How did we go from this
To this
To this
So quickly!
I thought today was supposed to be sunny, but not only has it been steadily raining all morning, it’s freezing! I’m wearing my Patagonia vest, long sleeves and jeans.
Mary Poppins must be on her way
Sadly I could not bike to yoga. I miss the days when we were newlywed to Charlottesville already! The biking, sun, going out to eat every single night. I feel like the newness is gone! Still love it here, but I miss the adventures, which have stopped mostly because they were getting too expensive.
Yoga was good. Not too hard today – just a simple flowy class. I decided I’m definitely going to join the expensive gym here because my yoga pass expires in 5 days and the gym, while super expensive ($85/mo) is still HALF has expensive as yoga. Since since the studio I’ve been going to has "gym yoga" quality (I don’t mean the instructors, but the style of class) I might as well join the gym and get yoga AND a pool AND spin classes AND an endless edge lounge pool AND hours of indoor options. I’m going on Friday for another trial!
Had to eat a Biscoff cookie and a dried fig before yoga – pancakes did not work well today for hunger control!
Lunch today was a big salad featuring lots of leftover acorn squash. I always roast extra, and if I can keep myself from eating it off the pan as we clean up the kitchen, the purpose is always for salads.
Sadly, the few squash skins that I ate two nights ago (OK, OK, I ate a lot of them!!) blew up my intestines just as I expected they might! So since they are SO good, to keep myself from eating them, I took the squash off the skin with my hands while assembling my salad.
Matt ate them on top of his salad! He does not seem to be affected.
Salad contents:
Spinach * Broc * Cuc * Pepper * Squash * Avocado * Sharp Cheddar * Truffle Salt * Maple Syrup
On the side, a half cup or so of plain yogurt with Nature’s Path Maple Sunrise sample
And the tiniest apple ya ever did see!
Let’s eat!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I looove acorn squash. I have yet to try kobocha but I’ve heard that is fabulous too. And I completely agree – yoga is so amazing for you, but SO expensive. I do Bikram but only bought a 12 class pass and mix it in with biking and running.
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I got some little baby apples too – they are seriously bite size! So cute!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
that apple is TEENY! so cute though…and a perfect little portion 🙂
Bethany @ More Fruit Please says
I’ve never heard of squash skins causing digestion problems. That’s too bad! Just think that with the changing seasons, there are going to be all new things to discover about Charlottesville – the honeymoon period doesn’t have to end!
Shannon says
I need yoga in my life asap! Salad looks divine
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
That’s great that you’ll get to enjoy the variety of a gym! I don’t have yoga near me, but there is a pilates studio I’m interested in… unfortunately it is ridiculously expensive.
How do those places get away with charging SO much??
Daniel says
I’m the same way with any squash, I try to make a ton of leftovers to snack on later with some peanut butter or something and I have to struggle not to eat the whole pan.
If you ever have too many squash skins and Matt just isn’t feeling up to it, I’ll be glad to take them off of your hands. 😉
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Seeing the apple next to your bowl shows how tiny it is! What is that, 3 bites all the way around 🙂
We have the opposite weather right now — it was gloomy and dark all last week and this week it is bright and sunny. The cold must have moved from us (MN) to you!
Sana says
You are right, it’s all fun and games till it starts raining and gets cold!
Katryn@rampantcuisine says
Sigh, yes…it seems that summer is officially over. 🙁
Bring on the sweaters and slippers!
Ella says
I had to chuckle about the ‘expensive’ gym price… In NYC $100 per month barely gets you to a decent gym and believe me it will be a tiny one with no pool, limited machines and a very small room for classes. I think I need to move!
MelanieF says
I am glad to live in a smaller city. Here my gym is not even 40 $ a month and it’s pretty big too, with a pool and everything.
Ella says
Melanie, where do you live? Maybe I should move there! 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That salad looks AWESOME!
