I had hoped to go running today, but our weather is icky. Instead, I went back to Body Step! I really like that class. I look like a FOOL but it’s fun. The intensity rivals the elliptical. Although we do tons of jumping around, I’ve never been all that challenged in group ex classes. There’s just too much downtime and recovery to keep my heart rate pounding. So I used extra high risers and gave it my all and feel that I got a pretty good workout.
Also, KERF reader John recognized me and said hello on my way into class. That was fun! Hi John!
Home 2 lunch!
Matt picked up some whole wheat bagels from Bodos yesterday during his lunch meeting. I picked up the wild Alaskan smoked salmon and goat cheese = the makings for an awesome lunch!
One of my favorite combos = goat cheese, capers and smoked salmon – with arugula!
On the side – more of the same, plus some TJ’s Basil + Bean hummus!
Going here tonight to celebrate with RDs:
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We have a meeting this afternoon to record a podcast with Mikey B. Not sure I’ve ever been on the radio before – even if it’s a recording.
Then a few errands.
Then to dinner – at Blue Mountain!
Busy times, and I have to go get dressed!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Fantastic lunch!! I need to try the TJ white bean hummus – have not had it in years.
Kiran says
I need to try TJ’s hummus, seems so tasty!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
The smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels would be music to my husband’s ears. The photos are absolutely beautiful, Kath!
And being recognized by a reader…that has happened to me a few times. Once even in an international airport!! But only by women, never by a man. I think I only have like 2 male readers 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I love all of TJ’s hummus. SO good.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Great looking lunch!
Happy RD Day 🙂
Michelle | gold-hearted girl says
That looks like the best lunch ever. So balanced!
Evan Thomas says
Happy national RD day, Kath!
Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says
I am so terrible at Body Step! I feel like I’m a coordinated person, but I just can’t get the hang of it!
Stacey says
Wow! Goats cheese and hummus make any meal special. To have them together must have been heavenly!
Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says
Bodystep sounds like a blast! I wish my gym offered it.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Oh I totally agree with group exercise classes, especially when you’re pretty fit already and everyone else gets puffed..so frustrating 😛
Love that lunch! V gourmet looking 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love a great bagel lunch! That looks perfect!
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Oh I totally agree with group exercise classes, especially when you’re pretty fit already and everyone else gets puffed..so frustrating 😛
Love that lunch! V gourmet looking 🙂 .
Suzanne @ continuing my education says
Yum….bodos….need to get back to Cville!
MISSY says
Happy RD day and congrats on the mention in Woman’s Day!
Yummy lunch bagel. 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I feel the same way about Group Ex classes.
Good luck with your radio-ing!
[email protected] Sweet Life says
Lunch looks delicious. Totally agree re: group exercise classes. Also totally agree that I look like a fool in classes like that!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love smoked salmon too 🙂 have a good radio/call!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Oooh the podcast sounds exciting! I discovered that I like smoked salmon recently, and your lunch is reminding me of how I really should eat more of it!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
TJ’s seriously has THE best hummus (well, besides my homemade kind!) Glad you found a way to rev up the Group Ex. class! I feel that way a lot about group ex classes, too… sometimes there is just too much downtime!
[email protected] says
OoOOo have fun Kath! 🙂 And that salmon combo sounds deliciousss!!!! I’ll definitely give it a try! Actually, I know i’ll love it no matter what. Mmmmm
Stacy @ LoveDiscoveryGratitude says
Now I’m craving smoked salmon! That sounds ahhhhmazing!
Have lots of fun tonight!!
Heather (heathers dish) says
I just ate lunch and am dreaming of smoked salmon. Yummy!
Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen says
I just saw smoked salmon at Costco, and I think that’s a great use for it!
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
omg I absolutely love workout classes. They whoop your ass at the gym I go to. Downtime is non-existent lol
m.e. says
Bodo’s and Arch’s are two of my biggest cravings since leaving Cville. You have to get the pizza tonight and Blue Mountain Brewery yummm
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
That bagel w/smoked salmon looks delicious. I almost bought some smoked salmon at TJ’s – I have no idea why I didn’t!!!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Glad you had a good workout!
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
Have a great dinner! The smoked salmon looks so good, but I’m too scared to try it. Some people say it is too fishy?
Sahira says
Have fun celebrating RD day! I can’t wait until I can… 🙂
Lisa says
Delicious lunch. I had a mozza with tuna and hot sauce sandwich. It may sound gross, but it is pretty tasty and so easy to make.
Have a great night!
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
This post SO has me craving smoked salmon now!! Mmmmmm. I ate it EVERYDAY on our cruise.
Susan (Oliepants) says
I did too when we went on a cruise! Never got sick of it!
Mari says
Loving all the orange and green going on in this lunch!
Gotta have to recreate at some point… It looks so yummy!
