There is definitely something wrong with my foot. Doh! And I’m the one to blame. I need to do more thorough running technique research + practice. I’m not going to do the 1/2 marathon in May because I want time to heal and not push myself too much. I would hate to end up with a full blown injury. Luckily the gym I go to has a pool. Looks like I need a new 1 piece!
I decided not to snowboard this AM because it would have been too hard on the foot. I really wanted to go but knew a day on the couch would be better for me.
Because…2 breakfasts are better than 1 
Again I wanted the best of both worlds, so I had a smaller version of oats + a green monster.
The oats rocked and I tried the applesauce method again. MUCH better without the egg whites.
Sauced UP Oats
- 1/4c oats
- 3/4c liquid of choice
- 1/2 banana
- ~1/2t cinnamon
- 1/2T chia seeds
- splash of vanilla
- ~1/4c unsweetened applesauce right at the end of cooking and let it go another 1-2min
fluFFy!!! The sweetness from the applesauce was nice and went really well with the cinnamon. YUM!!!
Sludgy Green Monster [It was thicker than it looks]
- handful of ice
- 1 scoop chocolate amazing grass
- 1c spinach
- 1/4t cinnamon
- ~1/2c unswt. vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 banana
Then it went for a spin in the Vitamix! SO.GOOD.
I had a mini scoop of AB + PB hiding under some granola and a little unswt. coconut. YUM. Breakfast perfection!
I sat all day + iced. I also went through ALL 200 comments from the giveaway I did looking at all of the tips + websites everyone left me. There are some new blogs added to my reader, a few recipes written down, and a lot of websites that I have tagged. Awesome! Thanks guys!!!
I worked on another header too from Natalie’s bday cupcakes!
Lunch Time
- Sauteed veggies in a little olive oil
- red pepper, cauliflower, lacinato kale, garbanzo beans
- Drizzled in balsamic + apple cider vin towards the end
- Sprinkled garlic/salt/parsley on top
Topped with 3/4 of an avocado + goat cheese. Delish.
steamin’
Seriously delicious! I knew this wasn’t enough enough food for my whole lunch but I knew it was going to fill me up short term. So instead of over-stuffing myself, I finished all of this veggie goodness and then waited till my stomach was ready for the rest of lunch. It worked out well!
About 1.5hrs later I had pumpkin yogurt…topped with a little of my Custom Choice [gluten free] cereal that I got as a sample from the company.
I used Voskos Honey Vanilla Bean…hollllllly cow…SO GOOD. I’m a sucker for vanilla bean. It was not overly sweet at all. The perfect amount of flavor. I know Stonyfield makes Greek vanilla, but I actually hate it. I think the flavor is really off! Chobani makes a good vanilla but this is by far thee best!
2hrs later…Apple with melty peanut butter + cocao bliss. I LOVE pnut butter on apples but I didn’t love this combo on apples…MUCH tastier on a banana.
This is Dakota’s “let me up on the couch because Kenna stole my bed” face.
Okay, so here’s our deal with the dogs on couches. We really don’t allow it..but look at Dakota’s face…it’s hard to say no, so sometimes she is allowed up. We are mean parents and only let Dakota do this, hehe. Kenna would abuse the privilege. She is a WORM and would want up all theeee time. Not to mention her shedding and she is HUGE.
More face action.
This is Dakota asking to come up. She never just hops up. She knows the routine. She actually gets up on the couch while we’re gone though, which is hilarious. We spotted her doing it through our window back in Charlotte and she hops right off when she hears our keys in the door. Dogs are funnEE!!
Oh gosh. That face!!! Chris finally gave in And look at the WORM. Worm is a new nickname for Kenna and it is SO fitting. She worms her way into everything.
After watching some of the Oscars, we headed to Vine Street [of course] to meet up and say goodbye to Will + Deb. They grabbed a bite to eat, but Chris and I ate at home. I had leftover pasta, from the other night, topped with a Sunshine Veggie Burger. Sunshine makes the BEST veggie burgers with an amazing ingredient list. Have you checked the ingredient list on your veggie/fake meat products? They can be a MILE long with tons of unidentifiable things.
I had a little 8oz beer of Quinn’s Golden Ale, which they brew themselves. The perfect little amount.
[chris’s beer]
Will + Deb are back to Charlotte in the AM. It was great getting to see them!!
OFF to get my sleep ON
Hope everyone’s week starts off well!
~Ashley
Some of the website links that I have bookmarked, thanks to all of YOU!!! Lots of GREEN sites and fun stuff to look at..realllly excited about them
The Good Guide – Find Safe, Healthy, and Green Products
Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day – so excited about this one!!
Pink of Perfection – A thrifty girl’s guide to the good life -> food + art + crafting + photography + fashion
Mind Body Green – Better, Healthier, Greener Living
Green is Sexy – An adorable website/blog with tips from 3 girls [one being Rachel McAdams] on how to Green your life
Vermicomposters – Worm composting!! I’m excited to look more into this
I hope those don’t waste too much of your time today 
hehe
Those oats sound really good with applesauce! Definitely want to try that!
