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I can be so predictable.

 

If only my life could be predictable…

Allie was in town this weekend for a training session with my trainer… excuse me… OUR trainer. 🙂

She came in Friday night and since we are on the same nutrition plan (minus the sodium restriction for her) so I volunteered to make dinner.  Obviously, I made cauliflower crust pizza.

 

 

We had a little pizza-topping party.  Allie’s (in the back) had a veggie burger and asparagus.  Mine (in the front) had tomato sauce, sauteed kale and red pepper, butternut squash, and chicken.

 

And then we went to Whole paycheck Foods where we bought pumpkin hummus.  I also got a kombucha on tap.  Typical bloggers.

 

When we got back home I made PB & Ceggs (Peanut Butter & Carrot Eggs – the vegan tofu version).  I won’t bore you with yet another pic of those.

The next day we woke up and I had what will probably be my last runny egg before my competition before we headed to the gym for a leg session and posing practice.  Obviously, we were armed with a cooler of smoothies, proteins, and veggies.

 

 

This was the most predictable 24 hours 2 bloggers could have.  And it was a BLAST.

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The unpredictable was just as fun.  We trekked up the highway to my hair stylist, Karen at Lava Hair Studio (I drive an hour to see her – that’s dedication).  Allie got a trim too – how cute are those blunt edges?!  Karen decided brown with red undertones were the way to go for the show – I have NO vision; I always ask her to do whatever she think would be cool.  I think she made the perfect color choice!

 

 

Annnnnd… then we had my last supper.  Last cheat supper, that is.  Allie and I met new guest blogger Kat at STG Trattoria,

We started with a bruschetta of butternut squash, ricotta, and arugula.  It was supposed to have cashews but they didn’t make it on our plate.  It was good… but the added crunch and richness of cashews would have made it better.

For our main, Allie and I split a pizza.  Yes, more pizza.  This was an Italian-style crust and was topped with ricotta salatta, sweet onion, mint, and lamb sausage (Allie ordered her half sans lamb).  The lamb sausage was was flavorful without being over-powering or greasy.  I loved the char on the crust; however, the middle was a big soggy.  It was a solid effort.  You better believe there wasn’t a crumb left!

 

 

Of course, I couldn’t pass up one last dessert.  Our chocolate mousse was topped with whipped ricotta, macerated strawberries, sea salt, and olive oil.  This may have been my favorite part of the meal – the mousse was dark, letting the strawberries provide much of the sweetness.  The olive oil and sea salt on top was absolutely perfection.  I love a dessert that is rich without being painfully sweet.

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Workout Recap

I’m starting to freak out a little.  Watching other people prep, I never understood why they were so obsessive and worrying over every little detail… and then I woke up Sunday morning feeling guilty about the last cheat meal and began reading every body building forum I could find.  My abs are not wonderful.  They have always been my most-hated body part.  I blame genetics and a really short torso.

After talking myself off the ledge, I went to the gym and had a great workout.  Apparently 100 daily (assisted) pull-ups develop the muscle under your arms as well as your back.  Excuse the bewildered look.  It was a tough arm day.

 

 

Workout Recap (10/15 – 10/19):

  • Monday – Shoulders/Glutes, 1 mile incline walk 100 pull ups
  • Tuesday – Chest/Bis, 100 pull ups, Calf raises, 1.25 mile incline walk
  • Wednesday – Shoulders/Glutes, 1 mile walk 100 pull ups
  • Thursday – REST, 100 push ups
  • Friday – Back/Tris, (180 pull-ups were part of the workout), Calf raises
  • Saturday – Legs (with trainer)
  • Sunday – Chest/Bis, 100 pull ups, Calf raises

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OMGOMGOMG… less than 2 weeks!!! I bought my bling this weekend too. 🙂

Are you loyal to a hair stylist?

What would your last cheat meal be?

 

Comments

  1. I think your hair looks darling! No wonder you drive an hour. She does a great job. Wow, your arms and shoulders look awesome. You’re going to rock your competition!

    • A. Thank you!
      B. Oh no! You need some sky miles. 😉
      C. Haha! It was embarrassing how long it took to choose a restaurant.

