Growing a Bread Baby

Jun 20th, 2009 by jenna

Well we had a perfectly lovely day today, despite the off and on again showers! It honestly felt GOOD though because it was so hot by the pool and neither one of us minded the occasional cool sprinkle.

Until it began to rain rather hard and we took that as a sign for a little break. Ryan made a sandwich and watched Sportcenter and I did a 30 minute core yoga download from yogadownload.com . I always forget how hard this class is—it really works that tummy! Of course after the yoga interlude it was time for a snack. I whipped up some juice first—-

My absolute favorite—green apple, beet, ginger, celery and carrot And had another one of Ange’s homemade granola bars straight out of the freezer.

Twas the perfect snack! The sun came back out then and we headed back outside for another hour or so of reading and relaxing.

For our anniversary date night, we ended up choosing BJ’s because it was right next door to the movie theater where we had our gift cards. Here’s the anniversary outfit—

And the anniversary merlot (and man)—

We were quite hangry when we arrived so we immediately ordered the bruschetta appetizer……definitely not the healthiest option but WOW was it ever amazing!

I don’t know about yall but when there’s a plate full of hot doughy bread in front of me I tend to attack. To ward off eating the entire plate, I portioned two (thick) pieces out on my plate and topped them with a ton of yummy bruschetta topping—-

There are some things in life you should just never say no to.

For my entree, I chose the garden medley salad topped with blackened salmon with the dressing on the side. It was a very Fitnessista inspired meal—thanks, Gina!

WOW, was this ever tasty. The salmon was cooked exactly the way I like it and the seasonings were perfect. My date ordered the pepperoni pizza!

Ryan unfortunately does not like pizza crust and I have ZERO self control when it comes to crust………….

Yep, I almost ate all his crust. I just couldn’t say no! But between the bruschetta & the crust I was too full to even finish my salad, which was a pity since it was amazing. Now, four hours later and I am STILL stuffed, which never happens so I know I must have gone a bit too crazy on the carb front. Do I feel guilty about my choices? Not in the slightest. Ryan and I rarely go out to eat anymore and this was a special occasion, obviously. Plus, to me, living life to the fullest means not passing up hot, chewy pizza crusts and doughy bruschetta once in a full moon. I know I rarely eat like this and one night of carb-heaven isn’t going to do anything! This is the great thing about eating really clean 80% of the time; you have that 20% spot for delicious splurges such as this! Tomorrow we shall be back on the wagon!

Off to sleep off my food hangover. Nighty-night!

ps–movie was HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!! At one point I felt tears coming on. I SO needed that kind of laugh!

Tags: dinner out, Exercise, musings, Snack, yoga

Posted in Exercise, Snack

53 Responses to “Growing a Bread Baby”

on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:15 pm1Jocelyn

I’m glad your night went well! That bread looks super yummy..how on earth could anyone say no??
Your outfit = fab by the way Super cute!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:16 pm2Emily (Healthy Fit Mama)

What a great looking dinner! And I totally agree with you about the 80/20 rule!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:16 pm3Fancy

Jenna, you looked beautiful tonight! So glad you and Ryan had fun Happy Anniversary!!!!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:23 pm4Emily

Looks like an awesome dinner out! And, me and the hub saw The Hangover 2 weeks ago (on our 1-yr wedding anniversary), mad funny!

I ordered some Amazing Meal, thanks to your coupon code! Dunno if I would have splurged otherwise! Thank you!!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:37 pm5Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)

Awww what a fun date. Looks like a delicious meal with even better company!!! And you look darn cute.

Glad you guys had a great night. Happy Anniversary!!!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:52 pm6Run Sarah

I love your outfit! The bruschetta looks amazing – one of my favourite appies!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:58 pm7Mara @ What's for Dinner?

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had a bread baby!!
on 20 Jun 2009 at 11:59 pm8Maria

Love your attitude on those treats, Jenna! I love bread too–that’s one thing I will always treat myself to. That bruschetta looks amazing. Outfit is very cute and summery
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:17 am9Amanda (My Summerizations)

i can’t resist pizza crust either! just last week i ate my dad and mom’s crust from the deep dish pizza they split. it was so good!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:25 am10Caroline

Haha, I am the same way–I don’t really enjoy pizza all that much, it’s just the doughy crust I crave!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:26 am11Christina

I LOVE your shirt! you look beautiful, and that food all looks so delicious.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:28 am12Danielle C.

That salmon looks amazing, yum! I might have to make some blackened salmon for a salad this week.

I’ll leave you with this for the night…. “What do Tigers dream of when they take their little Tiger snooze?”
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:28 am13Joelle (Chasing Pavements)

Glad you had a nice night out– I have already seen that movie twice.. It is hilarious!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:38 am14Emily

Jenna,
First off-Happy Saturday! I’ve had a looong day at work and now I’ve got a whole relaxing evening of lounging and blog reading on the agenda. Hooray for weekends!

Your outfit looks fantabulous! And what an awesome time you guys had. Happy anniversary!

Hope your weekend is wonderful!
With Love,
Emily
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:40 am15Jen, a priorfatgirl

perfect timing Jenna! I have been searching your post’s and all over the internet for a yoga website so THANKS for the link, just registered for a yoga account

Can’t wait to try it, I am SO SORE from a personal training session on Thursday night, I seriously need some yoga I think!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:43 am16Mandy A

Ryan doesn’t like pizza crust?!?!?! That’s the BEST part!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 1:48 am17Mrs. Myers

Who doesn’t like pizza crust?! That would be a problem for me too! Happy anniversary!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 2:17 am18MyThy as in "MighTy" ;)

Happy Anniversary! You two fab! Luv the top–just where do you get them?
The salmon looks delish w/ all that seasoning. I tend to go for deep dish pizza but when its regular pie, the boy will usually finish my crust too!
Enjoy your Sunday!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 2:45 am19Peabody

You look great, what a cute outfit.
A nice carb hangover is good now and then.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 6:30 am20Christie @ Find My Weigh

You look awesome!

