As I’m sure you’ve already guessed, my lunch today included a big bowl of hot leftover cauliflower, carrots and pork.
She's an Easy (Leftover) Lover
I also included a stick of string cheese on the side since I apparently have to eat cheese every single day. If you don’t see cheese in one of my meals, it was likely included in one of my snacks (and I typically don’t blog my snacks).
The Goods
Wednesday Lunch
I threw this lunch together as I was putting away last night’s dinner which made packing lunch for work a breeze this morning.
What Do You Want From Me?
Tell me, please!
In 2011, I would like to continue the betterment of this blog. Though I have some ideas of my own, you guys are the readers and I will obviously learn the most from YOU and your suggestions.
So now, in the words of Adam Lambert, I ask you, “What do you want from me?” (Hate that song, by the way.)
I would love to hear what you would like to see on the blog in the future… or what things I currently do on the blog that you would like to see featured more often.
Please comment away and know that I’ll be sure to listen to your ideas and will do my best to make this lil’ blog coolest blog in all the land! 😉
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You already document the majority of your life, so there really isn’t much to ask for, other than please travel more because I can’t afford it, that way I can live through you!
Because I suck at all things fashion related. I selfishly want more fashion advice.
But most people probably want more tasty-healthy meal ideas. Which I also like.
haha you’d be surprised… aside from emails asking me about food/fitness regimens & sadie, the next most common question i get is probably “where did you get that shirt” or “where can i find those boots?” i always feel so funny posting about fashion b/c though i like it and enjoy cute clothes/accessories, i don’t feel like i have that much to offer! if you have specific topics/ ideas, i’m definitely open to it!
It’s ’cause you always looks so freaking stylish! I wish I could do it. I honestly wear almost all black and gray most days. And I am scared of colored tights even though I love them.
Luckily, I work with a bunch of dudes who never notice.
Oh, and maybe posting about workout gear fashion :). Merge two topics into one.
oooh i LOVE that idea!!!
I second Victoria’s requests – would love for you to write more about fashion! Especially the workout gear, I feel like the frumpiest girl at my gym. I loved it when you shared your gift-giving tip on the VS capris, however they are out of stock in most colors for size Medium! Would love to see more stuff such as that in the future. Maybe once per season, something like that?
I would also love a post about workout gear! I’m always on the hunt for clothes that can stand up to my sweat sessions 🙂
Julie, looks like the people have spoken. We need help. Your help.
your blog is definitely a favorite of mine so i would hate to see it change—i love your exercise updates, meal documentation, recaps of your days/nights, and the personality that you let shine through in every post! thank you for a GREAT blog!
OMG I hate that song too lol. One of the zumba classes I go to uses that song as the cool down and it drives me nuts.
I love the blog as is…I love trying recipes you post here. The only thing I might be interested in are some fun workout ideas to beat the treadmill boredom I’ve developed…I tried a couple of the incline interval treadmill workouts you’ve posted before and loved them. Other than that, more of the same!! Oh and seeing Sadie’s face makes me really happy too 🙂
More Sadie 😉
thank god! i was seriously waiting for someone to say “STOP posting so much about your damn dog.” i think i would cry.
Sadie is hilarious! Post more on her 😛
..So how IS Sadie? 😀
AGREED 🙂
I would probably have your blog as my homepage with more Sadie! I luuuurve your photo captions (especially ones with Sadie)!
i LOVE your blog and i love how you tell us about all your fun activities- there is always something new and exciting! I think maybe one thing that I would like to read more on is how you tackle ‘exercise ruts’ or little everyday feelings on food and exercise (if you do!) I always love your upbeat and positive attitude, but wonder if you ever ‘feel guilty’ or get in ruts with food or exercise.. sometimes I do and its good to just hear some advice from others!
it’s a cool down song in one of the bodypump releases, too. AWFUL.
I’m a new reader to your blog and I’m loving it 🙂
Jen
thanks jen! glad you found your way here!
I cannot stand that Adam Lambert song! As soon as I hear the first few notes of the song, I am sure to change the radio station!
I really love your blog. I would like to see more recipes. Maybe some lunch and breakfast ideas for people who work. I can never figure out what to bring for breakfast or lunch that is healthy and will keep me full. 🙂
I absolutely love your blog and it’s one of my favorites! I really love it just the way it is – you blog all your meals, workouts, recipes, photos of you and Ryan…you bring the readers into your world just perfectly. Maybe add in thoughts and feelings either good or bad about your relationship with exercise, food, etc. We all have our good and bad days so it’d be nice to see how you deal with those bad days since you’re always such a happy, positive person – which I love feeling through your blog b/c that then makes me a happier person. Either way, your blog is great as is and I’ll always be a loyal reader! 🙂
Oh and I just remembered one more thing! I love the videos you’ve been doing lately; you’re food tutorials, Ryan’s guest workout video….maybe more videos of that and some of your workouts would be an awesome addition!
