Hi friends! How are ya? Hope you’ve had a lovely day <3
Thanks for the awesome feedback on Missy’s Focus On: IntenSati post! It looks like a class I’d LOVE to take.
Here are some previous Focus On posts:
-PiYo
-TRX
I had the chance to meet with a blog reader at the resort today- she took two of my classes 
It definitely made the day more fun.
Lunch was nothing too crazy –even though Snobby Joe leftovers are fanfreakingtastic and I adored the Macrobar
I’ve been wanting to share with ya a salad beast I’ve been enjoying lately: the veggie cobb.
Remember when I made tempeh bacon? [And ate the entire block of tempeh in one fell swoop because it was so delicious]
Well that’s the star of the show 
Not only is this beast a lot less calorically-dense than the original thang, it also has a ton of protein and a dose of healthy fat.
Tempeh bacon
-1 serving of tempeh
-3 T Nama Shoyu
-1 t olive oil
-splash of apple cider vinegar
-1 t maple syrup
-garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, sea salt and pepper
1. Marinate the previous ingredients for 5 minutes up to 1 day.. depending on your patience level. {You can guess how long mine soaked for, haha}
2. Cook in olive oil –this is importante! it won’t get crispy without it- on medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and foodgasmic
Ranch dressing
-1 T Veganaise
-3 T almond milk
-1/2 t dijon mustard
-chopped fresh chives, dried parsley, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt and pepper
For the salad, combine:
-Greens (romaine is fab, but so are mixed spring greens or whatever you have on hand)
-2 boiled egg whites
-1/4 chopped avocado
-chopped grape tomatoes
-onion (optional)
-Toss with Ranch dressing and feast!
It’s my new fave, for sure.. I can’t wait to have it again tomorrow perhaps
Off to see where the Pilot is- the monsoon is about to hit.
Have a great night!
xoxo
Gina
Today’s tip: Have you ever thought about how tense your feet and ankles are? It’s an easy area to neglect in the stretching area. Take a few minutes to stretch out your feetsies –check out *these stretches*
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Thanks for the foot stretching link. After every long run I feel it in my feet more than anything else (I have awesome shoes, but flat feet, an extra bone in one of my ankles and a family history with foot issues, so I’m doomed). Bookmarked that page!
mmmm…looks delicious. I picked up a pack of tempeh bacon at whole foods yesterday, and am looking forward to trying it for breakfast tomorrow. I may have to make more for lunch! My favorite salads lately have been the Weekend Glow kale salad from Oh She Glows (even my kids love that one) and your quinoa and kidney bean salad with hummus (have it in the fridge for a quick lunch tomorrow). Enjoy the rain!
I’ve never tried tempeh! Perhaps now is a good time to try
Thanks for sharing!
Mmmmmmm! That sounds delicious! I looove cobb salads!
Thanks for the foot/ankle stretching link. I had ankle surgery in April and am having a horrible time recovering. What was supposed to be a 5-6 week recovery has turned into a 12 week and counting recovery. I do most of this in physical therapy, but always forget about the stretches once I get home. Now I have no excuses since that article has all the pictures and guidance I need!
Thanks for the link. My left ankle talks to me all the time and I never know what to do besides ice. I’m seeing a physical therapist soon to work on strengthening that area. I’ll have to show her this too.
That salad looks amazing, btw. Need to try making the tempeh ASAP!
This looks so so good! It also really reminds me of something that Mama Pea would make, sans the eggs! I wish I could come and take some fitness classes with you! Although, I may be a touch star struck and really not do well…
Wow I’ve never even thought about stretching out my feet & ankles! Thanks for the link
Hopefully I won’t be getting cankles anytime soon
such a yummy salad! thanks for the stretching info and i need it since im on my feet all day at work. well, i hope you are feeling better and have a nice evening.
Ahhh I can’t wait to make this! My mouth is watering all over the place!
Oh my feet are a disaster! They are sooo tense! I wear the wrong shoes, I run, I don’t stretch them out enough, I have plantar fascitis, I have so many issues with my tooties. I would rather have a foot massage than anything else. Ahem. It’s that good for me…haha!
