Apparently the inclusion of barley in yesterday’s lunchtime salad sparked a craving! I cooked up a big batch of barley yesterday when I made my salad, so I had plenty of the prepared whole grain on hand this morning to use in a yogurt barley bowl. I combined a cup of 2 percent Fage Greek…
Return of My Exercise Mojo
It’s been quite a while since peanut butter has been featured on this blog. What’s the deal!? Rest assured that plenty of peanut butter fingers have been enjoyed as snacks and fuel while making other meals (namely dinner). Today, after an all-too-long hiatus, peanut butter returns to its rightful home! Breakfast included two toasted whole…
First Chill
For the first time since the end of winter Ryan and I walked outside this morning and the air was chillier than it was inside. Helloooo, autumn! I immediately said “I hope this means cooler weather for our wedding!” Ryan then made the astute observation that everything is about the wedding these days. Yes, yes…
The Most Awkward Move at the Gym
Today’s workout included the most awkward move you can possibly do at the gym: Doesn’t this move seem wildly inappropriate? Despite the totally embarrassing nature of this move, it really is a great lil’ one to do to target your tushie. I felt like a complete tool as I completed three sets of this weighted…
Butternut Squash Protein Pancakes
I know some of you out there are just as bummed about the lack of canned pumpkin available on the shelves at the grocery store lately. How are we supposed to make pumpkin pie protein smoothies or pumpkin protein pancakes without the key ingredient? Well, I have one can of pumpkin remaining in my cabinet…