Thanks to random.org, a winner has been chosen for the Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil.
Congrats to Jenna, who said “Happy birthday! I’d use the coconut oil to put on baked sweet potatoes (so good) and in baking!!”
Email me with your address and I’ll be sure the oil gets to you. I know you’ll put it to good use. :)
I have another giveaway planned for tomorrow, so set your alarms.
As for yesterday, ‘twas another day at orientation…
And, thus, another pre-packed lunch…
Starting with a salad and leftover pizza.
The salad had spinach, bell peppers, carrots, and raisins with an EVOO/lemon juice/agave/chili powder dressing.
I also had two bars. First up was the Blueberry Coconut Supercharger PranaBar.
Ok, it’s official. There are no better bars on the market. Sorry Clif, sorry Larabar, sorry Odwalla, it’s just a fact. Every single PranaBar is more delicious than the one before it. This was only slightly blueberry flavored, with a whole lotta coconut. Like the other PranaBars, the texture wasn’t nutty at all, it was gooey (but not in a bad way). Just perfect. And look at those stats?
Organic. Non-GMO. Soy free. Dairy free. No sugar added. Gluten free. Vegan.
In other words: Real ingredients. Real food. No crap.
It really doesn’t get better than that.
The second bar I packed was a mini Clif Mountain Mix MoJo bar. I had one of these little guys leftover from a 10K in Sept (love race freebies!). It was okay, but was way too tiny to do anything real for my hunger. I do love the salty/sweet combo in bars though.
All together now.
I got off work at 4 and since it was unexpected, I wasn’t sure if I should head to the gym, or go home first and then work out. I was feeling pretty energetic so I ultimately decided to hit up the gym (I had my workout gear packed up just in case).
I know I said I wasn’t going to join a gym now that I am back in sunny CA (where the weather is rarely an excuse to skip a jog on the beach). The reason I changed my mind was because the price to join the gym was too good to pass up. And because of where I work, I am hooked up with pretty good perks. And because Kyle and I are married, my membership rate is even lower. And because I am a sucker for a good deal, I made the plunge on Monday and joined. $50 for the whole year is pretty unreal though, right? And it’s a block from the hospital.
One thing I may have failed to realize was the popularity of this gym. Normally I won’t be getting off work at 4 pm (during peak hours), so this won’t really matter, but this trip was pretty crowded. I did 15 minutes on the step machine thingy (I have no clue what it’s called) before I gave up on the other cardio equipment freeing up. Instead, I ran to the track and did one lap (1/4 mile) intervals separated by steeple bleacher chases. I only lasted 15 minutes and then called it a day.
Even though today’s trip to the gym didn’t work out, I know I’ll be really glad to have the option later. Once my regular job hours start (next week), I’ll be doing 12 hour shifts, and getting off really early or really late. Not ideal for outside running…enter gym membership. :) Do you belong to a gym? How much are you willing to pay for it?
On my drive home I contemplated what to make for dinner. There was only one thing that sounded good though…
Peanut butter.
Not very thrilling, huh? I know, sorry.
I had two apples, two pieces of Ezekiel bread, and 10 (unpictured) medjool dates…all dressed up in nut buttery goodness.
Sometimes simple is best.
After all that carbage (not to be confused with garbage), I felt like some crunch.
Carrots & baby bell pepps…I’m gonna be glowing after all the B-carotene up in hurrr.
With the veg, I served up some home-made hummus with some serioussss height.
I wasn’t hungry for dessert, but I did want a fizzy somethin’ somethin’ to help calm my stomach.
Ginger lovin’ by Synergy did just the trick. I am way too obsessed with Kombucha. My finances can’t afford this habit.
I go to the gym at school, so it’s part of my tuition…I think I’ll miss it after graduation and will end up joining a gym. 50 bucks for the year is awesome!
I belong to a gym (outside of my NYU one) because it’s the only way I’ll do strength training…and I’m a huge baby when it comes to exercising outside in the cold. The NYU gym has the stupidest hours though, and I use my gym frequently enough that it’s worth paying extra for.
I’ve never had a Pranabar, but you speak so highly of them that it sounds like I’m seriously missing out!!
I go to the same gym that my dad and step-mom go to. It’s only 15 dollars a month for me because I am the third person on the family membership. It doesn’t beat your 50 a year, but they offer some awesome Les Mills classes that are hard to find. I rarely use the cardio equipment and weights because I am always taking classes! I take mostly spin and bodypump, but I used to take bodyjam and bodyflow when I have more time on my hands.
Absolute perfect dinner of peanut buttery goodness! Love it!
By any chance, did you receive my email? 🙂
Katie
NEver tried the Prana…they always look bland to me? Maybe because I only ever eat bars with chocolate in them haha. But I’ll pick one up next time I see it!
WOW!!! $50 for the whole year???? yes…that was an absolutely AMAZING deal. Thank goodness you joined!
I’m always a gym member…you can’t beat it! Especially the body pump classes, which forces me to focus more on weights. Unfortunetly I do pay $30.00 a month ;_; but the gym here at CNN is pretty rad and there really isn’t a better investment than your health (and mental sanity.)
I don’t think I got your email…what was it about? Try me again at ediedenATgmailDOTcom
I belong to a very trendy LA gym where I’ve seen more celebs than i would like. I think its worth it cause the showers are prettier and cleaner than the ones I have at home. And I’m also peeved when gyms are dirty and my gym is OCD clean so I feel better.
Never tried prana. I’m not one for bars but if you say its good…
My finances can never afford my habits. If they did, they wouldn’t be habits.
I’ll admit. I do gym it! And pay for it (80$/mo). But keep in mind that I’m not a born runner or biker, so lots of the working out I enjoy is on machines. Also, my workout time is always very limited, so having the option of walking a few blocks to the gym, banging out 30 min on a stairmaster or treadmill, and going on my merry way is appealing to me and keeps me motivated. If I ran more, I would definitely do outdoor exercise and videos instead.
Did you say MINI Clif Mojo Mountain?! I have to find these. Now.
I belong to a VERY bare-bones gym… like, $200/year bare-bones. I just want to be able to get my cardio and weight trianing in; if I want to take a yoga class, I’ll go to a yoga studio.
100% caught up! I told you I was a creep!
You arent a creeper, YOU ROCK!!! hahaha.
It was about digestive stuff and a mostly veg diet. I will try sending it again! Maybe it got sent directly to your junk box?
Yes resend it. I will hopefully have a helpful response… 🙂