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Food pictures from a light and healthy day

April 22, 2015 By Ashley 72 Comments

Happy Wednesday, folks! Did you know that today is the 45th anniversary of the first Earth Day in the U.S.? Well it is. Most people consider the first Earth Day as the start of the modern environmental movement, which began in the U.S. in 1970. And today, Earth Day is recognized and celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide.

While that concludes our history lesson, let’s all try to take a moment to do something kind for the planet today. Recycle? Plant a tree? Eat local? Reduce your water use? Whatever you can do!

But I digress, because today is “What I Ate Wednesday,” which is my weekly chance to share a full day of my eating with you. I usually choose a healthy weekday in the beginning of the week and take pictures of every single one of my meals from that day. Why? So you get some ideas and meal inspiration from a pretty healthy eater and so you can sit back and judge what someone else’s real food looks like. I find that these posts are some of my more popular ones, so I keep doing them every single week.

What I Ate Wednesday via A Lady Goes West

Here is a look at everything I ate on Monday of this week. For some reason, Monday is always my lightest eating and healthiest day of the week, every single week. And I think that mostly stems from the fact that my weekends are more indulgent, so I’m always ready to jump back to clean eating on Monday. This particular Monday, I didn’t teach my usual BODYATTACK class and was extra busy. 

Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast on 4.20Break the fast: You’re looking at a delicious and hearty bowl of overnight oats, made with Greek yogurt, rolled oats, vanilla almond milk, chia seeds and cinnamon and topped with a banana. Alongside that, I had some hot green tea sweetened with stevia and almond milk.

Lunch at noon

Lunch on 4.20Free food: I was at the gym all day on Monday and lunch was provided, so I didn’t have much to choose from. I helped myself to a turkey wrap, a ham wrap, some fresh fruit and a KIND bar. The wraps were full of cheese, veggies, avocado and all the good stuff, and I quite enjoyed them. 

Afternoon snack at 4:30 p.m.

Snack on 4.20Protein baby: This duo of a hydrating protein coconut water and a flavored Greek yogurt provided some recovery after my workout, as well as held me over until dinner quite nicely.

Dinner at 8:30 p.m.

Dinner on 4.20Ugly but good: Check out the size of that delicious baked sweet potato. I enjoyed it with some sliced tomatoes and two fried eggs. This meal was quick, filling and just what I needed to end my day. Haven’t tried sweet potato and eggs before? You’re missing out!

*Also consumed but un-pictured items include a flavored sports beverage and some almond milk.

And that was it for Monday’s eats. Overall, pretty healthy and filling, so I’d say it was a good day. 

I’ve been rather occupied with some extra stuff taking place at the gym and even have a sub secured for my BODYATTACK class tonight because of a conflict. But of course, I’ll be back with you tomorrow for something different and will report on all my activities very soon. Go off and enjoy your Wednesday, my friends!

More daily eating recaps

Each week, “What I Ate Wednesday” is hosted by Peas and Crayons for bloggers to showcase their eats to the world. If you want to see more food recaps, check out some of my posts from the past here:

  1. A full day of eating in pictures
  2. Another full day of my eats and drinks
  3. Real food isn’t always pretty
  4. Do you have a balanced dining out strategy?
  5. What I ate and drank all day
  6. Three meals, two snacks and a shake
  7. Food trucks and rest-day eating
  8. Plenty of protein at every meal
  9. Colorful fuel for a day of training
  10. Long days of training require a lot of food
  11. Making do on “What I Ate Wednesday” 
  12. Healthy foods for a rest day
  13. Who doesn’t like pictures of food?
  14. A look at a full day of eating in pictures
  15. Snapshots from a day of delicious meals
  16. Pictures of food, because you like them
  17. Food pictures and the juice cleanse that wasn’t
  18. A look at what I really eat in a day
  19. What I ate in the Sunshine State
  20. My weekend eats and a little narrative
  21. Stories about food and yesterday’s meals
  22. A day of eating and some commentary
  23. Do you want to know what I ate yesterday?
  24. Healthy challenges and foods from my day
  25. Eating, napping and eating again
  26. Filling up on healthy food before the holiday
  27. A perfect birthday at home and my eats
  28. Top blog posts, reader stats and my food
  29. A different kind of training and my food
  30. Joining a healthy green movement and my eats
  31. Must-try veggie pasta tip and my eats
  32. Are you eating this sweet and satisfying fruit?
  33. What a difference a week makes and my eats
  34. On Wednesdays we look at pictures of food
  35. Food, drinks and a very hydrating giveaway
  36. Front-loading all the healthy this week
  37. MealEnders giveaway and back to healthy food
  38. Eating, drinking and sharing the pictures
  39. I don’t like bad people, I do like good food
  40. Smart training nutrition tips and my meals
  41. “What I Ate Wednesday” and a Phenoh 7.4 review
  42. What my daily meals look like in pictures

Questions of the day

How’s your week going?

