Some days I look forward to going to the gym: a cozy, dark flow yoga class or a bright, airy relaxing session on an elliptical or a motivating BodyPump class.
Other days I’d want to be anywhere BUT the gym. Today was one of those! Most likely due to the beautiful sunny weather!
I’ve learned to do what feels right on the days that the feelings come. It keeps me happy!
Luckily Faith and I had already scheduled to meet for a walk today! We strolled around my neighborhood for about an hour – time flew!
Then I came back for an early lunch because I am going to the DENTIST! BOOO!
I think my stomach knew lunch had to be early because it growled just as I walked back in the door 😉
I put together a KILLER salad!!
Spinach and veggies with sprouts (!!), drizzled in honey, olive oil and lavender salt, plus grapefruit sections, amazing bleu cheese, and chopped date-stuffed pork tenderloin.
Nothin’ like a hunk of 9 Grain to round out the carbs
W00f.
Wish my tooth luck – time for needles and drills.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
What cute mason jar! Do you ever think of getting a dog? 🙂
KathEats says
Animals just seem like SO much of a commitment to me and our lives have been so crazy…but we do think about it.
Val @ Balancing Val says
Listening to your body signals is SO important when it comes to food and exercise!!
If your really in tune then you will never force yourself to do something that doesnt bring you joy 🙂
[email protected] Sweet Life says
Look at that gorgeous blue sky! Wow–good luck at the dentist! One of my least favorite docs to see, for sure.
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Good luck at the dentist! A yummy lunch will help with the process 🙂
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Aww man. I’m going a week from tomorrow to get 3 cavities drilled!! Sad story.
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I love sunny days! It looks beautiful where you are!
Leslie says
That salad and bread look delish! I hate dentists, too;)
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I’m with you on doing the activity that “feels” right. If I’m forced to go to the gym only, I end up despising it.
Enjoy your sunny day 🙂
megan @ blackberries for jam says
I am so jealous of your spring-looking day! It’s hovering around 5 degrees here in Vermont! I’m also jealous of that salad. Yum!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
The salad looks incredible! Good luck to your tooth. Hopefully it will go quickly and as painlessly as possible!
Kiran says
Love the signs of spring!!! Hoping it would remain longer this year. Best of tooth luck 😉
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
It is almost warm enough for me to start running/walking outside and I can’t wait!
That lunch looks delicious — I need to make the date stuffed pork. Sounds so good!
suki @ [Super Duper Fantastic] says
Ugh, good luck with the dental work. 🙂
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Cute mason jar and can never go wrong with a hunk of bread. Hope the dentist appointment goes well.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Eee bad luck having to go to the dentist 🙁 I haven’t been in about 3yrs…I should probably go :p
hippierunner says
Ahh, dentist, scary! Good luck!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
YAY for spring weather! It’s a whopping +5 C here today and I’m loving it!! Good luck at the dentist. 🙂
Namaste Gurl says
Where do you get your lavender salt! I want me some SOOOO bad. I bet it’d be terrific sprinkled on sauteed greens with maple 🙂
KathEats says
See above 🙂
faith @ gracefulfitness says
It’s super easy to make, just (food) process dried lavender and a coarse salt, like Celtic Grey sea salt and store in a little glass jar. I made it for Christmas gifts this year!
Jenifer says
I’m sure you’ve posted this, and I’ve somehow missed it… but where do you find the lavendar salt? I had a sanwich today with lots of spinach and thought.. wow, I bet that lavendar salt would be awesome on this.
Have fun at the toothy doc.
KathEats says
The San Fran farmers market!
Tine says
Wanna have a bite of that bread! Looks delish!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Ew, I hate going to the dentist. I get all nervous. Hope your visit isn’t too bad!!
Emily says
That salad looks amazing! So did your breakfast! Good luck at the dentist, downgrade 🙁
Emily says
Eeek good luck! I am putting off going to the dentist right now because I think I have my first cavity (23 years it took me to get one)!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Hope all goes well at the dentist! Though that sounds pretty stupid to say when needles and drills are inevitable…
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
My hubby just went to the dentist too! That salad looks amazing : )
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
Good luck at the dentist! Thanks for reminding me that I am due to go, too 🙁
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
Mmmm sprouts! Your salad looks so pretty. The combo sound super tasty. Enjoy the sunshine 🙂
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Great salad. Good l uck at the dentist.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That salad looks amazing! YUM
Good luck at the dentist!!
Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) says
so pretty. good luck at the dentist!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Good luck at the dentist!
It’s a beautiful day here too! 😀
Heather says
It is very sunny here today but cold – by the end of the week, we may see 50 degrees!
Good luck at the dentist – I hate getting cavities filled.
natalie (the sweets life) says
I’ve been reading but haven’t had time to comment—wanted to tell you a belated CONGRATS on the Oprah article! Your writing definitely deserves to be in such great publications and I have no doubt we’ll see you in Real Simple one of these days! 🙂
Happy Tuesday!
KathEats says
Thanks!!
Trish @I_am_Succeeding says
Great lunch…the best to you with your dental appointment!
Heather (heathers dish) says
That salad is amazing…I now wish I’d brought something like that for lunch instead of what I dis bring!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I have been making my own grain and bean sprouts lately! It is so much fun, and they are so crispy and fresh-tasting:) I’m lovin the sunshine up in my neck of the woods, even though it’s freezing!
Anna says
Yeah, when the weather’s that nice, the gym feels like torture! Good luck at the dentist!
