I have no clue why, but my appetite was out of control today. It was as if I ran a marathon and couldn’t seem to get in enough kcals to replenish. The only problem: I didn’t run a marathon. In fact, I didn’t exercise Sat or Sun because I worked (12 hour shifts are not conducive to gym-ing).
I never really pay attention to balancing calories on days I exercise, even if I have really intensely active days, because typically my body tells me what to do. If my tummy wants more, I give it more (it rarely says no). So when I woke up today starving, and it continued throughout the day, despite my continuous fueling, I felt as if my stomach was a bottomless pit, a tipsy scale that I couldn’t balance no matter how much I ate.
Weird. Just wait…you’ll see what I mean.
I started the day with the same old same old.
And since my stomach was growling like a ferosh beast, I broke the fast at 8 am with oats – done up right with THE WORKS.
Added into this massive bowl are: half a nanner, PB, raisins, carob chips, and leche de almonds. I don’t mess around, yo.
This sat like a brick in my tum for all of 4 seconds. Ok, not really, but I was hungry again at 10. Whaaaaa?
I had some fruit to shush the grrrr situation going on in my stomach.
And a little more…
Yeah, ok, I basically snacked my way until lunch.
After watching a few juicers make their own lemonade, I vowed I would find a way to do the same (sans juicer), because it sounded so good. Well today was just the day for it.
Always make sure it leads with a 9!! Such simple ingreds 🙂
Add some Britta-fied H20 and voila! I prefer to drink most beverages with a straw, so if you’re wondering – yes, it’s a stolen Starbucks straw, I have a drawer full of them.
For lunch I had pizza.
Ok, not really, but that’s EXACTLY what this tasted like. OMG, HOW did nobody tell me about this flavor of Sabra hummus before?!? It’s my new fave. It’s out of this world.
Turns out roasted red pepper hummus + vegan cheese + toasted Alvarado St bread = Pizza!
I had it with a crunchy apple, sliced for more rapid consumption. It was so good I questioned my current engagement and nearly called off the wedding to propose to this mothah!
What can I say? Kombucha is like a drug!! At least the come down off the high doesn’t leave you with the shakes…yet.
I tried to stay away, but the roasted red pepper hummus just LURED me back in.
This is my second lunch (yep, it’s the EXACT same).
I could have eaten 5 more. My stomach was in a feud with my head. My stomach was still hungry (how, I’ll never know), but my brain was not buying it…hello, Elise, you’ve already eaten an entire day’s worth of meals and it’s barely past noon!
I decided to quiet the inner voices with some all of these.
Finally, I was satisfied. While facebook stalking, I made a huge batch of iced tea, which I sipped through a straw 🙂
Hydrated and fueled on carbs, I decided to take advantage of the decent (read: non rainy) weather and went on a nice run around the usual loop in Central Park.
7 miles – 50 min
It felt heavenly. I could have been floating it was such a great run.
After I got home, I headed to the gym for a cool down, plus some arms and abs on the mats. I felt like a rock star, I just had SO much energy. I guess my body knew what it wanted…
When I got back from the gym, there was something waiting for me!
Package!!!
Look at all the loot! Kyle’s aunt sent us a bunch of dishware from our alma mater – it’s so perfect for summer rooftop BBQs. Light weight AND non-breakable makes climbing 9 flights of stairs way less treacherous.
Go BRUINS!! Sorry Caroline 🙂
I also got my official NYRR card in the mail. I’m legit, too legit to quit.
I opted for several mini-meals for dinner.
What do you call cheese that’s not yours?
NACHO cheese!
This big plate of chips was vegan-ified with some melty fake cheese, and devoured like I was a homeless person presented with booze McDonald’s.
Dinner meal numero dos was a salad from topping-ville USA. What wasn’t in this thing!? Not much.
Just for $hit$ and giggles I had 2 apples, all slicey and dicey.
Then I headed out the door with (the above) papaya spears in tow to meet up with Kyle. We saw The Hangover and I laughed my behind right off. Bradley Cooper is h-o-tizzle, and Andy (from The Office) was hilarious. Two thumbs up in my book.
When we got home, I had a bowl of melon for dessert. I am now about to pass out as I am typing this (zzzzzz), so goodnight bloggies.
Oh and before I forget! PB+Jenny is giving away cuh-raaaazy amounts of goodies. Git on over there and win it!
Fast run much! I have to try your red pepper hummus / vegan cheese / bread combo, it looks delicious!!
