Apr
2012
Off-Work & A Birthday: WIAW# 15
Whoo Hoo, it’s Wednesday! I’ve had the last two days off work (and spent a long wknd in Napa!) so am feeling very lucky and am missing all the stress that a mi-work-week usually brings. Won’t last long though….back to work today!
But first, time for What I Ate Wednesday! Thanks, as always, to Jenn for hosting.
This wasn’t the healthiest of days and it ended with fudge cake, but I tried to fit some veggies in where possible.
7am:A cup of coffee to start the day
Ok, I wish. That was my coffee from Napa on Monday. I really drank this cup sitting on my couch, which wasn’t nearly as pretty.
7:30am: I made cinnamon rolls! super delicious and hit the spot. Side of fruit, for at least a little nutrients.
It was great fuel for my morning 3-mile run.
The morning got away from me after that and I was running around catching up on things. I didn’t eat lunch until almost 2, which is so unlike me!
2:00 lunch: I thought this might be my one chance for veggies today, do I made a ginormous kale salad and threw in everything in my fridge- red & yellow pepper, fennel, pickle, leftover brussel sprouts, and tofu, all doused in rice vinegar. Very crunchy!
Snacks I had a big handful of the granola I made yesterday— yum!!!
6:30pm Dinner It’s my dad’s birthday today, so we all met for dinner at his favorite spot- Original Joe’s- an Italian restaurant that just moved into a new location (love the redesign!)
A glass of wine
Spaghetti and veggies
And a few bites from the table
And a bite of chocolate fudge bday cake…I was too full by then. Lots of eating!
I was so full by the end of the day! Splurge day a bit!
what was your last splurge?
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JulieGoesHealthy (@MsLuong)
April 17, 2012 at 11:32 pm (400 days ago)Whenever I eat a ton of granola. Sometimes it happens cause I haven’t eaten enough carbs.
Michelle Hunt (@PeachyPalate)
April 17, 2012 at 11:51 pm (400 days ago)Your granola looks incredible!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm (399 days ago)Thanks! It’s delicious!
burningitoff
April 18, 2012 at 2:47 am (400 days ago)My last splurge was chocolate peanut butter cheesecake on Saturday… soooo good. The best way to do a splurge day is exactly what you outlined above – stick to your healthy habits as much as possible and enjoy your treat meal guilt-free
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm (399 days ago)PB Cheesecake sounds AMAZING! that’s a great splurge!
Maria @ sinfully nutritious
April 18, 2012 at 3:06 am (400 days ago)Love the granola. Great post.
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm (399 days ago)Thanks!
Tessa at Amazing Asset
April 18, 2012 at 3:36 am (400 days ago)It’s totes okay to splurge… plus you had some fantastic eats that day! Great job on the cinnamon roles they look rather perfectly baked
I went pretty nuts on left over candy the other night from Easter, candy is always a splurge food for me!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm (399 days ago)Yum– Easter Candy is def worth a splurge!
Apples and Arteries
April 18, 2012 at 4:02 am (400 days ago)I had a kale-based salad at WFM last week and it took forever to eat. Kale is really one of those things that is super tasty but almost work to eat!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:01 pm (399 days ago)Ha- it’s true. It takes so long to chew, I get tired of eating it before I’m done
onehealthymunchkin
April 18, 2012 at 4:06 am (400 days ago)Your cinnamon rolls look amazing! I made them once in my food lab last year (the joys of being a Nutrition student!), but I’m always too lazy to actually make them myself.
My last splurge was last night…. I think I ate a week’s worth of calories at all you can eat sushi haha!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:16 pm (399 days ago)I love sushi- yum!! And so fun that you guys get to cook at school….i chose the wrong major when I was in school, ha
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count
April 18, 2012 at 4:43 am (400 days ago)Your granola looks delicious! Recipe was yesterday you say? I need to go look for it!
Healthiful Balance
April 18, 2012 at 5:33 am (400 days ago)Those cinnamon rolls look yummy!
Dudette
April 18, 2012 at 8:19 am (400 days ago)Lovely salad, but the cinnarolls looks yummy as well!
fitandfuninthird
April 18, 2012 at 9:01 am (399 days ago)My last splurge was pizza at 5 am in Vegas!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 12:17 pm (399 days ago)I love late-night pizza! Always tastes even better than normal-time pizza
Kammie
April 18, 2012 at 9:11 am (399 days ago)Totally jealous of your view… I wish I could have breakfast outside with freaking palm trees! Ahh… one day, one day.
Catalina @ Cake with Love
April 18, 2012 at 1:29 pm (399 days ago)I love kale salads!
Michelle
April 18, 2012 at 2:16 pm (399 days ago)I just tried eating Kale in my salads recently, and while I don’t LOVE the taste of kale, I do like that I’m adding in more nutrients! I just mix it with spinach to tone down the taste.
whatwouldjessicaeat
April 18, 2012 at 2:39 pm (399 days ago)I have never made cinnamon rolls, but I have been dying too!! I think I will wait for a special occassion…goodness knows I don’t need a big batch of those sitting around, my self-control would fly out the window!
Carrie
April 18, 2012 at 3:45 pm (399 days ago)Love the picture of your coffee from the weekend. I love being able to relax with a cup of coffee in a wonderful spot when on vacation.
No picture of the chocolate cake?
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 5:05 pm (399 days ago)Sadly, the pic of the chocolate cake came out terribly (lighting too low). Bummer because it was sooo good!
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama
April 18, 2012 at 6:24 pm (399 days ago)Now I really want cinnamon rolls! I’ve been saving up my splurge for this weekend when we celebrate my birthday.
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 8:23 pm (399 days ago)Happy almost birthday!!
Happy Fit Mama
April 18, 2012 at 6:39 pm (399 days ago)It looks like you had a delicious day! My last splurge was on my birthday. The hubs made me a Chocolate Cake with Whipped Peanut Butter Frosting. Oh my-lanta! Definitely a splurge worthy birthday cake!
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 8:23 pm (399 days ago)WOW that cake sounds amazing! You hit the jackpot with a hubs who can bake
Laura
April 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm (399 days ago)Oooh, so yummy. Your cinnamon rolls look so good. As does the kale salad. And your dad’s birthday is definitely splurge worthy! I’m excited to check out your granola recipe, too.
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 8:24 pm (399 days ago)Thanks!!
Baking Serendipity
April 18, 2012 at 7:35 pm (399 days ago)Cinnamon rolls are a definite favorite splurge
And a weekend in Napa sounds so relaxing! I splurged on Chipotle today with co-workers.
Becca
April 18, 2012 at 8:24 pm (399 days ago)Yum, I haven’t had Chipolte in too long
Sara @my less serious life
April 19, 2012 at 5:41 am (399 days ago)so here is something that is strange. i’m not really a cinnamon roll fan. but lately, i have been having weird cinnamon roll cravings and seeing them everywhere! and you posted them too! i’m thinking i might have to make a batch this weekend although i’ve never attempted such a thing.