Whole Foods Shop, Pizza + Beer

Yesterday was a fantastic day!!!!

The 5k race went well, I got some good relaxation time in, we made a trip to Ft. Collins to try out a new gym a.k.a. sit in the steam room for awhile, made a stop at Whole Foods, received some FABULOUS news from the fam, and spent the evening eating pizza and hanging out with good friends.

How can it get any better than that?!

A WF trip means that many of our favorite items get re-stocked.

My favorite Greek yogurt.

Bar stash replenished.

GRASS.  In packets for convenience factor–but I’ll probably buy a new container soon.  Pricey, but well worth the investment.

Best. salad dressings. ever. I’m a huge fan of the honey mustard, but we haven’t tried the blue cheese yet and I have the feeling it may be my new favorite.  There are LOTS of salads in my future due to this purchase.  Probably didn’t need all 3, but hey we can’t find these anywhere else and they’re that good.

2 small bags of organic goodies and$86.00 later…. Yowza!  I’m sitting in the car, buckling my seatbelt, thinking about how much good stuff I’ll be feasting on this week when I suddenly get a picture message sent to my phone from my brother’s girlfriend Julie.  Subject: I’m engaged, Picture: hand with diamond ring on finger.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! My big bro is getting married! Lot’s of screeching ensued… Yes, we are 12 years old. CONGRATS to 2 of my favorite people in the world! Love you guys!

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This morning’s breakfast was deeeeeeelicious.  Fage with some vanilla almond granola and peanut butter, plus some iced coffee and grass on the side.

I’m cleaning up my food intake and kicking up my exercise for the last month of school.  More of the good stuff, less of the bad, more running, more lifting, hopefully some Bikram, and lot’s of laughing—shouldn’t be a problem.

Check out this flight I had at Old Chicago last night.

I love having the option of trying 4 different mini beers instead of just sticking to one pint that I might not even like that much.  This was the “Staff Choice” and included Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Black Fox Saison, and Dos XX Amber.  All very good, minus the semi-flatness of the Dos XX.

There was also some amazing pizza consumed.  I’ve been CRAVING pizza like no other lately so this definitely hit the spot.

I can’t remember the name of it, but it had pepperoni and sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives and red onions. And lot’s of cheesy goodness.

Hmm…So I guess pizza and beer isn’t the best way to “clean up my food intake” but I’m pretty sure that there is no better-tasting food combination in existence.  Any one care to dispute me on this one?

I’m currently finishing up a homemade iced coffee and contemplating a second so I can be extra productive with my school work.  Other plans for the day include cleaning, co-ed softball, a long run (I’m thinking a 6 miler), and a dodgeball championship game.

Lot’s of exciting things coming up in the next couple of weeks!

Grocery Shop!

It’s FRI-daaaaaaaaay! (said in Oprah’s voice)

Speaking of Oprah, did anyone else see Justin Timberlake on the show today??!! I absolutely LOVE HIM and I was so excited to find out he was going to be today’s guest!  I’ve been a huge fan dating all the way back to the NSYNC days!  I’ve seen him in concert 2 times, and I even have a Justin Timberlake bobble head (LOL it was a gift, and I love it!).

ANYWAYS, I just had to had to let you all know that it was the highlight of my day… besides a trip to the grocery store that is!  Since all I’ve really eaten today is leftovers (bo-ring), I decided to do a grocery shop post to show you what an average week looks like for me.

This was around $35.00… I usually stay around $40.00 so this is pretty typical. In case you can’t see everything, we have:

• Apples
• Bananas
• Frozen Strawberries and Blackberries (2 for $5.00!)
• Fresh Pineapple!!! (on sale, AND I got the last one!)
• Celery, Carrots, Onion (lentil soup, possibly?)
• Avocado
• Red Bell Pepper
• Earthbound Farms Herb Salad Mix (splurge item, but so good!)
• Great Northern Beans
• Salmon and Tuna packets
• Eggs
• Whole wheat angel hair (my fave pasta!)
• Organic Bertolli pasta sauce (sale! never tried it before…)
• Strawberry jam
• Cinnamon

I may pick up some staples from the food co-op in the next few days because I’m one bowl away from being out of oats (Yikes!) and I wouldn’t mind getting some fresh hummus for lunches this week.

I love having options again…

In other news, I think I’m going bowling tonight!  Slightly geeky, I know, but it’s so much fun!  I need to get out of the house tonight so I can focus on school tomorrow and Sunday.  I’m not a good bowler by any means, but I can throw down a strike every now and then ha ha…

Who has a breakfast idea for me tomorrow?? I need a change so I’m open to suggestions!

See you tomorrow!