Oh you know what day it is, right? It’s Wednesday!! More importantly, it’s WHAT I ATE WEDNESDAY sponsored by the lovely Jen at Peas and Crayons. 
I am so glad she does this because it really challenges me to get out of my comfort zone with picture taking and meals. Good spring cleaning of the mind there. This WIAW also allows me to focus on those nourishing and gut cleansing foods. Lets take a look, shall we?
Here are just a few good gut eats from today.
Organic Pinto beans with tamari and wasabi hummus on a Gluten Free Udi’ bagel
My first love, I mean second love. Sorry hubs.
Had to make some Healthy Bites for April’s Flavor of the Month. It’s a new flavor and I’ll put it up on Facebook in a few weeks. It’s definitely DELICIOUS!! Took a few for myself.
And now lets round it all out with some more veggies, avocado sweet potato, and spicy tempeh and pinto bean mash with brewers yeast. All good superfoods!
Can you tell I was trying to get rid of some beans today? hehe. 
okay okay, enough food talk. What about Spring Cleaning for the Body via SWEAT!? Did you know that sweat actually cleanses the skin? Check out this article for the facts.
Why not sweat with this workout today. A good cleanse for the skin and muscles.
WHAT I WORKED WEDNESDAY (WIWW)
It’s interval day. I call this 5 by 5’s!
warm up with cardio 5 to 10 minutes
- hill repeats on a short hill. You can do this on the treadmill, bike, or elliptical. Make the hill last 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- 5 forward hill repeats, 5 backwards
- 5 single leg hops forward/backward with the right leg, followed but 5 single leg burpees. (Repeat set 5 times on each leg).
- 5 pushup with a core twist then 5 mountain climbers (repeat 5x)
- 5 side kicks with weights on shoulder (5 on each leg) followed by 5 power squat jumps (repeat 5 x)
- 5 pike press pushups followed by 5 tucks or pikes on stability ball (repeat 5x)’
- 5 side burpees (alternating sides) followed by 5 side plank raises (repeat 5x).
Cool down! No more 5’s!!
Anybody Spring “Cleanse” with food and sweat today? I hope so!
Cheers,
LC
p.s.
Need some encouragement about why you do what you do? You gotta read THIS POST then. It’s a good one!
wow, you are spot on! cottage cheese, tahini, and avocado! Best combo. I even added a little cholula sauce, not pictured. Its like a condiment parfait! Lindsay ________________________________
Your eats look amazing! I bought some beeeeeauitful strawberries today and automatically thought of you! ;)Is that cottage cheese, nut butter, and avocado on your sweet p? Yum!
oh its so good! I also like to add a little tahini and GF tamari sauce somtimes. 🙂 Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Yum- I love all your eats. What a good idea to fill a sweet potato with avocado– i'll have to try that:)
bonnie, this is such a great perspective! Thank you for sharing! I know you are super busy on tour but just being mindful of good food and movement is healthy for the mind and body. I hope all goes well! And at least you can bring your TRX!! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
The tempeh and sweet potato look so good! Delicious dinner…I'm inspired!
Your food looks delish! 😀 Isn't it fun to fuel your body well? I feel so much better when I do, and I love getting ideas from others' photos/recipes! I've enjoyed some really healthy and good eats today, but no exercise – it's so vital for my day to function well, but being "on tour" makes it hard to find time and ways to exercise. Grateful for any movement I can get! Until life gets a little slower, I'll be continuing to watch what I eat and enjoy it all without scarfing down food on the run and try to stay balanced that way. Thanks for the good eats – and I LOVE side burpees! Definitely a workout I can do on the road; thanks for sharing!
i know, mine too! I love it with coconut butter too. Just all arround good stuff. Lindsay ________________________________
I love the sound and look of that bean and wasabi hummus sandwich! mmm!I still need to get on that WIAW thing…
Sounds like a killer workout! And sweet potatoes with nut butter are one of my favourite combos EVER!
ugh, what a bummer. I did know that could affect you that much. I think it might a blessing in disguise though. You'll be well rested and more motivated to run soon. YEA! Lindsay ________________________________
thats crazy, warm then snow??! But at least you'll get some tater lovin' in!;) Lindsay ________________________________
Crusher sounds good! Where is it from? Lindsay ________________________________
i'm gonna go with WIDW – or what i DRANK wednesday – 3 glasses of The Crusher Pinot Noir. no workouts, and nothing fun to report on the eating side!