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Thanks for the links. I love wasting my time! haha.
The salad looks nummy. I may copy you minus the goat cheese.
and yaaa…..Dakota has the “face”….
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I am so so sorry about your foot- what a major bummer:(. An IT injury last jan prevented me from doing my first full marathon…so stupid! Grrr. Tell me more about your foot…how/when it started, etc.
Where do you recommend getting the chia seeds? I’ve never bought/tried them and have been wanting to.
Happy Monday!
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I would google “organic chia seeds” online and see what your best options are…I’m sure online is the cheapest way to get them. Some Whole Foods have them in bulk though too…and I have seen them packaged in large bags as well. Love the chia!!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love the layout of your blog and all your photographs. So beautiful!
You should definitely see a naturopath. I don’t know much about family physicians in the US, but here in Canada you basically spend about 10-15 minutes with your doctor. And it’s not proactive and preventative.
It was so refreshing to be able to talk about my whole medical history and how everything I’ve done in the past and everything I’m experiencing now link together.
I guess I should wait and see if I have good results before I start recommending a naturopath though.
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
It’s a little different in the US…at least with the doc’s I have seen…but a Naturopath definitely something I’m interested in. Maybe when I get a job
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I love your two breakfasts idea! Lately, I’ve been a fan of having two lunches to keep my energy up during the day. The cauliflower dish also looks great! I’ll have to try it sometime!
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Sorry to hear about your foot! But glad you are taking some time off as most people would try to run/snowboard through it. How do you get your header images to rotate? I love it! I always seem to have a question…sorry!
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
emailed you
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i’m so bummed your foot hurts that bad…but, great news! i can finally read your blog in the AM
good news for me anyway 
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
hahaha awesome!
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Like many others, I found your page on Kath’s blog. I am relatively new to the blogging world, but I absolutely love your site. I really like your My Past section. It is really interesting to see how different events influence our lives… especially how they effect our ultimate career choice. I am currently a medical student, nearing the end of school… trying to decide on what route to take. I love reading your blog, and I look forward to future posts. I am adding you to my Blogroll!! Have a great day!
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Thank you SO much. Good luck finishing school..that must be intense!! Let me know what path you end up taking!
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Love your blog. What kind of camera do you use? You have the most amazing food shots!!
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Ally Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 9:00 am
oops just read the faq’s ..nevermind.
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Your lunchtime salad looks simply awesome
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Thanks Gena!!
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your salad looks amazing. i need you to come cook for me.
i don’t think i could ever tell dakota no. to anything. i also can’t tell maizey no. that’s why we have discipline issues. she and i, that is. she listens to rob. he’s so boring.
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
hahahaha funny lady…I will most def. come cook for you! We are both the same when it comes to discipline but they still don’t listen
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im just getting to blog reading cause i pretty much spent the last few days ill, staring into space (ugh, hate it when im too sick to actually DO anything, haha). but oh man, your foot? mine too. i wonder if it’s the same prob, which is why im going to play catch up and read the past few posts i’ve missed. i’m really annoyed about my foot, but as my husband said, ‘you will be a runner, it just might take longer’, so i should just stop whining already
what kind of dog is kenna?
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Kenna is a great dane/lab mix! She is GOOFY!
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forgot to say; your lunch belongs in a cookbook! a gorgeously enticing photo, dear!
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Your photos are excellent; especially the drizzled apples. If you love melty chocolate stuff, you gotta check out the promo/discount I’m hosting on my blog for Love Street Foods — one of their products is 100% Organic Raw Vegan Chocolate Coconut Spread, and it’s a-maaazing.
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
cacao bliss? That’s what it sounds like…either way YUM
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Your photos blow me away every single time you post! Honestly, you’re so talented. Your lunch looks especially tasty.
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Ashley Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Wow..thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!!
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Hope your foot gets better!
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Yay for applesauce oats!! I ALWAYS put about 1/4 cup of applesauce in mine because I absolutely hate bananas and want fluffy oats. The only time I change this is when I use pumpkin which is just as delicious (or more), but right now I’m afraid to open my stash of cans because I don’t want them to run out
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Sorry about your foot! Injuries are such a pain. Feel better soon!
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so glad to hear that the nooch kale chip coating works for you..yes, it’s truly that good. I tell this to people all the time but they dont really believe me when i say how good it is…but it is, right!
I have the recipe on my site, too. And Wed actually I am publishing 4 noochy recipes and that’s gonna be one of them so that people come to my site for my recipe, not mama pea’s, although i love her, but I want you all to come back my way too
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I hope youuuuuuur foot gets better soon!!
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Love your blog! Your pictures are beautiful and the food looks delish! Are you a vegetarian? I’m doing a “Meatless in March” month and am dabbling in some veggie eating :>
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Foot pain
Rest up and take care of that!
Love your C&B bowls. I have the poppy ones, but I’m tempted to grab some yellow ones before they are gone.
And you should be ashamed….posting some great links like that when I’m short on time! And I should be ashamed for waiting until 10pm to read your blog
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