DELICIOUS brunch today!
But we’ll start with the early morning 🙂
Breakfast
I got up at 6:30 and worked on Chemistry lab ( 👿 ) for an hour or so. I was hoping to get twice as much done but this stupid pre-lab assignment took way too long. Ugh. Around 7:30 I had a small breakfast before heading to my mother in law’s condo for a nice workout at 8:45.
Half a serving of bulgur with 1/4 cup vanilla hemp milk, 1 small banana, a spoonful of flax and some almond butter. Just enough to get me through my workout and off to brunch. Little did I know how LONG this would take!
Breakfast was about 230 kcal, 7 grams fiber, and 6 grams protein.
Workout
Although we don’t normally run 2 days in a row, the husband and I did a quick 2.6 miles around his mom’s neighborhood before heading into the gym, which is quite nice. We then did about 20 minutes on the ET and 2 circuits on the weight machines. I’ve got my mother in law doing the weight circuit a few times a week and got her set up with weight amounts and reps. She’s doing well!
The Flying Biscuit
So I should have known to bring a little something to eat after my workout while we showered and got dressed because this place was a little far and is known to have a wait. But nope, I didn’t think ahead. There was an HOUR wait, but we decided to walk to Target to kill some time and ended up being seated around 12:15. Almost 5 hours and a workout later, my stomach was VERY hungry! Food never tasted so good! I planned what I was going to get in advance (I do this a lot or I’d take an hour to decide when others are waiting on me!) and I had a little bit of everything. It was a lot of food, but I knew this place would be “worth it.”
A whole wheat flying biscuit
(That’s a drop of egg on it as I passed my second egg to the husband’s plate!)
We were accidentally served regular fluffy white biscuits (which are heavenly as well!) and got to bring them home. I’m not sure when or how then will be consumed. Hmmm.
An egg (Two here – I gave the other to the husband)
An oatmeal pancake! These are made with flour so they’re not as grainy as mine but they’re still delicious! It was served with a peach compote, which I got on the side. I ended up having some of the compote, but I mostly ate the pancake plain.
A MorningStar “Soysage”patty, which I really liked but would never buy or have at home because I don’t prefer meat for breakfast.
Hot tea. I had 3 cups with some sweetener.
All together (it’s probably easier to see it all at once here!) It also came with a side salad with a drizzle of balsamic. I ate about 1/2 of the greens. So to recap, I ate the whole biscuit, patty, pancake and egg. Plus a tiny bit of the peaches, compote and some salad. It doesn’t seem like as much food from above!
Of course it’s impossible to accurately estimate calories at a restaurant, but I wanted to share my estimate with you all so you can see how I ballpark things like this. Please note that knowing this estimate did NOT detract from my enjoyment of the meal at all!! Every bite was delicious 🙂
Biscuit and about 1 tsp of apple butter – ~275
Soysage Patty – 80 (I know these are MorningStar from the menu)
1 Fried Egg – ~100
Salad + Dressing – ~40?
Pancake – 175 (a wild guess based on CalorieKing’s “6-inch pancake’)
Peaches – 35 (1/4 a cup of “peaches in light syrup”)
=~700 kcal
But you know, after ALL that food, I barely feel full!! I think I waited too long to eat and my hunger is taking a long time to go away.
Here’s the husband’s goat cheese, mushroom, and basil omelet with a fresh tomato sauce and rosemary “moon fries”! In case you’re curious for a male’s consumption perspective, he also had 3 soysage patties, a biscuit, my egg, and 3 cups of coffee with cream.
We’re planning a walk in a bit and an otherwise relaxing Sunday afternoon 🙂
VeggieGirl says
what great-looking brunch fare – so hearty and scrumptious!! so glad that your chem lab studying is done for now, and that you’ll be able to enjoy the rest of your Sunday afternoon :0)
Caryee says
Yum! Your brunch looks delish Kath!
