I haven’t felt like blogging lately.
Which is why on Monday I just didn’t.Â
If you don’t have anything to say, I find it’s best not to force it. Â No that there isn’t a lot of awesome going on… I’m just busy living life!
Here’s a little bit of some things I’ve been loving…
Leg day… but I’m not going to lie. I still might order this shirt and take a shot.
Hanging out at the beach with Vegas.
New Growing Naturals flavors! This is seriously my favorite protein brand ever.
Speaking of protein… chocolate protein smoothie bowls (with spinach) for dessert while binging on Orange is the New Black. I’m ready for the next season already!
Rau Mayan Spice Chocolate. It’s vegan, sugar-free, local, and absolutely delicious. Thank you, Whole Foods. I’m now $5.19 poorer. Times 2.
This WIAW isn’t earth-shattering… but I had a few old favorites!
Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!
Breakfast:
I had the usual morning cocktail and morning sludge.
Since I have the strawberry Growing Naturals protein to try, was really excited to make our smoothie bowls.  This was strawberry protein, spinach, banana, and cinnamon blended with ice and some hemp milk.  Topped with fig, blueberries, and hemp seeds.
Lunch:
I have a serious hot bar addiction. Â #sorryimnotsorry
Hot bar
Dinner:
I’ve been wanting to make my Tequila Lime Tilapia for Vegas for a while now. Â It’s basically the only way I will agree to eat tilapia (a holdover from my competition days).
This really is one of my favorite dishes. Â Make it and you’ll feel like you’re by the ocean.
I did it just like I did here, but served it over quinoa and smothered it with heirloom tomatoes, avocado, and salsa.  It didn’t make for the most beautiful plating, but it was delicious.
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I promise I’ll be motivated again by Friday for some #strangebutgood fun!
What’s your favorite old recipe to re-visit?
What things are you loving lately?
I have two favorite recipes that I love to make (not counting burritos because they’re really not a recipe, they just happen.) My non-chicken shawarma and my risi salad. Now that we’re talking about them I may just need to make them this week. (Both recipes on the blog!)
Ohhhh… and now I’m craving shawarma!
I only have 3 episodes of OITNB left, which is impressive given that a) I never binge watch TV shows and b) I am stupidly busy these days! It’s an addiction though! It’s funny seeing all these people freaking out about Ruby Rose. I called dibs on her first! haha
Right? She’s got the pretty boy thing down. And her lips – are those real?!
Smoothie bowls. All day every day except yesterday. I was freezing!
The shirt is bomb! And I am all obsessed with hot bars too. No shame!
I am rummagine through the archives a lot lately and it’s so cool to find long lost recipes I used to make all the time last year or so and then forgot completely about it. Luckily there’s pinterest to keep a little visual reminder 😉
You two at the beach are so cute 🙂
Thanks! I really need to organize my Pinterest to be a more effective reminder. It’s out of control!
I need to get to this beach, like NOW. And I want to try the new GN flavors! Hopefully they make it to Switzerland!
If you come here you can have the beach AND the flavors…. just sayin’.
I’m laughing at your “hot bar” addiction and loving the beach picture!! I need to see the ocean again STAT!
Oh man I want that tilapia! Definitely going to try that 🙂
Thanks! Let me know what you think if you do try it!
Fish with fresh salsa alllll over is my jam. And I agree–do what you want, when you want, and make it genuine. Otherwise, the forced-ness comes across, and that is the last thing you want! I saw the Rau stuff on IG the other day, and really wanted to check it out. Have you tried any other flavors? WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE
No, but I just restocked on the Mayan. I have a spice thing. 🙂 Let me know if you do. I was tempted by the chocolate mint. But yeah… so damn pricey!
I want the smoothie bowls! I’ve been having a blog funk too. I think I’m just beat right now. Too many things going on. I’m a little overextended.
I’m only on the 1st episode of season 3 of OITNB. But I plan to finish it all this weekend. Priorities!
I love that pic of you two at the beach <3 I feel like life has gotten to busy for blogging lately too- summer madness and I totally agree not to force it. That spice chocolate drink sounds amazingggg- I found mocktail juice at WF yesterday and I'm obsessed!
