Getting Back in the Groove
And I’m not talking Monday, work related stuff. I’m talking back to healthy eating and working out. Over the past few weeks I’ve been eating whatever I want, whenever I want and not really challenging myself at the gym. I was on twitter last night chatting with a couple ladies and we all decided to get back on track (or “Get Our Glow Back”, as Ange would say). It’s evident that many of us in blog world are feeling the same way as just last week Caitlin declared she was having a Back On Track month. As we all gear up for the holiday treats, parties, and cold weather comfort foods, it’s important to get back to healthy eating habits now. Here’s my plan:
- Eat more fruits and veggies, home cooked meals,
- Less processed foods
- Drink plenty of water!
- Stick to one afternoon snack between lunch and dinner (instead of say, 3)
- Drink alcohol in moderation (I’m not limiting it completely, because I know I’ll want to enjoy the cocktails at the Foodbuzz blogger festival this weekend)
- Incorporate more strength training and yoga into my workout routine
In light of this new plan, I woke up early for a pre-work gym visit. I thought it would be easier to rise a the crack of dawn with the time change and all. Nope, it was still hard but I managed to get my bum out of bed and make it to the gym for a 10 minute warm up on the treadmill and some arms and back strength training. Upon arriving home I took my meds- 2 digestive enzyme capulses (for my belly), lysine (for my mouth), and glucosamine/chondroitin (for my knee) and whipped up a green smoothie (also for my belly).
I bought these digestive enzymes when I was having tummy troubles a while back and I still take them every so often to aid my digestion. I figured since today was the start of my getting back on track I should help my digestive system out a little bit.
Green Smoothie
- 1/2 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 cubes of ice
Place everything in the blender and blend on high until all flakes of kale have disappeared, giving your smoothie a lovely green color and tons of NUTRIENTS! So simple, yet delicious.
I have to admit that I was freezing while drinking this. It’s pretty chilly in our house since we haven’t turned on the heat. I drank it with two jackets on. haha
I also portioned out a bit of my favorite trail mix- berry trail mix from Good Foods Grocery.
I had forgotten, but today was Marketing team lunch day, which means we all go out to eat. I was super excited because we ended up going to an office favorite, Ginger Thai Taste! I ordered the vegetarian spring rolls for an appetizer.
and the vegetable Tom Yum Soup, which is a Thai hot and sour soup with onion, cilantro, tomatoes, lemongrass and lime.
So warming and delicious. I simply love Thai cuisine.
I came home from work, put a sweet po in the oven, and took a brisk walk with my main squeeze (Isaac, not Olive).
I put a little Artisana Coconut Butter on the sweet potato a la the lovely Katharina.
and then proceeded to top it with Isaac’s veggie chili. It was such a good combo. I know it kind of looks disgusting, but I promise you that it tasted much, much better than it looks.
So there you have it, DAY 1 of getting back my groove! I’m currently sipping on a little Katalyst Kombucha and starting to my pack for San Fran- only 4 days left!
Oh, but I also wanted to share this with you:
The Bolder Mat Company sent me one of their mats to review and it couldn’t have come at a better time because as I mentioned, an aspect of getting back in my groove will be to incorporate more yoga into my workout routine. I love the way yoga makes me feel calm and I love the strength training and stretching aspect of it. I hope to do more core flow and power yoga sessions in the near future. Yogadownload here I come!
As for my Go With The Flow Turtle Yoga Mat (pictured above), I LOVE it! It’s much thicker and stickier than my old mat. Plus, it much cooler- just check out the design! It makes me feel like I’m back in the Cayman Islands, plus I’ve always been a water girl so I love the wave design.
Please feel free to join in on the getting back your groove and your healthy glow! It’s going to be fun and many bloggers have already joined in. Read Ange’s post here and be sure to check out Caitlin’s Back On Track month as well.
- Brittany
I’m going to be a brat and say… “and me”:
http://veggiegirlvegan.blogspot.com/2009/10/back-to-my-roots.html
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Eating Bird Food Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 am
Oh man. Sorry lady. I didn’t know you started the trend as well, however I must admit it’s delicious- so thanks!!
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VeggieGirl Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
Hehe no worries, dear Brittany
Enjoy it!!
