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*Have you voted in the first “Athlete’s Plate Challenge” yet?*
Thank God it’s finally the weekend! This week has seriously been dragging by!
Who is ready for some Friday favorites?
1. Bison Burgers
I recently purchased some grass fed bison from Tropical Traditions. They were having an online sale a few weeks ago and I managed to get this cheaper (with shipping!) then it would have cost me at Whole Foods. Actually, the bison at Whole Foods isn’t grass fed, so I probably won’t purchase it there again. When it comes to meat, I am REALLY picky! If it doesn’t meet my standards, I simply won’t buy it or eat it.
2. Peanut Butter Oaties
Heather recently sent me some peanut butter oaties!
These are AMAZING.
The second I opened the package, the wonderful smell of peanut butter floated through my nostrils. To me, that is what heaven smells like 
THANKS HEATHER!
3. The Treadmill
Did I just say that?
Between the cold weather and the icy roads, this is the only way I have been able to run this week. It makes me feel like a hamster on a wheel, but sometimes it is the lesser of two evils.
Simply put: Running indoors is better than not running at all.
Friday Workout
Running: 9.12 miles
Arc Trainer: 30 minutes
When I woke up this morning, my hip was SORE. If you didn’t read my post yesterday, I slipped on some ice and took a spill.
It doesn’t hurt to walk, run, or move around, but it is quite uncomfortable to sit down. I had to eat my bison burger (see above) standing up last night!
Luckily, running felt just fine. After the initial soreness and tightness went away, I was plugging away on the treadmill for a progressive style run. I started my pace at around 8:00/mile to warm up, but I worked my way down to 6:23/mile for the last one. I am going to be sore tomorrow! I haven’t run that fast in ages!
Thanks to waking up extra early this morning, I had time to cool down on the arc trainer. After 30 minutes of watching Saved By The Bell (best morning show ever), my workout was done. Boy that felt good today 
4. Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan Cookbook
I’ve had this cookbook for almost a year now, but I’m finally starting to actually use it!
My diet is nowhere near Vegan and I don’t believe in labels, but this cookbook really does have some great recipes.
So what if I added yogurt to the Banana Cream Pancakes?
It’s still a good recipe
What is your favorite cookbook?
5. GLEE
After a few months of re-runs, I am so happy that my favorite show is back to new episodes!
Plus, Lea Michele is smokin’
6. Millet Bread
Soft, buttery, and simply delicious…
This is the best sandwich bread that I’ve ever purchased. Not the best bread ever, but definitely the best “packaged bread”
So tell me, what are you loving this week?
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I finally crashed and burned on the ice yesterday too – figures it happens two days before the ice is suppoesd to melt! Annnd I never thought I’d be so thankful for a treadmill until it came to this ice storm. My usual outdoor path is STILL closed. Fingers crossed that it’s reopened come Monday!
I’m loving the muffins and peanut butter you sent me
Lauren recently posted..An Amendment to My Previous Post
Bummer about the fall! Hope your bruise is better soon!
I made some fantastic turkey burgers this week…not sure why they tasted so good, but wholly yummm… They had some cilantro mixed in and I was thinking some of your pesto would go great on them next time.
I can’t believe you put the treadmill on your list! Haha
Kali recently posted..adventures in grocery shopping- part 1
I’m with you on the meat and being picky!
ED&BV is a great book…the hummus recipes are the best!
emily recently posted..cookies- fennel- and…noodle pillows
AMAZING favorites!
VeggieGirl recently posted..World Nutella Day and Everyday
i’m loving peanut butter. i spent a lot of the past month hanging out with a friend whose roomie is allergic so this week whenever i was home i totally enjoyed good old pb. it’s just pure amazingness
Karyn recently posted..Wednesday Was Not My Day
So glad you’re enjoying the Oaties.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m actually jealous of your access to the treadmill. As much as I didn’t like running on them in the past, I would love to have one in our house. It’s too cold to take Summer on walks outside, and I just need to move. Unfortunately walking in place doesn’t cut it.
Didn’t realize WF’s bison was not grass fed. Good to know!
When I used to eat meat, bison was the way to go! As you may know, I’m digging Daiya ‘cheese’ this week. Can’t remember the last time I had anything resembling a quesadilla!!!
Kristy @ KristyRuns recently posted..Couple’s Yoga
Ugh, the treadmill?! I can say that would definitely not be on any of my ‘favorite’ lists
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Killer Tofu
oh I love the ARC training. Its a good cool down for sure. Bison is so great for iron. I buy mine from a local vendor. Bison meatloaf is definitley a good one too!
lindsay recently posted..The Weekend Special
The treadmill! Some days it’s the only option and we’re so lucky to have it!
Becky recently posted..Finding My Om
Roasted Squash, Nut Butter (duh), Apple Butter…Chocolate…shall I go on?
Glee – hmm…I should try to make more of an effort to catch onto this craze. I don’t know much about Lea Michele but I seen her at the SAG awards and loved her dress!! I know she has good style?
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Yee-haw for ED&BV! Best cookbook EVER. Have you made the Cashew Ginger Tofu yet?
BroccoliHut recently posted..Frankenfood—Friend or Foe
It’s on my list! Bought all the ingredients
Feel better soon
Kiran recently posted..Curried potatoes & cauliflower w- eggplant gravy
Man, I want some peanut butter oaties!
don’t get mad but I think Glee is losing it’s steam. Lea Michele fell into the whole Hollywood trap and lost a bunch and weight and is a bitch on set down. BOOOO. I still watch though. I’m loving my dunkin donuts strawberry shortcake flavored coffee that I got at target right now!
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