Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. So I know my fellow foodies and health nuts will feel me on this one! Last week, Planet Organic (read: my long-time favourite place to buy groceries) opened the doors of it’s newest upgraded location, and I legit felt like a kid in a candy store as soon as I walked in. No, really… See? ?
(they do sell things besides candy, btw ?)
We don’t have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s here in my neck of the woods, so PO has always been the place to go for organic foods and specialty products. The last building they were in had a cozy hole-in-the-wall feel to it, but it was tiny and didn’t have the room to stock a massive selection. This new one, though? Leeeeee-jit.
2. That being said… we’re getting a Whole Foods in the fall of 2016 ? And while our Canadian Whole Foods’ don’t really compare to the American ones, it’ll still be nice to have a little more selection in the natural food department. I love seeing that market grow because it means that more people are getting serious about their health and taking an interest in what they put in their bodies… and that makes my health coaching heart all sorts of happy.
3. And in case you’ve been wondering, here’s what I’ve been putting into my body lately…
#comingsoon
4. I’m a creature of habit, and it’s super easy for me to fall into ruts grooves… especially with food. That’s why I don’t really mind when I run out of certain staple ingredients – it forces me to do something different. Case in point: I ran out of almond milk a little while back, which meant I couldn’t make my go-to almond milk latte. I settled for a regular coffee and remembered how much I adore the taste of really strong plain black coffee. Takeaway lesson: it’s good to switch things up every now and then (<– I need to write that on a Post-It and stick it everywhere).
5. That being said, I refuse to go without bananas. Re.fuse. I always have issues with getting bananas to ripen fast enough in the winter months, so I’ve taken precautionary measures and started stocking them in mass quantities…
I’ve pretty much got it down to a science at this point, with each consecutive batch ripening at just the right time. I wasn’t kidding when I said I can’t live without [ripe] bananas…
6. In other non-food related shopping news, I finally picked up those falsies that I mentioned wanting to try a while back…
Ardell lashes in 120 Demi Black
I heard these ones were pretty good beginner lashes, and they’re a nice inexpensive drugstore brand… which means it’s not a big deal if they take one for the team while I’m practicing. I’ll let you know how things go when I actually try them. Maybe this weekend.
7. In other, other non-food related shopping news… guess who finally got a glass straw!!
I mostly wanted one of these because I think they look snazzy in smoothie pictures, buuuuut then I realized that most of my smoothies are the kind you eat with a spoon ?
8. I feel like I had something else to tell you, but I can’t remember what it is and I don’t feel like getting up to go get my notes ? Gimme a sec… OH! I started watching Gossip Girl again as a way to motivate myself to get my treadmill workouts in.
I’ve had to take all my walks/runs inside lately on account of it being so cold outside, and while I’m thankful to still have a way to get those workouts in, I’m not going to act like the treadmill doesn’t suck the life-force out of me. SO! To combat boredom and keep myself from feeling [too much] like a hamster on a wheel, I decided to practice a little temptation bundling and re-watch one of my favourite shows of all time while getting my miles in on the ‘mill. It works. Time goes by in a flash, and I find myself actually looking forward to it. Plus, it’s been so long since I last watched GG, that it basically feels like watching it for the first time.
9. And I’m not sure when I started ending things on a 9 instead of 10, but it doesn’t seem like a bad place to stop. Hope you guys are having an awesome Thursday, and I’ll see your friendly faces tomorrow!
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Congrats on the new store digs….and also on the Whole Foods opening up! I lived RIGHT across the street from both a WHole Foods and Trader Joes, and now I don’t think I have either within 30 minutes of me. I don’t mind though, I have my Sprouts market, which has always been my favorite anyway. Their produce selection is AMAZING.
Which is THE most important part 😀 Hopefully they have ripe bananas 😛
I love watching old shows like that on the treadmill because you don’t really need to pay attention but it really helps the time go by for sure.
Totally. I’m done almost before I even realize it. I just have no idea what I’m going to do once I run out of seasons 😆
I love glass straws! I picked up a set a few years back after seeing them on a blog. I love using them and don’t feel wasteful like I would when using plastic straws. They’ve held up great over time too!