I am glad you enjoyed your date, sounds like it was delicious!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 6:59 am21leslie

it makes me feel better that you thought the core yoga class is hard haha. i’m very much a yoga beginner, and i thought the 20 minute version was killer – it’s nice to know it’s challenging for seasoned yogis too!

also, bread babies are a must every once in a while. i completely agree that eating clean most of the time means splurges don’t matter. your philosophy is fabulous.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 7:28 am22kailey

jenna you look so pretty!! love your shirt sounds like a great night!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 7:29 am23eatavegan

Happy belated anniversary!
Just wanted to let you know that I used your coupon to get some Amazing Meal — chocolate, to be exact! Thanks so much — can’t wait to be making some chocolate green monsters….
on 21 Jun 2009 at 7:44 am24Lauren

Your anniversary looked so nice! I love your top.

I definitely agree about the 80/20 rule. I went out to dinner with friends last night and we too got bruschetta (it’s dangerous!), which I enjoyed quite liberally. I didn’t feel “bad” about this at all. When you are healthy and active, you can afford every once and awhile to go to town on whatever you like. I also knew that I have a 13 mile run planned for this morning; I clearly needed to carb load

So glad to hear that The Hangover was good! My boyfriend and I are planning to see it this evening.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 7:47 am25Coco Knudson

Glad to hear you liked the movie!!!! SO FUNNY. Your dinner looks amazing, I’ve been on a salmon kick and that salmon looks drool worthy.
I love your insight about living life to the fullest. Honestly if you can’t give into things you love, what is the point. It’s all about enjoying life and loving the people your with and of course the food. You go girl!!!!!!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:03 am26Emily @ The Experimentarian

Love your date outfit! It’s rockin!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:06 am27Ada

I’m glad you had a great date night! It looks like it was a ton of fun:)
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:22 am28Kaye

Sounds like you had the perfect night
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:34 am29Nicole

Happy anniversary!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:42 am30Kimberly

Jenna,
You looked beautiful!! Happy Anniversary to you and Ryan!
My husband and I are the exact same way with pizza crust..he hates it and I will devour every little bite :0) What can I say, I love bread!!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 8:47 am31Christina MINDFUL LIVING

looks like a great night!! glad you enjoyed the movie
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:07 am32Quisha

You looked hot! haha. And that pizza seemed irresistable! Happy anniversary!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:17 am33Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope

I’m so glad you enjoyed your day Jenna! Dinner sounds perfect and that outfit is adorable!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:19 am34Meg

Happy Anniversary! Sounds and looks like an amazing night! Cute outfit!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:28 am35Shelby

Jenna, your outlook on food is just so inspiring. I love that you give yourself some nights to splurge because really, there is no harm! You eat so intuitively and healthy everyday anyway.

I have GOT to see that movie!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:48 am36gina (fitnessista)

bj’s is amazing! the only thing missing from this post: PIZOOOOOOOKIE!!!
i saw the hangover last night too- freaking hilarious
enjoy your day <3
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:55 am37K

You look gorgeous! Glad you two had a great evening together!! By the way, I love bread babies
on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:57 am38runjen

You look adorable! I agree, life is too short without bread!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 10:00 am39Recipes for Creativity

Love your shirt and the bruschetta looks to die for!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 10:57 am40Jenny

i love that core yoga class – definitely difficult but an awesome workout for sure!

love your top my little fashionista!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 11:09 am41Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now

Glad the movie was great!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 11:18 am42Kelli

I absolutely love BJ’s and you have so much self control to only eat two pieces of their fabulous bruschetta. It is so amazing there!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 11:40 am43Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope

You look great! and the juice looks so good, too!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:37 pm44kristi (sweet cheeks)

So glad you had a great night! You look gorgeous! I love what you wrote about enjoying those carbs and not feeling guilty. Great advice!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:45 pm45caitlin

happy anniversary!!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 12:49 pm46Still Life in South America

And here I thought you were going to discuss growing a little yeast bread baby (culture). I guess that would be growing a “yeast mama.”

Glad you both enjoyed your date!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 3:30 pm47Melissa @ For the Love of Health

Dinner looks amazing!! YUM!

YOu look gorgeous! Very cute outfit!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 3:37 pm48Tay

Those dang food babies!! hahaha. I am the SAME way with pizza crust. My sister always cuts up her pizza & leaves the crust – and I always find myself eating it! Your meal looked amazing – glad you enjoyed it, and yes….that movie was HYSTERICAL!!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 3:47 pm49Jessica

Hey Jenna,
Have you ever tried blending oats into your green monsters? You can’t taste it, and that way you get in your oats without that hot heavy feeling.
on 21 Jun 2009 at 4:27 pm50Tracy

Does anyone know where I can find Jenna’s recipe for the super charge me cookies? I have searched all over her website, but I can’t find it. I’m sure it is right in front of my face. Thanks!
on 21 Jun 2009 at 4:43 pm51Adi (oatonomy.com)

Oh the bread baby.
Mine is usually an oats baby. Both mean some delicious eating happened not too long ago!
on 22 Jun 2009 at 10:55 am52Sarah

I love bread too! Glad you enjoyed it and happy belated anniversary
on 22 Jun 2009 at 12:44 pm53Sam

Hi Jenna – you look adorable as usual I have a question about your juice – do you peel the beet before you jucie and if so how do you peel it? I am farily new to juicing and to beets, but I got some beets from our local farmers market this weekend for the purpose of juicing and and not sure how to proceed. Thanks so much.