Well, hello there, middle-of-the-week. You’ve arrived quickly. This time next week, I’ll be flying down to Los Angeles to attend and present at the 2015 IDEA BlogFest and IDEA World Fitness Convention. I’m so excited to meet a bunch of wonderful healthy-living bloggers and fitness professionals in one four-day event, and I’m also excited that I’m bunking up with the lovely Heather. Speaking of travel, I’ve got way more than usual of it coming up, which we’ll chat about today, and then we can get to the food.
Upcoming summer travel plans
Dave and I have a few trips planned for the rest of the summer, and we are beyond pumped. Two weekends after I return from Los Angeles, the two of us are heading down to San Diego to visit Dave’s parents. Then, the following weekend, we’re driving down to Monterey for a wedding of one of his coworkers. And at the end of August, we’re going to Maui, Hawaii. This will be both Dave and my first time visiting Hawaii, and it’s a place that has been on our “must-see” list for ages. We’ve booked a resort on the Ka’anapali coast and want to make the most of our five nights there. That being said, we’d love suggestions for activities and sight-seeing, so please let me know if you’ve been before. Now let’s get back to the regularly scheduled programming …
This week’s “What I Ate Wednesday” recap
It’s Wednesday, so we’re going to look at some food. Every single week, I recap a full day of my eating, complete with real pictures. These “What I Ate Wednesday” posts are simply a chance to give you some insight into what actual meals look like from someone who tries to be fairly healthy. But it’s not perfect, because that just wouldn’t be any fun.
Today, I’m sharing everything I ate yesterday — a Tuesday — in which I taught two classes at Orangetheory Fitness in the morning, came home to get some work done and then went back to do a workout at Orangetheory Fitness in the afternoon.
Breakfast at 6 a.m.
First meal of the day: I could eat trail mix at any time of day. This breakfast bowl is a good example of that. Plain Greek yogurt, a sliced-up banana and some organic trail mix. I enjoyed this alongside some green juice and hot green tea, sweetened with stevia and vanilla soy milk.
Un-pictured second mug of hot green tea consumed around 11:30 a.m.
Lunch at 12 p.m.
Delivered fresh: This is a seared salmon nicoise salad, which I had waiting for me in the fridge when I got home from work. A fresh-food delivery service dropped off a bunch of meals to me the day before to try (and unfortunately, they weren’t all that good, so you won’t be learning more about them). This salad was just okay and didn’t keep me full very long, but I did enjoy the potatoes, salmon chunks and hard-boiled egg in it. I’ve always been drawn to the nicoise, but that word can be hard to say. Am I right?
Afternoon snack at 3:45 p.m.
The classics: Fresh fruit and a Publix granola bar. How did I get so lucky to enjoy a Publix product while on the West Coast? An amazing person sent me some Publix goodies, and as you can imagine, I’m loving them all. This was the perfect amount of fuel to give me energy for my workout.
Post-workout protein at 5:30 p.m.
Chilled and delicious: Other than that “post-workout high,” there’s not much I like more about exercising than digging into a chilled and tasty protein shake after-the-fact. The folks at Les Mills sent me a few packets of their line, Good Protein, and good is an understatement to describe it. It’s totally yummy, and it recharged me after a tough workout at Orangetheory, which was a “run/row” for all you OTF folks out there.
Un-pictured little pouch of coconut water consumed around 7 p.m.
Dinner at 8:30 p.m.
If it ain’t broke: Even though Dave was home for dinner, we had a lot of leftovers that he was fine to eat, so I decided to make my staple meal — a baked sweet potato, runny eggs and roasted vegetables — and let him eat the other stuff. This meal will never get old. It was perfect.
I ended the night with some vanilla soy milk straight from the carton. And that was that.
Today, I’m teaching BODYATTACK at lunch, working and then teaching two classes at Orangetheory Fitness in the evening. Have a good one, my friends!
Read 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:
- A full day of eating in pictures
- Another full day of my eats and drinks
- Real food isn’t always pretty
- Do you have a balanced dining out strategy?
- What I ate and drank all day
- Three meals, two snacks and a shake
- Food trucks and rest-day eating
- Plenty of protein at every meal
- Colorful fuel for a day of training
- Long days of training require a lot of food
- Making do on “What I Ate Wednesday”
- Healthy foods for a rest day
- Who doesn’t like pictures of food?
