Happy Hump Day!
Whew, it’s been a long day, I’ve been slacking on sleep and it’s starting to catch up with me. Pretty much sums up my feelings:
But I still kicked out 5 miles on the treadmill! I’m 97% sure the treadmill I was on was a liar because it said I finished in 47 minutes which I do not believe for a second, but I’ll pretend that I do because it’s good for my ego 
. Sometimes post-workout endorphins > naps.
Goal tonight: 7+ hours. Mostly because I’m out of coffee (the HORROR) and have nothing to fall back on. I need to get some coffee back in my life ASAP.
Maybe I have a problem, but I’m 100% okay with that.
Anywho, happy What I Ate Wednesday!
(Thanks Jenn!)I’m excited for this month’s theme because if I’m a big fan of veggies, if you couldn’t tell by pounds of them I eat everyday.
Here are some ways I’ve been enjoying my veggies lately:
My go-to lunch lately, broccoli, onions and mushrooms with a little Bragg’s. I use frozen broccoli because it’s much more convenient, not to mention cheaper. I’ve found sautéing frozen broccoli in a pan helps prevent the broccoli from getting mushy like it does when you steam it.
Roasted brussel sprouts and carrots. Roasted veggies are the bestttt. I wish they didn’t take so long to roast but it’s worth it. I add a little Bragg’s to the brussel sprouts (because I’m addicted) and the carrots are really good with a little cinnamon and salt.
Sweet potatoessss. Which are good anyway you slice them. Pun intended thank you very much.
PURPLE SWEET POTATOES. I found these beauties at Earth Fare over the weekend and I got suckered into buying them because they were purple and I’m a big fan of all things purple. They’re apparently from Japan, and the flesh white like white potatoes (thank you captain obvious). They taste sweeter than a regular potato but they aren’t quite as sweet as regular sweet potatoes. Very tasty with a little coconut oil, cinnamon (okay a lot of cinnamon) and a pinch of salt.
And this one isn’t a vegetable but still delicious:
Fried plantains! I’m a plantain lover and will automatically order anything at a restaurant that is served with plantains. No joke. I picked one up on a whim at Earth Fare (hmm… I’m seeing a trend) and fried it up in a little coconut oil. So simple and so good. I should definitely cook these guys up more often.
What are your favorite vegetables? I can’t pick!
How much sleep do you need/how much to do typically get? I can function pretty well on 6, which is what I usually get but I feel much better with 7 or a little more. It’s always interesting to me because I know people who sleep 10+ hours a night and other people who only get 5, I wonder how that works?
Tiff
/ February 7, 2013Oooo, I love roast sprouts! Of course, sweet potatoes are good too. Okay okay… there are a lot of winners!
greensandcoffeebeans
/ February 7, 2013Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are some of my favorites! So good!
Alex @ therunwithin
/ February 7, 2013all looks tasty. add some protein to that lunch bowl and you have one delicious meal!
greensandcoffeebeans
/ February 7, 2013I usually eat it with a couple of eggs, it makes a great light, but satisfying lunch.
jessielovestorun
/ February 7, 2013I’ve never tried plaintains before. What do they taste like?
greensandcoffeebeans
/ February 7, 2013They’re similar to bananas but a little starchier and less sweet. They’re really good fried! But what isn’t