Reading, Eating, and Running

With Summer just around the corner, I have been getting back 

in the routine of eating more balanced meals, heavy on the greens

These breakfast sandwiches pack quite the protein punch; a great start to the day

1 fried egg with 1/3 cup egg whites, 2 slices cheddar cheese, 2 slices
crisp bacon, sliced tomato and red onion, kale, mustard, and black pepper

Tucked between 2 toasted slices of my new favourite gluten free bread!

Oh and Sauerkraut! How can I forget to mention the sauerkraut :) Mmmm

Mid-morning I decided to get active...

...and go for a 10 km run! I love my Adidas by Stella McCartney
shirt, paired with my long-lasting black Everlast running pants

I sort of bent the healthy eating rules to welcome
 a little trail mix into my life, and that's fine by me

It's the same trail mix I posted here, except I made
my own version... I like to think of it as "Trail ReMix"

Original m&m Chocolates, sultana raisins, BBQ peanuts, and Salted
Bar Mix consisting of: Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, walnuts

All mixed together in salty, sweet, savory greatness

And as Summer approches and the weather heats up, lazy

 days spent reading a book become a highly treasured treat

Currently, I am reading Learned Optimism by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. It's
  an excellent book examining our thoughts and how negative thinking holds us back

Question: What books are you reading
or looking forward to reading this Summer?

Beach Bums and Trail Mix

"Life's a beach...and I'm just playing in the sand"

I was in need of a little sun therapy, so I grabbed a friend his guitar in tow) to
 accompany me down to the ocean and serenade me with music in the process

Toes in the sand and heads on the rocks...

Myself being a little timid :) 

The most beautiful reason for living in Victoria B.C.

...and I saw a little woodpecker!!!

Come a little closer dear friend

...Then he flew away haha

After a day in the sun this squirrel needed a snack!

I have become obsessed with the Kirkland Signature Trail Mix

But because I wasn't able to get to Costco, I made my own: I bought a regular
trail mix and combined it with milk chocolate and dark chocolate M&M candies

Honestly, I never liked M&M's until I found this trail mix!

Questions: Do you like trail mix?

 What is your favorite combination?

Burgers, Buns and October Sun

I'm trying to figure out if I love eating parfaits mainly because 

they're quick and delicious or because I am obsessed with my moms 

collection of unique and gorgeously crafted drinking glasses! Hmm

Single serving Liberte Greek Yogurt: 0% Blackberry

Blackberry yogurt with fresh blueberries? Why not!

Now lets get to the details of what exactly I put into this parfait...

I was delighted to try out this box of Wheat Free Granola

 from Glutenfreeda that I brought back home from Calgary

Each box contains individual packets of their granola, with a

 suggested serving being half of that packet: 120 calories, 4

grams of fat, 2 grams fiber, 5 grams sugar and 3 grams of protein

This one is their Raisin Almond Honey Granola flavour

I combined the yogurt and 1/2 packet of granola, 

along with fresh organic blueberries and cinnamon

Such a delicious little mess!

...and you've got to love bright sunny fall mornings 

to add to the overall mood (some coffee helps too)

Breakfast wasn't the only highlight of this beautiful fall day though...

BBQ burgers with Sweet Potato Fries was!

Organic lean ground beef patties topped with sliced onion, tomato, pickles, steamed 

kale, ketchup and mustard, all tucked into a gluten free hamburger bun

The sides included more steamed kale sprinkled with cayenne 

pepper, steamed green peas, and Alexia Julienne Sweet Potato Fries 

If you haven't tried these fries I would highly suggest you do. I eat them 

at least 2-3 times a week for dinner and/or lunch...well, because I'm addicted!

Happy 1st of October!

Care Package #2

My mom is the most generous woman I know, not only did she send me

 a care package just over a week ago, she recently sent me another one!

She heard I was having trouble finding delicious gluten 

free bars like the ones I love back home, so she made  

it her mission to make sure I have plenty to stock up on!

Let's open this bad boy up...

The suspense is killing me!

I see bags, a book... (The new Carb Sensitivity Program by Dr. 

Natasha Turner), a box of tea and some more clothes underneath...

My mom even packed a special present for my boyfriend!

"Reece's Bag"

Reece's bag of candy is more like it!

Yummy Earth Organic Fruit Lollipops

3 bags of assorted bulk candies

Gummy crocodiles

Sour keys and sugar-coated super cola bottle candies

And now for "Kelsey's Bag"

My health food bag of energy bars, protein bars and snacks

Look at all the food bars!!!

Francine's Finest Cranberry & Raisin Crisp Super Bar, NuGo Slim 

Raspberry Truffle Bar and NuGo Free Gluten Free Trail Mix Bar

Francine's Finest Chocolate Almond Protein Bar, Coconut

 Secret Coconut Macaroon Bar and Almond Coconut Bar 

Francine's Finest Chocolate and Peanut Crisp Super Bar, Chocolate & 

 Pumpkin Seed Protein Bar and another Chocolate Almond Protein Bar

Ooooh what's in this mystery bag?

My NuNaturals Alcohol Free Plain and Vanilla Liquid Stevia

Box of Whole Leaf Organic Oolong Uncle Lee's Tea

Now I am fully stocked in the tea department ;)

Jeans and pants hehe

And my summer clothes and pajamas from Victoria