Above 80* and the sun is out – orange ya glad!?!
I biked to Body Pump this morning. I used to go to the 12:10pm classes, which meant I had all morning to work and lunch around 1:30. I shower after and have a few more hours of work until an early dinner. No snack necessary.
But lately I’ve been going to the 10:20am classes, which are an hour instead of the 45 minutes express class, and have me back home before noon. I eat after I shower on these days, around 1pm, and then have all afternoon to work. I usually need a snack on these days.
I’m not sure which combo I like more! I always still feel a little full going to the morning class and a little too hungry in the noon class. Work in progress.
Biking was BLISSFUL today – warm breeze in my face!!!
Lunch was our Friday night lentils reheated with some plain yogurt
When I get really busy, I love to rely on chilled “salads” like this for lunches and even quick dinners.
On the side – a plate of orange
And an Philly Homegrown Biscotti – Orange Cranberry – for dessert.
Moose love
I’m hoping to get my work done on the porch today! This weather is not going to last.
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
ohhh great idea to work outside!
beautiful photography by the way so brilliantly colorful! 🙂
Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food says
BTW I also love express classes because the other participants are more likely to take all of time seriously get in workout get out and get on with your tod od list! 🙂
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
So jealous you have nice weather today. We hit 83* yesterday and now we’re paying for it with major thunderstorms and about a 40 degree drop. Enjoy!
Cait's Plate says
I am LOVING oranges lately. They’ve seriously just been the perfect, refreshing fruit – totally hit the spot 🙂
But I DO wish I had a little more of the weather you’re experiencing! It’s in the 50s and it feels warm here!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’m kind of in the same boat — exercising in the morning vs. evening and trying to figure out when is the best time to eat, when I need a snack, etc.
You are such a good photographer — I’m sure if I took a picture of a lentil stew it would look like barf. Yours does not! 🙂
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Oranges are great right now.
Working outside sounds wonderful!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
It’s amazing in DC right now too, but they are saying to expect rain tomorrow and Wednesday. BOOO!
Kristi @ KristiAteIt says
I’m jealous of the weather and that you get to work outside in it. Your lunch if so brightly colored, I love it.
missy says
Yummy looking lunch.
Enjoy your bit of sunshine. It’s supposed to get ugly here later too.
Dee says
Yummm to the orange! I think we might hit the 70’s today. Finally! 🙂
Stacey says
Todays weather (east coast) is great to bad I am inside for work all day. I had a question for ya? I know that you drink alot of bubbly water, do you also drink plain un-bubbled water too? What do you think you drink more of? Also, is it just a prefrance thing with the bubbles?
KathEats says
I think bubbles and still are equally good. I drink bubbles with meals and still inbetween, but I don’t drink a TON inbetween
Stace says
Thanks! I was just curious.
KathEats says
🙂
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
I love how these lentils look!!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love morning classes way more! Plus, teaching BodyPUMP, I want to do it bright and early and get er’ done! Maybe try and bring a small smoothie along to drink throughout the class if you get hungry??? Love LOVE oranges–enjoy the weather!!
KathEats says
I definitely don’t think I could eat during class!! Maybe a bigger date snack before hand would work well
Sarah-Mae @ Eat, Run, Knit says
The sun is shining down on us here to! So lovely!!!
B & B says
Work on a porch. I need that – but with nicer weather! It’s windy as hell here today.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I think it’s great to have options when it comes to exercise! It allow you to be flexible with your schedule and doesn’t force you to sacrifice your time in other area or give you an excuse to back out. Sounds like both plans are great!
Love those oranges – so summery!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Yeah, its supposed to get gross here tonight and be chillier tomorrow. Lunch looks delicious…I wish I could work outside today. Enjoy the sunshine!
val @ lots of dishes says
Will you have any patio seating or chairs outside of your bakery for you to sit and work? Or for customers to sit and enjoy their bread + coffee? I keep wishing the Minneapolis GH had some!
KathEats says
Just indoor for now
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
Wow that orange looks huge! I’m so used to only ever seeing/eating/buying ones that are like, golf ball size 😛
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I wish I could be working in some fresh air right now – or at least a room with a window that looks outside rather than the cubicles outside my office!!! Lunch looks fantastic – I am now in the mood for lentils in a chilled salad!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I always have the dilemma of scheduling my workouts around meals and showers, too. I also have to schedule workouts around class, which can get a bit tricky
[email protected] Sweet Life says
It’s 70+ here today–and feels soooooo good!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I’m a big fan of the quickie chilled salad too – easy to make in bulk so I can grab and go for work. Also loving my oranges chilled – adds something to the crispness on a hot day! Sprinkle a little cayenne and brown sugar over them and it’s like a fancy dessert!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
I told my husband that the next place we move into, I want it to have a place for us to eat outside! I love eating outside, but our apartment doesn’t have a porch big enough to do that right now.
[email protected] says
aww yayyy glad that you’re getting wonderful beautiful weather and hopefully a productive time at the porch! sounds so sweet 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
80 degrees, the sun is shining, chilling on the porch getting your work done outside…sounds like your week is off to a GREAT start!
It’s warmer there than it is in San Diego but by Fri it’s supposed to be 80+ here too 🙂
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) says
Enjoy working on the porch while you can ! 🙂
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
Lunch looks yummy. I can’t work outside, I get too distracted. I think I would rather be a little hungry then full. I once had to duck out of a class to puke because I hate to close to the class start.
