Well, my dears, it seems like another week is flying by. Is it really Wednesday? Has it really been four days since I left HLS? Oy vay.
Workout
This is the final week of my six-week self-made training program and, I have to say, I’m a little sad! I’ve fallen in love with my new workout routine but am also looking forward to coming up with a new bunch of supersets. FYI: you can find my current superset regimen here. Today, I completed the Surfer Girl workout from the Tone It Up Beach Babe DVD and followed it up with Amanda Russel’s 6-Minute Abs of Steel Workout. I’m telling you guys – this ab routine is incredibly effective. If you haven’t tried it already, get on it! You can do anything for six minutes!
Anywho, I woke up ready to conquer the day! Enter bathroom selfie.
Thanks to K&K for gifting me with my new Tone It Up tank! I made sure to wear it this morning. The above picture was obviously taken pre-workout. 
Breakfast
Guess what’s back? Back again?
In full swing, my friends. Holla to chocolate-peanut flour protein pudding oats!
Lunch
My house is sparse in the food department because I haven’t been grocery shopping since last Monday. Whoops! So, today’s lunch was leftovers from yesterday’s dinner.
I simply combined the following in a bowl to create a big mass of deliciousness:
- 1/4 cup dry quinoa, boiled for 10 minutes on medium-high heat and drained
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 red repper, diced
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp. salsa
- 1 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning
Swag Attack
It wouldn’t be a blog event if there wasn’t an attack in the form of swag. It’s funny because I tend to forget about the vast amount product I may or may not receive at events like this so, when I do receive it, I’m always in total shock.
Thank you to all of the Healthy Living Summit sponsors for helping to make the event possible! Instead of showing you everything I got, I’m going to ramble on about my favorite items. Sound like a plan?
Reebok RealFlex Sneakers
Between HLS, #fitblognyc, and #RBKFITBLOG, I have successfully acquired four complimentary pairs of Reebok sneakers. That’s one pair of sneakers every month. Pinch me?
I love, love, love the new RealFlex sneakers! They’re super comfortable and keep my feet secured in place throughout my workout. Plus, they’re cute – and who doesn’t want rad color-schemed sneakers? Myself and the roughly 200 other bloggers wore our Reebok RealFlex sneakers for our CrossFit WOD and we all looked so colorful and snazzy while keeping our feet safe and sound. Thanks again to Reebok for being awesome.
Erewhon Buckwheat & Hemp Cereal
When I saw the new Attune Foods Erewhon Supergrains cereal that was bestowed upon us, I literally squealed like a 5-year-old child.
I love buckwheat! And I loooove hemp! Pairing the two is akin to sweet potato wedges and ketchup. It just works.When I flipped over the box to take a glance at the ingredient list, I let out another child-like squeal. Organic Buckwheat, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Hemp, Sea Salt. For months, I’ve been on the hunt for a cereal that has simple ingredients, is high in protein and fiber, is low in sugar, and has the ability to satiate me. I know – I’m a demanding consumer!
It’s been a battle. Until now! I am over-the-moon excited about this cereal. And, as Anne told me, we were the very first people to try this brand spankin’ new cereal. It was packaged for us last Wednesday. How cool is that?! VIP status, yo.
So far, I’ve enjoyed the cereal two ways. The first came Monday night with unsweetened almond milk for a late-night snack. Once in awhile, I specifically crave cereal for a pre-bedtime snack. Now I can enjoy it and know that my digestive tract will love me in return. This cereal maintains its crunch long after pouring the almond milk and never gets soggy!
I also enjoyed it as a snack today.
In a small dish, I tossed the cereal with almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, and hemp seeds. It powered me through the morning! Keep an eye out for the Erewhon Supergrains cereal exclusively at Whole Foods Markets next month!
Almond Breeze Coupons
Need I say more?
Free Almond Breeze – what, what?! I think we’ve already established the fact that we all love this stuff.
Driscoll’s Mini Strainer
I like cute things – and this strainer is darn cute. Thanks, Driscoll’s!
It not only drains water out from Driscoll’s berries and steamed veggies but it also serves as an excellent glasses holder for moi.
Photo courtesy of Cait!
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Stay lovely,
Heather
I had to stop reading and scroll down to comment! Are those workout shorts in your pic? Where did you get them? They are so cute!!
