I’m back! Feelin’ better! The stomach issue subsided quickly yesterday but the headache took about 30hrs to go away! I didn’t want to drink any caffeine yesterday but I did take 2 rounds of advil [which I hate doing]. Nothing worked.

The headache continued this AM until I put it rest with this!

Coffee with half+half

Then I had a breakfast fail. I tried to make protein banana soft serve but it didn’t turn out that hot! It was waaaay too sweet. I used Living Harvest Hemp – vanilla spice protein powder. They use a small amount of cane sugar for sweetness but really not much. Between that the bananas + strawberries, something made this way too sweet. Next time I think I’ll just blend almonds into it, instead of protein powder. I only ate about 1/3 of the banana soft serve.

I smeared the waffles with pnut butter instead and ate some yogurt.

I looks good though!!

frozen bananas + strawberries + protein powder + vanilla bean paste = no bueno

I planned on going for a long bike ride yesterday but delayed it until I was feeling better. My stomach was 100% fine and my headache was gone. I was well hydrated and felt great, so I decided to go out for a ride. I set out hoping to go 15-20 miles but further if I felt fine.

I tried the Honey Stinger energy chews for the first time and really like them, although they have double the sugar + 1/3 more calories than 1 serving of the Shot Bloks. I’ll stick with the Shot Bloks. They have a pretty impressive ingredient list too!

I like to eat 2-3 bloks right before heading out for a longer ride or run [when I used to run]. They kick in about 15min into the ride. Since I thought there was a chance I would be going further I packed a larabar for sustenance + energy. I needed it!

2 water bottles.

1 with:

1/2 coconut water
1/2 water
ice
juice from 1 lime

The other was filled with plain water. Coconut water really helps fuel + hydrate me during my rides + swims.

I biked a different way on the path today and made it to the HUGE REI flagship store in about 15min. I think it’s almost quicker to bike than drive there!

The black fuzz around the edges of the photos is not a photography effect. It happens because my 4 year old point n’ shoot lens cover doesn’t open all of the way!

The path runs under the city. I feel so fortunate to live in a place with bike paths and lanes!

I finished out my ride with 3 laps around Wash Park.

I “mapped my ride” and found that I went between 28-29 miles!! Felt great!

When I got back, I went on a little barefoot run after to stretch out my legs + toughen up my feet!

Feelin’ good!

20min yoga for cyclists + 8min abs from yogadownload.

Chew off my arm.

Eat lunch.

mashed avocado
patty pan squash
mashed chickpeas
zucchini
shrooms
red win vinegar
s+p
toast

perfectly delicious

With salt + vinegar kale chips! I make standard kale chips and then in the last 5min of cooking I splash a few Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and toss them around. They crisp up nicely and have a great tang.

The bike ride put my hunger through the roof!

Remember my vegan zucchini bread muffins? Well, I made a bunch and froze a lot of them. I wrapped them in saran, then foil, then in a freezer bag. If you defrost them for 30 on 50% heat they turn into perfectly fresh + warm muffins.

Frozen.

Warm + soft. Just like new! This hit the spot!! Alwaaaays make extra!

I received a package today!! City Sports swag! Very fun :) Thanks City Sports!! I always need new water bottles + new t-shirts. The bag and Gu Chomps will also definitely come in handy.

Dinner was quick and late! Terrible kitchen lighting. Blegh.

This dinner took 15min to prep + 20min to bake and I used mostly leftovers.

Husband’s burritos:

whole wheat organic local burritos
refried black beans [whole foods organic – love this!]
chickpeas
quinoa mixture
avocado
jalapenos

My burritos:

refried black beans
sweet potato puree
avocado
baby maters

Roll up + tuck in ends. Top with everything you forgot to put IN the burritos ;) hehe

vegetarian green chili
frozen organic corn
organic valley white cheddar
cumin
chili powder

Made 5 total.

Mess! Which I cleaned while it cooked.

These are SO good. Super sweet.

20min later…done! Definitely broil these for a few minutes at the end. Our oven doesn’t broil…gr!

Tucked in end.

I love the combo of black beans + sweet tater but this canned organic puree was a little too sweet. Also, the tiny tomatoes I used were really sweet as well. Still good, but I wouldn’t use those exact ingredients again. I scarfed down two! Chris’s were probably better :)