Tomorrow I’m taking a friend to a birthday breakfast at the Walker Bros Pancake House (she LOVES their famous apple pancake- a huge balloon of processed flour and sugar…:/)
I hardly go out for brunch, and eat healthy on a consistent basis. However, I was thinking of trying the “Dutch Baby” pancake- a smaller version of a German pancake with strawberries and bananas….or I could go with what I usually would get (egg whites with veggies (no cheese), wheat toast, fruit on the side). Here’s the menu: http://www.walkerbrosoph.com/menu/index.html
What would you girls suggest to get? 🙂
Kath says
Caryee,
You probably know what I’m going to say already – definitely get what you’re craving! I’ve learned that this equals a much more enjoyable meal. (This only applies to people who eat healthy most of the time – not to those who want to choose fast food for the 10th time that week because it’s what they’re craving!) If you’re in the mood for pancakes, get one, have a reasonable portion, and eat well the rest of the day. I would definitely pay extra for the side of fresh fruit and be sure to eat a healthy breakfast and dinner that are low on sugar/refined carbs to balance it out. Perhaps you and your friend could go for a walk after brunch? But most importantly, you MUST remember to savor every bite!! The menu looks delicious.
Kath
natalie says
I have a question. It seems like you exercise for a couple hours a day at least. Do you think one can get to much exercise? How much do you think is enough? I used to exercise a couple hours a day and now I only walk to classes. Any advice? Thank you.(I also ate a fabulous brunch today:))
JennK. says
Caryee,
I have to ask — where are you from?! I go to Northwestern and I LOVE Walker Bros.! I would definitely recommend the Dutch Baby — it really is “light” compared to a regular pancake, but it’s fluffy so it seems like you’re getting so much more!
If your leaning more toward eggs, I would highly suggest the oven-baked omelettes! My favorite is the Santa Fe without cheese…but you can also get them with egg whites or scrambled so that it gets done faster.
Sorry for the super long response, but I’m just so excited to see a close-to-home restaurant on here! The thing to remember about Walker Bros. is that you can ALWAYS bring home leftovers, and they taste just as good the second time around! Have fun!
Emma says
Today I bought Good Earth Tea, my first Fage, some Smart Balance spread, a single serving of Kashi Heart to Heart (have never tried it), Kashi crackers, and ofcourse may others.
So many of those were inspired by you though!! Thanks for introducing new things to my diet. (Though my Mom has always adored Kashi crackers- I just havent had them in months so I’d thought I’d buy them again to try!…otherwise most of those are new products to me!)
kay says
I know…. assignments are almost always “stupid” especially when they are supposed to be less time consuming :(…. but do you think maybe your professors are reading the blog? I know some employers “goggle” candidates to see what they are up to online!! I work as an HR rep…
kay says
“google”……
goalie30 says
Natalie,
What I typically recommend to patients and what I typically abide by for exercise is the American Heart Association’s recommendations. For women of all ages to protecti their heart from heart disease, they recommend at least 30 minutes most days of the week (by most days they mean 4-7 days per week, or over half of the days per week)…for women who are interested in losing weight or who are maintaining a weight loss, they recommend at least 60-90 minutes most days of the week. Exercise can be anything from walking, running, biking, swimming, weight lifting, to even gardening, walking stairs, cleaning the house vigorously, washing the car…basically anything that boosts the heart rate up into the 40-70% of your maximum predicted heart-rate range (220-age will give you a rough estimate for your maximum predicted heart rate). Obviously, the easier/lighter the activities, the longer you should perform them for to get a good cardiovascular effect and to burn calories if you are interested in losing weight/weight loss maintenance; walking a few miles at an easy to medium pace just will take longer to burn the same calories as a moderate paced run for the same distance.
If you walk around campus a lot during the day including taking the stairs to and from classes, that can all be figured into your 30-60 minutes of exercise plan. Everyone has a different workout schedule/plan and different time frame in their schedule that they can spend working out. While Kath may spend 1-2 hours per day “working out” with all of her activities, other people are lucky to have 30 minutes to be able to find the time to get in some brisk walking and crunches. No two people are the same, and there is no right or wrong way to to the formula. However, if your day is all consumed with working out for every calorie you eat and you only think about food, calories, and working out all day, well then that is probably not a healthy mindset and may even be something that leads to restricted eating/ eating disorder/ and other types of over-exercise behaviors which definitely are not healthy. So don’t base your activity levels on other people’s is basically what I’m trying to get at; set out time for some activity in your schedule each week with activities that make you feel good, energetic, and strong and you’ll be more likely to stick with them then if you followed someone else’s plan; the main thing is to at least get moving enough to cause some cardiovascular protection for your heart and lungs.
natalie says
wow! Thank you so much! I used to overexercise and be terribly consumed with all that stuff. Now I feel like the opposite-a slacking glutton-ok hehe-not that bad…I am just trying to maintain a healthy balance…i try to take the stairs as much as I can. thank you so much. I really appreciate the time and effort that you put into your response. Thank you again!