**hugs**
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Good “back on track” goals – it always helps me to have really specific things (like you do!) when I am trying to get back in the groove. I just challenged myself to the 30 day Shred (Jillian Michaels) so that I won’t turn into a marshmallow during the holiday season.
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I love your yoga mat!
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I wanted to tell you that I got the unsweetened vanilla almond milk like you suggested (vs. the sweetened) and I LOVE it! Thanks for the tip girl
As for getting back on track, I totally need to focus on that as well esp as the holiday season arrives. Once I kick whatever is making me feel under the weather then my workouts are getting back into full gear & I am cutting down on sweets, it’s gotten outta control! That soup looks deelish too btw.. yum!
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Good luck on getting back on track
I know you can do it if you put your mind to it.. or like the song if you put your back into it lol. GINGER THAI!!! I am so happy your are Richmond blogger because everytime you write about these places I can smile and be like that’s riiight I know what she’s talking about! I haven’t gone to Good Foods in the looongest time. My dad and I used to go whenever he was up for a business trip. I would pick up a couple tubs of the lentil dip they sell there. Next time you go, you should get it! It’s over on the far left of the store over where they sell the ready made refrigerated stuff like the macro-vegan dumplings. Unless! They’ve changed it since my last visit.
p.s. the chili on the sweet-po sounds awesome! And the coconut butter on the sweet-po I KNOW is awesome. Thanks to Liz’s suggestion (she also suggested to try it with cinnamon and it was even better
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Great looking sweet potato. So many exciting challenges going on till January, I’m doing two and it is nice to have great support from other bloggers.
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How Brittany Got Her Groove Back? Haha. Good job, chica. I am so down for this getting back on track action. I.e.–stepping away from the Newman’s pretzels like now…
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The idea of “getting back on track” is wonderful because i too have felt like i’ve been eating what i want when i want. I always feel my best when i’m filling my body with the best things which are fruits veggies and wholesome food! I think this challenge is wonderful and we’ll all thrive!
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I need to check out this back on track challenge!! Sounds great
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ooh! Do I spy gojis in that trail mix?
Sweet potatoes with chili is one of my fave combinations–I just had it last night actually!
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I’m so excited for you and your trip.
Don’t be too hard on yourself, you always seem very balanced to me, and there is something wonderful to be said for that!!!
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That sweet potato combo looks great. I’ve never thought to put coconut butter on a sweet potato.
I love your back on track list. I need to put more water back on mine. That always really helps, but I’m not so good about it…
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I’m so trying that sweet potato and chili combo. Yum!
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Awesome Day 1 work! I can’t wait to try more yoga–I don’t know why I’ve gone so long without doing any!
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You always seems to eat great to me! I wish I ate that well
I have done pretty good eating only dessert a day right now. I have enablers here so it’s tough. But, I’m trying with ya’all without being too strict.
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Oh man, that yoga mat makes me want to do a sun salutation right now! : )
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OK Brittany, jealous of many things. in this post..
1) Your super cool new yoga mat. Love turtles.
2) That gorgeous trail mix.
3) All that fresh cilantro you had at lunch (beautiful picture by the way).
4) The fact that you can Tweet. I changed my user name on Twitter, and I can no longer log into my account.
5) The fact that you’re going to be in San Fran. this weekend. So wish I could be there with all of you!!!
6) Finally, really jealous of that baked sweet po with coconut butter. Love that combo and can’t get the Artisana products here in Nashville. Please enjoy some for me!
Have a good night my friend.
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I just started reading your blog and it will go into my regular rotation of daily blogs to read.
I love the yoga mat. I always have the problem of sliding off my yoga mat, so anything sticky and thick is a good thing for me!
I am aboard the ‘back on track month’, I need to do something as I have been off the track since June.
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i still haven’t found coconut butter! but the potato looks great.
I love the yoga mat – such a pretty color.
I can’t wait for this weekend!!!! I can’t wait to meet everyone in just a few days. What time are you cooking?
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Everything sounds great! And, GOOD FOR YOU in making a plan to eat healthier (and get back on track!).
Cheers,
Kristen
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I thought the thai food was my favourite thing in this post until I saw that yoga mat. So adorable! I want one
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