I <3 WIAW .. such yummy foods 🙂 Beans are the beeeest! Along with sweet potatoes YUUUM
Sweeeet potatoes!! I miss them so much, I guess I haven't had them as much because it was warm for a few days! Now the snow is back:( Happy Thursday, love!
I think so!! I have it in my mind that they help speed recovery 🙂
Mmmmm, your eats look wonderful – as always! 😀 Yay for the workout! I'm feeling very sluggish these days which I think has to do with the sea climate in northern Germany because I always have it during the first week at least when I come here. When I'm back in Heidelberg it'll get better again, and then I'll try to get into my little running program again which is on ice at the moment because every movement seems exhausting right now. Well, not the right time. But the right time or relaxing definitely. 🙂 And focusing on good food. 🙂
yep, exactly like regular potato. Try it out! its delicious. Will keep you warm up there!;) Lindsay ________________________________
plyometrics make me sweat more than running. Feels good, right?! Enjoy your day friend. Lindsay ________________________________
you should! it actually makes me get more creative, at least one day a week. haha! Lindsay ________________________________
I have a love/hate relationship with hills too. A good burn after but dang they hurt during! LOL! Lindsay ________________________________
you are welcome to come eat with us anytime! some good training down in austin too! just sayin…..;) Lindsay ________________________________
i know, I totally get those cravings too! I think it would be great to eat post hill workout tonight, eh? Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Did you cook that sweet potato like a baked potato? It looks good! That workout looks like it would definitely get the heart going.. and sweat flowing!
oh I think you do to! Take a pic and let me know how you fix it! yay! Lindsay ________________________________
mmm…i think i need some sweet potato tonight! yum. great little workout 🙂
One of my fav things to eat are sweet potatoes so now I'm craving one really badly after seeing your pics!! I will have to try this workout as well – I have hill repeats tonight to do. Hope you're having a great day!
All of your food looks so good! I am new to the whole gluten free thing. My grandma is doing it and it's made all the difference in the world for her. And what a great workout! That looks intense! And finally, that picture of you in the right hand corner racing- amazing! I wish I had your legs!
Your bagel looks delicious! And your photos all look incredibly clear and beautiful! 🙂 Hope you have an amazing day!
Love the new header.You make me want to come over and eat with you guys. That sweet potato looks divine. Awesome workout! OH. And Bailey isn't in the giveaway 🙂
Damn girl, that is SOME 5's interval! Once I can run outside again, hill repeats will be my love-to-hate! And now I'm hungry. Can't wait to see the recipes!
You really are quite creative with your food – and it looks magnificent. this really makes me want to participate in WIAW!
Honestly, no wonder you and hubs are so healthy! You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful creations! Still no running here, but my calf is getting better.
love all your good eats today Lindsay and your workout! i really want to get a treadmill for the house and really get my sweat on. lately though i have been pushing the weights and plyometrics and feel good! have a great day girl 🙂
well it deliciousness! first a scoop or organic cottage cheese, then melted almond butter, then avocado, then some mexican cholula sauce. Melted in mouth! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Trish! did you get to sweat outside? thats even better. Hopefully you got a good wind at your back!Cheers, Lindsay ________________________________
sure thing! Did you break a sweat reading it too? haha. I have a feeling you'll be getting in a run soon. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
is it less than 100F? thats the average here. ICK! I'll take 90 over 100F please. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
oh i love hearing this cara! Your passin really does shine through in your blog. thats why i read! and jump rope, thats tough. I've been using it a bit too. I love that burn. Nice work! Lindsay ________________________________
Whoa, whats that on your sweet potato? I'm debating what to put on mine tomorrow- thinking either maple cheddar cheese or peanut butter… lol90 there today?!
Does reading the workout count? Yes, right?? I'm diggin' the Spring Cleaning posts – you moonlight as a psychologist right?? 😉
Those Healthy Bites look fantastic! Hope you've been doing well (we've had visitors and more are coming tonight, so I've been a little MIA from the blog world).
Dang that workout rocks! I love that it is all 5's. That is something I could remember! I had an awesome hill workout today. Love to sweat 🙂
Good lookin eats, as always! I spring cleansed with a great sweat sesh! Katie :)PS-it gets hot,hot here too in the summer but you are still more than welcome to come 🙂
Delicious Eats! (As always)I "Spring Cleansed" my body with a fun jump rope workout. I did a bunch of different intervals, with different speeds and skipping moves. I forgot how much fun it is to skip, and it's such a great form of cardio.Why do I do what I do?Well, I love to cook/bake and I guess I do it and am passionate about it because that'show I was raised. I spent the majority of my time in the kitchen helping my mother, socooking is just second nature to me. My mother passed on her love of food to meand I am very thankful for that.