The tempeh bacon recipe AND the ranch dressing with vegenasise are music to my little vegenaise-lovin’ ears
Mmmmmm… I love cobb salads! I’ll definitely try this healthy-version
I absolutely adore cobb salads and this one looks great! I can’t wait to try it!
Also, I am always looking at ways to make my feet feel better! Thanks so much for the stretches!
I actually do stretch out my ankles and feet before I go to bed — it feels so good to have them loose before falling asleep.
Cobb Salads are my favorite — although I love real bacon so much!
Sounds like a fun day! This salad looks delish and super filling. I am the type of person who needs a salad AND something else, unless it’s a huge, dense salad.
Hopefully the monsoon isn’t too bad tonight. Take care!
This salad looks delectable! I sometimes crave bacon-y things and have got to make this asap.
Thanks for posting the foot exercise link, I checked it out! But you HAVE to look at exercise #5 “Toe Pick-Ups,” the photo on it is totally creepy… the foot is picking up Reese’s PB bells (like the kind they make around the Holidays). Eww!
i saw that!!! it made me do a double-take for sure
i have thought about that before, how out feet take such a beating but we really don’t do anything for them! sometimes at night before i climb into bed i will rub them for a minute and it feels really nice, soothing. maybe it feels extra good because they never get touched! thanks for being such sports feet!
It was sooooooooooo nice meeting you today!!! I cant wait to take your zumba!
so nice meeting you too!
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That salad sounds so good! I used to love Cobb Salads before I realized what calorie and fat bombs they are! Can’t wait to try this!
You always make the most random, yet bomb diggity looking dishes….Love it!
Must try this one!!!
xxoo
That tempeh bacon sounds insanely delicious
It’s so hard to find tempeh here in ENgland – i have to mail order it, or go to a health food store like 3 hours away. Craziness! Please tell Trader Joes to come over the ditch to England, lol! 
Ah, so cool you got to meet a fitnessista fan! That must have been such a nice little ray of sunshine in your day. xyx
Tempeh Bacon sounds great!!
That salad looks super yummy. I am always looking for new salad beast recipes so this will definitely be added into rotation. How much of the tempeh bacon do you add?
I need to make myself some of that tempeh bacon. *drool*
I’ve been looking for a good homemade ranch dressing! There’s nothing better than a veggie wrap with ranch dressing and some cheddar cheese… it brings me back to my childhood.
Thanks for the recipe!
i love your tip of the day!
i’ve been getting charlie horses in my feet like crazy lately!
Ooooh I am sure that the tempeh bacon is the star of the show! I loooove tempeh. Gotta make this!
I’m going to have to try your tempeh bacon. I made a BLT yesterday, and while it tasted fabulous, I wasn’t very impressed with the ingredient list of the Morningstar brand fake bacon I used. That ranch dressing also sounds delicious and super easy!
Cobb salads always look so good (but never veggie-friendly). This is a great idea! Tempeh bacon is definitely on my to do list.
Thanks for the foot stretching link! I stretch my feet while I’m in bed…it helps me get to sleep, but I think it might drive my husband bonkers. I’ve never tried tempeh before, but I really should!
I have always wanted to know how to make tempeh bacon… and vegan ranch dressing. In this one post you have shown me how to make both, so thank you! this salad looks amazing, I loooove putting eggs in my salad.
I’ve had no luck preparing tempeh on my own, but this recipe looks delicious! I’ll have to try it. I think the boy would love the salad. I’m going to try some of those stretches today, too.
Funny that you mention stretching feet… I recently had a flare up in the connective tissue between the arch or my foot and heel. The remedy ?? …stretching ! After one week of stretching, I’m all better
good!
I just made this salad and it is INCREDIBLE. I see many more in my future! THANK YOU!
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Hi Gina,
I’ll admit, I’ve been a vegetarian for almost a year now, but I am TERRIFIED to try tempeh or tofu. I have no idea why, maybe the fact that it’s somewhat processed scares me…. not sure. I eat every veggie under the sun though. I am curious to try your tempeh bacon…. will you disclose what brand you used? I’ve heard some tempeh is really bitter and I don’t want a bad brand to poison me from tempeh if I might otherwise like it. Thanks!!
i wish i could remember which brand it was. it was in a white package if that helps? i hope you love it
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Can’t stop eating Tempeh Bacon, it is AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!! xoxo