Had a slight change in my lunch plans today.
One of my coworkers brought in freshly baked Pineapple Orange Cupcakes!! Saved my kiwi and had a tropical delight in the form of cake instead. The icing was fabulous! Just whipping cream, pineapple tidbits and pudding mix whipped together.
So for afternoon snack, I ate the furry kiwi and a few nuts on my way to yoga.
Er, NOT to yoga!!
Change of plans – I couldn’t bear the thought of going on a walk and to yoga without Emily AND "wasting" that hour when I could get in a quick workout and have time to spend with Matt, so I came right home and went RUNNING!
In addition to my kiwi and nutz, I had a few swigs of this guy before I left:
5.5 miles!! I can run again!! I was slow and a bit stiffer than I used to be. But I’ll build back up.
Running again had me doing handstands 🙂
There we go!
How about a cartwheel?
While I was running and playing, Matt was cooking! <3 him
On the menu:
- Roasted sweet potato (a HUGE long one – half for each of us)
- TraderJoe’s Baked Beans
- Roasted Fennel + Broccoli
[No, those aren’t onions!]
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
With some seltzer!
Dessert an hour later…
Me, My Watermelon and I
I went at it with a grapefruit spoon and just ate the sweet good part off the top 🙂 [We’re going out of town and have TWO of these to eat up!]
Got a good COUPON coming for you in the AM!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Congrats on the run!!!
Yummm sweet potatoes and baked beans are simply amazing.. it’s taking the blogging world by storm 😉 !
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
I had sweet potatoes for dinner too! … but I made them into chips 🙂
What’s the coupon for?? I guess I’ll have to stop by and find out in the morning! Good night!
Nicole says
Am I crazy, or does the watermelon have a face? Oh the tendencies of humans to see patterns in everything, LOL!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Changed plans can be good. The cupcake sounds yummy! I have not tried the sweet potato baked bean combo yet, but I need to. It just sounds good! I have also been working my way through a watermelon since I can’t bear to throw anything out! Enjoy your evening!
Kelli says
I’ve made a sweet potato black bean soup before and never even thought to just eat it like you guys did. Your dinners always look so simple yet delicious. I think I’ll try that sometime for an easy meal.
p.s. I’m so jealous you have watermelon, looks mouthwatering.
Devon says
I haven’t done a handstand in years…… But I totally did a cartwheel in the living room of our new house the other day 🙂
Katelyn says
Yum…watermelon…
Me-Linh @ Sweet and Sweat says
Congrats on the run! I definitely had like my weight in watermelon for the past few days but no complaining here 🙂
Gavi @ GaviGetsGoing! says
Congratulations on being able to run comfortably again–that’s so fabulous! I’ve been meaning to try sweet potatoes with baked beans for some time now, and seeing it here just makes me want it stat!! Enjoy your evening. 🙂
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That cupcake sounds so good! Too bad there’s no pics. 🙁
Your lawn gymnastics are awesome! 🙂
Jenn
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Love the handstand pics 🙂
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
Nothing better than a perfectly sweet watermelon.
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
I didn’t know fennel came like that. I would eat caramelized onions all the time if I could
Callie @ Callieflower Kitchen says
Oh my gosh I’ve been craving sweet potato with beans on top all day so that dinner looks PERFECT!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Woo!! for a good run!!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Hooray for running 🙂 So glad it felt good for you 🙂
Sam says
My eyes just about popped out of my head when I saw the onions:)
Have you ever tried dry toasting your oats in the pan before cooking them? Adds a little extra flava
S
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I almost had sweet potato for dinner too! But well..I had a change of plans! 😛 haha
Good to hear you’re back to running again!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i love eating watermelon with a spoon – nature’s ice cream!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
I’ve never heard of icing made with whipped cream and pudding mix! I’m intrigued!
Alycia @ Fit n Fresh says
I so love eating outside in the summertime – nice cartwheels by the way!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Orange cupcakes are my favorite! My grandma used to make some amazing ones.
