It seems as if this week has passed within the blink of an eye, especially since I had to catch up on so many things after coming back from Kansas. Thankfully there’s always food that’s worth posting about and workouts to share with you. Yeah, I always have something up my sleeeeve. 
1) On the same day of our date night we had some business to take care of in the Rowland Heights area, so we decided to stick around the city of La Puente which is next door to RH. I mean, how could we not after the enticing Yelp reviews of Crazy Rock’n Sushi? This place is pretty legitimate when it comes to the freshness of the raw fish. Their dishes are extremely affordable and the staff couldn’t be any more attentive to the customers. Another big plus is that their spicy dishes actually have the perfect amount of kick in them!
We ordered their jalapeno poppers as the appetizers because we’re well aware that one roll usually doesn’t satisfy our hunger.
Greg ordered a spicy tuna type of roll.
Although I’m not normally a California Roll fan since I much prefer real fish inside and out, I just had to order this salmon and avocado sushi because salmon is one of my all-time favorite fish. Their presentation is pretty good if you ask me, and that’s always a fun bonus to any food. Pretty food=more fun. 
On the other side of the plate there were lemon slices and with those squeezed on top of the rolls, my dish tasted heavenly.
2) Look at us, look at us, we’re making fools of ourselves! Thankfully no cars came our way or that would have been embarrassing. I truly commended Greg for allowing his picture to be taken, and he’s smiling too! Hehehe.
3) Did you know that the combo of marinated chickpea salad from Trader Joe’s with greens, hummus, avocado, and feta cheese tastes fantastic? Neither did I, until yesterday.
4) I made some seafood enchiladas last night and I was more than surprised by how well they turned out. I paired them up with my Best-Ever-Guacamole. Don’t you love it when recipe success happens? I’ll be sharing this enchilada recipe soon, so that you guys can join me in seafood overload as I’ve eaten fish every single day this week. I’m still trying to figure out if that’s a good thing or not.
5) I’m putting myself in real danger by showing you this picture, but I just couldn’t resist! Awww this picture of our “big boned” cat Orion and his daddy makes me melt. Oh by the way, the aforementioned enchiladas may be on the healthier side, but they must have been tasty and comforting enough to put Greg to sleep.
6) Okay everyone. Don’t blame me if you become addicted to buckwheat pancakes drizzled with blueberry coconut cream up on top. This breakfast was a huge hit (in my mind) this morning, and I roughly followed this pancake recipe from decades ago, but instead of flax seeds I just added a whole egg. For the blueberry coconut cream I just mixed Trader Joe’s highly addictive canned coconut cream with some natural blueberry preserves. It was almost like eating a super gourmet sauce melting on hot pancakes!
7) Yesterday’s workout was beyond amazing, and uhhhh my lungs were crying at one point. I just love that adrenaline rush of exercising even if I’m at the brink of pulling a Hulk on everyone around me. You know, when you start to feel like jumping all around the gym and growling from the soreness while throwing fitness balls everywhere? I don’t know. I’m just strange like that and I’m fortunate you even come back to say ‘hi’ to me.
Run Your Heart Out Intervals
Before starting any kind of exercise, it is essential to warm up the muscles by a brisk walk, the elliptical, or some light jumping around. It’s always wise to follow your own level of fitness and work your way up. That way, you can succeed and not get discouraged! I’m a firm believer that a friendly competition with myself can be healthy if I want to become stronger and build more endurance.
- Walk on the treadmill at speed 3.5+ incline 10.0 (Approximately 3-4 minutes)
- Jog at speed 6.0+ incline 4.0 (7 minutes)
- Sprint at speed 9.0+ incline 3.5 (1 minute)
- Jog at speed 6.5+ incline 4.0 (7 minutes)
- Sprint at speed 9.0+ incline 3.5 (1 minute)
I repeated this type of increment until I got to speed 7.5, and then worked my way back down until I completed the duration of 30 minutes.
8) Word. I love how true this is, and it seems like the older I get, the more I find myself learning this truth every single day.
I hope you have a blessed day! Carpe diem.
Are you a believer of interval training and the benefits that it boasts about?
What’s the best thing you’ve eaten lately?
Share something fun and smile-worthy about your week! It can be anything from an event to an attitude.
Love,
Ellie <33
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That is some gorgeous food!! Also, Orion is so pretty—love his coloring and love chubby cats!!
