Waking up to an alarm was cruel and unusual punishment this morning.
Thank god it’s a short week because after so much time off (or at least out of the office), getting back to normalcy hurt a little. Like a good back-on-track human, I only hit snooze 3 times before getting up and hitting the gym for a quick Body Rock workout and a 1 mile run.
1 mile everyday is January is my goal. It’s about the longest I can stay on the dreadmill and I refuse to run outside when it’s 22 degrees outside. When I saw the January Mile-a-Day challenge on The Sweaty Betties, I knew it was the perfect fit for me.
This is my way of *hopefully* maintaining some semblance of running shape while on my running “break.”
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Another benefit of a short week is that it feels like What I Ate Wednesday came faster! Happy 50th, Jenn!!!
I’m in full-on snack mode. I want to eat veggies and protein, and I want to eat them often.
Breakfast:
Post-workout breakfasts are usually cold, but this morning was a mini workout… and it was only 22 degrees outside. A warm Pumpkin Zucchini Muffin topped with melty peanut butter and a side of hot green tea hit the spot.
Lunch:
“Meat” loaf leftovers! This vegan loaf was even more awesome on day 2. The flavors came together even more and provided a delicious, warming work lunch.
In case you missed it, check out the recipe for my (vegan!) Asian-Inspired Sweet Potato Lentil Loaf here. I can’t tell you enough to try it – I can’t believe it took me so long to make one!
Today I ate it with raw zucchini sticks (if you on’t already eat it raw you have to try it) and red pepper hummus.
Dinner:
Since I’m obsessed with my new discovery – miso – I made a miso soup!
This was an amazing, hearty noodle-filled soup with plenty of green and just enough spice to make my nose run.
Recipe to come tomorrow!
Snacks:
Most people are probably the opposite, but I snack MORE when I’m a work. It is my equivalent of a smoke break. 🙂
Cutie + lots of water
Primal Vegan Jerky
Think Thin Cookies n' Cream Bar
Attempt #1 at a Protein Microwave Muffin. #Fail
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I was feeling under the weather… but I SWEAR the miso cured me.
Are you doing any January challenge? Want to run with me? 🙂
Do you snack more at work or at home? The same?
love the mile a day challenge! good luck!
Ooh, I *love* miso soup! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it is a cure-all. And your lentil loaf looks/sounds delicious–I am intrigued by the asian spin on it. Must try.
I posted some of the health benefits today – apparently it helps ward off cancer. Who knew?!
OH MY GOSH. That muffin with peanut butter looks amazing! I would gladly have that for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND supper!!!! 😀
Thank you! I make a dozen every couple of weeks and freeze them so they stay fresh. Then I am just 30-40 microwave seconds from a warm muffin for breakfast!
Happy 50th edition of WIAW! 🙂
I just got a gym membership (finally!) so I have access to a dreadmill so I’m about to go check out the mile a day challenge. 🙂
Yummy eats! I’ve totally failed at making protein muffin in the microwave..
Still want to try that lentil loaf… 🙂
That’s a great challenge. But it’s a bit chilly out for me to be running outside!
That’s why I’m doing this challenge – even I can tolerate a dreadmill for 1 mile. For some reason my mile time is 1:30 slower though!
I’ll join in!
Happy New Year Laura! That miso soup looks amazing.
I can’t wait to see the miso soup recipe! And running in 22 degrees wasn’t that bad! 😉 Invigorating!
I like the mile a day challenge – simple and keeps your body in the running state of mind. I don’t have a January challenge, but I’m hard at work on making sure I actually stick to my New Year’s goals. So far so good!
And that “meatloaf” looks delicious! May have to give it a try this weekend. 🙂
That was my intent – just keep up some sort of running.
Let me know if you try it!!!
I was worried that I was going to snack more not working, but I’ve actually found that I snack way less. It’s more of boredom relief at work and when I’m at home, I can find something else to do.
I definitely snack more at work, when at home I could go half the day without eating…kind of weird.
Looks like a good day of eats, but as for January challenges none for me.
I have to get myself back on track after being on vacation…man I am so disconbobulated.
Oh I’ve got your post up today…thanks again for doing it 🙂
http://mynaturallyfrugalfamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-is-with-great-pleasure-today-that-i.html
Thanks for the guest sport! I gave it a plug to today;’s blog. Sorry I’m running a bit behind! 🙂
i agree – that alarm clock is brutal this week!
I definitely snack more at home! I can’t do raw zucchini, but can’t wait to try your lentil loaf recipe! 🙂
I snack more at home, I think…
I’m starting a Jamie Eason program next week 🙂
Ohhhh… I want to hear about it. Jamie is a rockstar!
oh man, i wish i had known about the mile-a-day challenge earlier! it’s such a good idea – and i can definitely handle a mile a day. maybe i’ll hop right in and try to catch up!
i snack way more at home than at work… i’m not sure why because i have a drawer of my favorite “emergency snacks” right next to me all day at work.