I’ve actually really enjoyed mine on the few occasions I’ve used it so far, I’m just not sure how to clean it properly. I’m thinking I need to look into getting some sort of little pipe cleaner…
That Planet Organic looks amazing! I haven’t made it out to the new one in Calgary yet, but I will have to check it out. I haven’t watched Gossip Girl in ages! I bet it’s fun to rewatch knowing who Gossip Girl is now. =)
Right!?? It makes you pick up on tiny little clues along the way that totally went over your head before. Actually, I wonder if they knew who Gossip Girl would be when they started the series or if I’m just looking too much into it…
Funny story about those Surf Sweet Jelly beans…I can’t eat corn syrup, so when I had to do my glucose test when I was pregnant I ate those jelly beans…and then when I failed the 1 hour test and had to take the 3 hour test I had to eat 103 of those jelly beans in 5 minutes…not a task you want to do…I haven’t eaten them since…But I do like the sour gummy bears and worms, yum!
… Oh wow! I don’t blame you! I was once on a camping trip with friends where we kind of ran out of food and ate these cream filled cookies for like 3 days straight. I haven’t been able to eat them since…
Ah yes, stocking up on bananas. I consider myself a pro at it here in college— take enough back to my dorm to let them ripen, bring the ripe ones to the dhall to eat, and take some more pale yellow ones to undergo the process. #crazylady
It’s both good and bad that we are forced to walk outside in the Arctic tundra to go to classes, but mostly good, because I don’t think any TV show could make me go on a treadmill every day…
Ok so I’m totally jealous of your genius banana science ways! And I’m going to go ahead and say that the fresh air is good for you. But I’m thinking that Boston is a little less chilly than my neck of the woods. I hope so, anyways!
Yay for a new health store and an impending WHOLE FOODS – how exciting!? And isn’t it great to just love black coffee? You are the banana lady for sure@
I’ll definitely take that title! Even though it’s not quite as catch as “crazy cat lady” 😉 That would probably require me to have a cat, though…
Whole Foods FTW!!!! Yes!
I’ll definitely be doing happy dances 😀
I love Planet Organic! They have the best deli/dessert selection. I definitely don’t buy my produce there though, because the prices are ridiculous.
Hahaha I’m scared of false eyelashes too!
I can’t eat a lot of their desserts because… nuts 🙁 And their produce is definitely a little pricey — their bananas were on sale when I went, though 😉
Those muffins look delicious I can’t wait for you to share! I share your banana need I have to have then in the house at all times!
I’d seriously be in heaven if I had my own banana tree. And I’d probably save a fortune too 😆
Avocados with your bananas! Have you ever tried storing avocados with/near your bananas? In a paper bag? It speeds up the ripening process like magic (so for me – I keep them away from each other to keep them bananas unripe. mmm) Is Planet Organic just a west thing? Never seen it over here in Toronto.
I’ve heard that about apples and bananas, but never avocados. I’ll probably have to give that a try… Now to hunt down some paper bags :lo: And I think that PO is mostly here on the west, but I do know that they have one in Mississauga as well — http://planetorganic.ca/locations/planet-organic-port-credit/
I can’t go without bananas either, but that’s because my calves cramp. Like, charlie horse will wake me up at 2am cramp, and then I’ll feel it for days. I eat my bananas too fast to use in recipes, but if I do have some leftover, I turn to the trusty banana bread or banana nut muffins recipe.
Ouch on the cramps. I take a calcium/magnesium supplement if I notice my muscles starting to cramp more, and I’ve definitely found that it helps.
I’m a creature of habit too– but is nice to be forced to switch it up.
Those fake lashes look fabulous. I always keep my tweezers nearby to help get them on.
Thanks so much for hosting!
I’ve been practicing with the tweezers, but I’m trying to get over the fear of accidentally poking myself in the eye 😆
Those muffins!!!
Right?!?! Love a good muffin!
Wow, congrats with Whole Foods coming! I hope that store will found the way in Russia too 😀
Hope so! We had to wait a looooong while for it to come to Canada, so I definitely know how you feel!
