>Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful..

Posted on December 3, 2010 by sethlapierre

>Does anyone know where fall went? I feel like summer was just around the corner and we just skipped over fall and it’s now magically December. Is it me or does time go by faster each year we grow older? Hmph.

It’s only a matter of days until we see this again…

Last winter in Washington, DC

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During the winter months I 90% of the time crave hot and comforting foods: think big bowls of oatmeal, soup, stews, etc.

Almost every day recently I’ve been having a steaming hot bowls of…

Blueberry Muffin Oats

1/3 cup oats (soaked overnight in 1 cup almond milk)

1/4 cup egg whites

cinnamon

nutmeg

pinch sea salt

stevia

1/3 cup blueberries

1/2 scoop vanilla protein (added after microwaving)

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As the weather gets colder I typically replace salads, sushi, and other cold foods for those that warm my soul. Since I’ve been working a lot, most lunches have to be thrown together on the

fly

Some canned favorites

For more protein add diced tofu and/or nutritional yeast

Spice ’em up with black pepper, cayenne, cumin, etc. and

ALL-time favorites

Indian fare: Add diced tofu, beans, and frozen veggies

Tomato/Pepper soup: Make magic soup!

Favorite veg burger

Make veggie burger pizzas or toast them at work and top over toast + marinara

Leftovers

Roasted veggies on day #2 are even better than day #1.

What are your favorite quick-prep winter meals???

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Well I’m off to enjoy the rest of my day off! On today’s agenda:

– BodyPump class

– Run with the Manfriend

– Decorate/clean apartment

– Vino & dinner party

Have a great weekend,

Laur

*Something to read: Check out my BFF Alyson’s fun, quirky new blog!

>Be thankful

Posted on November 19, 2010 by sethlapierre

>TGIF! I’m laying on the couch a little sore after a long trip to the dentist’s office. I recently cracked my tooth eating a wasabi pea (ouch!) and had a temporary crown put on. Don’t you just love trips to the dentist?? Joking aside, I have a fantastic dentist if anyone in the DC area is looking.

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Here are some recent foods I’ve been enjoying over the last few days:

Veggie burger pizzas

Morningstar pizza burgers (grilled) on top of a grilled whole grain wrap, with organic marinara, laughing cow cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder

Coffee soy milk

The first two ingredients are coffee and water (for you caffeine lovers)! I scored this from the Foodbuzz Festival tasting pavilion.

My beloved SunWarrior arrived!

Protein pasta

Carba nada protein pasta topped with “meat” sauce (quorn, marinara, nutritional yeast, oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes)

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I’ve also been enjoying spending time with this handsome young man..

Not sure why but he’s been extra cuddly lately. I’ll take it ❤

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On the workout front, my hip is still hurting. My PT gave me the a-ok to run 5-6 miles a few times per week but I’m being even more cautious than that. From my experience, it’s better to be safe than sorry. I’ve been doing lots more spinning classes, BodyPump and even tried out some new exercise classes (lots of circuit training, which I’m LOVING). As much as I miss running, I’m trying my best to stay positive. Sometimes you have to just be thankful that you still can exercise at all. Sometimes I take that for granted.

Stay tuned around Thanksgiving, when my brother (studying to be a strength and conditioning coach for pro athletes) is going to put me through a 4-day workout series. Think women + heavy lifting!

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Have a great weekend!

Questions:

Have you tried any new workouts?

DVDs? Classes?

Any suggestions for someone with two left feet??

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* An interesting article: Why teens are more susceptible to long-term drug and alcohol induced brain damage compared to adults

>Quickie but a goodie..

Posted on August 26, 2010 by sethlapierre

>Hi folks! This is gonna be a quick one because I’ve gotta get back to Studyland! I hope you’re having a fantastic day 🙂

I woke this morning eyes wide SHUT, and walked straight to Sir Keurig. When I was home in NH we hit up a local coffee shop where they sell Keurig cups very cheap…Think we have enough????

It paired nicely with my Chocolate-Covered Strawberry and Flax Green Monstah (that’s a mouthful…no pun intended. Corny, yes?)

1 scoop Chocolate Protein powder (I use SunWarrior), ~5 frozen strawberries, hand full frozen spinach, 1 tsp flax seeds, pinch xanthan gum (to thicken), stevia, dash sea salt, ice, H20

[Insert 2.5 hours deep into Studytown]

Needing quite the break I thew on my running shoes and hit the pavement. I did a nice 5-miler around the Potomac River. Actually, I was sweltering HOT and it was mostly uphill but I did feel pretty fantastic afterwards 🙂

For lunch I threw together what I could find. We need groceries BADLY!

2 Morningstar Pizza Burgers topped with warmed marinara sauce + nutritional yeast (gives it a cheeeeesy flavor), carrots n’ PB, sliced cukes w/ TJs FF Balsamic Vinegar

Still a little hungry I had a small cup of last night’s Indian feast…

Tofu, spinach, veggies, lentils, TJ’s Curry Simmer Sauce, pinch turmeric, pinch coriander (last night I ate it with garlic naan but failed to take a pic cause it hit my stomach too fast)

Alright I’m about ready to hit the books….

I leave you with some pics from 4th of July (Manfriend is sloooow uploading) and Countryfest.

Have a great night!!!!