  3. haha. last cheat meal… not sure. pizza was a good choice. and I Know I would feel just as guilty as you. Can’t believe your comp is so close! Love the hair color. i just found an affordable stylist I really like. but she is like 7 mins away. 😉

  4. LOVE the hair! And your blogging-friend-weekend! And you.will.do.amazing! I’m sure it’d be super hard NOT to freak out and start worrying, but trust your training and enjoy the experience – you’ve been so dedicated and that time you put in and diligence with your food will certainly pay off! I’m already proud of you. Can’t wait to keep following this journey through the end (or is it the beginning?!). 🙂

    • *deep breaths* I’m working on it. Thank you so following, and for all of your encouraging words. 🙂

  5. I’m so jealous you & Allie’s meet ups!! You two are both so beautiful, and just amazing!! Your pizza looks delicious.. excuse me, both pizzas!

    Girl stop being nervous, you are going to do awesome! Continue smiling and believing in yourself 🙂

  6. LOVE your hair! I had the same hair stylist for 5 years. I let her do whatever she wanted and it always looked great. She had to reduce her hours last year due to an injury so now our schedules don’t mesh. WAH!!!! I may have to resort to taking a day off from work every 8 weeks just to get my hair done!

    You are looking fierce! I need to incorporate more pull ups in my life!

  8. Love the hair! Very cool 😉 I am loyal to a hairstylist as well. I actually just got my hair chopped off last Wednesday! It feels so nice to have short hair again.

    And best of luck with your competition in two weeks (how exciting!). You look totally awesome right now, keep it up!

  10. do not flip out, your cortisols will not be happy. You have got this laura. You worked hard, still hard. Be proud. Go in with an open mind and heart and learn from it. No need to perfect because you already have done your best! So stinkin proud!!

    p.s.
    Where the heck can i get that hummus?! MUST!!

  11. I still can’t get over how awesome your hair looks, it suits you SO well!!! I wish I could pull that look off–having to dry tons of long hair is A BEATING! hahah
    Oooh and you bought your bling this weekend?!?! MUST SEE!!! 😀

  12. BABE! You look amazing. Please don’t stress <3 you know I am always here for you, ok, sis??? <3

    Seriously. I think of YOU when I'm working out. You amaze you. Seriously, your transformation BLOWS ME AWAY.

    My abs are the worst part, too. It's totally all genetics lol. And I'm short, so…

    Oh gosh! Last meal, well, I am SO happy you enjoyed your pizza, but that would definitely not be my choice! I am not much of a pizza person, however, I LOVE your cauli. crust and plan on making cauliflower pizza tomorrow 🙂 ehehe! <3 Anyyyyways… It would be some seafood dish FOR sure. Maybe some pasta, too??

    Hmmmm something to think about I suppose.

    I love you and your life for food AND fitness. I love love love you, Laura

    • Thank you, Twin!!! xoxo

      I do love seafood, but I’m eating that constantly on my training diet, so it’s last on my list at restaurants these days. 😉

      Love you too!!!

  15. Love the hair!!!! I am getting so excited for you! You’ve shown so much dedication to your diet and training and I just know it will pay off!

  17. I think it’s totally normal to be nervous. I’m sure you’ll do great though. Remember that we are always our worst critic. I’m sure your abs look great.

    Was that hummus any good? I’m not sure how I feel about sweet hummus. Was it sweet? I just assumed so, but after I typed that I realized that pumpkin could be savory.

    • It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t as good as I wanted t to be. It is definitely more savory than sweet. It has cumin in it.

  18. You’re going to be amazing no matter what, Laura! Your confidence will shine through! 🙂

    And since I’ve been moving around so much for the past few years, I haven’t been able to find “my” stylist yet. I think I may have found someone in the FLL area – I’m hoping she sticks!

  20. I’m so excited for you! You look awesome, and I’m loving your hair (and Allie’s too!) 🙂 Keep your focus and don’t be too hard on yourself – you have years ahead of you to grow and develop.

    • Thank you! The good thing is that this is my “warm up”… the show I’m hoping to be in top shape for is March.

  21. You are amazing! I am SO excited for you. 🙂

    I am the queen of predictability. This morning–while making an improvised version of your TVP oats (!!)–I felt so incredibly adventurous simply because I wasn’t making ‘my usual.’ But seriously, I often don’t want to go out to eat not because I’m nervous I won’t find a vegan option…but because I would rather eat my ‘random bowl of cr@$” 🙂

    • I was SO excited to see your version!!! It looks absolutely fabulous. #nuttypimplove

      Eating out as a vegan was actually much easier than I thought it would be. just call ahead if you have doubts – I got some awesome custom meals that way!