Love it as is! 🙂
And love Sadie!!
I’d like to know how you manage your time – how do you workout, eat, do errands, work full time, blog, moderate comments, take care of Sadie, take care of your self, spend time with hubby, and do everything? How do you do it all – and not go crazy? It seems like so much to do – and have a life on top of all the chores and work and all.
Oooh! I like this! How are you able to keep motivated to work out so early before work! I work out after work, but then I feel like half my night is gone by the time I eat dinner and workout.
I would like to see this too!
I agree – I’d love more tips like this because you seem to be able to “do it all!” With a positive attitude to boot!
Hey Julie! i have been reading about your insane, adorable;) dog for a while, and it had made me want one! What characteristics do you think the owner of a vizsla should acquire??
I love your blog! I visit multiple times a day! (Woops I hope that’s not excessive hehehe) Could you share some more advice on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle or eat healthy when with friends who don’t believe in that same lifestyle or who surround you with sweets? (Let’s just say the holidays are a tough time for me to maintain my healthy eating and exercise…) Thanks! : )
Maybe more videos….both exercise demos and cooking how tos. Other than that, this blog is perfect!!!!
Hi Julie! I am a relatively new reader and I love your blog – the recipes, pics of Sadie, and all your great outfits! Would love more of the same! 🙂
I love your fitness tips – maybe some tips or workouts on weight training or other exercises.
hmmm…i would love to see more recipes 🙂 not that you don’t already have a ton of great ones, but i like the healthified meals you make!
More videos! and agreed even more recipes would be awesome!
It would also be cool, as someone already mentioned to talk about the days where you struggle with body and weight and food. If you have those days,
I dont know if its a physoge but you never talk about problems with that kind of stuff. or if you ever secretly feel guilty if you overeat.
Idk just a thought!
and maybe you just dont care! lol
I love your blog they way it is…please don’t change it!
Hmmm…how about another lunch date with Tina from FFF? Hahaha. I know that will happen, though. 😉
In all seriousness – I say don’t change a thing. You have a fabulous thing going here and it has grown so much just the way it is. Keep doing your thing and I’m sure people will continue to flock to PBF and its greatness.
Julie, I have had issues with food my entire life. Ive grown up with a family with many similar issues. I know you are in no way a health professional, but I just wanted to thank you for blogging. It makes me feel a sense of normality. Like their are normal people out their like you who live healthy. Just wanted to say Thank you!
thank you so much, mandy.
Hi Julie, I really love your blog and think you do a good job of keeping things interesting!
I’d be interested in hearing a post on of Ryan’s advice (if he’d be willing to share) or what his favorite meals include. I know this is your blog but it’d be cool to hear the male’s input on health living or his advice for other guys – or for the girls cooking for them 🙂
i seriously NEED to do this. i asked him to once before & he said he totally would… i’ll be sure to get him on this ASAP!
I second this! More Ryan… I loved the shoulder move from his video.
I love this idea. I agree it’d be nice to hear a guy’s perspective and Ryan did a great job with his guest post. But I love your blog either way 🙂
Julie,
Don’t let them lie to you… they just want to SEE Ryan in the videos! hahahaha
i can’t blame them. i think he’s quite the hottie patottie. 🙂
“hottie patottie”–do you watch millionaire matchmaker by chance?!
also: i lovelovelove everything about your blog. i adore how upbeat, consistent, insightful and just normal you are. you seem so balanced–it’s an inspiration! i read your blog every morning before/during breakfast and i look forward to it each day. thank you for being you!
of course! love that show! also, thank you for such a nice comment. 🙂
love the blog. i visit (read stalk) it multiple times a day 🙂 more lunch ideas for workaholics on a budget and some giveaways or contests would be a good spice up!
Please don’t ever change your blog…I absolutely love the way you let your personality shine through! As a college student, your quick, healthy and delicious meal ideas save me on many nights when I just don’t know what to cook! If you don’t mind, I just have a quick question…you said you eat cheese every day (I love it and I do too!) but do you go for the low fat stuff? I hear so many nutritionists on tv and in magazines say to only eat low fat cheese, but the full fat stuff tastes sooo much better! What’s your opinion on this?
i just can’t do fat free cheese. i typically go for the real deal or the “light” versions… but totally fat free cheese tastes like rubber.