- A look at a full day of eating in pictures
- Snapshots from a day of delicious meals
- Pictures of food, because you like them
- Food pictures and the juice cleanse that wasn’t
- A look at what I really eat in a day
- What I ate in the Sunshine State
- My weekend eats and a little narrative
- Stories about food and yesterday’s meals
- A day of eating and some commentary
- Do you want to know what I ate yesterday?
- Healthy challenges and foods from my day
- Eating, napping and eating again
- Filling up on healthy food before the holiday
- A perfect birthday at home and my eats
- Top blog posts, reader stats and my food
- A different kind of training and my food
- Joining a healthy green movement and my eats
- Must-try veggie pasta tip and my eats
- Are you eating this sweet and satisfying fruit?
- What a difference a week makes and my eats
- On Wednesdays we look at pictures of food
- Food, drinks and a very hydrating giveaway
- Front-loading all the healthy this week
- MealEnders giveaway and back to healthy food
- Eating, drinking and sharing the pictures
- I don’t like bad people, I do like good food
- Smart training nutrition tips and my meals
- “What I Ate Wednesday” and a Phenoh 7.4 review
- What my daily meals look like in pictures
- Food pictures from a light and healthy day
- Life lately and a look at all of my meals
- What’s normal to you? (And my daily eats)
- A bit of chatter and “What I Ate Wednesday”
- How you eat beets and a look at a day of food
- What I ate yesterday in the Sunshine State
- A full day of lazy eating from the weekend
- Every thing I ate yesterday in pictures
- BlogFest 2015 and “What I Ate Wednesday”
- Why I refuel after a workout and my daily eats
- Random life updates and a look at my food
Questions of the day
Do you usually make your lunch or buy your lunch?
What’s the best thing you’ve eaten lately?
Do you have any suggestions for our Maui vacation? Should we rent a car?
Marielle says
Oh man, Hawaii is the best…you’ll have a blast!! I’d rent a car so you can explore different areas for hikes, beaches etc. I’m jealous! 🙂
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Ashley says
That’s what I’m thinking, Marielle! Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Courtney says
Well you are just successfully going right through my bucket list trips for me! First Cabo and now Hawaii. I’m super jealous, but excited for you and glad I’ll get to read about your experience and hopefully enjoy some photos too.
Happy Wednesday!
Ashley says
Hi Courtney! One of the many benefits of moving out west is the closer proximity to these good travel spots! You know I’ll share it all, so you can see all the pictures and get excited for your future trips there. 🙂
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
We both know that I can’t really talk about food right now, so instead let’s talk Hawaii. A) it is truly one of the most incredible places that you will ever go. B) I am so jealous, take me with you! C) what I would do is contact where you are staying and ask them what you should do about the car situation. They would know best!
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Ashley says
Hi Susie! Yes, I’m thinking we will need to rent a car. And I’m hoping things go well for you and you feel better soon. 🙁
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
Maui? I’m so jealous! You’re going to love it! I was on heaven when I was there and have always wanted to go back. IDEA next week already!
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Ashley says
Hi Megan! I can’t wait to go! Did you rent a car while there? Which area did you stay??
Ashley says
I’m so jealous you’re going to Hawaii! My fiancee and I looked into there for our honeymoon but it’s just not quite in our budget and we were leaning more towards an all inclusive – looking into St. Lucia and Antigua now! Enjoy all of your travels coming up! 🙂
Ashley says
Hi Ashley! It’s expensive to go to Hawaii, but we are lucky to live a little closer to it (only about a 5 hour flight) now that we’re in California. But we did an all-inclusive in Jamaica for our honeymoon and it was the BEST trip ever. I would highly recommend all-inclusive, because you don’t have to worry about anything — the best way to travel after the events of a wedding. I haven’t been to either St. Lucia or Antigua, but they both sound awesome. 🙂 Yay for your wedding!!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I’ve never been to OTF but we’re getting one in Richmond later this year! I’ve heard such great things that I think I’ll have to check it out! 🙂
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Ashley says
Hi Liz! You sure do need to check it out. There will usually be a free week of classes when the new studio opens if you sign up, so look into that to see if you’d like to join. 🙂
Heather@hungryforbalance says
I almost always pack my lunch. Pre-packaged salads are almost always disappointing, unfortunately. I have been loving fresh cherries and strawberries lately – they are so good when they are in season!
I have never been to Hawaii (or Maui for that matter), but my cousin and her husband have gone a few times and they always rent a jeep.
Enjoy your day!