I love this post and you so much. First I will comment on the mothafuuuuuuuukin HANGOVER because I JUST got back from it and cried so many times of laughter and love!!! I want a picture of Carlos with the sunglasses in the elevator, framed, and put on my dormroom wall. I LOVE Carlos and MR.CHOW!
Alsoo…MOMMA CYNTHIA WENT TO UCLA!! She was an art history major back in da day!! Go bruins, go bruins, go!
I love you and Kyle, even though I don't know Kyle, I just love you two!
Homemade lemonade!!! It is so good, I love it.
The red pepper hummus does look really yummy. I haven't found a flavor of Sabra I haven't loved. Mmm, I wish I could find the recipe for it, I would save a lot of money if I could make it like that at home. 🙂
And good for you for listening to your body and feeding it when it told you it needed more fuel. You are such an active person with all that you do, and you eat such healthy foods, that I am sure you are in tune with what you need. I love the healthy balance you have!!!
Mmmm pizza?! DELISH! You are the queen of recycling – even Starbucks straws? I could learn something from you!
Hangover!! All of my guy friends saw that movie last Friday and wouldn't stop quoting it or fist bumping each other! Don't worry about the extra tasty eats, the more hummus the bettah 😉
Hahahaha I am LOVIN that you're a starbucks straw klepto. I'm gonna start doing that except with Dunkin Donuts because there's one on every corner of Long Island and the straws are prettier.
Roasted red pep = amazingness.
P.S. I'm okay with you being a niners fan. hahaha I'm glad you don't like Eli (I don't either) but you might have to go fist to cuffs with Deej (my ma) she's a MAJOR fan. Brett Farve can suck it big time because I HATED it when we got him and couldn't being anymore excited for my future hubs Mark Sanchez to sport the green.
I saw THE HANGOVER on my bday and enjoyed it!
And I always say it's actually fine to eat fruit right up until lunchtime. It actually digests so quickly that it'll move through your system in time for lunch!
PS. Oprah = scary
RAWRR..I'll have to start the battle with the SC dishware- you know I'm stocked! I even have glasses my friends and I stole from the 9-0 😀 But I still love you and I steal straws from pretty much every place that offers them! Gotta keep those pearly whites baby!
I know exacly how you felt yesterday. I have those days all the time where I can never ever get full! Good for you for listening to your body. And I am amazed by the 7 mile runs, still haha. Man I am craving that Sabra now!
red pepper hummus = crack in it's purest form
I laughed at your nacho joke even if nobody else did! 😛 Also a bottomless pit today. I am attributing it to spending too much time reading about people's long runs!
just got your comment but couldn't email back! I thought your vote would go for hummus…haha 🙂 I have a feeling the stuff they use will be like what's in the stores here and 95% oil otherwise it would be my first choice, no question about it! I am in Scotland at the moment, but coming to NY in October for 3 weeks and can't WAIT!
Your posts always make me smile :o)
Well, your 12 hour shifts are hardly sedentary! I would NOT compare nursing to your typical desk-job. You are active and on your feet for a lot of it! No, not a marathon, but still WAY more than most of us do sitting on our butts all day at a computer! Give yourself some credit!
hahahaha–I totally have a drawer full of Starbucks straws too! I love them because they are so big and tall :o) I drink everything out of straws!
You are a cardio queen–7 miles and then more at the gym?! No wonder you were hungry!
Courtney
wow that is an amazing run girl! way to go!
KLEPTO-ALERT!!!!!!! I can't believe you steal the 'bucks straws!!! hahha…JK! what a genuis idea! 😉
I just can't get over how amazing-ly delicious that red pepper sabra hummus + veg. cheese + a. street bread sandwich looks!!!!!! It makes me REALLY angry that I do NOT have red pep hummus, or vegan cheese in my house!! And the a. street bread is almost out!! One more slice left, mustt re-stock!
You've had your fair share of kombucha's now…so what's yo' fave flavor?!!?!
And now, time for dinner!! Your blog is the PERFECT pre-dinner fuel!! Gets me ready to EATTT from all the food porn!
I know it can be disconcerting when it seems like you're too hungry for it to be healthy, but it probably has to do with your crazy work hours… I've heard doctors eat massive amounts of food because they're on their feet all day in stressful conditions. On Grey's Anatomy (yes, I'm going there) Izzy keeps food stashed in her locker to keep her going… Anyway, if you're that hungry, your body must need it. But a run's always good for burning away some anxiety!