What’s the best thing you’ve eaten lately?

Do you have any tips for green living on this fine Earth Day?

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  1. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 22, 2015 at 2:42 am

    Good dinner! I need eggs and tomatoes together more often too.
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:47 am

      Well I believe you can mix anything with eggs, and tomatoes are no exception hehee. Happy WIAW Megan! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chrissy @Pink Polish and Running Shoes says

    April 22, 2015 at 3:31 am

    I love eggs, but I never think to eat them for dinner. I’ll have to do that more often!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:48 am

      Sometimes I call it “brinner” — breakfast for dinner. And I do it maybe once a week (usually when the hubby is out working, because he’s not a fan of brinner.) heheh Happy WIAW Chrissy! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nancy says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:10 am

    I would love that snack plate lunch you had right about now. I’m pullin’ an all nighter so I can sleep on the plane ride back home lololol 🙁 🙁
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:47 am

      Wow, Nancy! Have a safe flight!! Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:13 am

    I just recently tried sweet potatoes and almond butter together and can’t get enough of that combo. Maybe once that bores me, I’ll try the egg and sweet potato combo too!

    Happy Earth Day : )
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:47 am

      Hi Stacie! Oh yes, the almond butter/sweet potato combo is one of my popular choices too. Hope you have a lovely Earth Day and Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:22 am

    Sometimes I buy the sweet potatoes or produce just because of the freaking size of them! The red bell peppers where gigantic the other day, and I used just a fourth of one in Alex’s meals for his long shift and it was plenty. It is mind boggling.
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:35 am

      I know! I always go for the bigger pieces of produce — especially bananas! How nice of you to make his meals, Susie! And congrats to him on the new gig! 🙂
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  6. Gretchen | Gretchruns says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:49 am

    I’m working from home today, does that count as being green?? Lol! Dan and I are pretty green and recycle a lot, use our own bags at the store, and use re-usable bottles and coffee cups!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:46 am

      Hi Gretchen! Good work! We started using our own bags back in Florida, but of course here in California you MUST, because otherwise you have to pay 10 cents per bag. Hope you have a great Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Yummy eats! Happy Wednesday!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:45 am

      Right back at ya, Erin! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Courtney Koch says

    April 22, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Hi Ashley! Do you think the 2% Greek yogurts are better than 0%? I usually stick with the 100 calorie ones or the 0%, but I’m curious to hear your thoughts.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:45 am

      Hi Courtney! I always buy the 2% kind of all yogurts (except the plain kind that I make my overnight oats with), because it’s definitely more creamy and thick. I’ve never purchased the 100-calorie ones before and prefer to larger ones from Chobani and Fage and Voskos. You’ll notice the change if you get the other ones. For just 30-60 calories more, you have more flavor and more protein!

      Reply
      • Courtney Koch says

        April 22, 2015 at 6:55 am

        Thanks for the input! 2% it is from now on!

        Reply
  9. Khushboo says

    April 22, 2015 at 5:13 am

    So awesome that your gym provides such delicious food- looks great! Best thing I’ve eaten lately is the pad thai I had over the weekend in Guangzhou- It might be China but they sure do Thai food right!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:44 am

      Hi Khushboo! I hope your travels are going just amazingly! And my gym doesn’t usually provide food, but this was a special day. Yay for Thai food! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Yum! What a delicious day of eats. I need to get on the overnight oats train now that the weather is somewhat warmer in Chicago!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Hi Katie! Yay for warmer weather for you!! Yes, overnight oats are the easy way to go. I’m having some right now! 🙂 Hope all is well!

      Reply
  11. carissajade says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:07 am

    I love these food posts but they always make me so hungry! I really want that sweet potato, I don’t eat those nearly enough. Happy Earth Day to you!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Hi Carissa! Yes, sweet potatoes are filling healthy complex carbs. And when you cook them in the microwave, they take no time at all. Jump on the bandwagon! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  12. Hilary says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Sweet potatoes and eggs are one of my favorite go to meals! So quick easy and delicious! I haven’t tried fried eggs with it yet though but I will have to try it out for dinner this weekend!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Hi Hilary! If you leave enough of the yoke runny, you can dip the sweet potato in it. SO good! 🙂 hehehe Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  13. Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:49 am

