Last night after work, I went for a 4-mile run around the Potomac River, stretched a lot, then Kelsey (sister) and I ordered sushi. Delivery sushi has to be one of the best discoveries I've made.
I went with the salmon-avocado roll
Seaweed salad
And split some steamed veggie dumplings
Hit.the.spot.
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This morning I woke with an excruciating migraine. Sadly I had to postpone a coffee date with Alex (we're going this weekend instead). I rested for a while, took ibuprofen, then went to a BodyPump class to shake the pain. Although all I want to do is lay in bed when a migraine hits, exercise 95% of the time makes me feel better. I attribute it to the increased oxygen to the brain!
Feeling much better, I made coffee and a protein smoothie to enjoy on the deck in the (California-like) beautiful weather:
Today's coffee a la Keurig was Caribou + warmed almond milk:
Raspberry-Chocolate Green Smoothie:
1/3 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 frozen banana
Fresh spinach (hand full)
stevia (to taste)
Pinch sea salt (to bring out sweetness)
1/2 tsp xanthan gum (t0 thicken; optional)
1/2 tsp maca powder (optional; source of vitamin C, also for energy)
1 tsp PB (to promote absorption of fat soluble vitamins)
Ice
H20
I absolutely love our deck. It spans the width of our apartment and looks up to a canopy of trees providing some shade but also let's in the perfect amount of sunshine.
The pup also enjoys it...
Watching the neighbors' dogs
Happily chewing on a leaf
I really believe mornings that start out right set the pace for a productive and enjoyable day. For me this includes, waking up early to exercise and enjoying a healthy/substantial breakfast either on the deck or reading the news.
Do you agree?? How do you start your day?
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Well I'm off to grocery shop, run some errands, and do a little bit of reading before meeting up with friends. Have a great weekend!
Lauren
*To those that asked about PB Flour, read here :)
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I agree that mornings can help set the tone of your day. I always try to start out on some sort of positive note.
ReplyDeleteI want sushi!!!!
That sushi looks YUM!
ReplyDeleteI love the bird set: http://www.allmodern.com/Pearl-Chinoiserie-Duvet-Series-DWL1440.html
Ohh that sushi looks SO good. I like to start my day with a run, oatmeal and coffee. In that order. Simple, but makes me happy!
ReplyDeletei looooooove the mornings! and sushi. i start my day with my pup and coffee and blogs, then a workout. wouldn't trade it for anything. :)
ReplyDeleteCOFFEE!!! Lots of coffee and I usually have some sort of kitchen project. Today, I made hummus.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking today that I need a new comforter!! I am not just saying that either...I swear! That bird one looks perfect for me.
Ok ok ok,,, where in the world did you find a sushi place that delivers ???! I must have this information (although it probably won't help bc I'm in Indiana and you are not. #fail) !! You, my dear, are a lucky girl !
ReplyDeletePS,, I would use the GC on a new end table or a bedskirt for our bedroom :)
I also enjoy starting my day with some exercise (I've only recently started to take up running, and I love starting my day with a walk/run!)
ReplyDeleteThat sushi looks amazing! I had sushi tonight, not delivery though....I love seaweed salad, yours looks all crunchy, just the way I like it :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry about your migraine, I used to get hormonal migraines--BAD, like had to be put on meds daily, with massage and change in my diet, they have gone away (knock on wood)---but I know how much they suck, no one knows unless they experienced it!! Feel better and have a great weekend!!
Mmmm. Sushi :) I have delivery sushi too...my husband doesn't eat sushi, so when he orders Chinese I can get some instead! Glad to see you're doing BodyPump. LOVE MY PUMP :D
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE seaweed salad!!! I wish I knew how to make it!
ReplyDeleteDelivery sushi?! Reason enough to move to D.C.
ReplyDeleteI'd like this wine glass http://www.allmodern.com/Alessi-TCAC1-0-AAS1144.html
Ahh that sushi looks soooo good!! I might have to order some soon now :)
ReplyDeleteI would buy the Bebe Chic Romeo Pie Pillow. My mom recently redid my bedroom at home in these colors and we've been looking for a non-square pillow that would go and this would be perfect.
And you're already on my blogroll.. so not sure if this counts, just thought I would throw it out there!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that a good morning sets the pace for a great, productive day! Yay I want bedding! You are on my blogroll :)
ReplyDeleteHold on! Delivery sushi that looks that good? I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to finally try seaweed salad. Yours looked so good!
ReplyDeleteWe have delivery sushi here in Boston but I've actually never done it. However, we might be moving to DC! Do you live in the city? We're not sure where we'll live yet, DC/MD/VA, but we were there last week for some gorgeous weather!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny because I've actually looked at CSN's bedding a bunch! They have a U of MN throw that I really want!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader - I have to say that I LOVE your blog. I used to live in DC and your pictures totally take me back.
ReplyDeleteI am a HUGE fan of DwellStudio so I would put a gc towards the chocolate dots collection. SO cute.
I read your blog all the time, and find it really inspiring that you manage not to give up on a healthy lifestyle despite being so busy! As you can see on my blog, we are renovating our house, and while the kitchen is coming right along our bedroom is being ignored (no thanks to the blank walls and plain white duvet), I would love to spruce up the room with a new patterned duvet!
ReplyDeleteI would buy a new duvet set - it's the easiest way to redo a bedroom without actually doing anything!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog - I live in DC and reading recaps of local races is so inspiring!
just stumbled upon your blog. Love it, added you to my google reader. Love that you are having a bedding giveaway. I am ready to switch out my bedroom for a fall look.
ReplyDeleteOoooOo I would like to get some fun pillow shams to dress up my living room.
ReplyDelete@Elliott Hi Elliott! Thanks so much for stopping by :) Are you visiting DC in the near future??
ReplyDelete@alyssa Alyssa, thank you for the sweet comment! Good luck on your remodeling! :-)
ReplyDelete@DAL Hi Dal! Thanks for commenting on my blog! Where in DC are you living? SUCH a great city for running, right?!
ReplyDelete@Amy Hi Amy! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a great day :)
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