Kiala says
Way to pack it in, Matt. You’ve done your gender proud. 🙂
I’ve never really liked Earl Grey tea…it just tastes like soap to me. Have you always liked it, Kath or did it become like an acquired taste?
I love brunch.
kay says
Matt (Kanz?), you almost ate as much as my husband… and he is as slim (is slim a bad word for a guy?) as you!!
Goalie:
Are there any books you recommend? What is your profession?
TimeofButterflies says
Kath, I bought some peppermint tea because of you! I love it…
As far as exercising goes, you exercise a LOT! I used to, too, until recently. We are talking about 2 hours, 6 days a week–running 28-30 miles per week, kickboxing, rowing, weights, and Pilates. I’m knocking it back to running 25 miles per week, kickboxing three times per week, weights, and Pilates. So essentially 30-50 minutes four-six times per week. Much more amenable to my busy schedule and not as demanding on my body.
Regan says
Hi Kath, I had a question about your runs. I like the idea of running around random neighborhoods to try and mix things up a bit, and I was just curious are you estimating the mileage or do you use some sort of measuring tool? THanks! Keep up the good work, I love the blog! 🙂
the husband says
www.gmap-pedometer.com
it’s awesome
Caryee says
Kath,
Thanks for the solid advice. I think you’re right- getting what you’re craving when you go out to eat is okay (when you eat healthy the rest of the time). Veggies is on the meal plan for lunch and dinner tomorrow! 🙂
Jenn K.-
No way! I go to Northwestern too!!! That’s soooo funny! Yes, Walker Bros. would be a nice switch up from Le Peep and Clarke’s 🙂 I’ll let everyone know how the Dutch Baby goes (that I’ve been craving for the last 24 hours, hah!)
Next time, I’ll try the egg white omelettes…yumo!
Kath says
Natalie,
I think “a couple hours a day” is a bit of an exaggeration. I rarely do more than 60 minutes of high-intensity exercise, and usually 15-20 minutes of that is weight lifting. I do often get in walking, which I enjoy for many reasons like good conversation and enjoying the weather. So I’m usually active for about 90 minutes per day. As Goalie said, the American Heart Asso. recommends 60-90 minutes of exercise per day for those who have lost weight (we have to work harder to maintain than those who have never gained and lost. Physios – any help on explaining why?). Depending on each of our bodies, some might just need walking, others combos of high intensity and walking, others more weight lifting, etc. I think a few hours of high intensity cardio is a bit much, but some high intensity combined with a longer period of lower intensity such as walking or yoga seems perfectly fine to me.
Emma,
Wow, you’re stocked up!! Have fun – and I’m glad I could attribute to the inspiration 🙂
Kay,
I tell my Chem lab instructor every week that I’d rather be doing ANYTHING else. He laughs. It’s kind of a joke between us, so I’m not too worried 🙂
Goalie,
Thanks for the great response – it’s going in the FAQs 🙂
Kiala,
I’ve always liked black tea because that’s what my mom drinks. I do agree that it’s kind of soapy!
Regan,
I usually use Google Pedometer, but I played with MapMyRun.com this afternoon and like it a LOT better. You can click “follow roads” and it’s much easier to navigate neighborhoods and curvy roads than Google’s is. Give it a try! We usually plan our route in advance, especially in new neighborhoods, and then go out and run it.
Kath
texasfoodie says
ohmygosh I love the Flying Biscuit so much- I just had to say it. Aren’t the whole wheat biscuits heavenly?
I’ve just been to two of the Atlanta locations, and have to wait every time- but it’s so worth it.
JennK. says
Caryee,
Small world! I hope you enjoy the Dutch Baby — if anything, it’ll help make up for this depressing weather!