    That’s such an interesting fact about Earth Day! I grew up in Canada on the West Coast, so I knew what recycling was since I was a tot. We even had a way to recycle toothpaste tubes and foil lined wrappers! To this day, I save all plastic bags/wrap in a bin and bring it to Trader Joes for recycling. It makes me feel so good 😛 I’m on a mission to find sweet potatoes (with the white flesh instead of orange) so if you see any, let me know!!

    xx Jill
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Hi Jill! Oh that’s awesome you grew up recycling. Of course, things weren’t as advanced in Florida — we were lucky if we threw our cans in the recycle bin hehhe. And as far as the whiteish sweet potatoes. I’ve seen them in the organic sections of Safeway, as well as the little purple ones! Good luck! 🙂
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      • Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says

        April 22, 2015 at 10:31 pm

        Oh that is amazing!!! I am going to try and Instacart them from Safeway this weekend. Thank you for letting me know! Haha, yes – I was in Chicago last week and SHOCKED the hotel didn’t even have a recycling bin in the room!! I guess we weren’t all brought up semi-hippie 😉 Have a good one!
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        • Ashley says

          April 23, 2015 at 7:02 am

          I know, Jill! Who doesn’t recycle these days? UGH. 🙂 hahaha

          Reply
  14. Marissa says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Great eats! My husband had scrambled eggs for dinner last night;)
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Hi Marissa! He’s a smart man! Eggs are the best. Happy WIAW to you! 🙂
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  15. Tori says

    April 22, 2015 at 6:57 am

    That’s my favorite flavored kind bar! Also- is that Greek yogurt coconut water drink good? It sounds intriguing and now I want to try it. Aaand I could eat sweet potato with pretty much anything.
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Hi Tori! hahha — the Coconut protein water is delicious. And so is the Greek yogurt. But they are two separate things? Is that what you meant? But I’m a BIG fan of coconut protein water from Coco Libre, so you should check it out. You get extra hydration with 20 grams of protein. A big happy “What I Ate Wednesday” to you, lady! 🙂

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      • Tori says

        April 22, 2015 at 7:46 am

        Hahah yes that’s definitely what I meant! I haven’t liked coconut water in the past but maybe I’ll try Coco Libre and give it another chance, especially given it has extra protein 🙂
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        • Ashley says

          April 22, 2015 at 8:31 am

          Hi Tori! Figured! ehehhe and it doesn’t taste much like coconut water — the protein flavor is more apparent, so give it a go! Almond and chocolate are my favorite flavors. 🙂

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  16. Melissa says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Ahh I love sweet potatoes and eggs – but never had one baked with my egg. Typically do roasted potatoes with runny eggs. Yum – I want some now. I love dipping my sweet potato in the runny egg.
    My one thing I’ve been trying to do more of to be green is to use my reusable water bottle more and stop buying bottled water. It sounds simple, but it’s not as easy as it sounds, especially if I’m on the go – I have to remember to bring my bottle!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Hi Melissa! That’s actually a huge change and great thing to do, because you’re saving a ton of water bottles, even just as one person. I do the same thing and like it, because in a group setting, you always know which bottle is yours! Roasted potatoes with runny eggs sounds good too! A very big and happy “What I Ate Wednesday” to you! Have a great day! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Hayley @ Full of Life says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Always eat eggs with sweet potatoes! And lots of ketchup to dip them in 🙂

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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:08 am

      Hi Hayley! Now that’s a combo I haven’t tried. But I bet I would like it! Thanks for the tip heheh! Happy Wednesday, neighbor! 🙂
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      • Hayley @ Full of Life says

        April 22, 2015 at 7:10 am

        I would say to definitely try it but I have a slight obsession with ketchup so I may be biased 😉 Xoxo
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  18. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Your wrap looks so fresh and delicious! I’ve been all about fresh wraps and sandwiches lately. Perfect as the weather warms up!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Hi Ash! I know! I think I’m having those same wraps for lunch again today actually heheh! 🙂 Enjoy your Wednesday!

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  19. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:37 am

    That sweet potato is huge! Wow! Brinner for the win.

