Hey all you LOVELY ladies!! And hey to any gents out there, too 
I’m currently nursing the WORST SUNBURN OF MY LIFE. Um, yeah. I would take some pictures, but this pretty much sums it up.
To clarify: I applied sunscreen TWICE but somehow forgot to do my face the first time! And I COMPLETELY forgot about my legs. I’m dumb.
To explain the sudden BURN, I’m on VACATION—WOOP WOOP!! Here are some snacks I packed in my suitcase…
Can you tell that PowerBars were all on SALE this week?! They are not my go-to bars, as I prefer REAL food, but they are good when I am lying on the beach burning my face off and HUNGER STRIKES!!
I’ve decided to make this a “Week off from Weight Lifting” active recovery week! I’m focusing a lot on yoga and bike riding around the beach where we’re staying. I’ve been making some major strides in my lifts, so my body’s feeling a little bit beet beat up (HAHA, GET IT?… no? oh, okay).
I’ve also been UPPING the food!! Not as in overeating, but as in better FUEL for my body, my workouts, and my life. Kristi recently had an AWESOME post on fueling yourself, HERE. GIRLS, listen up…
WE NEED LOTS OF FOOD! I can say, from personal experience, that ruining a metabolism is NO fun. I’m still working on repairing it!!
Okay, that is all 
FOOD PHOTOS!!
sweet potato + broccoli + chicken w/ avocado
lettuce + green/red pepper + tomatoes + three-bean salad + avocado + sweet potato + flank steak + hummus
2 egg whites + 1 egg + vanilla Chobani + blackberries/blueberries + banana + PB
sweet jazz apple + sweet potato + chicken w/ avocado
my boyfriend’s dessert, also known as vanilla ice cream with homemade hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry
vanilla Chobani + Optimum blueberry cinnamon cereal + blueberries + Kroger natural crunchy PB
broccoli + apple + artisan flatbread w/ avocado & all-natural deli ham
sweet potato + turkey-spinach meatloaf
Stay tuned for a “7 LINKS POST!!” Thanks Alexandra!!
& I have other awards/tags I need to complete!! Sorry about the delay!!
I also need to work on a “Blogs I Love” List…I read so many amazing & inspirational blogs. This could take a while PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT if you want to be included on my blog list!! Just to make sure I get them all!!
Y’all rock. Seriously.
<3 jess
xoxo
Enjoy your week off! I’m loving all your eats
I also prefer real food to bars but sometimes when you need a quick snack they aren’t too bad.
so delicious
I also LOVE all your foods
By: Alexis - PumpedforPumpkin on July 25, 2011
at 1:39 pm
omg please cook for me! hahah, your eats look so fresh and yummy!
i just discovered jazz apples a couple weeks ago..i never knew they existed and bought them by accident! i’m glad i did
enjoy your vacation!!
By: Erika on July 25, 2011
at 2:00 pm
Thanks for much for the shout out girl! You are a great example of fueling well…you rock!!! Have fun on the beach…that sounds amazing right now.
By: kristi (sweetcheeks) on July 25, 2011
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Thanks for the reminder of not trashing my metabolism! Food is fuel and fuel is great. I love feeling energized! I always pack food when i go away on vacation, I hate being stuck hungry without something in my purse
By: Sarah - feeedingbrainandbody on July 25, 2011
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So sorry that you got sunburned! I hope you feel better really soon! All of your food looks so delicious!!
By: Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking on July 25, 2011
at 2:37 pm
Yay for proper food fuelage and rest days!! Enjoy the time off and the yummy eats my friend! You know something, I gotta say you just plain rock Jess. You advocate eating well with AH-MAZING FOODS, you fuel workouts properly, and you’re always so optimistic and happy!
Have a great vacay, hope you get a killer tan
By: Alexandra on July 25, 2011
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i love that cute dessert bowl & all your vacation treats! i’m not a huge fan of powerbar nutritional stats but i do weirdly like the flavors & texture! plus, those suckers do not melt in the heat! odd, but good for the beach!
By: teabagginit on July 25, 2011
at 2:40 pm
I got SO burnt recently too! I forgot to put the sunblock on my face hehe
yay for recovery weeks!!
By: Allie on July 25, 2011
at 3:14 pm
those powerbars looks good, but i usually prefer clif or luna bars.
By: elizabethlikesbutter on July 25, 2011
at 3:39 pm
My favorite part of being highly active is getting to eat a lot!
I hope your burn gets better! Owwie.
Whitney
By: vegansunshine on July 25, 2011
at 4:45 pm
YIKES! sorry for the sunburn! id love to be on your blog love list!
By: movesnmunchies on July 25, 2011
at 5:13 pm
Hope your having a great vacation! Your eats look yummy.