XOXO
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hahaha I love how you called him pretty! I’ve only heard “beautiful”.
Thank you for the fun commment!
“Big-boned” hehe! Aww you’re just the sweetest, Ellie <3
I can't believe how good those pancakes look! And I love the sound of that blueberry coconut cream that you topped them with – I'd like to try something like that myself, but I'm not sure I've ever seen canned coconut cream? All we have here is canned coconut milk, but I've heard that if you refrigerate it for a while then all the cream rises to the top? Hope so, anyways!
I'd have to say that the best thing I've eaten lately would have to be a spontaneous afternoon cinnamon bun that I picked up fresh from a bakery the other day. I needed a pick-me-up, and that did the trick beautifully
And it also goes along with a smile-worthy attitude that I've been trying to stick to lately, which is to nurture my body and soul so that I can fully live the life that God intended me too.
Hmmmm I’ve only seen coconut cream in Trader Joe’s~but yes, most of the time that refrigerating thing works. It’s worked for me a few times, but not all the time. Also, full fat is a must!
And I’m excited to see what else is in store for you. Keep it up Amanda!
I love doing workouts that incorporate both hills & speed or two different types of training. It helps me not get bored!!!
Definitely! If you’re feeling sluggish or not as motivated, intervals are the way to go
Or yoga. hehe
I absolutely love buckwheat pancakes! Om nom nom, something about that buckwheat taste is just perfect for pancakes (and syrup…). And those jalapeno poppers? I’ve never been that interested in trying the regular version, but those just look so fresh, deluxe and tasty. (Adorable Cat + Husband pic, too
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A girl after my own heart…;) I think the taste is phenomenal as well, but many people seemed to be weirded out by it. Oh man, I suggest that you go into a sushi restaurant just to try those poppers.
Aw, that kitty photo is so precious! What a lovely homelife
Have a wonderful weekend, Ellie!
Ahh drooling over those pancakes!
Blueberry coconut sauce on pancakes sound like a wonderful idea!
Wow, Ellie! YOu have me drooling alright! EVerything looks fantastic! I haven’t had sushi in a while..Must ask if mama if she’ll treat us to some…yes yes I still mooch off my mom..oops.
I LOVE enchiladas so I can’t wait to see the recipe…seriously! Do it now!! hehe
Oh, I really really used to love interval training. Loved sprinting! And I remember those adrenaline rush….hopefully soon enough..
haha once in a while it’s good to be an “eggie” to our moms lol. Don’t worry, soon enough before you know it, you’ll be able to do all the workouts you once loved!
Mmmmm….I typically don’t eat sushi with fish anymore because I’m scared of the mercury, but it always looks so good to me! As I’m sure you can tell by the number of pancake recipes I post, I love them so! Blueberries are ideal in them, and that’s the only way my daughter will have them! Haha, Greg reminds me of my husband. He eats and then he sleeps….typically because he overeats. When will these boys learn?
ahhh! That’s one thing that I try really hard to not think about–mercury. Hehe….because fish is literally in my top 3 fave foods!
Oh yesss that’s why Greg always tries to eat moderately if he knows that he has big workload coming up! He hates feeling sluggish and sleepy from food. 
Oh wow – what amazing foods! I love the look of those pancakes and also the jalapeno poppers up the top. Gorgeous!
I am not sure where my comments are disappearing to…sorry if you get this 3 times as this is the 3rd attempt! I was trying to say that these look like amazing eats and the pancakes sound great
Thank you for keeeping at it though, Kari!
They were mysteriously going to my spam. Hmm….strange.
Ah, that would explain it
I wonder what is wrong with my name. Anyway, my comment on your latest post also disappeared but I’ll assume it’s gone to spam and not repeat myself 3 times over!
Everything looks delicious, It’s making me drool, especially the sushi and the chickpea salad. You’re always eating delicious and healthy foods. =)
As for interval training, it’s something that I do once in a while to switch up my routine but I normally don’t like it. I do, however, agree with its physiological effects, which is why I do it once in a while.
As for good eats, I’ve been eating my homemade gluten free rice krispies. They’re delicious.
It’s def. a good thing to switch from interval, to slower paced routines, and back and forth.
And your rice krispies sound pretty intriguing!
Aww you guys are so cute!
And girl, I gotta tell you, that sushi is making me all kinds of hungry, haha!