    Happy WIAW!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:32 am

      For sure, Meghan. Brinner and cake. Now that would be a good combo! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  20. Samantha says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:44 am

    Your dinner looks delicious but that sweet potato- YUM! How do you cook your sweet potatoes?
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Hi Samantha! Thanks! So easy! I just wash them, poke a few holes with a fork on each side, wrap in a wet papertowel, and microwave for about 4 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the potato. Open it up, let it steam and cool for a minute, then top with whatever you want! Happy eating! 🙂

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  21. Heather @ Life In Leggings says

    April 22, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Oh my gosh – sweet potato and eggs! I think you just changed my life. <3 That sounds incredible. I love that the gym provided lunch for you. Looks like a great day of eats!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:30 am

      Thanks, Heather! I’m a fan of sweet potatoes with anything. With runny eggs (not runny for you of course!) or with almond butter are my top two! Happy Wednesday! 🙂

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      • Heather @ Life In Leggings says

        April 22, 2015 at 9:37 am

        Haha, you totally remembered. I’m not a fan of runny eggs at all. I’d be happy to try sweet potatoes in a scramble though! 😉
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  22. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    April 22, 2015 at 8:15 am

    I have been eating a lot of sweet potatoes myself lately. Ha…it’s amazing how much they really do range in size. I have been trying to be more conscious of my recyling and reducing waste. I figure every little bit helps. Happy Earth Day!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:30 am

      Sure does, Lauren! And yay for BIG sweet potatoes. Hope you have a great day! 🙂

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  23. Nicole @ mymorningrun says

    April 22, 2015 at 8:53 am

    This all looks so good!! I’ve been trying to eat more healthy carbs and that baked sweet potato looks amazing!!!

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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Nicole! Yes, sweet potatoes are great healthy carbs, as are bananas and good fruit. I also like quinoa, brown rice and oats to get my carb intake. Happy Wednesday to you! 🙂
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  24. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    April 22, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    All of the food looks delicious. I haven’t made overnight oats yet, I’m worried about them being too mushy (texture issues). Best thing I’ve eaten recently…gotta be the crepes in Paris!
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Hi Sue! If you don’t use too much milk, then the oats are actually quite firm and tasty. You should give it a go!! Happy Wednesday to you! Welcome back from your amazing trip to Paris! 🙂
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  25. Kim says

    April 22, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I LOVE sweet potatoes and runny eggs- such a quick and healthy dinner. I always have some homemade turkey meatballs stuffed with spinach and feta/cheddar on hand (I keep them frozen) that is awesome to crumble in there as well. I’ve never commented before, but just wanted to let you know that I enjoy your blog 🙂

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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      Hi Kim! Well thank you so much for saying hi!! Ummm, okay, I’d LOVE to have some turkey meatballs with spinach and feta on hand! I usually do store-bought turkey meatballs, but yours sound way better. I’m a big fan of spinach and feta as a combo and haven’t had that in a turkey meatball before. You are quite creative! Hope you’re doing great. And feel free to comment whenever you want! Or shoot me an email if you ever have other questions. Enjoy your night!! 🙂
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  26. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    I don’t think that dinner is ugly at all! Eggs are always sexy. 😉
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Well thanks, Laura! I tend to appreciate even the ugliest food. Perhaps a little too much. Happy WIAW! 🙂
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  27. Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says

    April 22, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    I have been snacking on those same little chobani greek yogurts. They are perfect to toss in my bag when I’m headed out the door.
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    • Ashley says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Sam! Sure are! I love Greek yogurt and you pretty much can’t go wrong with the Chobani flavors! Hope you had a great day! 🙂
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  28. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 23, 2015 at 2:46 am

    Love potatoes and eggs- What a winning dinner there! Yum!
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    • Ashley says

      April 23, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Sure is, Arman! Happy eating! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Mo says

    April 23, 2015 at 5:59 am

    That sweet potato – yum!! I love big produce and always choose the biggest apples, potatoes, bananas, etc. great day of eats and so much color!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      April 23, 2015 at 7:08 am

      Hi Mo! Of course! I always reach for the bigger and better pieces of produce:) Happy eating to you!!!

      Reply
  30. Krissy @ Pretty Wee Things says

    April 23, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    Yummy! I have soooo many sweet potatoes to use from my veggie boxes so I might just bake some for dinner tonight. Thanks for the inspiration! xx
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    • Ashley says

      April 24, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Veggie boxes? Cool! And sweet potatoes are always a good choice, Krissy! Have an awesome day! 🙂

