The smell of [tempeh] bacon in the morningโ€ฆ

Friday!! So happy to see ya. Anything fun planned this weekend? Weโ€™re going to watch my little bro play football tonight- itโ€™s been a year since Iโ€™ve seen him play and Iโ€™m excited to cheer with the fam. Not as excited for the awkward high school flashbacks haha.

This morning, I decided to use some of the tempeh I had on hand. I got on a huge tempeh kick last weekend- I ate it with every salad bar tripโ€ฆ along with cookies, of course.

Salad

I sizzled up some tempeh bacon:

Bacon

and enjoyed it in a wrap with two eggs and hot sauce.

Wrap

berries

Berries

 + coffee that the Pilot brought me since we were out

Wrap 2 

True love right there.

Along with the tempeh, hereโ€™s what else I picked up during this weekโ€™s grocery trip (thankfully the Pilot went to TJs before I got home for a lot of staples, like eggs, chocolate, almond milk, and fruit for Liv)

Groceries

The more exciting stuff:

Groceries 2

My favorite coconut milk creamer, new Vega protein, soup, Braggโ€™s vinaigrette (usually I stay away from anything that says โ€œhealthyโ€ because it tends to be a gimmick- this dressing is amazing, though, and yes, healthy), garlic and herb Kerrygold butter (itโ€™s just as glorious as anticipated) and an organic butternut squash. Maybe Iโ€™ll even share some with Oliv ๐Ÿ˜‰ Donโ€™t be mad at me, fellow pumpkin-lovers, but I think I like b-nut squash even more than pumpkin. Thereโ€™s enough love to go around for all the fall produce, though.

Evening walk with the fam:

Walk2 

and the sunset with no filter- it really is that gorgeous.

Sunset

This morning, Liv is taking a nap while I clean up around the casa, and then weโ€™re meeting up with some friends. I may even take a CrossFit class this afternoon (pray for meeeeee)โ€ฆ.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Gina

Friday faves: Here are some of the amazing pics you sent in this week! Keep โ€™em coming (@fitnessista), I love seeing them.

This one cracked me up- Curried Chicken Salad complete with her own chicken beggar ๐Ÿ™‚

Curry

@courtincoloradoโ€™s salad beast with quinoa black beans, garbanzo beans and chicken with salsa (yes, please)

 

Beast

@alischwabe after her first 5k!!

5k

@khuver0529 after her first โ€œschweatyโ€ workout!

Schweaty

@lnrooney, who won the recent Garmin giveaway ๐Ÿ™‚

Garmin

Something to talk about: Whatโ€™s something you accomplished in September that youโ€™re proud of? For me, the biggest one was taking the chance to travel away. It may not seem like a huge deal, but it was definitely outside my comfort zone. I also kicked up my NASM studying and finally got the chance to finally do a philanthropy project that had been put on the back burner.

Would you like an October workout calendar? I made one for August, but didnโ€™t hear a ton of feedback- If you like it and think itโ€™s helpful, please let me know. If not, my feelings wonโ€™t be hurt ๐Ÿ˜‰ xo

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66 Comments

  1. Amanda on September 29, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Hey Gina!

    I just moved to PHX 2 1/2 months ago and still canโ€™t get the courage to run outside in fear of coyotes and rattlesnakes. Do you take anything with you on your run or any tips for me? ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Courtney on December 19, 2012 at 1:35 am

      Hey Amanda!

      I realize this is a few months later and I hope youโ€™ve gotten over your fears by now because Arizona is a beautiful place to run! I lived in Tucson for 19 years and Phoenix for 6 months now. I very rarely see either of those animals in Phoenix, but they were a normal sight in North Tucson. Every time Iโ€™ve been on foot or on bike and come across coyotes, I have just stopped, moved slowly and they just run awayโ€ฆ If they even notice me at all. They are really shy and I have never heard of them even getting real close to a human. If you are running on streets during the daylight, you are probably not going to get near a snake without seeing it. I have seen one on a trail, and heard them but Iโ€™ve never gotten real close without noticing. If you are nervous about coming across wildlife, just remember to stand your ground, back off slowly, and donโ€™t run away! Try to bring your phone so you can call for help in case anything does happen.

      Again, I have only had experiences with wildlife in rural Tucson or in the desertโ€ฆ During the daytime in urban Phoenix, you probably donโ€™t have to worry.

  2. Ashley on September 29, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Please do an October workout calendar! I would love a new calendar to help me get fit! ๐Ÿ˜€

  3. Jess on September 29, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I must have missed the September one โ€“ but an October workout calendar sounds awesome!

    • Jess on September 29, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Or rather, the August one!

  4. Gianna on September 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Oh tempeh. how I love thee and how this just reminded me I have a bunch that needs to be cooked up in my fridge!

  5. Meg on September 29, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    haha! I love b nut more than pumpkin, too, girl! <3

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