I feel like a rabbit

Seriously, after having about 10 things to eat AFTER getting home from the concert last night and waking up still in a food coma, today my body must be readjusting itself to maintain its natural homeostasis - or some jazz like that - because I had the tiniest appetite today, and when I ate, all I wanted was veggies!

Hence, me feeling like a rabbit - hopefully my father-in-law won't come after me with a shotgun ;)

I worked out immediately after getting up - I was in no mood for any breakfast. I went to my third spinning class in the last four days!!!

For me this is pretty wild since I previously loathed spinning with a passion. I'm starting to become a masochist I suspect, because I just love that spinning class pain! Bring it on!!

I was going to do legs for a bit after class, but since I have been doing SO much spinning recently - and because I never stretch myself out good enough after doing strength training like I should - I skipped this since I didn't want to become too sore before tomorrow's run.

By the time I got home, it was lunchtime. I broke out this bad boy....

Having found Gena's guest feature in Zesty Cook's e-newsletter, I was inspired to try her soup recipe immediately!!! It was for a carrot-avocado-ginger bisque. I loved it - the flavor was very reminiscent of sushi. I made 2 1/2 cups of fresh carrot juice with Cornelius (Mike's pet name for the juicer), and made a bit more to drink plain - I love carrot juice!

Great recipe, Gena!!! I literally made this recipe THE SECOND after I read it because I know how awesome she is and I had complete confidence that it would rock!

Most of my day was spent dealing with super friendly government workers! It was a blast!! Haha actually I'm not being sarcastic, luckily at the DMV I got to chat it up with a super sweet employee which made the multi-hours long wait a bit more bearable. (Love those friendly Hoosiers!)

I was a bit sad to bid adeiu to my voting privileges in my prior homestate of Indiana. Since I had an IN license until today, I definitely voted there illegally during the 2009 Presidential election... don't tell ;) Now that I've been living in IL for a good 3+ years now though, I guess it's time I start to drive and vote as an Illinoisian.

Here is Marathon Val as an Illinoisian for the first time:

Ran some more errands, lib, etc - back at home, still no appetite. Soooo not like me. Once I got slightly hungry, I had a bit of the carrot pulp (leftover from the juicer) topped with soy sauce and some spices (unpictured). Then I made a mush of 2 homemade frozen nectarine-pineapple popsicles blended with a ripe banana - weird combo, I know...

Dinner was FAH-bulous!!! Leftover sunburgers from last night topped with tomato and avocado, with a side salad of 'mato and parsley. Damn those sunburgers are delicious. If anyone knows where I can buy sunflower seeds in bulk, I will make those things every day!

Dessert was a chocolately drink (almond milk, stevia, cocoa powder, xanthum gum to thicken) - I got the idea for xanthum gum from Sarah. It definitely helps to thicken it up, but I think I used too much because my blender failed to mix it up thoroughly and there were some gummy chunks - yuck. I threw most of it out - it makes me feel sad to treat chocolate like that :( but it had to be done.

I capped off the night by enjoying a few squares of Lindt dark chocolate.

Don't forget guys, the Holey Donuts giveaway ends tonight at midnight! Enter before it's too late! :)

I would love to hear your favorite juicer recipes (for the juice or the pulp)! Care to share?