Planet Organic looks great! The last city I lived in literally had a Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Trader Joes, and a place called “Earthfare” right down the street from each other. It was terrible though because I’d spend the entire day grocery shopping and going to each store for good finds and the best prices. That’s really where my hobby was born!
I could definitely see myself doing that! I usually have to go to about 3 different stores to find all the things I need.
I;ve been having that problem with bananas too! Driving me crazy! I’m actually getting a Whole Foods less than a mile away this summer but I’ve only ever been in one once, ha. I’m not sure I’ll be able to buy anything with those prices!
Less than a mile away?!!? That’d definitely be dangerous. But yeah… the prices can be crazy, especially these days. I feel like food is getting more and more expensive!
I feel you on the bananas I have 3 bunches in the kitchen right now at various stages of ripeness! 🙂 I’ve really been enjoying listening to podcast lately while I’m on the treadmill and in the kitchen!
I’ve heard really great things about podcasts. I might have to look into some after I finish with GG if I still need treadmill motivation.
Changing it up can be great sometimes! I love coffee black and with almond milk so i always alternate pretty much everyday. I also don’t think that anyone can live without bananas, they are necessary for a happy life!
So much truth to that! Especially since they’re a source of B vitamins, which are great mood boosters 🙂
We get a billion bananas in the winter as well. Our how is always cold and they refuse to ripen! You have to take drastic measures for bananas, I say!
I’m thinking about letting mine hang out by the fireplace 😆
Ha! I eat most of my smoothies with a spoon too!
It’s the only way to do it!
The Planet Organic store looks awesome! I don’t have a Trader Joe’s that close to me, either, but when I plan a trip there, I’m always thankful I did! Also, I’m definitely with you on the bananas, I’m impatient when it comes to waiting for them to ripen!
I have to get my butt into TJ’s one of these days. I always manage to hit up a Whole Foods when I’m down in the States, but I somehow always overlook Joe’s!
I love Planet Organic. When I am in London I always go there. Of course Germany is still lacking of anything like Whole Foods or Planet Organic!
I can totally relate to the feeling of watching Gossip Girl for tthe first time after a while. A few weeks back there was a re-run on TV and I was like.. seriously… that happened????? Maybe because at Gossip Girl EVERYTHING happens to EVERYONE!
A stack of ripe bananas = vital!
So true. I remember things getting a little too crazy and far-fetched for me in the middle, but then totally winning me over again with how the series ended. Perfection.
Can I just say that I love the name Planet Organic? It sounds like a Super Hero or something. Whole Foods is very professional, and well, you know hat you are getting, but Planet Organic is like… BOOM
Haha! It’ll always be my favourite. Probably because Whole Foods is going to be all the way on the other side of the city, and sometimes I just can’t be arsed to drive that far.
Oh man, I’ve been having issues with bananas ripening WAY too fast around here….and the grocery stores not carrying enough selection for me to stock up/them already being too ripe in the grocery store. The banana struggle is REAL! 😉
Trade you banana problems!! 😀
I think that realizing people are becoming more interested in their health is so awesome! I know I get told all the time I eat way too healthy, but I think it’s great to full your body the way that it thanks you for instead of turns against you!
Totally agree. I like eating healthy because I love how I feel as a result of it… and it DEFINITELY makes a big difference.
Buying bananas for one can be hard because there’s some serious thought that goes into getting them to ripen at the right rate. At the grocery store, I sometimes look like banana choice is a serious life decision for me. ? Fortunately, I usually don’t mind (okay, actually prefer) having lots of bananas, and the extras can go toward baking! And I’m a total kid in the candy store at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and pretty much any big grocery store. So much to see! So many foods to try!
I’m with you on loving to have lots of them around! If anything, I just freeze them and toss them into smoothies. OR eat them frozen. Those suckers are GOOD.