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Ashley says
Hi Heather! Yes, renting a cheap seems like a good idea for exploring the island. And yes, packaged salads seem to fall short. 🙁 Too bad, because they are so convenient. And you’re making me want some fresh cherries and strawberries, because I am fresh out! Happy Wednesday!
Catherine Cormier says
I’m so jealous that you’re going to Hawaii! I’ve been to Honolulu but not Maui so I don’t have suggestions on things to do. But, I have a suggestion on a great tour company if you’re looking at booking excursions. We used Discover Hawaii Tours and absolutely loved them and I know they offer tour on the other islands too.
Enjoy your Wednesday 🙂
Ashley says
Hi Catherine! Thank you for that tip, I will definitely look into Discover Hawaii Tours. And I’m glad you’ve been to Hawaii before! Woohoo! Hope you have a lovely Wednesday, lady! 🙂
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I’m SO jealous you are going to Hawaii! I guess I will have to live vicariously through your pictures : )
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Ashley says
Hi Stacie! I know, I can’t wait! I’ve wanted to go for forever, and it’s nice that we live only about a five-hour flight away now. I’ll be sure to post a ton of pictures! Hope all is well in your world. Happy Wednesday! 🙂
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
Sounds like you have some great summer travel plans lined up. I loved Maui, it’s so beautiful and not too touristy yet. I stayed in Kihei and I recommend spending a day there. It’s such a laid back vibe and a great place to try surfing.
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Ashley says
Thanks, Jen! I will look into Kihei! I appreciate the suggestion. 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Gretchen | Gretchruns says
Wow Maui!?! That’s freaking awesome! So excited for you, and I can’t wait to see your recaps.
I try to pack my lunch most days (usually just leftovers from dinner) but I do occasionally get lazy and buy a lunch. It’s tough because I work in downtown Pittsburgh so there’s SO many places to go, so sometimes I just get in the habit of eating out! Very expensive habit to get into 🙂
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Ashley says
Hi Gretchen! I know, it’s so easy to pop in somewhere for food. I used to bring my lunch, then go for a walk, so at least I still go out even though I wasn’t spending! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Leah says
Maui is great! I would definitely rent a car so you can explore lots of beaches and different parts of the island. If you don’t get carsick easily, definitely do the drive to Hana.
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Ashley says
Hi Leah! Good to know! I had never gotten carsick until one adventure in the mountains of Marin a year or so ago, but I’d be willing to risk it to see Hana! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Kristine says
Oh Maui! My family has been giving to hawaii every year since I was little! You’ll LOVE it. A car is necessary. Eat (or just go for sunset drinks) at Mama’s Fish House in Paia. The fish is so fresh they name the fisherman who caught it on the menu that day. Sansei for sushi. Longhis in Wailea is amazing. Morimoto at the Andaz Wailea is insane. Sorrentos on the beach in Kihei. Mala Ocean Tavern in Lahaina. So many places!
Ashley says
Hi Kristine! Ahhh yes, a Hawaii regular with all the tips. Thank you for these. You’re the second person to suggest Mama’s Fish House, so I’m sold on that. I really appreciate all this. I can’t wait to experience it for the first time!! Hope all is well with you in your new job. 🙂
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
have a wonderful time 🙂
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Ashley says
Thanks, Dixya! 🙂 Happy Wednesday to you!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Yay! That’s so exciting you’re going to Maui!! Ugh. You’re going to love it.
I would definitely plan a day to go to Hana. Drive all the way around that side of the coast if you can. Watching the scenery change so drastically is incredible! There’s also an organic fruit farm that you can do tastings at. They were closed the day we were there but I would love to go back.
Most of what we saw and did in Hana was from the book Maui Revealed. I highly recommend it!
Oh, and the macadamia pancakes with coconut syrup at this little spot in Napili Bay are amazing! I can’t remember the name but I’m sure if you google macadamia pancakes Napili it will pop right up.
Okay, really your whole summer sounds so like a blast! I’m excited to follow along with all of your travels! 🙂
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Ashley says
Hi Sarah! Awesome tips. It sounds like the Road to Hana is something we MUST do. And yes, those pancakes sound amazing. I can’t wait to see it all!! Woohoo!! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Niki @Life With Niki says
The sweet potato, egg, and veggie combo never gets old- not only does it look fantastic but its tastes pretty darn amazing too! So excited for you that you’re going to Hawaii, I have always wanted to go there as well, it seems like such a relaxing and beautiful place to visit :)!