Lindsey says
yikes! good luck at the dentist- I had my first cavity ever filled last week. The good news is that it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected!
kate says
Good luck at the dentist!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I despise the dentist. Would rather go to the gyno. And I’m loving the weather right now!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Yay for listening to what your body wants to do! This weather sure makes me want to play outside, too!
Goodluck at the dentist 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Good luck at the dentist.
Your salad pics always make me hungry 🙂
Joanne says
Gotta love all that sunshine. You’re right! Who want to be in a gym when THAT was going on outside 🙂
Good luck with the tooth – Ouch!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Good luck at the dentist! it doesn’t sound like it’s going to be too much fun!
[email protected] says
that salad beast looks so amazing!!!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Mmmm, a hunk of bread is yummy at any time of day! Yay for beautiful weather too 😀 Hope your dentist appointment goes well..well, as “well” as it can go when you have drills coming at you!
Annette says
I loooove the dentist for some very odd reason?! Enjoy-haha!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Amazing salad indeed! Good luck at the dentist!
Alaina says
Ooh, that salad looks so good and refreshing.
Good luck at the dentist!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Ugh, I have to go to the dentist on Thursday. I am so dreading it. Here is hoping your dentist visit is fast and pain free!
Baking 'n' Books says
I want the tenderloin. The Dentist can be a horrifying experience – good luck 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That salad looks incredible! Good luck with the teeth. Dentists = notsomuch fun. (:
Iris says
That salad looks amazing!
[email protected] says
Wow what a gourmet lookin’ salad!! I can’t believe spring is on its way….well, not that it makes much difference here anyway hehe. But over there, that’s a big deal! 🙂
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
and I thought I was making some killer salads lately. Yours looks fierce!!! That date-stuffed pork, omg.
Anne @ Baking Me says
It feels like spring where I live too! I actually hung some laundry outside to dry. Good luck at the dentist!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Good luck at the dentist! I am long overdue for an appointment and dreading it!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
That salad does look pretty amazing! So many goodies!
Ali says
you have been such an inspiration to me.
THANK YOU!
KathEats says
Aww thanks 🙂
Camille says
What a beautiful day! It has been extra dreary here in Oregon today 🙁
Allison @ OneWhiteTulip says
I am loving the weather on the east coast right now!! It’s supposed to get up to 70 here this week. I am very excited about all my weekend runs!
Annnd I just got my O Magazine in the mail! Can’t wait to read the article!
[email protected] says
I hope your dentist appointment goes as smoothly as possible!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
You always have the most interesting salad combinations. I would never think to put some of those ingredients together, but I have no doubt it tasted fabulous. 😀
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Amen to doing what feels right when the moment hits. Sometimes the sun just begs us outdoors and I think it’s so important to listen. 😀
Andy says
Hope your dental appointment went well. I feel your pain – I’m going next Monday… yikes! It’s finally warming up here in the Midwest and I’m getting anxious to get outside too. The snow is still around, but I finally saw a large patch of grass today – dead grass, but grass all the same!
Hannah says
Everytime you talk about the blue cheese with lavendar salt and honey, it makes me so peckish!
stacey-healthylife says
When the weather is good I have to get outside to workout. That way it balances out those rainy cold indoor days.
Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says
Some times neighborhood walks are the way to go! I love your mason jar.
Brenda says
Any chance you could share a little about how you stuffed the tenderloin. Sounds like a great combo! Unlike Matt, I am not good at “freelance” work and need some sort of directionsQ
KathEats says
Luckily i have it typed up already!
Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin
½ cup crumbled bleu cheese
12-15 medjool dates, pitted and chopped
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Combine dates and bleu cheese together in a bowl, mixing thoroughly.
3. To prepare the pork for stuffing, use a sharp, thin knife and gently drag the blade lengthwise down the tenderloin to butterfly the meat open like a book.
4. Next perform the exact same procedure on each half of the tenderloin, effectively cutting the tenderloin into four sections.
5. Once you’ve opened up the tenderloin, evenly spread the dates and bleu cheese on the inside, and then fold the tenderloin back to its original shape, which should now have a thick core of stuffing.
6. While not necessary, it’s helpful to use butcher’s twine to tie a few loops around the tenderloin to tighten it into a firm log.
7. Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel and then liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. Roast for 35-45 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
9. Allow at least 20-30 minutes of cooling before slicing.
Brenda says
Thank you so much! This looks so yummy! My husband, the bleu cheese fan is going to love this.
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Lovin the sprouts!! I never think to buy them.
Kristy says
Good luck with the dentist and that salad looks amazing!!!
Nicole says
It is invigorating to know that spring is just around the corner!
Meghan says
Do you use the forzen kale for kale chips to?! Because at my local grocery store they only sell it in a HUGE bag and it goes bad before I can ever make enough kale chips or smoothies!
KathEats says
No, you can’t make chips from the frozen because it’s too wet
Meghan says
& I realize I posted this comment on the wrong entry, sorry!
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
I’m such a carboholic. I made a delectable salad with some sardines in olive oil! I love getting canned fish now after reading this blog. I use the extra olive oil as “dressing” from the can. My coworkers don’t love my fish-eating habits, but I guess you can’t win ’em all.
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
I don’t know why I wrote that I was a carboholic. Maybe because I was salivating over the hunk of bread. It made no coherent sense with the rest of my comment.
Andrea @ reallifeinrofo says
I’m looking forward to biking around town with my boys in the trailer. . . Maybe to a playground!!! Think SPRING!!!!