Wonder Woman is my favorite superhero.
If you know me, this is probably no surprise.
Mind over matter is a very real thing. I find myself being able to “will” myself to do more than I should be able to both in and out of the gym. It’s kind of fun to push yourself to do the (previously) impossible. To me, this is Wonder Woman.
My inner Wonder Woman is especially channeled on leg day. 20 reps with 6 plates on the leg press? No problem. Well, yes a problem… but not one I couldn’t handle. My reward was going to the gym the next day and having a guy say (awkwardly) “Your legs have gotten bigger! I mean… that’s a compliment… you know what I mean…”
Only in the weight room could you say that to a woman and get away with it. HA!
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This WIAW was post-leg day fuel. Rawr.
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!
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Breakfast:
My morning cocktail was followed by a small bowl of cereal before hitting the gym.
After a killer back day, I was really happy to have overnight oats in a jar. If you haven’t been using your almost-empty nut butter jars for this purpse, you’re missing out. Especially if it happens to be a chocolate Nuttzo jar.
Mid-Morning Snack:
A tasty shrimp salad. Baby shrimps, cherry tomatoes, jicama, and honey mustard.
Lunch:
Since I can’t grill in a condo I buy a few grilled items from Whole Foods to satisfy the craving. This week it was salmon and veggies. Those got shredded up into another seafood salad along with some mustard and hot sauce.
There was also a muffin. It was a baking fail that I’m eating anyway… but I’m not taking pics of that mediocrity.
Mid-Afternoon Snack(s):
It’s a protein salad day… but at least they’re all different… right?! Rotisserie chicken, cauliflower, and more hummus with hot sauce. And red pepper flakes, because I put that shit on everything.
Dinner:
Brinner-ish dinner. Savory Mexi-brinner? Is that a thing? I make some cauliflower rice and sautéed it with jalapeño, red bell pepper, and onion. Then I lightly scrambled 2 eggs with cumin, turmeric, and garlic. The whole thing got quesadilla’d with some goat cheese.
NOT what I had planned for dinner, but sometimes you have to go with your gut. Literally.
Dessert:
My dessert bowl base was greek yogurt, peanut flour, carob powder, gelatin, cinnamon, and vanilla stevia. Topping were homemade popcorn, a crumbled Zucchini Banana Protein Muffin, and trash-tastic Walden Farms sugar-free caramel syrup.
Note: I order peanut flour from iHerb. Use my discount code – USO924 – for $5-10 off your order!
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My work conference is next week. I may or may not disappear for a bit while channeling my work-related Wonder Woman.
Wonder Women or Barbie. Who’s hotter?
What’s your favorite nut butter?
Bonnie says
Wonder Woman for sure! 🙂 And I don’t believe I’ve met a nut butter I do not like, although I think I’m probably always going to be a plain ol’ almond butter lover. Great eats, way to push (6 plates?! holy moly!) and I hope your conference goes great!
Laura says
Thanks Bonnie! I’m with you – there’s something awesome about plain nut buttah.
Khushboo says
Wonder Woman all the way- she is fieeeerce :)! How can you make me pick between almond & peanut butter- toughie! Lately I have been favouring almond butter so I’m going to go with that for now!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
Wonder Woman!!! She’s got all the talents and has an awesome outfit. Give me any nut butter and I’m happy. I’m not picky!
Laura says
I feel like we are very similar people. 😉
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Stuff that dilla with….everything.
Barbie is a hoe hoe hoe.
Carla says
always always always the woman of wonder.
Laura says
I could have guessed that. 😉
Tina Muir says
You are wonder woman for sure, I never really saw wonder woman when I was younger (please don’t hate me, but she was not really around in England), so I will have to go with Barbie….as Barbie definitely made it across the pond. However, I like the morals of wonder woman…getting it done yourself, rather than relying on a man…..oh, I don’t know! Awesome job either way!
Deborah says
Wonder woman for sure! Love to channel mine-some days she loves to come out and some days she likes to be undercover 🙂
Laura says
Some days she’s stealth. 😉
Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy says
Save me wonder woman! I don’t have gelatin and I’ve been searching for forever…
Laura says
Amazon!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Oh my gosh love your eats! The brinner – looks winner 🙂 I’m so making that! And desert – girl you do things right! Love legs day – 6 plates = get it girl! Wonderwoman rocks 🙂 Thanks for sharing – hope to see you for Fitness Friday!!!