You can totally start now! Only 4 miles to “catch up” on!
Love the emergency snack drawer. I can’t keep mine full though. LOL!
That miso soup looks fantastic—the perfect thing for a chilly day!
I love the mile a day challenge! And the miso soup! Can’t wait for the recipe… it something I’ve wanted to make for a loooong time.
Happy WIAW =)
Recipe is up! I definitely recommend trying ti out – it’s quick and easy. Plus it’s fun to customize!
It depends on the day where I snack more. That might be weird. But sometimes I don’t realize I am hungry if I am busy.
That lentil loaf looks so good. When I get done reading a hundred WIAW posts I am gonna have to check it out.
I am really loving thinkthin bars right now. My favorite is the brownie one. It is so good. Some of the other ones taste a bit funky, but it is an acquired taste.
I need to re-try the brownie. Did you notice they changed the formulas? I used to love the Chocolate Toffee but the new version is not so good.
I snack way too much at work!!
No challenges for me this month! Well – does training for a 50K count as a challenge? If so, that’s it. 🙂
Your whole fitness life is a challenge. Rock on, my friend!
Is that a cat eye mug I spy? LOVE IT! Good idea to put pb on a muffin… I don’t think it could get any better than that.
Oh yes! I got it at Cats a few years ago. 🙂
Visiting from wiaw! Your food looks really good– I love miso soup, but haven’t made it in a long time. Thanks for the inspiration! I also used to snack constantly at work. 🙂 I’m now home with my daughter, and I still snack a lot…
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Happy WIAW! 🙂
I need to try your meatloaf!
I love snacking and can’t get enough of it. I’m way worse about it at home though because I have more access to all sorts of food.
I hope you perfect the microwave protein muffin! All of mine have been gross fails 🙁
Your day looks great!
I’m trying so hard! I did get a little closer last night… I think I’m 2-3 tweaks away from sharing. I hope. Please, dear god. 😉
I love the idea of a mile-a-day challenge – that’s what I did this time last year when I was building up to train for a half-marathon!
Did it work well? I’m sort of doing the same thing – aiming for the Nashville Half in April, but I can’t bear to run outside in the cold!
Good on you for jogging in those cold temperatures. It must be so hard to get out of a warm bed each morning. Lovely to come home to a wonderful muffin.
Those 22 degrees were KILLING me!! I am so glad it is supposed to warm up soon. I always bring snacks to work but I rarely eat them which is weird because I use to be an all-day eater (smaller meals) and now I’m a three-meals-a-day kind of girl.
That sweet potato lentil loaf looks unbelievably tasty! And so does all that PB on your breakfast muffin. I swear, PB makes everything taste awesome 😉
Best of luck with your mile a day challenge, what a fabulous way to start 2012!
Thank you for all the kind words! PB does make everything better. I would probably even eat cauliflower if it was dipped in PB. Hmmm… 😉
Oooohhh I need to make miso soup soon. I just finally found the dashi and miso paste to do it with.
I really want to try it with dashi next time. I didn’t have it on hand. Let me know how yours turns out!
The dashi makes a big difference in authenticity of taste. Regular dashi isn’t vegan/vegetarian though. If’s made from kelp and tuna. The kombu dashi and shiitake dashi might be vegan.
That’s what I hear – I actually talk about the types of dashi in today’s post. There is also a dried shrimp version.
Yummy eats! That muffin looked, SUHgood. I too top my muffins with a little peanut butter. And if a few slices of banana fall into the mix, well then, all the better : )
Good luck on your challenge!
Do you like the ThinkThin bars? I remember thinking they tasted chemically when I was in the States, but maybe they’ve been reformulated?
I think it totally depends on the flavor. they did change the formulas… and now I hate my old favorite but love the Cookies ‘n Cream. Go figure.
I just love to snack PERIOD! At work or at home either way I’m way worse when I am bored! Fab challenge, it’s a really good way to build up an appetite for running! I might join you on this one! I’m just hoping we have no more rain so that I can take the dogs on the trail. Running on the road with two dogs on leads just aint happenin!! Oh, and good luck with muffin attempt number 2! 😉 I made mug cake last week and it was scary good… it’s taken a will of steel not to make one again since then!!
Yessss… do the challenge with me! 🙂
Are you going to post your muffin? I’m trying to do a protein on with no sugar. But it has to taste good and NOT explode.
I recently discovered ThinkThin bars and I love them! I have never tried the cookies and cream flavor, but it sounds amazing!
I recommend trying them! What’s your favorite flavor?
Oh my goodness! I had no idea that vegan jerky existed! I must get some immediately! Your breakfast and lunch look delicious! 🙂
I never liked the “real” thing but these are great. I’ve seen them at Whole Foods and a couple of local health food stores.
I’ve never tried vegan jerky, but it certainly sounds intriguing 🙂
It is good! Wayyyy better than meat jerky. 🙂