>A day that begins and ends on the deck is a good one, in my book. Today and tomorrow are my weekend (yes, the perks of working at a hospital – not all weekends are free) so I intend to take full advantage of them.
(Breakfast)
Smoothie players
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (SunWarrior)
1/2 frozen banana
1/3 c blueberries
fresh spinach, hand full
1 t spirulina (probiotic)
1 t xanthan gum (to thicken)
1/2 c almond milk, 1 c water
stevia
ice
Reeeeeeelaxation.
Except for a doctor’s appointment, I spent the day doing the things that I like to do on a day off. Stuff like…
Making JUICE for the next few days!
Juice players
Cucumber
romaine lettuce
celery
kiwi
fuji apple
parsley
garlic
ginger
Tip: If you’re making a few day’s worth of juice, store it in an air-tight Mason jar to prevent oxidation.
[Insert dreaded lady doctor appointment and kick butt spinning class]
I was back on the deck for lunch and some fresh veg and hummus…
[Insert long walk with the cutest pup in the world]
Dinner tonight was very random, simple, but pretty freakin’ good. I was craving Italian but had no pasta sauce or noodles. Hmmm….
Sauteed spinach and tomatoes (cooked on the stove top in garlic powder, oregano, and basil, sea salt, and pepper) topped with Trader Joe’s Meatless Balls and nutritional yeast.
It was one of those meals that doesn’t look so glamorous but tastes incredible. Next time I’ll top it over a fresh toasted baguette.
[Insert walk with Manfriend because he haaaaaad to end his burger craving]
I heard great things about Shake Shack so I suggested Seth try it out. If you’re a burger lover check out some deets on this place!
100% natural, antibiotic-free meat, grass fed beef, organic dairy, local farming, and green products. Seriously???
Seth’s monstah
I tried to capture a pic of him chowing down and realized that would be impossible because the man eats the whole thing in like three bites! I laughed so hard as I had to tell him, “slooooowww downnnn!”. I felt like I was with a little kid and had to make them spit it out into my hand so they didn’t choke! hahaha
On our way back we picked up a great bottle of Cabernet…
(and not just because it’s science-y!)
Aaaaand we’re back on the deck (with our friend Corey) sipping a little vino. Just 1 glass, I have to be up eeeearly tomorrow!
What’s your typical day off like?
What’s your dream day off like?