Laura says
Thanks Sam! Let me know if you try it! Brinner is the best. 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Wonder Woman duh! Even as a kid I had Wonder Woman underwear and PJs. And nice job on the legs. I’d take that as a compliment for sure.
Laura says
ME too!!! They should make grown up Wonder-undies.
RavieNomNoms says
Wonder woman!
Lucie@FitSwissChick says
A mix of both. I mean, I do have a slight look of barbie, but I am way too big 🙂
I want that dinner tonight. When can you be here??
Favorite nutbutter is my own – if I only didn’t kill my Ninja Blender…..
Laura says
You need a Vitamix. Seriously.
cherie says
I’m a wonder woman kinda gal! Strong is sexy, amiright? I know you’ve been struggling to put some size on those legs, so congrats on that. Btw, what kind of cereal are you noshing on lately? I’m trying to find a new favorite.
Laura says
It is some healthy stuff… Erewhon Hemp and Rye. I like the little hemp seeds. 🙂
Dietitian Jess says
Wonder Woman all the way! My legs are getting bigger too, I tried to put on jeans for the first time since May and they were tiiiiiiiight, hello quads! Exciting and depressing at the same time. Does Nutella count as nut butter?? Mixed with peanut butter straight from the jar- amazing.
Laura says
Exciting and depressing is the perfect description. I’m ready for fall – sweaters and leggings! 🙂
AwesomelyOZ says
Definitely agree about that: if you’re going to look like anyone, look like Wonder Woman! 🙂 Jeez you go girl – all those weights – like whoa! I have noticed the day after body pump my calves are wide as ish, not sure the science behind it but i know one has to do with the other. Either way, it feels tight as ish. Lol. Sounds gross anyway. Hope you have fun at the conference and have a great one Laura ! –Iva
Laura says
You’re lucky to have good calves! I’ve been trying forever to grow mine. Rock on!
Maria @ The Good Life says
Isn’t it amazing the stuff people tell you at the gym and you are like: “oh, thanks!” lol. That dessert bowl looks so AMAZING! I am not a big dessert person but lately I’ve been having these cravings for sweets.
Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says
Last week was the first time I’ve ever made a quesadilla. I was always scared that I would butcher it and it wouldn’t be as good as in a restaurant, but it was amazing and I’ve started a new obsession.
And 20 reps of anything? I have no words.
Laura says
I know, I know… I have to go lighter since my ankle is jacked up. That translates to higher reps. 😛
Missy says
No brainer. WW had better shoes. And star spangled panties.
lindsay says
See –> GOLD STARS all around! Go WW!
Laura says
You really can’t go wrong with stars on your panties. 😉
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
wonder women all the way, have fun at the conference.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Wonder Woman of course! Barbie’s eyes creep me out. As for favourite nut butter…Justin’s Vanilla Almond and Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut. Now if only I could buy either one of those anywhere remotely near me…
Laura says
I have yet to try that vanilla! It’s like the elusive unicorn nut butter.
Kim says
HaHa – hands down Wonder Woman trumps Barbie!!!
I’m all about the mind over matter thing!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
This is hilarious! Especially because I want my old “smaller” legs back because mine feel out of shape from a year of injury. I don’t even recognize my legs. I can’t wait for winter to hide them. I will definitely not be trying on jeans until I lose some weight.
Laura says
Awwww! You know you can get it back though. Injuries are just stumbling blocks… you do get over ’em (thank god).
Jody - Fit at 56 says
You know it is wonder woman for me! 🙂 Congrats on those legs & pushing it!
Nut butter – all of them! 🙂
Laura says
Thanks Jody! You ARE Wonder Woman! 😉
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
Favorite nut butter –
PB&Co White Chocolate Wonderful.
I am scary addicted.
Laura says
That is good stuff! Total crack.
purelytwins says
Wonder Women or Barbie?? Love them both haha
Favorite nut butter — coconut and tahini
Choc Chip Uru says
I would love to look like either but my body isn’t designed to lose weight or tone 😛 What are the odds right? And contrary to popular belief, I don’t eat like a crazy person 😛
Aaah well, life is life, I enjoy it as is right? Love your WIAW, especially that dessert! So healthy 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Laura says
Now, now… you know that’s not right. 😛 BUT you have to do what makes you happy.
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
Veggies, eggs and goat cheese. I want this dinner.
Your question isn’t valid. Of course, Wonder Woman is hotter.