  23. You are looking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Cheat meal – cookies of my choice, homemade fresh bread right out of the oven – a couple different flavors, maybe a couple other sweets I have not had in years. You can see why I was fat when I was young! 😉

  25. Loved both forms of pizza from this weekend–and all our stereotypical blogger adventures 😀 Just wait ’til we DO both get to the Farmer’s Market…

    And you are going to rock that stage in two weeks, no freaking out necessary! Well, maybe a little, but not TOO much 😀 (And I want to see this bling!)

  26. man I want a dinner date with you, would love to try your cauliflower pizza, delicious to say the least! Totally loving the hair as well. You are so close, never doubt yourself!

  27. I LOVE the lady that cuts my hair. She’s been doing so for years and I was loyal to the one before her until she moved away. I completely trust Dana (my stylist) with my cut, but she loves to poof up my hair when she’s done cutting it and then she immediately tames is down knowing that I don’t do poof! It’s funny how she knows how I like it, but has to see it with the poof too! Sounds like you had a great weekend! Try not to stress too much (I said too much). You’ve worked hard and it shows! You will do great!

  28. I would be freaking out, too! It’s normal, I’m sure- you that extra adrenaline to fuel your workouts! You look ready to me, Laura… and no second guessing that cheat meal. It’s done and isn’t going to hurt anything in two weeks. Plus, it sounds fantastic! 🙂

  29. Looks like a great weekend and last cheat meal! I think I would definitely go for pizza too, it’s just soooo good. Love your new hair color too, you’re gonna rock that competition!!

    • Have you been to STG? I think their brunch menu looks even better!

      Thank you so much! Good luck this weekend!

  30. Girl, do NOT beat yourself up. I mean, look at you! You look fantastic, your new hair looks great, and everyone deserves to live a little. Enjoying a good meal isn’t some punishable offence that we should feel guilty for. Food is freaking delicious and meant to be enjoyed. Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff.

    • Thank you, thank you. I need a voice of reason… it’s crazy how much you get in your head over this stuff!

  31. LOVE the hair! And your arms are looking incredible! Life isn’t about perfection – it’s just about balance, and you’re doing an INCREDIBLE job of that!

    Keep it up!

  33. You are looking great girl!! 🙂 I am very loyal to my stylist, but she is not available anymore on Friday’s since she is the owner of the salon. This time, I had to see someone new… I about freaked out. lol Your hair is awesome! It fits you perfectly!!

  34. Oh my goodness those pizzas look so delicious! I have got to try out the cauliflower crust one of these days, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it!
    Your hair is so adorable and you are looking amazing! I wouldn’t worry about a thing!

    • You should try it! I make it once a week at least… and I used to NEVER repeat meals! Total pizza addict. 🙂

  35. What is your bling?! i think i need to get on your pull-up regimen. My back muscles need some serious work! And i think your abs are AWESOME so don’t doubt yourself! Team Laura!!!

  37. I LOVE the hair! You ladies look gorgeous.
    Don’t feel guilty about the cheat day, obviously you look amazing and either way I’m sure you will rock it! Besides you need the cheat to keep that metabolism going right? 🙂

  38. Oh man, abs are my least favorite body part and certainly softer on me than you. 😉 We all have those things we don’t love, no matter how awesome we look. Love the new haircut and that you ate pizza two days in a row. You’re going to do awesome in 2 weeks!

  39. looks like I need to start doing more pullups 😉 you look fantastic, my dear! and your hair is great, you two are beautiful!

    bling, bling! I am so excited for you!!

    • They are brutal, but they work!

      Thank you!!! I wish you could send ice cream for my first meal after… LOL!

  40. I’ve been going to the same hair dresser since I was like 5 or younger. My mom always insists I go to the same lady and I’m like okay whatever you say LOL! I would go wherever though. Anyways, I really like your hair! I can’t believe your competition is so soon! YAY!

  41. Love your hair (both of you) and I am loyal taro my hairstylist, unless she can’t fit me in… And then I go rogue.

    I always feel guilty over a cheat meal/day. But it doesn’t mean I don’t take them and thoroughly enjoy them!

    • I’ve gone rogue out of desperation… it never works out. Especially when I go rogue in my bathroom with scissors… hahaha!

