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And now – wow. How is it September already?! We had a nice weekend – busy but fun. My brother was in town visiting so we kicked Saturday morning off with a trip to the gym. Back squats – it had been awhile since I’d done you!
After the squatting, we did a fun 10 minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout that I thought you guys might want to try, too, so I made it into a Pinterest-worthy graphic.
We did a 10 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible), but you could definitely do more if you want! I made it through 2 rounds + a little bit of rowing before the time was up. Oof! It was tough!
When we were done, I practiced my headstand. So proud to be able to do this unassisted finally! I owe my success to Edge Yoga – their instructors really helped me with form!
We refueled with some Sweetgreen after. Yum!
Another weekend highlight was stand up paddleboarding with my friend Lauren!
We had a blast paddling away for about an hour and a half while we caught up on life. After, we grabbed a quick dinner at Sweetgreen (yep, went again – it’s just so easy and awesome), and after our salads we enjoyed some froyo.
Other random highlights from the weekend were a delicious brunch on Sunday morning with Matt (at Cassatt’s Kiwi Café):
A fun farewell party for some friends on Sunday evening that I neglected to get any photos of, and a family brunch on Monday, potluck style. Our contribution was a big arugula, walnut, goat cheese, and beet salad. I highly recommend using canned beets – easy and awesome.
Enjoyed with an egg, mushroom, bacon, and tomato bake:
And some of my Fruit Salad with Yogurt Honey-Lime Dressing (<—click for recipe).
Matt and I kicked it at home last night and I threw together some easy leftover steak salads for us for dinner. Arugula + kale + cilantro + chopped olives + strawberries + feta + steak + string beans + green pepper + cracked pepper = awesome.
I dressed them with my standard homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. If you aren’t making your own dressing yet, do it. It’s a thousand times tastier than store bought (and there aren’t any additives, either)! Here’s the recipe I use: Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. I usually leave out the garlic since I’m lazy, though, and don’t normally measure it either.
And now, time to continue catching up on work. I’m sure most of you are busy doing the same today! I had a blast this summer with all my travel, but I’m really looking forward to getting back into a routine (and eating more veggies) again, too. Have a wonderful day!
Of interest:
- Chocolate drizzled granola balls <—these would make an awesome afternoon snack
- Quinoa Quiche Tots <—so would these!
- My friend Kylie has a Single-Serving Cookie E-Cookbook out that includes 35 wholesome, healthier single-serving cookie recipes. She sent me a copy and it’s awesome – check it out!
- 10 Ways to Make it a Stellar September via my friend Gina
Labor Day Weekend Eats & Exercise Highlights originally appeared on fANNEtastic food | Washington D.C. area Registered Dietitian | Recipes + Healthy Living + Fitness on September 2, 2014.
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