Trilogy is my first love! The citrus, gingerberry, and cranberry. But the enlightened has a little different taste, to me at least. Let me know if u try it again.
Wow-that potato looks incredible (along with the rest of your food). Do you like Cranberry kombucha? That was the 2nd flavor I tried and couldn't stomach it..but that was so long ago-I feel like I should give it another shot.
haha, totally a double wammy. All I was missing was some Kimchi, need that recipe. hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
yes you need to try those bagels……with BEANS! hehe. Glad we have the same taste buds here. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
I think sweating is good! No shame! and those are cultures in the kombucha, so good for you!! What flavor did you try? I would go for the berry flavor first! Lindsay ________________________________
love is an understatement my friend. They are the best! Lindsay ________________________________
Do you like those bagels? I've seen them at whole foods! And killer workout! I have a strong hatred for burpees 😀
Love What I Ate Wednesdays! That sweet potato looks so goood!!! I also have to confess that I think I am the sweatiest person…ever (like it is almost embarrassing haha) If I cared at all it might keep me from working out in public buuuut I don't 🙂 I have to tell you I picked up a bottle of Kombucha at Sprouts today and could not believe that you love it so much….it looked slimy and that is something I cannot handle girl!!!!
OH MY GOD does your food look amazing!!! I need to get some Udi's bagels…they seriously look so fluffy and totally BOMB! Love the pinto lovin' btw…I could (and do) eat cans of those at a time! So good:) And sweet potatoes…mmm!
Just gotta say– you're last three picks look amazing!Love the cranberry GT it's like a double whammy if you know what I mean.
yay gen! get those muscles nice and strong! Lindsay ________________________________
oh thanks angie! Its the perfect mid week push, ya know? Hope the training is going well! ________________________________
Yummy food!!!! And what a great workout!!! I got some strength training in today…it felt AWESOME!
oh me too! It will be a constant spring cleaning with kiddos. EEK! None of those yet. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
oh man, I definitely need to get on the Spring cleaning! I did some deep-cleaning in January, but stuff has already managed to get all re-cluttered! It's a constant struggle, I swear! I don't know WHAT it'll be like when I have kiddos!
I love your Wednesday posts! Your food always looks incredible!! And your workout – WOW! That sounds really tough – GREAT job!!
yes, another kombucha addict! Love it. And the wasabi humus is amazing! I bet you could make your own. Lindsay ________________________________
Man. That is a nice workout… what's harder than plank!? SIDE plank. Nice!
I have recently become addicted to kombucha… omg I cant believe I hadn't tried this stuff before! And yummmm… wasabi hummus?!
gotta love those short intense workouts. Feels good! Lindsay ________________________________
Love the workout! We did a great spring cleaning sweat workout today, we just a mix of our favorite exercises it was great!
oh jess, you are too kind. I always love your supportive comments! Lindsay ________________________________
AWESOME 5's!! Impressive. I just love you and your POSITIVE, encouraging spirit <3
yes, I saw that! It makes me so happy! and a treadmill run is a great way to flush out those sore muscles. You are awesome Kristina! Lindsay ________________________________
oh does that mean you have an appetite back? I hope so! and there is a little almond butter melted on the sweet potato. Sweet and savory! any luck with the kombucha? Do I need to fly out to Boston and take care of you? You know I would! Lindsay ________________________________
oh good deal! I am going to read it now. Glad you are going for it. Lindsay ________________________________
oh thats the perfect combo. Spin and sweat followed by some GREENS!! YES! Lindsay ________________________________
ahhh Im excited I just ordered one 🙂
yes, it sure does. And just so good for the soul. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
woohoo! go Carrie! Is it already hot in the UK? Thats crazy. But glad your skin liked it. Lindsay ________________________________
oh I make my own too! I have a ton of scobies, wish I could send them to you! Lindsay ________________________________
that counts! but I am sure you will make up for it tomorrow, right? Maybe a kombucha to start it off right? 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
haha, yes you are! I forgot that your the sweating queen. Thats why your skin is always so beautiful! Lindsay ________________________________
I know, it is so mouth watering. I ate it very slowly to savour all the flavors! Lindsay ________________________________
I'm so impressed with you dinner! lots of good antioxidants! You need a good play day! FUN! Lindsay ________________________________
and it makes it go by fast! Right?:) Lindsay ________________________________
oh yes it was! I'll have to repeat it sometime again soon! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
here you go pretty girl, try this!http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/12/06/red-hot-workout/coretwistpushuppost2/ Lindsay ________________________________
can you describe the pushup with core twist? That sounds pretty awesome 🙂 Might need to add that to my workout routine!
