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Pinning Away Post-Competition

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First I have compete.

But I just realized I get to go grocery shopping.

I can’t hide my excitement for being able to go to the store and buy whatever I want.  Thinking in terms of protein + vegetable + carb for each meal goes out the window.  Not measuring everything that goes in my mouth.  Not caring that Sriracha has 100mg of salt.

Post-competition I get 4 days of unrestricted eating.  It’s the stuff of dreams.  And it will NOT involve chicken, tuna, or even swordfish.

It’s not even about the “junk” food.  I really do prefer to eat clean.  What I miss is being able to nothing think about it.  If I want a piece of toast slathered in real peanut butter, I’m going to EAT it.  If I want a runny egg, it’s going to get in mah belly.  Don’t worry – there will also be wine and chocolate cake.

In all my excitement, I’ve been perusing my pinned recipes and plotting my indulgent eats.

Here are my Top 5:

 1. Homemade Pop-Tarts 

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Mama Pea has never steered me wrong before, and her Healthier Pop-Tarts have been on my radar for way too long.  Who needs that processed crap?!  I’m thinking a s’more flavor… or pumpkin pie.

2. Sweet and Salty Milkshake

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I love and hate Kristina all at once.  This sweet-toothed genius have been posting non-stop fabulousness ever since my diet got super-strict.  While I’ve drooled over everything, her Salted Caramel Baileys Milkshake is #1 on my list to try.

3. Cheesy Winter Souffle

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This Pumpkin and Feta Souffle caught my eye a few days ago.  The winter squashes are not quite as appealing to me right now (they’ve been one of my 3 carb choices), but I’ll make an exception since this have feta cheese and heavy cream.  Rich and salty… mmmm…

4. Cheesy Fruity Bacon

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Bacon will indeed return!  These Peach, Bacon, and Gouda Sliders on Pretzel bread will make a tasty cold-weather lunch.  Peaches may be hard to find… but I think this would be just as good with apples or pears.

5. Pancakes

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These will be coming straight from the pancake queen herself, Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli.  She is coming to ATL for a visit next weekend!  I promised a weekend of ATL-syle indulgence… but she has to make pancakes Saturday morning.  I don’t care what flavor she chooses (pictured are her Tiramisu Protein Pancakes).  I just want her ‘cakes.

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 I’m on my way out of town today to compete.  AHHHHH!

What is your favorite indulgence?

What would you take to snack on immediately following a competition?

Comments

  1. A HUUuuge GOOD LUCK with the competition Laura,( not that you need it!)!

    I’ve really enjoyed following your journey & training, I think you’ve done amazingly well. I’m so excited for you to compete!

    I’m also stoked that your going to be able to indulge in all the deliciousness your <3 desires real soon:). Your hard work is aaall going to be worth it.
    Xxx

  3. EeeeEEE! It’s coming up so soon! I’m super excited for you and can’t wait to see/hear all about it. I’m sure you’re gonna rock their socks off. And I think I’m safe in assuming that your post-comp eats aren’t going to include any asparagus? 😉

  5. once again, I SO WISH I could be there this weekend to see your competition! I would travel with homemade ice cream and Baileys, and whatever else you want when you are done.

    I’m so sorry my month of sweets coincided with your ultra strict time… 🙂

  9. Good luck!!!! And enjoy your freedom when you return!

    Those homemade poptarts sound excellent, I may have to give them a try too!

  14. have a blast!!! Can’t wait to hear how it went 🙂 I can only imagine how you feel – I had my cheat day yesterday and It was all I could do to not eat EVERYTHING I’d been wanting! Pretty sure I made myself sick lol!

    • I, of course, ignored everyone’s advice and totally made myself sick after… but those nachos were GOOD! 😉

  15. Good luck! I’m so excited for your competition! I can’t wait for the recap!

    When I can eat anything, I choose dessert – any kind. But I’m always craving wheat-filled goodies! It’s the curse of Celiac’s I think.

    • Same here… I actually had to ask my trainer to give me a few rules even for my off diet days. No self-control.

  16. So excited for you!!! You will do fabulous! 🙂

    I may have missed this in my reading, but why only 4 days for unrestricted post competition eating? Remind me if you are competing soon again. My brain is blank this morning. 😉 Or is it just your over rule allow 4 days and to stay overall healthy and not go crazy?

  17. Not jealous at all that the Pancake Fairy is making you breakfast ;)! Pancakes aside, GOOOD LUCK LAURA for Saturday! You are going to kick ass :)!