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
What a beautiful lunch! I love TJ’s white bean and basil hummus. I put it in my scrambled eggs the smorning…delish!
Have a fun day!
Eloise says
I had a very similar lunch, salad with TJ’s white bean and basil hummus! It’s so creamy.
Jess says
Thanks for the fiancee shoutout in your post! Makes me feel like a celeb by association 😛
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That bagel looks amazing!!
Namaste Gurl says
Wow, you’re intense– body pump and running? Major kudos to you, Kath! Enjoy your day…
Angela (the diet book junkie) says
that IS a great combo, you’re making my mouth water over here! 🙂
Anne @ butter and bear says
Your lunch looks beautiful! So colorful:-)
Susan (Oliepants) says
I love smoked salmon and bagel! The combo with peppery arugula would be divine! 🙂
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
I just LOVE smoked salmon and capers! Nothing better 🙂 I get smoked salmon from BJ’s as a treat, when we have a dinner party or something like that. Served with capers, cream cheese and melba toast, it’s always a crowd pleaser!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
You just gave me a major lox craving!
Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen says
Ohh, that bagel looks sooo good!
Mimi says
That TJ’s hummus is my favorite! So good!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
i’ve never tried body step! I wonder if my gym has it.
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
“Look like a fool,” pretty much sums up how I feel when I’m in a Zumba class, but it’s so fun, and it keeps me moving and my heart rate up for the entire hour.
Whole wheat bagels are my favorite — the ones with all white flour just don’t have enough substance for me. This makes me want to visit Bread Co. (AKA Panera) for one.
staceyhealthylife says
That hummus is really good. But gotta warn you that about half way through the strong basil flavor gets annoying and over powering.
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I just tried arugula for the first time a couple days ago. Holy bejeezus YUM! Not sure what to do with the rest of it though…
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
I just got that TJ’s basil and bean hummus and it is so good. Strong but good!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
smoked salmon is one of of my favorite ways to enjoy salmon! it is almost addicting! too bad I don’t have a trader joes around so i could try that white bean humus….maybe I’ll make my own?!?!?!
Hannah says
Nom nom nom! Capers and salmon are the bestest 🙂
Bec says
I had the exact same lunch but with a spinach salad! Love goats cheese, smoked salmon and capers 🙂 Probably one of my favorite combos!
[email protected] says
TJs hummus is my fav!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
podcast recordings are fun – a lot less scary than doing radio, which i’ve only done a few times.
AJ says
Body step is my face class, love it. It definitely gives me a great workout. I put 2 risers on each end of the step, I’ve tried 3 but it was too much for me.
AJ says
Silly iPad, I meant fave class
AJ @ Flowing to Fifty says
It’s always strange to listen to your own voice – hope you tape the radio show so you can listen to it afterward.
Bagels and cream cheese with capers are wonderful. Good lunch.
Faith @ lovelyascharged says
Funny, I’m not really into arugula, but now that you mention plopping it onto a bagel, I could potentially be convinced to give it another try 😉
Parita @ myinnershakti says
It looks like goat cheese is the must try ingredient of 2011! And your salad looks gorgeous! Good luck on the radio – I’m sure y’all will do great!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Smoked salmon is one of my favourite things EVER. I love it with cream cheese, but I’ve never thought to have it with goat cheese. I bet that’s even better!
Alaina says
I know how many great benefits there are to eating salmon but I can never get into it; too fishy for me.
Cindy says
Those bagels look SO good!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
It’s been months since having smoked salmon! That looks like a perfect lunch- so green!
Tracy @ Commit To Fit says
Happy RD Day!
theresa says
you could turn those bagels into a nice supper with a soft poached egg on top.
Bri says
That is my favorite bagel combination! In other news, my friend’s husband just started this fabulous blog. It’s absolutely amazing and I can wait to see where it goes. Check it out: www.themanlyhousekeeper.com
M says
I am obsessed with step…I used to be a competitive swimmer, and since then step is the only thing to get my heart rate up…although I have yet to really try running. Plus I LOVE the quasi-dance aspect to it…I always try to wear my cute work-out clothes.
megan @ blackberries for jam says
I love TJ’s white bean and basil hummus! It’s so good plopped on a salad with sweet potato – yum!
Charise says
Yum, you’ve made me crave an everythng bagel with cream cheese + smoked salmon + red onions.
[email protected] says
I just had some smoked salmon and cream cheese on gluten-free bagels the other day, and it was just what I had been craving!
Amelia (Eating Made Easy) says
I simply can’t get enough smoked salmon — it is so incredibly good! Your salad looks beautiful too. Sarah from In Praise of Leftovers just posted a beautiful salad on my blog, it reminded me of something you would make!
http://eating-made-easy.com/2011/03/09/crunchy-fruity-winter-salad/