It would be ncie if more gyms offered primo yoga classes in the membership; would definitely attract more members and have better retention! $85 is pricey for a gym, especially in your area! I’d expect it here in NY, but not where you are. 🙁 Seems worth it, though. 🙂
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
The seasons did seem to shift pretty quickly! I’ll have to try the roasted squash on salad idea — never thought of that one. Despite our other successes, we haven’t gotten much spinach from our garden, and I’m craving some after seeing your picture. I’ll add it to the farmers’ market list 🙂
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
The salad looks lovely. Cold squash and sweet potato is just great, I love the stuff! I miss summer already. 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sorry about the rain and yeah, the newlywed feeling definitely wears off. We have a huge problem with always needing change, but with our two boys in school, we have to stay put for a while…kind of suffocating!
Rachael says
nature’s path maple sunrise is my FAVORITE cereal! it’s so darn good!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
your comment about sneaking squash bits from the cookie sheet while cleaning up the kitchen, made me smile….sounds so familiar…i love to do that! 🙂
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Megan says
Why do gym memberships have to be so expensive? All the really good ones are ridiculously price too. It’s such a rip-off.
Tina says
I would go for the gym too if yoga is twice that much. I would much rather pay half the price for twice as many options. 🙂
Laura says
There are always new adventures to be found:)…you are very creative and i’m sure you’ll always be discovering enjoyable things to do!:)
Katie says
I absolutely LOVE squash on salads! And I can’t eat the skins either…so sad, becuase I love that you can eat them. It makes them so much easier to prepare. Sadly, that extra step is worth it in the end.
Jil says
hahaha that picture of Matt made me laugh out loud.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I love how sophisticated you and Matt are, always eating at the table togther – it’s sweet 🙂
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
i have been eating the squash skins with no problems surprisingly since my stomach can be really sensitive at time
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
that apple is so cute! teeny teeny tiny!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Such a cute apple! I bet when things move along with GH the “newness” will pick up. 😉
Sarah says
I think sweet potatoes tend to do that to my intestines, too. Dare I say it just might be worth it?!
Alyssa says
I was in the same boat with the yoga studio 🙁 I was going to Corepower paying $88 a month, but when Hubby moved here, we decided to join a gym that has yoga, spinning, aerobics and a pool. I miss my yoga, but I’m trying to make yoga what it is…yoga. I think that yoga studios make it a bit too romantic at times. Yoga isn’t about the romance, it’s about your body getting the stretch and strength it needs 🙂
Christie {Honoring Health} says
Yoga isn’t about your body just getting a stretch to everyone, in fact, yoga is actually intended to be a precursor to meditation. For many, myself included, it is an opportunity to touch base with mind, body and spirit. Studio yoga isn’t for everyone, I agree, but speak for yourself not for an entire culture.
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
Boys seem to have indestructible guts…no fair!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Love the combination of squash and avocado together 🙂
RhodeyGirl says
I love tiny apples.
Also, bring on the sweaters. I am ready.
Jo says
The photo of your roof draped with vines is beautiful. However, I do hope those vines aren’t clogging up your eavestrough!!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Holy cow!! Over 170/mo for yoga at a studio?! Geez!! Good thing I got my teaching training down. 😉 haha just kidding..I’d much rather be at a gym anyday. I’d say that memberships a pretty good deal if you get yoga-studio trainers..even though it’d be way way way out of my budget haha 😛
coco says
I opted for the gym over yoga because the gym has more options! Although I love yoga, sometimes I need something with more adrenaline like spinning! 🙂
Love how big is your salad bowl!!!
Lindsey says
You comments about the weather remind me of my many years on the east coast! It’s sounds crazy but I actually miss the unpredictable weather in the mid Atlantic compared to the constant sunny weather in California. Maybe like the saying goes, the sweet isn’t as sweet without the sour?
Jamie @ Food in Real Life says
Aww you look so sad in the umbrella picture! 🙁
Today was beautiful here (PA) but tomorrow is getting “heavy shower” according to Mr. Weatherman. I guess we’re about a day behind you. I’m not looking forward to more rain. My hair cannot take it.
Andrea (@ Puppy Dog Tales) says
Aye. I think we’re getting those rain storms this evening and tomorrow here in Maryland.
Dana says
That acorn squash salad looked amazing! I’ll have to try that soon.
