Thursday, October 6, 2011

Vegan MoFo Day 6: Almost Friday!


Hooray, Friday is almost here! It's been a tough few weeks so I'm really looking forward to having the weekend off. It is going to be great. Had a kick ass training session tonight :) Oh, and since there has been a lot of interest in my new apple cider vinegar routine, AND because I have to fast Friday night - Saturday night for a holiday, I'm going to devote an entire post to apple cider vinegar to explain the health benefits I've read about, how I've been feeling since I started, and some interesting discoveries I've made. Sit tight til then!

Now, speaking of apple cider vinegar, that is how I started my day.  This is what followed.


Meal 1 was 1/2 cup granola with almond milk and a few added raisins. I ate it with my bamboo spoon :)


Meal 2 was a tall (major downgrade from the big ass Venti I used to get...for all non Starbucks people I went from a large to a small lol) soy latte and a banana. Starbucks is still cheaping out on the "h" in my name ;)


Meal 3 was about 2/3 of this ginormous salad. I took the photo with my phone (Starbucks one too). QUality isn't too bad! Anyway, the chopped salad has organic greens, cucumber, carrot, sun-dried tomatoes and portabellos.


Meal 4 was some of my Thai Lime & Chili Cashews from Trader Joe's. These are REALLY good and have a bit more spice than I expected but in a very good way! Delicious protein boost before my training session.

I didn't get photos for the rest of my meals but after my training session I had a protein shake then for my last meal I finished the salad topped with 1/2 an avocado. Great food day!

Happy almost Friday everyone!



12 comments:

  1. Happy almost weekend!! And Happy Yom Yippur!! A banana and a soy latte occasionally makes its way into my day as well. Ah, Starbucks. What kind of granola do you like? One of these days I will have to set aside time to make some homemade!

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  2. How strict is the fast? Can you only consume liquids?
    Love the flavors of cashews...I may pick some up tomorrow, despite having raw ones in the freezer :)

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  3. Friday can't come soon enough! Your cupcake mug is super cute. A tall soy latte is my usual drink at Starbucks. Mmm...

    Isn't the "normal" spelling of Sarah WITH the h? The name looks weird and cut off without the h (OK, that sounded mean--but it's true!). Sorry people keep misspelling your name. :( No one misspells my name, they just think I made it up (it's my real name).

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  4. yum! those nuts sound tasty! I love seeing what people eat on a daily basis. Thanks for mofoing!

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  5. Ingrid - Thanks!! I haven't had granola in the longest time and then I just found a gluten free vegan granola (Lizi's brand, I posted the package a few days ago) and I am really excited because I missed eating a bowl of cereal every once in a while! I just found a chocolate flavor too! I used to make a homemade one with oats, coconut, sliced almonds, maple syrup and spices. I don't remember the recipe but I bet I could figure it out if I had to!

    FF - THe fast is EXTREMELY strict, no liquids either. No consumption of anything. I moved my training session up so I can eat dinner before sunset. Meals will be a bit heartier tomorrow. Definitely try the cashews! They go a long way, can't eat too many at one time. You like spice so I think you'll like them.

    Sage - Thanks! I love my cupcake mug! I know I love soy lattes but I don't drink them often. I thought the way most people spelled it with an h but I know a lot of people don't. It's all good with the misspelling, definitely not the worst thing that can happen, it is more amusing than anything. I can't believe people think you made up your name!

    B.A.D. - The nuts are great, definitely try them if you have a Trader Joe's near you! Thanks for stopping in! :)

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  6. Those Trader Joe's cashews are really tasty and addicting. I've given myself a stomach ache eating so many before :). Maybe I should portion them out, like you! I'm interested to hear about your apple cider vinegar thing. I was drinking it mixed in water for a while a few years ago. Can't remember why I stopped.

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  7. Your training is inspiring. Did the bamboo spoon make your food taste better? I'm guessing yes. Plus the cute cup.

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  8. Hey, have a great weekend!! I'll be looking forward to the cider vinegar info. :)

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  9. Nikki - I know, they are SOOOO good! Yes, I drink 1 tbsp mixed with water twice a day. More details tomorrow :)

    Jenny - Thank you! I can assure you that if my training involved weight machines or other boring stuff I wouldn't be as enthusiastic about it. I wish I had the $$ to train more but I feel like I need to make the most of my workouts when I do have them! Haha I don't know about taste but the spoon sure looks great! ;)

    Rose - Thanks, you too! I'm looking forward to sharing the info!

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  10. I love your mug and your spoon AND your salad.
    :-)

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  11. Great snacks and meal sides indeed!

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