Jenny says
MMM- do you have any pictures of this pineapple orange cupcakes? sounds like the perfect summery treat!
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches says
I wish I could do handstands like you! I’m a whimp when it comes to inverting myself. I’m still working on the yoga headstand for now…but maybe one day, I’ll build up the nerve to do the handstand!
Erin says
Those cupcakes sound delicious! What fantastic summer flavors. 😀
Melissa Cari @ Miles for Markets says
Congrats on the run! I love the feeling of a strong run. Cartwheels are necessary for such excitement 🙂
And I love that you’re drinking coconut water. I hope everyone tries it!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says
very cute pics! looks like summer where you live!
Kellie says
I love that it is fruit season. We live off of it all Summer long. So good!!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I love how you get into a handstand! I’m was a gymnast for a while and cartwheeling up always felt awesome cause you have to use your abs to stop you from rotating over. Hehe I’m such a gymnast dork 🙂
Brittany says
I ‘m so impressed you can do a handstand! I haven’t done one of those since I was like, 5!!
Eileen says
Your handstand is very impressive!
So is having a husband who cooks a fennel-oriented dinner for you!
Lisa @ bakebikeblog says
yay for running + cartwheels + homecooked dinner = winning combination 🙂
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
Nothing better than sweet potatoes!
I swear I could eat them everyday 🙂
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Goodness – sweet taters + baked beans is one of the greatest combos.
Have you not liked onions your entire life?
Kath says
Never liked em.
Stacy (StacyGrowsHealthy) says
Dinner looks great. You(or Matt) are so good at putting together a well rounded meal w/o meat or grains.
Jim Purdy says
Handstands! Cartwheels! Wow!
Hannah says
Wow, you can do some gooood handstands! I used to be able to back in my gymnastics days, but, erm, those ended over ten years ago… Your dinner looks stellar, too!
Ashley says
That’s what she said!!! “a HUGE long one” hehehehe couldn’t resist
Kath says
😉
Camille says
Yay! I love doing handstands!
Lynette says
Silly question I know – but how do you cook a whole sweet potato like that? Wrap it in foil and stick it in the oven? I’m sure i’d end up burning the outside, or it would still be crunchy inside…
Kath says
Matt cooked it but I believe he just put it on a sheet pan and baked at 350* for about an hour.
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
You can do handstands!? Oh my gosh, you’re so lucky!! I have never been able to do them, and I’d seriously give my right arm to be able to :p
Well done on the run too – you must be thrilled to be back 😛
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
Hihi, I already thought that have you changed your mind about onions?! 😀 the salad looks good!
Sharon @ What Is Sharon Doing Now?! says
HaHa, does your Sam Adams glass amplify the taste and aroma of the seltzer? I only kid because I have them too and totally put water in mine last week and was joking about it 🙂
Kath says
Slight hoppy aroma, nice bitterness, perfect yeast 😉
Emily Eats and Exercises says
Impressive moves! I can do a cartwheel still, but not so sure about the handstands – except it the pool of course. 😉
Hooray for fruit season. I’m most excited to buy cherries, but the watermelon looks pretty delish as well.
Megan@maintainingthathealthybalance says
What do you think of that coconut water? I had it for the first time last weekend and I really liked it
Kath says
Seems to be my favorite
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
Oh I would completely go for the cupcake too! Good to be flexible with plans 🙂
Nicole says
What kind of camelbak (or other brand) do you use? I’m training for a half marathon and my runs are getting long enough that I need mid run water/fuel. I really want to get a pack but I’m not sure what kind or how big or what? Any advice?
Kath says
Mine’s called the Charm for Women. Get one – I love it.
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I love that combo of sweet potatoes, watermelon, and baked beans, it’s such summertime food.
Cynthia C. says
I love a good slow run. I can’t wait until my PT says I can run again. He’s going to go with me to make sure I pace myself.
af @ 'the food' says
congrats on running again!
just thought i’d let you know that i find you and your site are totally addicting! (and not in a creepy way!)
Kath says
Thanks!