Scatterbrained II

The meal I never skip is dinner.. It relaxes and calms me to stop the whirlwind and concentrate on one task: making something delicious and nutritious!

I also tweeted about this giveaway!

Casey, doll, please email me your address and I’ll have delicious granola on your way!

So today. Monday. I’m always amazed by how sore my upper back gets within three hours of sitting at a computer. These are the serious thoughts that run through my mind. I wasn’t thinking about it yet while I ate breakfast in a cozy, overly cushioned armchair.

Why, yes, I'd love sunbutter with a side of yogurt.

I’ve been making a habit of taking vitamins and supplements every single day. Usually, I buy bottles and take a pill once. Game over. But not anymore!

Biotin, Kirkland pack of everything, Iron and B12.

I was buzzing all morning. It was either the B vitamins or the French press coffee.

The day commenced with phone calls, writing, researching, brainstorming, etc. I snacked throughout it all, as I am wont to do.

Cucumber and string cheese. Gourmet.

If you want to be kind to your taste buds, do not buy this flavor.

I ate lunch while in a meeting, so no pic of that. No pic of the emergency Luna I ate in approximately 37 seconds at 4:33 p.m., either.

After work, I drove to my BFF’s. By that, I clearly mean the gym. Is anyone else unusually antisocial at the gym? Everywhere else, I’m ready to strike up a conversation with anyone. At the gym, though, I want no one to talk to me as I grunt, huff, puff and sweat my lady bits off. I’ve been going to the same gym for several years now, and I don’t even know the staff members’ names. That’s kind of wrong, isn’t it?

Actively avoiding eye contact with any other human being, I ellipticized for 4 miles while doing some major intervals. Followed that up with 20 reps each of bench press, chest flyes, dumb bell press (all three while on balance ball in a bridge), dips, push-ups and calf raises; no rest between sets; completed three times through, total. I’m currently having a difficult time raising my arms to type.

The second I walked into the door at home, I made a protein shake. The whole protein-shake-immediately-post-workout thing is new to me, but I’ve wanted to try a certain protein powder for years now.

Unsweetened almond coconut milk (yes, it does exist!), vanilla Sun Warrior and a teeny bit of stevia makes for a cake-like shake.

I was relieved more than anything. There have been many times in which I’ve tried new protein powders, taken a big gulp or bite (depending on preparation) and gagged. “Dirt? Earth? Nature? Is that what this is?” Sun Warrior is, thankfully, a different story. It blends easily, creates a nice froth and reminds me of store-bought vanilla cupcakes. (That last one is a good thing.)

I showered up— struggling to lift my arms the whole time— and headed back to the kitchen for dinner.

Head of lettuce, red bell pepper, smoked gouda and chicken burger. Dressing made of chipotle hummus, balsamic and water to smooth it out.

MamaJ just started I Don’t Know How She Does It. I’m completely distracted now. SJP is my girl. Still. Always. Forever.

OK, loves, I’m out of here! OH! Wait. I bought coconut flour because I keep seeing incredible recipes, and now I can’t find those incredible recipes. I’d love a link to any recipes you’ve tried and enjoyed using it!

Now I’m out. Scatterbrained and it’s only Monday. Yeesh!

Ciao for now,

Kailey

Questions: Do you like talking to others at the gym or do you keep to yourself? Do you know the staff? I’m wondering what’s proper gym etiquette here… I smile and say quick, “Hi! Fine, thanks!” but that’s the extent of it.

**Apparently, I wrote a post with the same title not so long ago!