I recently moved to Canada and started running again after a long break. I ran until the first day snow but now it is a no no! I did try the treadmill but urgh -it’s really tough to enjoy it lol
Very much so. I even had issues with my gait being really strange for a while there… probably because I was afraid to take too long of a stride and fall off the end of the treadmill 😆
Too funny that you started with talking about groceries and whole foods. I am talking about my whole foods and trader joes adventure last night as I had to get my shopping done before the weekend in case we get the foot of snow in the forecast that starts Friday night into Sunday morning…It will be nice to finally have snow, but I’m not attempting to drive in it if I don’t have to.
Always a good plan! My city is pretty good about getting rid of the snow fast since we get so much of it every year, but I definitely prefer avoiding it when I have the chance.
Green smoothies have been happening a lot lately! I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I’m on some sort of kick. Maybe it’s the heat wave we’re currently having?
I’ve been on one too! I think it’s just my body’s way of telling me it needs more nutrients. I’ve kind of been slacking this winter.
I also get ridiculous amounts of bananas lately yet somehow they are all getting eaten, so now I hide a couple that I want for baking. So far I’ve remembered where I’ve put them! That straw looks really pretty but I guess not super functional 🙂 that picture makes me want a green smoothie though!
I’ve actually been making more of an effort to drink green smoothies lately since my salad consumption kind of took a nose dive. Crazy how big of a difference it makes in how I feel!
So the linkup thing went nuts & added mine before I was able to edit it! 🙁
Anyhoo, when we moved here all we had was normal grocery stores. I moved here from Austin, TX, so you can imagine how sad I was! Fast forward 7 yrs & we have a Freshmarket, whole paycheck & TJs.
I’ve told my husband we can’t live in a town without Whole Paycheck & TJs (although I shop most at Freshmarket!).
We are completely out of bananas at the moment. 🙁 Because I just didn’t want to go out of the house the last 3 days — other than to get the mail, take out the trash, and finally yesterday it was warm enough for a short dog walk — poor Lola shivered through it with a sweater & a coat on!
Oh no! I’m pretty sure you can go back and edit the link yourself if it’s not showing what you want it to, or you can let me know what you want changed and I can go in and do it!
I loathe the treadmill. I watch Pretty Little Liars on it. It’s sorta like GG. I can’t believe I’m 35 and I love Pretty Little Liars as much as I do. Ardell lashes are great. I love them. If you’re super careful with them you can totally get a bunch of wears out of a single pair! Planet Organic looks great. The Whole Foods in Glasgow is definitely disappointing compared to ones back home in the states, but it’s still nice to have it (and just a mile down the road)! Also, Surf Sweets gummy worms are my jam! <3
I’ve actually never watched PLL, but if it’s like GG, then I’d probably love it. I might have to look into it after I get through all the seasons of GG if I still need treadmill motivation 😉
Haha, that’s exactly how I feel walking into Whole Foods. I don’t get to go very often, so it’s always a special event kind of thing. My family laughs, but it’s basically my Disney World. XD
Oh man. You should have seen me the first time I walked into a Whole Foods in the States. I’m pretty sure my jaw dropped.
Ha ha! Running on the treadmill can be pretty boring can’t it? But, like you the weather here is too cold to get out running. Plus I don’t fancy running in the dark at 6.30 in the morning.
I’ve got a sad compilation of dance and rave tracks (showing my age lol) on my ipod. So I don’t have that, as you say “feeling like a hamster on a wheel” feeling either! 🙂
I love dance music! I actually need to update my playlist again, and I think I have to go back and put a lot of older songs on it that I used to love in the 90’s. They just don’t make music like they used to anymore 😉
Nine is not a bad place to stop? Don’t tell a girl who can’t handle uneven numbers ;).
Also, I hear you on feeling like a child in a candy store in new or simply bigger organic food stores. Ours is teensy-tiny which makes me go overboard very time I’m in a larger city. Temptation bundling the bad way: all the tempting goods in one place. Can you hear the purses crying?!
Have tried letting your unripe bananas spend a night on the radiator? I recently “forgot” mine there and wasn’t mad about the result at all.
I actually don’t have a radiator 😕 And I’d let them sit on the hot air vents except those things are up near the ceiling in my place (I know, right?!?). Maybe I should let them hang out by the fireplace…