what a delicious looking day!
workout by 5s. i like it. i do that too with my strength stuff…keeps me mentally in the game.
sure did have lots of spring cleanse foods! Cinnamon oats for breakfast, lunch was an almond butter sandwhich, and supper was spinach salad and sweet potato with tumeric and sea salt! Sweating was less exciting just an "easy" recovery for a couple hours and played in a waterfall for an ice bath! Spring cleanse is fun!
Great job, heart! That looked like a fun training session! AND THAT SWEET POTATO LOOKS SO AMAZIN'! My mouth is WATERING! :O
If sweating cleanses, then I'm one clean chica! LOL
If sweating cleanses, then I'm one clean chica! LOL
oh that totally counts. Lots of good stuff in there I am sure! Lindsay ________________________________
you'll warm up if you get to the gym, right? Then you can report back with your workout! Will that speed you up? haha! Lindsay ________________________________
oh how fun!! I love that trail! Can we run it when I come up to Dallas? Followed by a kombucha of course. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
woohoo! you go! Thats an awesome cleansing workout followed by some awesome cleansing foods. I'm impressed, as always Jen!;) Lindsay ________________________________
Great eats girl! Looks like a great workout too. I'm currently contemplating going to the gym…but we are having a huge snow storm. That won't stop me, but it's slowin' me down!
My brain is sweating from working so hard today. Does that count? 🙂 No workout today and haven't put much thought into my eats today (leftovers!!). Wish I could have!!! Looks like you did enough for the two of us though, right? 😉 Have a great night Lindsay!
I am spring cleaning the leftovers out of the fridge! Does that count. Probably not, but that's about it today. I wish I was at your place to eat today! YUM!
Food looks delicious I drank a kombucha today too, definitely love! I am looking to order a kit to make my own though because im going broke drinking them…. Love your workout too always looking for inspiration 🙂
WOW that is a WORKOUT!! NICE NICE NICE!! i definitely got some sweat today.. with a 6.25 mile and it was HOT outside- lots of SHWEAT! nice to know my skin is cleansed!
oh, everything looks so great! I know how you feel about the kombucha — it makes me all warm and tingly inside 🙂
WOW that is one awesome looking workout!! I HAVE to try that soon!! And your food looks so YUMMY! Sweet potato+avocado sounds like the best combo EVER!!I spring cleansed with a green smoothie and an early morning spin class:) Spin is SO schweaty!! I didn't know sweat cleansed your skin!! Thank goodness it does! 😛
I am doing a MAYJAH cleanse of my eating habits that I hope to make permanent! 🙂 (This morning's blog post was all about it so I won't rehash all the deets here lol) I love using sweat to cleanse my skin!! Working out is the only thing that helps clear up my keratosis pilaris (I get it on my arms).Beautiful food pics!!!!
Just reading that 5×5 list made me sweat a little. Could be the fever talking though. HAHA. I can't wait until I am feeling better so I can get my sweat on for REAL. Soooo miss that high. So much. And ps. now I'm actually craving something – a sweet potato with avocado, what a great concoction!
I'm eating good gut brownies today!! 🙂 I only ran (treadmill) today, because I am sore from weights yesterday, and I had little time, therefore treadmill @ home… but it was a good one! I am back home now and eating quinoa + red peppers. SO good. that whole plate you had sure looks fab. I don't eat enough sweet potato!
Oh, I wish we lived next door more than ever. We could workout together and eat together! Thanks for linking to my post, dear friend. You inspire me everyday! Billy and I are going on a run together when he gets home. Our new place is RIGHT by the Katy Trail…like less than 100 yards – yippppeee!
Yes! I may have accidentally eaten some frozen spinach just now (don't ask! hehehe!) Hookay soooo – ab class with mucho planks and medicine ball action followed by a major sweat session in spinning for my WIWW fitness cleanse! and I have nommmed an amazing AG smoothie with fruits and veggies and also some delish vegan tomato soup. and grape leaves!!!! loooooots of fresh grape leaves =)Hooray! loved you post today! =) xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons
Drinking a Kombucha right now 😉