Haha, thanks Lorraine! They’re from Old Navy’s 2007 collection…womp womp.
Pretty awesome swag! love the shoes!
And I love the TIU tank! Can’t wait for mine to get here
Thanks girl! Can’t wait to see you rockin’ your TIU tank.
Oh man, that cereal sounds like a healthy-foodies dream! I want it… I’m a deprived Canadian. The only food available here is maple syrup, whale blubber & icicles. It’s sad. Hahaha.
It is a dream indeed, my friend! Super crunchy and delicious.
You poor Canadian! Hahahaha. Sending love and hugs your way, Jo!
That Driscoll’s strainer is the cutest!!
I loveeee coupons!!haha
Those shoes are too cute! Did you get to choose the colors? These swag bag items are so great.
Thanks, girl! I didn’t get to choose the colors but I’m grateful to have ended up with my favorite.
Your hair looks adorable braided like that! & I love the tank top.
You walked away from HLS with some amazing goodies! Especially the Reeboks- they’re my favorite.
Speaking of Almond Breeze, my coupons from your giveaway came in the mail yesterday! I was sooo excited. Thank you again! (:
Thank you, girl! You’re so sweet. Can I keep you in my back pocket every day to compliment me like that?
Hehe. I’m so happy you got your coupons! You so deserve it. 
You take the best selfies of anyone I know.
One of the things I love about quinoa is that you can toss it up with a few different things and it is always delicious and healthy.
Haha, aww Debbie! < *blushes*> I totally agree with you and quinoa – it’s so versatile!
I’ve been eating that Erewhon cereal for a night time snack too! Great minds.
I’m usually not a fan of flaky cereal (I hate how they get soggy), but I love this one!
I’m so glad you love the cereal too. I wish we lived close to each other so we could have a cereal party!
GREAT POST! The HLS looked AMAZING! I have loved reading all of the recaps! And the swap looks tres fab!
Thanks so much Krysten! It was an absolute blast.
um hi please tell me how you look so cute in the am, I do not look like that pre workout haha! I need to try that pudding it looks killer! We were pretty spoiled with the swag, love my new Reeboks!
Hahaha, oh my Lord you’re so sweet! Yes – you HAVE to try the pudding oats. They are life changing and will literally become all you want for breakfast. I’ve been adding 2 Tbsp. peanut flour to the mix and it’s incredible xoxo
I am loving that cereal, too! I have it with almond milk and strawberries and its perfect. Fills me up and my stomach feels great all morning. Need to get more!
I gotta start going to these blogging events. I heart free stuff.
Hahaha the glasses holder use for the colander definitely deserves to be the last photo. My mom is going to give the colander to my fruit-addicted sister. Her new apartment could use it! Yes I can’t believe we have so many Reebok sneakers either. I was telling a reader I think these ones are the perfect medium of flexible between the Transitions and the ZigNanos! They seem a bit more supportive than the Transitions. Ahh I can’t get over how good that top looks on you. You are so TIU
and I need to get on trying the Attune cereal – after I finish the box I already have open of their Uncle Sam original flavor!
PS I’m giving my Almond Breeze coupon to you when I see youuu
Hey! how do you get the 15% of at Vega? and what products do you recommend?
Head to the web site and user Summer12 at check out time!
I love the look of that buckwheat cereal! Do you have any idea when it will be available?
Early to mid September in Whole Foods markets, my dear!
I LOVE Amanda Russell’s 6 minute ab workout, I do it with my hubby and it kills us every time! That swag looks awesome, especially the almond milk coupons
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That is SO cute that you and your hubby workout together. Love that! xoxo
AND it’s gluten free? Oh my! Any chance this will be sold in Canada?
Le cereal that is
The swag was the best! We got lots of awesome stuff…mostly the shoes though:)
You are just so dang gorgeous! Love your braid and shirt!
I still haven’t tried the cereal yet, but now I really want to!
UM, you’re gorgeous. Thank you verrrry much.
The cereal is the jam! You would enjoy it, babe.
Do I spy another fishtail braid?
So cute! You’re so lucky to have such Boho-chic hair!
That cereal looks a.maze.ing. I cannot wait for it to hit stores! It’s probably not right to be so excited for cereal–but this girl sure is! And you say that the flakes stay crispy? Can someone say “nom nom”?
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