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Ashley says
Hi Niki! Thanks, I can’t wait to see Hawaii for the first time. I’m sure there will be a lot of wonderful eats there:) Happy Wednesday to you, lady!
Jamie says
SO jealous of your Maui vacation. My grandparents used to have a condo there and I loved loved loved spending my spring breaks there!!! I wouldn’t rent a car for the whole trip, but maybe a day or two. Driving up to the top of mount haleakala to watch the sunrise was one of my absolute favorite things to do! And swimming with sea turtles 🙂 They didn’t have SUP when I was there, but if they do, the water is gorgeous and it would be such a fun way to explore!! I also pack my lunch… 1. because I’m too cheap to spend so much money on lunch 2. i like knowing what I’m eating for the day… I’m far too indecisive to decisive to have to eat out!
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Ashley says
Hi Jamie, I always used to pack my lunch when I didn’t have a chance to run home, so I feel you on that. And as far as Hawaii, ho awesome that your grandparents had a place so you could visit! And I think we will definitely need to rent a car to see some of the sights. Thanks for the tips, lady:)
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
Florida folks and their obsession with Publix!! I’ve only been to that grocery store a couple of times but I can understand the craze 🙂
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Ashley says
Publix is the domb, Dani. I miss it so. 🙁 hehehhe!!
Jen@Jpabstfitness says
Jealous of all of your upcoming trips, you’re going to have so much fun!!!
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Ashley says
Thanks, Jen! I’m excited about them all! 🙂 Happy Wednesday to you!
Lindsey says
I have always wanted to go to Hawaii! I can’t wait to see your adventure recap!
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Ashley says
Me too, Lindsey! I’ll share plenty of pics. Hope you get to go one day too:) Happy Wednesday!
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
Ah you’re going to be in both of my towns! Los Angeles and San Diego! If you are in need of some ideas for food or fun, let me know! 🙂
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Ashley says
Hi Julia! My husband’s parents live on Coronado, so we’ll be there mostly, but I’d love to see some of San Diego. Where can I get the best acai bowl EVER? hahah! And in LA, it’s all-blog-fitness-conference — so no fun outings there. Maybe next time!! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
Hilary says
I have always wanted to see Hawaii! Have a great time when you go there in August!
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Ashley says
Hi Hilary! Me too! I can’t wait. Hope you’re having a great week! 🙂
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Sounds like you have some awesome trips coming up this summer. Look forward to hearing more about those and BlogFest. Good day of eats as always. Happy WIAW!
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Ashley says
Thanks, Lauren! Yes, I can’t believe I’m traveling so much. That never happens, but I’m excited about it! 🙂
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
Hi Ashley, Lynne and I have Hawaii on our bucket list! I’ve seen some amazing reviews and pictures from other bloggers and it just looks like, wow! I’m already looking forward to your photographs and sharing of your time there! 🙂
Loved your first meal of the day, above. Trail mix, nom nom, yeah I could eat that all day too!
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Ashley says
Thanks, Neil! I can’t wait to explore and eat all the good food of Hawaii! Have a lovely day! 🙂
Cassie @ Almost Getting it Together says
I always bring my lunch… our work cafe is just meh and plus it saves so much money!
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Ashley says
You don’t eat the free food? How bad is it?? hahahh
Ashley says
Oh wait, is your work food not free?? I guess that’s normal, but in SF, I always expect free lunch. 🙂
Taryn says
I used to go to Ka’anapali 3 times a year growing up… don’t miss the macadamia nut pancakes from The Gazebo, the miso butterfish from Sansei, the ahi at Mala Ocean Tavern, or any of the fish dishes at I’O! Oh and there are always free cookie samples at the Honolulu Cookie Company stores 🙂
Ashley says
Hi Taryn, YUMMY! You are the second person to mention those pancakes, so clearly that has made my list. So far, I know basically everything I want to eat in Hawaii. I appreciate the tips! Yay for free cookies samples too. 🙂
Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says
You’re going to love Ka’anapali!! Make sure you go up the road to snorkle with the turtles, and there’s a sushi place in town (I can’t remember the name but someone will) that does 50% off sushi happy hour. Win!! Can’t wait to hear all about your experience at the conference!! xx
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Ashley says
Half-off sushi? For sure!!! I’ll do some research on that one. Thanks, Jill! 🙂
Krissy @ Pretty Wee Things says
That is one super healthy day! I usually make my lunch, but every now and then it is nice to buy something. xx
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Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Woo hoo, I’m so excited for your travel! And to hang with you throughout IDEA. Woot! 🙂
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