  42. Love the new hair color. Your stylist was right; it’s perfect for fall. Sounds like your last cheat meal was just Eh, which kinda stinks. At least dessert was delicious. No freaking out allowed. You look great and are going to do amazing.

  43. Squeeeeee! So exciting! Exciting, not freak-out-ery, okay? What you’re doing is incredible. Enjoy it and be oh-so-damn proud of yourself!

  46. Your hair looks great! I always wished I could pull of shorter hair. You are looking amazing and I hope you don’t freak out too much! Life is about balancing our meals. And with all the hard work you are putting into training there’s no reason to worry about a “cheat meal”, you will still look amazing! A meal doesn’t make a difference in the long run. And plus don’t they say cheat meals help the metabolism re-boot a little;) Also I want to eat that cauliflower pizza crust! Mine never turns out looking that great!! Wonder why.

    • Thank you!! I love your pretty long hair. 🙂

      Do you weight the cauliflower? I found that to be the key to getting it right consistently.

  47. Your hair looks amazing! I am dedicated to my stylist too. She’s seen me from short dark chocolate locks to long and blonde. Gotta love th fearless stylist. Two weeeeeeks!

  48. I love the hair! Karen really is a genius with hair. I love having someone you can trust enough to just say “do what you think will look good”. Thanks again for recommending her to me! We still need to have a “hair date” one oft hese days.

    • We do need to do that! Take the afternoon appointments and bring in some snacks. Karen would love it!

  49. DUDE! Look at those arms!! I’m so freaking jealous! And while I KNOW your abs are a hell of a lot nicer than mine, I totally feel ya on the short torso thing…that’s why I try to watch what I eat. I swear a few weeks of poor eating and it all goes straight to my mid section! :-/

    I LOVE that pic of you and Allie…two gorgeous ladies right there! I definitely consider myself a loyal customer with my hair stylist. I’ve been going to her since she did my hair for prom my senior year in high school. In that time, she’s changed salons three twice and I’ve followed her every time! Actually, I have an appointment with her today! I way overdue for a trim…my hair has gotten to that awkward stage where it doesn’t want to do anything anymore! Blah!

    My last cheat meal would totally be pizza…or pancakes! 😉

    • I’m the same way… my midsection is the first place I see it if I even think about cake. Ugh.

      I wanna see your hair ‘do!!!!

      • Bah! I made the mistake of telling her in the beginning that I was wanting to grow it out…I MEANT that I didn’t want to go SUPER short again (not during winter anyway). Yeah, it looks the EXACT SAME! Boo! 🙁

  50. I always like anything with a runny egg! Last cheat meal? That’s a toughy. Maybe because I don’t think of it as cheating anymore. 😉 And yes, very loyal to my stylist because she’s been a friend of mine for years now…

    • That’s a great attitude! I heard someone call it a “treat” meal and I liked that phrasing a lot.

  51. Both of y’all haircuts look great! I am in desperate need of one myself… I’ve been growing it out for our wedding but now that that’s over I want to chop it all off buttt it’s fall and soon to be winter [wrong season?]! I’m thinking dark brown + bangs 🙂 Cheat meal… something savory like Mexican and something sweet like waffles?! SO RANDOM!

    • Dark + bangs is a great winter ‘do! I don’t have the patience to grow mine out again… I say enjoy it while it’s long!

  52. My last cheat meal would MOST DEFINITELY be pizza!!! Good call, my friend! You and Ali are so cute in that pic- I love both hairstyles!!!
    I followed my amazing hair dresser all over the place- he was at 3 different salons in my town, but then moved down to DC (which is about 45 min to an hour away). I’d go see him down there, but man- the prices are INSANE (like $125 for a trim!!!). I had to suck it up and find someone else. BOO.

  53. Your hair looks amazing! I miss my short hair styles SO BAD!!! but for work I’m growing it out at the moment-blah blah. Your body looks great I’m SURE with all your dedication you will be so pleased with the results. Cheat Days are important (you already know that but it can be reiterated!!!). I’m not a pizza or savory person at all if I had to have a LAST cheat day it would be all about the froyo covered in chocolate sauce and oreo pieces and a bag of jelly bellies!!!

    • The problem with short is that is is such a pain to grow out. I did it once and I don’t know that I could again!

      Good call on the cheat day. I love Oreos!

    • Thank you!

      It was part of my work out – they were varied grips and I did it over the course of an hour. And then I didn’t lift my arms for 2 days. LOL!

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