Chelsea says
Although Bozeman, MT weather is awesome today I am still jealous of 80 degrees and sunny! Oranges have been so great this year! I eat one everyday.
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
It’s warm here, too! Finally. 🙂 Your lentil salad looks delish!
Angel7 says
When eating an orange, it brightens my mood, and the sweetness of it can be somewhat inspiring 🙂
Hopefully, we have consecutive days of nice weather soon, as opposed to one day of nice and three or four days of rain and such!
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Jen says
We had that weather yesterday, it was perfect!!!! Enjoy 🙂
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
that lentil mix looks amazing! what’s in it?
KathEats says
See Friday’s dinner post
Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says
This time of year the weather is always so wacky – I like to enjoy it when I can!
Laura says
I have a question about your Vitamix. I noticed you grinding grains, etc. in it-do you have the separate dry blade? Or are you using the wet blade? I’m looking into finally making the purchase and didn’t realize until yesterday they had a separate one and was trying to decide if it was necessary!
KathEats says
I just use the wet blade – I know I’m taking a risk, but I also don’t grind grains very often
Chad says
Yes, the porch awaits. I love lentils and our health food store has recently started supplying some nice sprouted grains for salads as well. I’m overly excited by this.
Jill says
I finally got to try Moose Drool this weekend – they had it on tap at our local bar downtown. I was in disbelief and even the bartender hadn’t tried it yet since they had just gotten it in. LOVED IT!
KathEats says
Mmmm!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
Yum!
I have a problem exercising later in the day. 9:00 a.m. or so is the perfect time for me, but my schedule typically doesn’t allow for it, so it’s usually 8 a.m. or earlier.
Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL says
I would kill for a warm breeze right now! This chilly office just isn’t doing it…lol
Namaste Gurl says
I have that issue too- there’s never a workout class time that fits perfectly. It’s either too early, or much too late for me. All the more reason to workout at home and do your own thang 🙂
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
Those lentils look great! Everytime that I make them, they turn out too mushy.
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
ooooh that lunch looks lovely!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I think I would have to go to that early class! I am waaay to hungry when noon roles around to workout! That’s what ya get when you eat breakfast at 7 though! I love citrus in the spring and summer, it always tastes better for some reason!
Allie says
I wish the weather would last longer *sigh* it has been gorgeous outside! I love quick lunches as well 😀
Molly says
I got in a total of 10 minutes walking between buildings at work today. I need to figure out a way to hold appointments outside! haha
Kiersten says
That sure is a pretty salad! I have early classes too and I am always starving by noon. I guess that happens when you eat breakfast at 6:30 am like I do.
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
Your pictures always SO bright and sunny. I just love it. I feel like I could pick that orange out of the computer screen!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Enjoy your nice weather! I need to get my dad to help me put together the table in the backyard- I want to soak up the sun!
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
Lovely lunch! Enjoy your beautiful weather! It was gorgeous here as well, although I think we’re expecting rain for the rest of the week. I think it’s a good time to make some split pea soup. 😀
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I can never workout at noon because I’m way too hungry then. 😛 9:30 am workouts are my ideal. I need to learn to be more flexible with my workouts though, so I’m going to have to give your date idea a try. I wonder if they could hold me over for a full hour though?
lynn @ the actor's diet says
it was gorgeous out in LA too. does it get hotter in c-ville?
Hannah says
I love using yoghurt instead of sour cream for topping curry-ish things! Love the tang 🙂
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
I’m a sparking water fan, myself.
The lentils look really good. They are in my top 3 legumes. And they reheat so well!
foodandfarm says
Can’t wait for the bakery to open! Have Fridays after 5 started yet?
KathEats says
This weekend I think!
Cindy says
What a pretty meal!
laurie says
You eat so healthy, Kath! I love it! I love to eat leftovers and often cook up a big pot of veggies and legumes and then eat away at it all week. What would you say is a “normal-ish Kath” portion size for you, with a dish like your legumes and veggies at lunch today? One cup or two cups? Sorry if that is too personal 🙂
KathEats says
Hmmm…probably 2 cups. But that’s if it’s mixed with veggies. If it were JUST beans I’d say 1 cup
Lauren says
I would be scared that I would get too hungry for the 12pm class. But then, I do eat breakfast at 6am so no wonder I would be hungry by 12pm. Body Pump does seem to make me more hungry throughout the day though.
Pearl (Crunch and Chew) says
I’m berry glad!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
I wish I had a porch – so badly!! The weather was beautiful today though – spring has finally sprung in Boston.
Khushboo says
There must be a correlation between heat and vitamin C because lately I have been craving oranges like mad!
Katy says
What do you think of 77? I just did it for the first time today..the clean and press were crazy…apparently the craziest they’ve ever done. I think my triceps will be sore tomorrow….they were a little sore after that track, which is unusual.
KathEats says
I liked it. I didn’t think it was the hardest I’ve done – those clean + presses weren’t as hard as I thought, but I think I need more weight!
Atsuko says
Enjoy the sun on the porch! Yesterday here, PA, was close to 85, but today is gray sky… At least, it’s not snowing:) Have a wonderful Tuesday.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I would like the 10:20 class – but only because that means one more snack.