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September 2, 2014

Labor Day Weekend Eats & Exercise Highlights

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Hello and happy September! If you’re just catching up from last week, I’d love if you took a second to take my blog survey (link/info at the end of my Cantaloupe and Avocado Soup recipe post!). If you take it, you’ll be entered to win a $100 VISA gift card. Thank you for taking the time to share some feedback with me! 🙂

And now – wow. How is it September already?! We had a nice weekend – busy but fun. My brother was in town visiting so we kicked Saturday morning off with a trip to the gym. Back squats – it had been awhile since I’d done you!

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After the squatting, we did a fun 10 minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout that I thought you guys might want to try, too, so I made it into a Pinterest-worthy graphic. 🙂

10 minute workout

We did a 10 minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible), but you could definitely do more if you want! I made it through 2 rounds + a little bit of rowing before the time was up. Oof! It was tough!

When we were done, I practiced my headstand. So proud to be able to do this unassisted finally! I owe my success to Edge Yoga – their instructors really helped me with form!

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We refueled with some Sweetgreen after. Yum!

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Another weekend highlight was stand up paddleboarding with my friend Lauren!

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We had a blast paddling away for about an hour and a half while we caught up on life. After, we grabbed a quick dinner at Sweetgreen (yep, went again – it’s just so easy and awesome), and after our salads we enjoyed some froyo.

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Other random highlights from the weekend were a delicious brunch on Sunday morning with Matt (at Cassatt’s Kiwi Café):

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A fun farewell party for some friends on Sunday evening that I neglected to get any photos of, and a family brunch on Monday, potluck style. Our contribution was a big arugula, walnut, goat cheese, and beet salad. I highly recommend using canned beets – easy and awesome.

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Enjoyed with an egg, mushroom, bacon, and tomato bake:

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And some of my Fruit Salad with Yogurt Honey-Lime Dressing (<—click for recipe).

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Matt and I kicked it at home last night and I threw together some easy leftover steak salads for us for dinner. Arugula + kale + cilantro + chopped olives + strawberries + feta + steak + string beans + green pepper + cracked pepper = awesome.

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I dressed them with my standard homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. If you aren’t making your own dressing yet, do it. It’s a thousand times tastier than store bought (and there aren’t any additives, either)! Here’s the recipe I use: Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. I usually leave out the garlic since I’m lazy, though, and don’t normally measure it either. 🙂

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And now, time to continue catching up on work. I’m sure most of you are busy doing the same today! I had a blast this summer with all my travel, but I’m really looking forward to getting back into a routine (and eating more veggies) again, too. 🙂 Have a wonderful day!

Of interest:

  • Chocolate drizzled granola balls <—these would make an awesome afternoon snack
  • Quinoa Quiche Tots <—so would these!
  • My friend Kylie has a Single-Serving Cookie E-Cookbook out that includes 35 wholesome, healthier single-serving cookie recipes. She sent me a copy and it’s awesome – check it out!
  • 10 Ways to Make it a Stellar September via my friend Gina
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19 comments
  • Sam @ PancakeWarriors
    September 2, 2014 · 12:56PM:
    Yay headstand! Your form is awesome! And all that after a killer workout :) That HIIT is going in my "must try" workout book. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 2, 2014 · 1:27PM:
      I'm impressed by the forearm balance handstand you're rocking in your avatar photo!
      Reply
  • Kylie @ immaeatthat
    September 2, 2014 · 1:02PM:
    Thanks for sharing Anne!:) Loving the looks of that AMRAP workout! And that egg bake looks so fluffy and perfect!
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    • Anne
      September 2, 2014 · 1:26PM:
      My pleasure! :)
      Reply
  • Amanda
    September 2, 2014 · 1:08PM:
    Woah, I am so impressed by your head stand! I do mine 10 inches away from the wall or else I'd be like a wrecking ball. I'm going to try the homemade dressing, thanks for sharing the recipe!!
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  • Chelle @ Blogs Like a Girl
    September 2, 2014 · 1:49PM:
    Congrats on your handstand! I've made my own dressing once before and it lasts forever!
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  • Kirtley Freckleton@ The Gist of Fit
    September 2, 2014 · 6:27PM:
    Hey there Anne! You gotta try buying the fancy pantsy mountain town olive oils and balsamic vinegars--mix and match flavors. It's the best salad dressing idea ever ever invented. I don't have to make my own dressings anymore, and these are way more flavorful--and last as long as the bottle lasts:) Try Blood Orange Olive Oil and Wild Blueberry Balsamic Vinegar. Drizzle in any amount---it's psycho good! You're amazing! Have a great day!
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    • Anne
      September 2, 2014 · 6:44PM:
      Those sound awesome - thanks!
      Reply
  • Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
    September 2, 2014 · 8:14PM:
    Congrats on getting your headstand on point! It took me a while to do one unassisted but it feels so good once you do!
    Reply
  • Ashley
    September 2, 2014 · 8:52PM:
    Nothing wrong with a place that's good enough to go multiple times in a day!
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  • LeAnne @ Thisismyfaster!
    September 2, 2014 · 10:11PM:
    Congrats on the headstand! I long for the day that I can get that done :)
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    • Anne
      September 2, 2014 · 10:18PM:
      You can do it! Ask an instructor to help you!
      Reply
  • Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
    September 2, 2014 · 10:31PM:
    Wow that handstand is awesome! I've always wanted to be a yogi but can never get into it. Swimming is my yoga. I guess we each have our own form of zen.
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    • Anne
      September 3, 2014 · 6:05AM:
      Definitely. Do what works for you! :)
      Reply
  • Laura @losingrace
    September 3, 2014 · 9:26AM:
    I could do a headstand for about 2 seconds, nice job! Definitely looking forward to getting into a solid routine this fall. Summer and events and holiday's are great but sometimes the general day to day is really comforting!
    Reply
  • Alexa September 3, 2014 · 1:56PM:
    do you think you could ask Kylie if you could post one of the cookie recipes? i mean, holy hell, they all sound delicious! chocolate caramel stuffed pumpkin cookie!?! M&M Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Pretzel cookie!!? im in heaven
    Reply
    • Anne
      September 3, 2014 · 2:42PM:
      I don't want to take away from her book sales! Buy it - it's worth it! :)
      Reply
  • Roadrunner September 3, 2014 · 4:25PM:
    Nothing like Sweet Green -- and congrats on the headstand! Very impressive...
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  • Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
    September 3, 2014 · 6:46PM:
    SUP is so fun! After a summer of moving, I am looking forward to getting into a good routine this Fall! Veggies and a good sleep routine. :-)
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