      Reply

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I've got to be honest, I'm much more of a writer t I've got to be honest, I'm much more of a writer than an Instagrammer and many times I feel like what I want to share doesn't fit well into a grid. But I'm able to bring much more long-form content to my blog each week. Speaking of that, this week, I debuted a new series called "A Lady Goes West Advice Corner" which has been something I've wanted to put together for a while. In this series, I'm taking totally anonymous questions from YOU and giving you some neutral third-party advice on it all. Here are the questions I addressed in the first advice corner edition:
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-“I became a first-time mom last spring and am currently dealing with all things motherhood. How do I deal with my expectations vs. reality of being a mom?" (such a good one, and I've been there)
-“How do you deal with days when you don't love your body? I think we can all relate to looking in the mirror and being disappointed with what we see?" (this happens to us all)
-“How do you deal with comparing yourself to others on social media and not feeling like everyone is doing things better than you?" (spoiler alert: everyone has their issues that you don't see)
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The answers are long, they come from my heart, and I hope they can provide some value to you! If this is something you're interested in, head over to A Lady Goes West today to check it out, and you can submit a question for the next edition.
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Here's the direct link: https://aladygoeswest.com/ask-me-anything-a-lady-goes-west-advice-corner-first-edition/
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Have a great night, friends! And when in doubt, talk it out.
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(1) Like this post.
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(3) Leave a comment on this post tagging a friend who wants healthy skin and joints.
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You can leave as many comments as you want, and each one serves as an entry. You can earn an additional entry by sharing this post to your stories and tagging me. This giveaway closes on Saturday, February 27. The winner must live in the U.S. And this giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Good luck, and thanks for being here! 🙂 xoxo
HOME! We closed on and moved into our home in Char HOME! We closed on and moved into our home in Charlotte over the weekend, and we're so excited to get settled in our new neighborhood, city and state after many weeks of transition. In honor of this momentous occasion, I thought it would be fun to look back at the places Dave and I have lived together over the last 12 years. Here's what it has looked like -- and each place has been special for different reasons:
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-2009-2012 in a high-rise condo in downtown Orlando, where we lived when we got married.
-2012-2013 in a one-bedroom apartment in South of Market in San Francisco, which was always freezing no matter the time of day or year.
-2013-2014 in a tiny studio apartment in Nob Hill in San Francisco, which was only 550-square-feet, but we could hear the cable cars out of our always-open windows, so that was cool.
-2014-2017 in a two-bedroom townhouse in Walnut Creek, where we brought home both Rudy and Brady and had many sleepless nights.
-2017-2021 in a house that we owned in Pleasant Hill outside of San Francisco, which was across the street from a Starbucks so we went there way too often.
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And now we're here in Charlotte. It's good to be home! I'd love to know: Where do you call home?
Soulmates. ❤️ Whether you’re loving on other Soulmates. ❤️ Whether you’re loving on others or just yourself today, my little crew is wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Good additions! Even though I'm all about simplify Good additions! Even though I'm all about simplifying life, I also like adding more good, if there's room for it. And the last year has given me ample opportunity to make some changes and add a lot of good. Here's my super-random list of things I've added to my life in the last year that I now love:
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-Using oat milk as my milk of choice (it's literally the creamiest, and I can’t go back to others now)
-Choosing to be outside as much as possible (can't believe I stayed indoors so much before, never exploring the beautiful Bay Area and now Charlotte until the last year)
-Teaching and taking virtual fitness classes (I was a gym rat for years, and now I actually love to work out at home with my virtual fitness friends)
-Wearing my Apple watch for notifications so I don't always need to be on my phone and tracking some beneficial metrics (I've only had my watch for about 9 months, and I love to check my heart-rate and close my rings)
-Appreciating the ability to work for myself and giving myself friendlier deadlines (I've been my own boss for several years and used to be so strict with my deadlines, until I realized it was stressing me more than it needed to, so now I say no to a lot of things and only do what works well in my life, without adding too much unnecessary stress)
-Shorter workouts (full-hour workouts are a thing of the past for me)
-Wearing more colors (no more black uniforms every day)
-And more!
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I wrote a whole post about this topic on A Lady Goes West this week if this is of interest to you, and you can head on over and check it out. I'd love to know: What's something (random or not) that you've added to your life in the last year that you now love?
Over the weekend, I stepped foot into a big-box gy Over the weekend, I stepped foot into a big-box gym for the first time in more than 11 months. How did I feel about it? Mixed ... When we left California, gyms were still closed, and once we got to North Carolina, I was so used to not going to the gym, I didn't even think about going. After being here a month, I finally decided to get a guest pass at a gym near me, and I went twice. Here are my thoughts on the experience: 
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At first, I felt so excited to drive up and go in and work out in a big space with a lot of equipment and not be at home. But then reality sank in: Even though masks were required and there were signs everywhere reminding people, about half the folks in the gym had their masks off or had them down around their chin. Ummm, not cool. I get it, working out with a mask on sucks, but rules are rules, folks. I also didn't like that it was busier than I expected, and quite a bit of the equipment I wanted to use was occupied. That never happens at home.
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Overall, I'm glad that those who need to get to the gym are getting the opportunity, but right now, I think I'll go back to sweating safely at home for a little while longer. But at least I got my first locker-room selfie in almost a year. I'd love to know. Have you been back to the gym yet?
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