By: Laura on July 25, 2011
at 6:44 pm
Ahhhg I am always so jealous of your eats! So yummeh. I’m going to go read that other post now
Hope you have a great vacation!! Aloe that burn UP!
By: owlmazing on July 26, 2011
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Come cook for me. Seriously. (:
By: Christy on July 26, 2011
at 4:46 am
Sorry about your sunburn – I am notorious for getting awful burns.
I’m not a huge powerbar fan either, though I do really like their energy chews.
By: Errign on July 26, 2011
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Enjoy your week off!
I’d love to be on your blog list, I’ll put you on mine
and great reminder for us girls – we do need a lot of fuel!
By: Ma Ma Megan on July 26, 2011
at 12:46 pm
Ughh I’m sorry about your sunburn! I have been meaning to update my blogroll too
By: Keri @ Blue-Eyed Runner on July 26, 2011
at 2:56 pm
I prefer “real” food, too, but when hunger strikes, it’s better to have healthier options on hand at least. Plus a sale is a sale! I’m a huge fan of sweet potatoes, too. Sweet potatoes + broccoli were made for each other!
By: Mandiee on July 27, 2011
at 1:36 am
I’ve never seen someone who loves sweet potatoes as much as me
By: Haley @All Or Nothing on July 27, 2011
at 11:44 am
yes!! enjoy yoga, vacation, and good food!
By: lindsay on July 27, 2011
at 2:11 pm
Have a great week off!! Those are totally necessary!
By: april on July 27, 2011
at 4:09 pm
Sure hope your sunburn is better. It is sure something that nobody wants to deal with because it is usually so painful!!
By: Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking on July 27, 2011
at 4:10 pm
Mmm… your boyfriend’s ice cream sure does look tasty.
By: Rach @ This Italian Family on July 28, 2011
at 4:15 pm
All of those bars look amazing! I wish we could get so much goodness over here in the UK!
By: Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes on July 28, 2011
at 8:58 pm
Augh, take care of that sunburn! Those things can hurt like crazy! Love all the eats… those sweet potatoes look perfect.
By: Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope on July 29, 2011
at 1:10 am
Oh no, too bad about the sunburn! Hope you feel better!
Good idea bringing snacks on vacation! Hope you have a great time!
By: Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) on July 29, 2011
at 12:38 pm
i swear you are my idol- you always pick up the best energy and food bars out there and your collection is beyond impressive! not only that, but you stay true to being a sweet potato connoisseur! <3
the only sucky thing is that you have a nasty sunburn right now!!! i feel for you girl, last year i got one too and i remember the pain that went on for days! only hopefully,, in your case, it heals up much faster! HUGS <3
xoxo
By: Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel on July 29, 2011
at 2:36 pm
Yep, Powerbars are only good for LONG workouts, like my biathlon tomorrow!! I’ve got them packed and ready to go
By: The Candid RD on July 30, 2011
at 12:02 am
Did I not comment on this?!HUH I thought I did!
Hope your sunburn is better by now! And good timing on the week off
I’m taking mine right now too!
By: SquatLikeALady on July 30, 2011
at 3:17 am
hahah super jealous of that power bar sale.
enjoy vacation!!!!
By: Shannon [Tropical Eats] on July 30, 2011
at 6:40 am
OMG drooling, seriously girl jeeze! Have a fabulous week off
By: Sarah on July 30, 2011
at 2:58 pm
AWESOME looking real food! i love food in its pure natural form-so beautiful. i love how you contrast the colors on your plate, too
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me now where you got that INCREDIBLE smiley face bowl!!!
i love it so much
By: Heather on July 31, 2011
at 4:42 am
Me too! I went white water rafting and the sun reflecting off water burned me bad. My muscles even ache. I was going to go for a run tomorrow but I am going to be applying aloe and chillxing. hurts to walk
By: pawsitivelife on July 31, 2011
at 1:56 pm
YAYYYYY VACATION! Sunburns are definitely no fun at all though; keep an aloe vera gel bottle around!
And I agree on the eating more; I’ve actually been upping my food intake as well! It’s amazing how different you feel, no?
Have a great vacation!
By: paoang on August 1, 2011
at 6:01 am
I had the worst sunburn too!!! Who do you think is going to win the bachelorette!?
By: alyssa - fashion fitness foodie on August 1, 2011
at 10:53 am
Hope your burn is better by now! And hope your trip was wonderful!
By: Sarah on August 2, 2011
at 2:56 pm
I swear to goodness….i come hear and I drool and drool and listen to my stomach growl. LOL!! Your food is always so fancy!
xxoo
By: Kris on August 3, 2011
at 6:53 pm
I LOVE when protein bars go on sale!
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