Mocktail juice?! That sounds so good!
A chocolate protein smoothie bowl sounds like a great idea for today!! I haven’t felt like blogging either lately. Maybe it’s the time of year? Lazy summer days?
I need that SQUATS shirt! Also, that tillapia SCREAMS summer to me! Add some coconut and I’m there!
Coconut is a great idea! Let me know if you try it!
Loving that tank top more than anything else…my favorite is mine that says, Train Like a Beast, Look Like a Beauty…but generally I love all hilarious shirts. I have an adorable pointelle blouse for real everyday wear that says “I think all shirts should give good advice” from the Man Repeller line 🙂
HA! I need to add that last one to my collection too. Most of mine say something funny.
This is why I cut back to 1x per week, then just 2 x when I’m inspired. It’s supposed to be fun!
I’m loving iced coffee! can’t get enough! And fresh cherries, no control.
Take all the time you need sunshine.
I find when life is crazy busy in a good way, I usually have no creativity left for the blog. I’ve invested it all in living, which has a much better pay off, partially since I don’t make squat from the blog.
Buy the shirt.
I can’t believe people aren’t paying us millions to drop our blog knowledge. Lame.
I totally understand the not blogging thing!! Part of me wants to, but then maybe I’m just lazy 😉 Glad you posted about the protein powder b/c I was literally just looking at that one. Trying to find a new one to try out b/c PlantFusion, while it’s ok, has a weird texture and after taste sometimes if not blended up with other goodies. And I adore that picture of you and Vegas!
I really, really love the Growing Naturals. Let me know if you try it out! The chocolate rice is my favorite!
Whole foods hot bar= basically the best thing ever. That smoothie bowl sounds awesome; I really need to try that protein powder.
so i just got the strawberry flavor too! had this morning. DELISH! wanna have a protein party? and can i say.. YOU TWO ARE SO CUTE! <3
Can we?! Do I feel some strawberry balls coming on???
Ha. Looks like we all binge watched OITNB this weekend.
Have you ever tried NuZest protein powder?! I’ll show you mine if you show me yours? LOL!!!
Nooooo… protein comparison party? Spin the (blender) Bottle for protein?
I’m curious, what do you like so much about that protein powder? I’ve never tried it before but I’m interested because I always hear about it on your blog!
PS. Sometimes the ugliest looking dishes are the most delicious!
I’m glad you asked… I wrote a post about it: https://www.sprint2thetable.com/2014/06/blend-growing-naturals-protein/
Ha! But, for the sake of saving you a click, it tastes good, it isn’t chalky, and its ingredients are ridiculous clean.
I’ve ditched my blog. I don’t have enough to say. And I don’t like internet abuse. I thought I had thick skin. I don’t. I have super tan, pre-skin cancer skin. But hey. My skin represents my love of the outdoors (and sunshine!).
I totally understand when you don’t feel like blogging.
You and Vegas are super cute. I envy the love you share! But I enjoy it so much, and I love reading about your adventures together.
I love that Squats tank. I’ve been working out with a girl who is super fit. She’s a physique competitor and won her first competition. We do a sprint workout twice a week. Of course, we have different goals. She aims to be strong, I aim to be fast. But we’ve found a way to merge our goals. Next week, we’ve got an evening session of sprints paired with tire flips. I’m channeling my inner BEAST MODE that’s begging to break free.
My old recipe to revisit…I actually just recently explored the blog that I’ve ditched and found my recipe for white bean blondies. I used to bake a batch 2 or 3 times a week. I whipped up a batch last weekend. They were so good. It brought back memories, nostalgia.
Something I’m loving lately? Xanthan Gum. I’ve added 1/2 tsp to my protein shakes in the morning. It turns my shake into ice cream. Bob’s Red Mill for the win. It seems like a science experiment…but it’s legit!
That’s too bad you decided to pull the plug… but I totally get it. It’s a lot of hours to put in for basically no money. Silly real world and jobs. I really just want to play in the kitchen and make stuff up all day.
I’m a Xanthan gum (or guar) junkie too. There’s nothing like a creamy smoothie in the heat.
ho bar is my life haha