I love the blog “just the way it is” (channeling my inner Bruno Mars! 😉 )
I like the videos you’ve been doing lately! Fashion tips sound interesting too! I loved your wedding posts as well. The hand holding through the door was ADORABLE!
I would love healthy baking ideas!
Have a great New Year!
I like your blog the way it is, it’s one of my favourites. One of my favourite things about this kind of blogs are healthy recipes and thoughts on positive attitude about life. Especially the last topic seems to be one that would be amazing to read coming from you, because you seem like such a positive person! 🙂
Hmm, i love the blog and i love your life attitude. Haha.
I would love to see some workout playlists! Mine is sucking. nuff said.
I don’t comment often but I love reading your blog! Keep doin’ your thang, girl! 😉
show us some of your snack ideas, please!
Hi Julie!!! I have really enjoyed following your journey with Ryan through your engagement, wedding planning, wedding woes and now marriage! I am getting married on February 5th (38 days!) and I have gotten so many picture ideas, program ideas, menu ideas, etc from your blog!! Like someone mentioned above, I would love to hear more from Ryan. My future husband is a fitness fanatic and I am always trying to make meals to satisfy his BIG appetite. I would love to hear you and Ryan talk about balancing work/life/food/working out in the beginning of a marriage and any tips for soon to be newly weds!
I love your blog the way it is! especially Sadie ! 🙂 I love your ideas on fitness, fashion, food menus, the recipes, family, etc. Keep up the great work (blog)!
Hi Julie!
I’ve been following for a little while now and I absolutely LOVE the blog. I think it’s pretty perfect just the way it is. I like how simple it is to navigate and that you keep the blog posts open, so I can easily scroll down and read over new updates rather than having to click links to open each individual one!
I have found so much in common with a lot of your posts, from the mini meals you make, you philosophies, favorite workouts, and that my sister also lives in Florida so its funny to hear you talk about it because she says and talks about a lot of the same things!
I’m actually even cooking up a batch of those Roasted PB Chickpeas as we speak. SO SO good, who wouldve thought?
Keep it up. LOVE PBFingers.
:] have a great new years!
I love the blog. The only thing I would request is more videos. I always enjoy them.
More videos!!!
I’d like to see a post on fashion!
Love your blog! If possible maybe more workout clips? I loved the recent one you made with Ryan. I would especially love if you made a workout routine that you follow and could demostrate those moves.
I agree! More on fashion and beauty would be great! Also more on your workouts would be interesting as well. I love your blog as it is though – definitely one of my favorites!!
I think you already have the most awesom blog in the land lol. I am so glad I found it
I really love your blog. I’ve been reading it for a couple months now & love that you don’t have a snobby “i’m better then all of you” attitude like some bloggers out there!
I think more detailed workout plans would be great to see! You’re in such great shape & you’re super inspiring.
Happy new year!
I would definitely like to see some snack ideas! I will be starting a full-time job in January and am so sick of eating granola bars all through University!
I would also like to see some playlist songs that maybe you’ve discovered!
I am excited to hear more about what newlywed life is like for you and Ryan in 2011. I would also like to read about new races like 5ks that you might participate in. I am leaning towards possibly signing up for one and I need some inspiration. Thanks!
More sadie, especially in her cute sweaters:) I also really liked the workout “video”. I made my husband watch the one with Ryan and he found it helpful too. I love your blog, so really, just keep doing what you’re doing!
I absolutely LOVE your blog! You have a great attitude so it’s always a fun read. I would love to see more recipes and ideas for lower carb veggies. Thanks for doing what you do!
I hate that song too, it sucks! haha. I love your blog already, I especially love the humor and creativity you have! Maybe more recipes that are healthy? You are good at coming up with things I never thought of!
And of course more videos! I love when you do them!
It’s already been said, but just to underline it: more Sadie photos! And I love the video posts too 🙂
more of your hubby! hahaha jk!!! i love your videos, so i would like to see more of those 😉
More Saidy! 🙂
Julie, I too would enjoy more videos! I like the fitness one you and Ryan did the other day!! I love how you blog 3 times a day and talk about all your meals 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your life with all of us!!
I like that your blog is a happy place. 🙂 I am sure that you have hard days, bad days, ect. But I like that you don’t talk about it on here. You put together great outfits. Maybe more fashion. 🙂 Or maybe show the entire outfit, I’d really like to know what you wore those colorful tights with.
I love your blog! I can’t really get into/follow many blogs but yours is one that I’m on more than once each day! I only started reading fairly recently so I’m not sure if you’ve touched on this…but what are your beauty tips and what is your routine? I also liked the idea some other readers suggested about on-the-go snacks. I, too, am guilty of the granola bar diet when in school so help!
Happy New Year!