Stormy Weather in Chicago

Holy Ned.  I can’t even begin to believe the storms that took over Chicagoland yesterday.  IT was insane!  We were quite lucky at my house & only had a little seepage in our basement.

However, here’s a picture of a friend’s neighborhood!  It’s so hard to believe.  It just doesn’t flood like that around here.  I guess this is spring showers.  Hoping this will bring warmer weather, however, we’re supposed to have snow flurries today!  It’s Enough!  I’m done with this weather.  I NEED spring!

In leau of all of yesterdays events with the weather, I didn’t get a workout in, as I had hoped.  So, today, I’m off for a good one, so this post will be very brief!

Oh, I also saw this yesterday & had to post it.  I love this!

Have a great weekend.  Don’t forget that if you have good suggestions for me to run with, I”d love them.  Because, I’m not running outside in this weather :(.

Don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter for Hemp.  It’s about to end!!!!!!     You don’t want to miss out on this one!

WIAW

Here’s another What I ate Wednesday.  Thanks Jenn from Peas & Crayons for hosting!

Let me tell you that last night for dinner, I certainly served up an extra cup of veggies!  Take a peak below!

Ok, this pic. is recycled, but this has been my breakfast of choice of late.  It’s tasty, filled with protein & quick!

I had this salad with (peppers, cucumbers, heart of palm, tomatoes, carrots & roasted chickpeas)!

This was a great afternoon snack!

Check out this plate of goodness I had for dinner: roasted kabocha tots, asparagus, roasted broccoli slaw atop mixed greens & topped with nutritional yeast!  I loved this dinner!

My kids had some of this after dinner.  This is definitely not my favorite brand of ice cream, so I can usually refrain, but it had pb in there, so I had to have a little.  Surprisingly, I really only had a 1/2 mug full.  I can sometimes eat the whole darn thing!  That was remarkable for me :).

I only have 2 episodes left of the 3rd season of Prison Break!  I’ll be a little sad to see it end.  I was hoping that by the time it ended, I’d be running outside all the time.  Well, for the next 2 days, there are supposed to be terrible storms.   I better get a new series/movie to watch until these storms go away!

Don’t for get to enter the rafflecpter on the right side of the page for Hemp from Manitoba Harvest!

Is there a great movie or a short series you recommend for me to watch while running until the rain stops?

Here it is: A giveaway for Hemp Hearts

Manitoba Harvest sent me a great package of both hemp hearts & protein powder.

I’ve used hemp hearts before.  I add them to salads, yogurt & have even sprinkled them into cookie dough.  They’re easy to digest & are packed with protein.  They have a nutty flavor & I really love all that they have to offer.

I was also pleasantly surprised with the protein powder.  I was using whey protein, but am trying to eliminate dairy, so I’ve been researching plant based protein & this is a winner.

Here’s some information:

Hemp Protein Powder

Excel in all that you do with an all natural, easy-to-digest, plant-based protein. Kick start your day, use as mid-day fuel, or incorporate into your pre or post workout regime to help your body replenish.

Manitoba Harvest offers five different protein powders; HEMP PRO 70, HEMP PRO 50, our Certified Organic HEMP PRO FIBER and our Certified Organic flavored hemp protein powders in dark chocolate and vanilla. Each of these protein powders have 10 essential amino acids and are rich in essential fatty acids (omegas).

Hemp Hearts

Taste great, are easy to use, and so good for you!

These soft-textured seeds taste a bit like a sunflower or pine nut. Sprinkle over salad, cereal or yogurt. Add to recipes, or simply eat straight from the bag.

Per serving, Hemp Hearts contain 10g of easy to digest protein and 10g of Omegas.

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts are made in a hemp-dedicated facility by dehulling non-GMO seeds. Once shelled, Hemp Hearts are immediately packaged to seal in the freshness.

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts are all-natural and contain NO additives, fillers or preservatives.

Are you eating clean? Only cooking with minimal ingredients? Or looking for a way to add EFAs, protein & omega-3 & omega-6 into your diet? Then try a bag today, you won’t be disappointed!

So, If you’d like to try these if you’ve never had before or if you just want some more…..

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