh I must try to make some of that hummus ASAP! Delish!!
I made potato salad with the Rebar Modern Food Cookbook Basil Vinaigrette, so tasty!
Wonderful vegetarian recipe book by the way.
Perhaps I should stop being lazy and read your barefoot running page, but why are your 'naked runs' so short? What's their purpose? =)
Your latest header is lovely. I'm still wanting one!
And Anne's top is SO cute? Where'd you find it, Anne? ;)
I love your photos! I love your eats! I love your blog! :-D