  19. I think these are all good choices. If it was me being so restricted so long…I just go for pizza! So I’m impressed that you’re actually going to make real food. So excited for you…You’re going to be Great!!

  21. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK!!!!! You are going to KILL it! Enjoy all of it! You will shine xoxoox

    p.s. I was waiting for a bacon recipe lol

  23. I drooled at every single recipe. But especially the milkshake. You have totally earned this, and it’s awesome that you can enjoy them all so soon! I’ll be looking forward to hearing how the competition goes!! Best of luck. 🙂

    • Would you believe I STILL haven’t had a milkshake?! I opted for ice cream. It’s coming though…

  25. I’m so excited for you, on both accounts! 🙂 Enjoy everything about this weekend that you’ve worked so hard for… and then have a blast eating whatever your belly asks for!

  28. I think I’d take just about anything Kristina (Spabettie) made period. And I indulge in pizza after a half marathon. I normally don’t reward myself with food….but it’s re-fueling right 😉 Good luck with your comp!!

  34. Ahhh…. Good luck my friend! I’m so excited for you! You’re going to do fabulous!!! I so wish I could come Over and indulge with you after. I would bring the wine and chocolate cake. Ha.

    • Thank you! It would be so much fun to celebrate with you… I stocked up on wine and chocolate at WF last night. 🙂

  36. Good luck tomorrow!!! I hope that you have a fantastic time, especially with post-comp eats 🙂 Unless I’ve been reading incorrectly, I believe you’re coming out to visit Heather next month? If so, maybe I’ll see you then!

  38. YOU ARE ALMOST DONE!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

    My favorite indulgences are actually pretty healthy…I really do just prefer to keep it clean. I love some gelato sorbet–once I get going it is hard to stop–but my weakness is–duh–nut butters. Of course, my daily dipping into the jar has become more of a habit than an indulgence. (Oops.)

  39. ONE day!!!!! Good luck my friend!! Not that you need it, you look amazing! And all your hard work is paying off, you totally deserve the 4 days to indulge in some treats! I haven’t seen any of these recipes before, so thanks for that:)

  41. Hope you have a great time at your competition. Good luck, or should I say ‘break a leg’ ??

    Kristina has me drooling over her posts this month,too.

  46. That is going to a be a fantastic four days!

    I can’t even remember the last time I had a poptart…kind of really want one now. I remember seeing Mama Pea’s version a while back and thinking they looked awesome!

  49. Good luck! Excited for you!!!!
    I usually crave a burger or some other big sandwich after marathons. Plus a margarita (or two)!! 🙂

    Enjoy your well-earned indulgences!

    • You’re going to love your package. 😉

      That would be the one I’m going to mail in 15 mins. Late… but it’s coming!!!!

  52. Omg I love you!!! And I’m SO excited for you! It’s finally HEEEEEEEERE! No more chicken…no more tuna…no more ASS-PARAGUS!!!! Hell to the yeah! Words cannot even begin to express how much luck I wish you! Just know that you will be on my mind 100%…during your competition tomorrow and for the rest of the week while I dream up some post competition-worthy ‘cakes! 😉

    I’ve wanted to try one of the bajillion healthy pop tart recipes forever now…I just always seem to lose my motivation when I think about making (AND rolling out) the dough. You gotta let me know if these are worth it! Better yet, freeze one and save it for me! 😀

    Favorite indulgence? Cookies. Soft, crumbly, fresh out of the oven cookies…with ice cream! And I would totally pack some pancakes with me to have post-comp…but hey, that’s just me…and I’m a little weird! 😉

    • I have been fantasizing about pancakes… it’s borderline creepy. LOL!

      cookies and ice cream is a godly combination. I had oatmeal cookie with me. They go smushed, so I just topped my ice cream with ’em. Perfection!

  56. You will deserve EVERY thing you eat!!!!! 🙂 I am sure you have heard BUT just be careful how much too quickly – easy to get feeling UGH due to bod not used to it… 🙂

  58. I am dying in anticipation!! competition recap please!!
    Hope it went awesome! I also hope your tan turned out well. Mine did not when I first competed in bikini haha

  60. You totally deserve it and I can’t wait for you 🙂 looking forward to read the recap and have fun with Heather! I’ve gotta say, I’m jealous — she IS the pancake queen indeed. And she’s awesome. 🙂

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