I had a snacktastic breakfast this morning:
But gym before breakfast. I did 15 minutes on the bike followed by 30 on the elliptical (again, trying to go easy on the old knees). Stats: 1 hour and 10 minutes, 397 calories, 123 average heart rate, 171 max. I know that strength has been conspicuously absent from all of my workouts this week. All of a sudden, I just can’t even stand the thought of doing the same old, same old. Coming up with a new plan is at the top of my agenda for the weekend.
My snacky breakfast began with 1/3 toasted blueberry bagel with 2 tbsp of a spread made of Greek yogurt, part-skim ricotta, goat cheese, lemon curd, and cinnamon. Topped with sliced strawberries:
You MUST try this combo!! (Emily almost already has, with her blackberry and lemon curd filled wedding cake, drooooool.)
Breakfast snack #2 was 1/3 cup healthy lemon [curd] cream cheese icing (hidden on the bottom) topped with the last 1/3 cup spinach oatmeal, another dollop of icing, a spoonful of homemade almond-cashew butter, unsweetened coconut, and sliced strawberries:
Along with a couple tbsp granola/trail mix/cocoa-java almonds for gradual mixing in:
With soymilky black tea and sunlight of course 😀
This afternoon will be interesting, as we have a four-hour long “fun” event planned that is going to involve discussion (and perhaps break-out groups and role-playing, my FAVORITE, haaaaa) of this book.
Lunch is going to be provided, but word on the street is that it will be pizza from a local pizza spot. I am aware that I live in NY, home of the best pizza in the world, and the notion of free lunch pizza should excite me … but I work in East Harlem. Not exactly the pizza capital of the city …. I’m bringing a bunch of snacks just in case.
P.S. It’s Friday! What will be the best part of your day today?
P.P.S. I mentioned the other day that I should have been born in the DR (Dominican Republic) because I am in love with the food my coworkers bring to share with me. My dad replied to the post, “We thought about having you born in the Dining Room but thought better of it.” His comment made me laugh out loud, and so I wanted to share 😀
Tales of Expansion: Baby Butternut Edition 
Beautiful photos of breakfast! Not to mention it sounds delicious! The best part of my day today will be spending time with my mom before I move 🙂 Enjoy your Friday!
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im so impressed by how you can cut a bagel into thirds.
i struggle with cutting them in half. you got some skills.
and do you eat anything before your morning workouts?
i think i would straight up die if i didnt eat beforehand.
in other news: i can see where you get your sense of
humor from. thanks pops. keep the laughs a comin.
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Mmm…pizza…Reading your blog makes me want to get on the bus and go home immediately! 🙂
That book looks…interesting, hope those 4 hours fly by!
I HOPE that the best part of my Friday will be the fact the meeting with my advisor, who will assure me that I could in fact graduate early…Fingers crossed!
But I’m exciting for my run and fun plans with my roommates tonight.
have a good day! I’m so happy it’s finally sunny.
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Loving all those strawberries!!
Your Dad’s reply = PRICELESS!!!! 😀
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Your dad sounds like a funny guy!!! 🙂
Great breakfast you had today!
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GREAT breakfast! WOW!
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That is a priceless comment from your dad. Looks like you had a great breakfast – I have something similar in mind for tomorrow, as in a couple of dishes as opposed to big bowl o’oats or whatever. I want multi-courses! Feels like more, right?
Look forward to seeing what pizza you turn up – my favorite NY pizza has to be Pizza Plus, but of course Grimaldi’s is fantastic. And yet the boyf still prefers Domino’s! Freak, I know, but I suffer in the name of pizza. What can I say, he’s not from around here.
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All I can say is *drooooool*
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This post made me smile! First, thank you for the shout out! Second, your dad is heeelarious! And finally, your meal create such food-porn-o-rific photos! I drool so much reading your posts!
p.s. I just sent you an e-mail.
http://eatingchalk.wordpress.com
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Beautiful breakfast. I love your Dad’s reply 🙂
highlight of my Friday is going to be dinner!
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sorry that your pizza won’t be fantastic (im a sucker for NY pizza)
on the other hand, the breakfast snacks look awesome!!!
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Darnnn what an inspiring and gorgeous-rific breakfast!!!!!!!!! My b’fasts totally PALE in comparison to yours (in more ways than 1). Highlight of my day has got to be….PB2 in oats!! 😀 heehee
Hope you have an AWESOME weekend girl!
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Bahaha daddy’s quote is killin’ me! SO that snacky breakfast looks so satisfying. You get all textures and flavors, ya know? The best part of my day will be dinner with the fam, and then vegging in front of the tube with mumsy for the last time this break! Have a FANTASTIC weekend, dear!
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Dads are so funny sometimes.
I would love to sample the food your co-workers bring in!
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Daddy sure can be funny! Sar-such amazing patience you have when arranging your meals,treats,,etc. Taking food photos is inspiring ,isn’t it?
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