So I ate this Z Bar while I was waiting for the bus this morning:
I very rarely eat before going to the gym, just because I’m not usually hungry that early. But this morning I was starving for some reason, so I grabbed this on my way out the door, and I now think that there may be something to this pre-workout snack business. Because let me tell you, I was a star in spinning.
Okay. Not a star. But I was really motivated and pedaling extra fast and I cranked up the resistance a bit more than I normally can and I may or may not have belted out a few bars of a Miley Cyrus song by mistake.
All that singing had me extra hungry this afternoon.
Peaches:
When I was done eating them, there was all this glorious peach juice in the bottom of the bowl. Normally I’d just drink it out of the bowl because, hello, I’m by myself, but today I got the bright idea to mix some plain yogurt into it:
It was fabulous. I actually had another bowl after this. My yogurt somehow got this weird layer of liquid on the top and I’m not sure if that’s supposed to happen or if it’s still safe to eat, but I poured it off and what is left is very thick and tasty like Greek yogurt. Except approximately $3.50 cheaper.
Anyway, I also had a vegan jerky with my lunch that I suppose I should fess up to since it technically wasn’t supposed to be part of my lunch. I didn’t take a picture of it.
Then for dinner I made crab cakes, asparagus and salad:
I haven’t made these crab cakes in a while and I think I lost my skills. They totally fell apart. Chris basically had one big crab cake scramble. I gave myself the better-looking ones because I take pictures.
Finally, for dessert, I had an Edy’s bar:







Peaches + asparagus = some of my favorite produce right now.
good idea with the peaches and yogurt. mmmm. i also workout much better if I eat a snack before a workout…
About that liquid. I read in a nutrition book that the liquid is pure whey protein and it just separates from the yogurt. So, if you want your yogurt to be more protein rich, stir it in…BUT I’ve also drained yogurt to make it greek style, so…
yeah! Those are your options!
Wow! Fish tacos last night, crab cakes tonight! I’m super jealous and impressed Arielle! I’d love for you to come make me dinner!!! I’d pay you in figs!!
Its not how well the crab cakes stay together its how good they taste
They look delicious! Hope you have a good Tuesday.
Wow, that Edy’s bar looks delish….I wouldn’t be able to keep them in my house!!!
I’m a long time reader, but I never really comment. I just wanted to tell you that over the weekend I made your lentil/vegetable salad and it is incredible!!
I’m also planning to make your eggplant parm tonight, and I’m sure it will be just as good. Thanks for providing your recipes, and your hilarious entries!! You make me laugh pretty much every day:)
I haven’t had crab cakes in FOR.EV.ER. Cue craving… yum.
And don’t be ashamed, I sometimes catch myself singing Miley (and other god awful songs), all the time… I’m a star at learning music lyrics, no matter how bad they are…
Oooooo crab cakes!
I haven’t made those in ages!
It’s amazing what a little extra fuel can do for a spin class! haha Give me Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers any day and I’ll be singing along with you…p.s. those asparagus look too delicious!
VG –
Me too.
Cara –
Yeah, I didn’t have one today, and I was okay. I think I’ll still just eat if I’m hungry.
Erin -
Damn. I poured protein down the drain? I figured it was something good.
GC –
I would so cook you dinner. You give me a call when you’re in Brooklyn!
Erica –
Thank you, I agree.
Melissa –
Yeah, it’s kind of a problem. At least the bar itself is portion controlled.
Janie -
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it. Let me know how the parm turns out.
Chandra –
I always sing the wrong words.
Crissy –
Get to it.
Jenngirl –
I’m with you.
That asparagus looks so tasty…I think I’ll have to stop at the store on the way home.
I totally am making your crabcakes right now. And they are falling apart on me!!! SOS!
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