Sep
2012
Labor Day Eats: WIAW #34
Whoa, Wednesday already. The weekend’s going to be here again before we know it.
I love September’s WIAW theme- Good Habits. My bday’s in September too (2 weeks!) and I still always think of back-to-school season (even though I’m not going back to school) as the start of the new year, so it’s great timing to get those good habits in order. I think for me, good habits mean– always having healthy food around (not running out…as I often do), planning healthy snacks (so I don’t get too hungry), eating a balanced breakfast (which doesn’t leave me starved an hour later…or is junky so I start the day off wrong), and staying away from sweets.
I’ll have to focus on those more next week, but here are my eats from Monday, Labor Day.
I woke up around 7:30am….yes, that’s sleeping late for me.
We didn’t have any milk (or really any groceries) so pretty much as soon as I woke up, I went across the street to grab a cup of coffee.
Ahhh. Much needed.
Here’s a no-make-up, just-woke-up phto of me so happy with my coffee.
Breakfast time was not much later (growling tummy, probably from our early dinner on Sunday)– I made toast (ezekiel) with almond butter and jelly and topped with farmer’s market blueberries. Yum.
After breakfast, I went for a short, but glorious run.
And then walked downtown for some shopping action. Great sales! Do you like Anthropologie too?
Around 12:30, Jared picked me up and we met friends at The Ramp, one of SF’s outdoor restaurants right on the water. It was sunny (low 70s is HOT for SF!) and perfect to sit outside.
We got drinks while waiting for a table. I wasn’t feeling like alcohol so just got water, but here’s someone else’s beer in the foreground.
I ordered a shrimp louis. It was good. 
After lunch, I went to Trader Joe’s finally to spend a billion dollars and stock up on groceries for the week. I was starving by the time I left and ate a banana in the car, along with two (unpictured) rice cakes.
The rest of the afternoon was errands, etc and I made a bbq pulled pork mac and cheese for Jared to take for lunch this week (nice girlfriend this week), and had to taste a few bites.
Maybe that was the culprit, but by the time dinnertime came, I wasn’t very hungry. I ate anyways- a sweet potato (from the farmer’s market), chicken, and a glass of wine. I opened the bottle on Wednesday night and so I just had to finish it tonight.
Nice, relaxing day off. Now it’s back to work! Yesterday, I was the only one in the office- everyone else was out on vacation- craziness. It was a quiet, but productive day. Hope your week back to school/work/life is going well!
– What’s your favorite clothing store?
– Do you like shrimp/fish?
– How far away is your nearest Starbucks? Mine’s literally across the street.
– Any Sept healthy habits to share?
inherchucks
September 4, 2012 at 11:18 pm (260 days ago)My goal for september is to continue my clean eating journey. I splurged a bit with a handful of yogurt covered pretzels but other than that I did pretty well
Happy WIAW!
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:16 pm (260 days ago)Yum, I love yogurt covered pretzels (and covered raisins too!)
inherchucks
September 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm (259 days ago)Oh yes…yogurt covered raisins are divine!
jessielovestorun
September 4, 2012 at 11:26 pm (260 days ago)If we all could all look as good as you rolling outta bed makeup free, geesh lucky!! The closest starbucks is a 5 minute walk away, lovee seafood!!!
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm (260 days ago)Lol, thanks Jessie!
Jodea
September 4, 2012 at 11:48 pm (260 days ago)My September healthy habit is getting up 30 minutes earlier to work out every day. So far so good! So jealous of you shopping in Trader Joes. We have nothing like that near me. When I was in New York earlier this year we tried to go in a store but the queue went round the whole shop right to the front door! Fail! J
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm (260 days ago)That’s a great new habit!!
Sara @my less serious life
September 5, 2012 at 5:07 am (260 days ago)is it even possible to spend less than 1 billion dollars at trader joes? i don’t think so.
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm (260 days ago)Haha, so true!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
September 5, 2012 at 6:46 am (260 days ago)Love outdoor restaurants on the water — that place looks perfect! Anthropologie is one of my faves, I need to hit up a sale!
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:21 pm (260 days ago)I hope there’s another one soon!
Courtney
September 5, 2012 at 7:22 am (260 days ago)Anthropologie is the best!!
Alex @ therunwithin
September 5, 2012 at 11:37 am (260 days ago)yum that shrimp looks to die for. I am craving seafood badly!
AnnaTheApple
September 5, 2012 at 12:39 pm (260 days ago)My nearest Starbucks is about 30 mins away. In fact, my nearest cafe is about 15 mins away! I envy you!
Rebecca
September 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm (260 days ago)Wow, that’s so far!! Saves you a lot of money though, I’m guessing. I get lazy because they’re so easy to get to
Yellow Haired Girl
September 5, 2012 at 3:08 pm (259 days ago)Nearest Starbucks? Only a few blocks away. I thank heavens for that a few times a week
Rebecca
September 6, 2012 at 9:59 am (259 days ago)me too! it’s a lifesaver
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
September 5, 2012 at 4:29 pm (259 days ago)Mmm that shrimp looks great, I had some just the other night! My favorite clothing store is either Gap or American Eagle <– yes I am a tween at heart it seems lol
Claire @ Let's Go On A Living Spree
September 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm (259 days ago)LOVE Anthropologie!!!!! Too bad a lot of the stuff there is $$$, but I sometimes find things in the sale section. And the home items are adorable! My nearest Starbucks is half a mile away. I’m about to switch from my summer staple of Iced Green Tea to a fall pumpkin latte
Rebecca
September 6, 2012 at 10:00 am (259 days ago)Their sales are great. and YUM, i can’t wait for my first pumpkin latte
Luv What You Do
September 5, 2012 at 6:28 pm (259 days ago)I love Anthro sales! They have the cutest clothes and awesome home stuff. I hope one day to convince the BOY to get me one of those amazing comfortors. Looks like a tasty day! I can’t wait to have my first pumpkin latte of the season : )
Rebecca
September 6, 2012 at 9:32 am (259 days ago)I have to restrain myself from buying their entire home collection…I want allt he mugs, plates, etc…so cute!
Luv What You Do
September 6, 2012 at 6:49 pm (258 days ago)Me too! I wonder if I can register for it one day ; )
Apples and Arteries
September 6, 2012 at 4:07 am (259 days ago)I’m a JCrew girl!
My Sept goal is to get to classes at the gym in the AM a few days a week. So far, so good.
Rebecca
September 6, 2012 at 9:32 am (259 days ago)Love JCrew too!
jaredasch
September 6, 2012 at 11:57 am (259 days ago)Favorite clothing stores: Sport’s Basement and Banana Republic.
Rebecca
September 6, 2012 at 3:34 pm (258 days ago)Shocker