Hey friends! It’s back-to-routine day. Woo hoo! Personally, I welcome Mondays for this reason. I’m liking my schedule lately. It keeps me busy and motivated so I say bring it on! Today began like all Mondays begin for this girl: with a kick-butt workout! Before we begin, how awesome was that closing ceremony performance by the Spice Girls?! Can we say nostalgia?
Workout
It’s week five of my new strength training routine. I can hardly believe that next week will be my last week on my little program. I’ve really enjoyed it so far and I’m excited to get stronger and see more progress as the months go by. Today is shoulders/back day so I completed my shoulders/back superset workout. Good news: I upped my weights by two pounds! You can bet I was burning all over.
Lunch
I had a coffee date with a friend this morning (she’s moving to New York soon – sad!), so, instead of working through the morning like I usually do, my weekend kind of got extended into the early afternoon. Lucky me, huh? When I came home from said coffee date, I was super hungry.
I actually enjoyed the above salad for lunch yesterday and loved it so much that I decided to make it again today. To start, I roasted 1/2 sweet potato and some Brussels sprouts in the oven. Meanwhile, I put two big handfuls of kale and 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds in a Tupperware container. Next, I assembled a quick nooch sauce (2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning, and water to taste) and poured it into the bowl, along with 1 Tbsp. of Whole Foods’ sesame-ginger dressing. When the veggies were done roasting, I tossed them into the bowl and gave it a nice shake.
New Vlog: Vega One Nutritional Shake Taste Test!
This weekend, after a lovely day with Matty and my family, I came home to a FREE sample package from Vega! The company kindly surprised me with a single serving of their Vega One all-in-one nutritional shake in the chocolate variety. To say I was stoked is an understatement. I love Vega – alot – and have made a recipe with their Sport Performance Protein before that involves chocolate and strawberries. You know, life’s essentials. Anyways, squealing was involved. 
Want to see what I thought of the new Vega One nutritional shake? Watch on!
Stay lovely,
Heather
P.S. – Here’s a close-up of the tank, which you can also find on the fashion page today!
That shirt is so cute, I love it!
Thanks, Miranda! Catherine is a total genius, huh?
Okay, you are so adorable!
I got the free sample from Vega over the weekend as well! I was so excited. I’ve had it once before so I knew I was going to love it. I agree with you- I actually like it better than their performance protein powder. The flavor is less “protein-y” to me. haha. I’m glad you liked it!
I wish I could afford to buy their products all the time!
Oh, and I’m definitely ordering one of those tank tops! Love!
Guess we’re both lucky duckies.
I totally sympathize with the budget issue. It’s a toughie! Can’t wait to see you rockin’ that tank!
Love the tank! I am in love with the chocolate vega smoothie!
You should totally get one of those tanks, Danielle!
I did your chest superset workout and have gotten stronger doing my stability ball pushups. They’re a breeze now!! Will you be posting your next sequence of strength workouts?? If so, I’d love to try them
Great job, Mary! I’ll be posting the new program when I start it, in a couple weeks.
cute video! love seeing you in the kitchen!
love VEGA
Thanks, girl! I love the videos you and Lori have been doing. You’re so sweet and relatable on camera. I thought of the both of you while I was doing the video – I know we have equal adoration for Vega!
You are too cute!! You should have a cooking show ;D
You’re so sweet! That would be a blasty – I think the two of us would make a super fun team.
Yum! LOVE Vega! My tank should be on its way already
Love Catherine!
Woo hoo! You’re going to fall in looooove, babe.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
You are so sweet to wear and mention my tank in your video, you didn’t have to do that! It looks fab on you and I am loving your curls! I need make more racerbacks asap!
I’ve never tried Vega before! I’m always apprehensive about buying protein powders in fear that I won’t like it and be stuck with the giant tub! When I am out of Sun Warrior, I’m definitely going to give Vega a try!
xo
Oh, girl, it’s my pleasure! I’m so in love with them so I had to spread the love. Anything for you and veggies.
I totally understand what you mean about protein powders. Luckily, Vega has those small serving size packages that you can purchase, so you can taste test it for yourself! xoxo
Love the tank!
Oh my gosh… Ok that salad looks ridiculously good! I’m trying that one immediately. How long do you roast the brussel sprouts for? I’ve never done them in the oven before but am intrigued to try it out!
You’re going to LOVE that salad, Janine. It is so satisfying and delicious! I roast my Brussels sprouts at 450 degrees for 10 – 15 minutes (my oven is temperamental). Your live will be changed.
A) I love the kale icon in the lower right of your VLOG. Is that new? If not, I did not see it before #fail So cute BB!
B) Your arms rock. You look so strong and beautiful. I can tell your strength routine has been working wonders. Love it!
C) I love the tank and how awesome that you are spreading thew word about Catherine’s movement!
D) I agree with Brittany, please start a cooking show. I will guest star even though video makes me nervous. Just for you.
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Your comments honestly always make me smile SO big, Cait. I love you!!! <3 Thursday is going to be so epic!
Great job on the weights increase, you are doing oh so fabulous my dear!
And I like Monday’s too:) Mostly because I have the day off work.
The Spice Girls performance rocked, I saw them in concert when I was 6…best concert ever!
I love vega too, its the greatest…vanilla chai is my jam!
That kale icon at the bottom of your video is just the cutest…how did you do that I love…do you have on of those professional cameras haha..my vlogs always look quite crummy;)
You look beautiful as always…oh and no big deal but I’ll be seeing you at the end of this week!!!!!weooo!
OKAY, I’m so envious that you got to see the Spice Girls live! Matty’s friend Jay (http://jasonpetrucci.tumblr.com/) made the icon for me. He’s amazing and really efficient if you want to check him out. As for the video stuff, Matty majored in film so he’s the junkie. I blab and he edits.
I NEED to make that salad. You little dressing sounds so simple, yet amazing!