Jen says
I am so with you on the yoga price. I, too, LOVE yoga (specifically hot flow baptiste affiliate studios) and I recently moved ot New Orleans and can’t find a studio that is the right “fit” either.
I always wonder how studios manage to charge SO much when the overhead cost for yoga is less than any other kind of athletic activity. It baffles me. Anyways I hope you love your new gym..I am going to continue my search for the best and cheapest studio in my new city.
Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says
I had salad for lunch, too. 🙂 Love the cute apple! I had a super small one a few months ago that was just adorable.
Caitlin (EatFeats) says
I feel your squash issue. My tummy is sensitive so my food options are very limited, but my boyfriend can eat ANYTHING he wants without issue. Must be a guy thing.
Sarah R says
That apple is tiny and it makes the salad bowl seem huge! Love Matt’s expression in the last photo. You guys are just too cute 🙂
LK (runliftchantbreathe.com) says
You can always supplement your yoga practice with some podcasts at home. Dave Farmer has some super tough ones that I love. And they are free! Check it out!
Kath says
I’ve done Dave and love him already. But I do like to leave my house for a more focused practice.
barefootgirl says
I came across the tiniest little apple with it’s momma still on the tree apple picking last week. It made my day 🙂 I can’t bearer to eat it.. I wonder if I can bronze it?
http://barefootgirl27.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/apple-picking-part-deux-giveaway/
(all the way at the end of the post)
Kath says
Cute!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I think it’s cute you and Matt always eat together. I ate breakfast with the husband today – his chewing bothered me. You’re quite a woman Kath! 🙂
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
Pancakes don’t usually hold me over very long either! Bummer cuz they are so good 🙂
Okay, you’re scaring me a little with the squash skin, but I just might have to try that one day!
Stephanie @ Laugh and Cook says
I love how there’s pictures of you and Matt eating together. That’s precious love!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
How did you like the maple syrup on your greens? Totally love the idea, and I came close to adding it to my salad the other day. But I have a feeling that the squash in your salad is what may have really complimented it. 😀
Kath says
Maple is good on everything!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I love having leftover squash on my salads too. I’ve never tried eating the skin before, but you’re making me scared to try it! 😛
Laura (Starloz) says
our weather is completely the opposite.
we have 16 C then 27 C, summer is comin & i couldn’t be happier
Ashley says
The skin would totally do a number on my insides! I’ve never even tried eating it 🙂
Heather says
yuck that weather sounds miserable, no fun! Hope tomorrow is pretty!
Lisa @ bakebikeblog says
I love (as always!!) your serving bowls!!!
Camille says
What a beautiful salad!
I’m eating squash as we speak 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
The combinations in that salad sound amazing!
Hannah says
Truffle salt and maple syrup? That salad is worth its weight in gold! 🙂 (And I bet tastes as good as gold would, if we could eat gold…)
notyet100 says
salad looks too good,..good use of leftover
stacey-healthylife says
That is a VERY tiny apple, but so cute.
Erin Jones says
Cute shorts in the first pic!!
amanda says
o gosh i only pay 14 a month for my gym (24 hr fitness) i have a special rate from where i work but its normally only 30 a month
DOMA1 says
Since you eat everything squash,how about the seeds? Have any tips on eating and using them?
I was thinking about drying and using in salads or on top of bread that I bake. Sort of like pumpkin seeds. Same? Thanks.
Kath says
I actually haven’t ever played with seeds
Amber K says
I hate that some of my favorite foods do that to my intestines! I hate this time of year because I LOVE apples and I can’t eat them. 🙁
Erica A. says
hi! I just wanted to say i love your blog!! I found it about 2 years ago when I was in the midst of recovering from anorexia. While I am back at my healthy weight, every day is still an effort towards eating “normally” without feeling a sense of guilt. I just wanted to let you know that I follow your blog almost everyday and it has definitely served as a constant reminder that you can eat healthy and exercise without becoming too obsessed AND that it is okay and NORMAL to eat not so healthy food every now and then! You are so balanced and have a great relationship with food and I think that it very admirable! Keep it up!
Kath says
Thanks Erica!