I got hungry around 3pm and had a handful of cherries because I love them. A lot.
But, I realized that I needed something more substantial before heading back to work. So, I made a protein smoothie with granola.
I’m supposed to cut back on granola and cereal. But I’m also supposed to clean my house more than 2 times a year and not watch so much reality TV = other things I’m not going to do, so yeah. No thanks.
Sorry if you were expecting something fabulous from my two Manager’s Special ingredients. But, I’m not fancy 
I just cooked up the turkey with onions and garlic. Then, added sauce and cooked whole wheat spaghetti. When it was done I added the feta and tossed. I served mine on a bed of green beans (another Manager’s Special actually!). 
Served with a generous dusting of parmesan cheese. 
Then, I headed back to work for 2 more clients. I’m tired.
Now it’s 9pm and I’m blogging with some yogurt and cereal.
Here’s my interview with Bob Harper from this weekend. He was at Blogher with Quaker. You can follow Quaker on twitter here. 
***Let me preface this with a few things: First, I didn’t realize it was going to be an on-camera interview until I started to talk to him and he asked if we were taping. F. So, I quickly scrambled to switch cameras and memory cards (it was not graceful).
Then, I had to ditch my notes and try to make it up as I went a long. So, it’s a little awkward and embarrassing for me. Oh, and the sounds and lighting are pretty tragic. But, I’m posting it anyways because so many people asked. Don’t say I never embarrassed myself for you guys…
If you can’t hear the interview here is some key points:
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Bob is super cute in person.
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He loves biking for cardio right now and would have spent an hour on the bike if not for the session he led at Blogher.
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He ate tuna 2 times Friday, but says it’s because he’s busy. (A lot of people thought he was vegan, but he says on tape Tuna 2x.)
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Monica is awkward without preparation
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He suggests “Lean and Green at night” = eat lean protein and greens for dinner
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He feels pressure to “look like a personal trainer” too
I think Bob Harper is wishy-washy. How can you be 100% dedicated to a cause and then eating steak a year later? Seems like he can be “sold” most anything. Now he’s on board with Crossfit and their meat eating diet and talking about that constantly. I think Crossfit is great but I lose respect for someone who goes from one extreme to the other. The guy hosted the walk for farm animals to educate people about the cruelty of factory farming!! Once you know about that – how do you go back? Lost respect for you Bob on this one. I can’t take any diet advice from this guy seriously.
awee! I LOVE HIM! Great interview. I would NEVER have been able to talk to him without stuttering all over the place and not making any sense!
Not awkward at all! It was actually extremely helpful because you asked some things that don’t normally get talked about on Biggest Loser. Great job and fantastic photo with him!
The interview is so awesome! Do you know why he says to limit the carbs later in the day? I haven’t heard that before and I’m curious what the reason behind it is.
You looked a little flustered at first but you did good! You got in a groove and rocked it out. I would just have been like a deer in headlights o.O
He’s so hot!
I seriously LOVE this video! You didn’t seem awkward at all. Lean and Green is my new mantra.
You did fantastic!!! Great job!!
Lucky girl! Bob is so awesome and so inspiring. I love his positive attitude and hotness. So glad he’s staying on Biggest Loser this season.
Great interview. You rocked it girl!
You actually seem really calm in this interview! I would have been freaking out. I am not great under pressure, let alone with plans change.
And about that watermelon in your last post, I seriously can’t remember the last time I had a seeded watermelon. I kept thinking, they still MAKE those? lol
Aww BOOOO I cannot hear audio at work!! 🙁 I’m SURE you were fabulous… you LOOKED fabulous hahaha I’ll have to listen tonight when I get home.
A lot of folks suggest eating ‘lean and green’ at night. And I can totally understand why… and for the most part I do stick to veggies and protein. however, dinner is usually always my largest meal. It’s the only meal I can truly take the time to prepare and enjoy at my leisure, ya know? Like I don’t have to rush through it. That’s why I try to make something delicious every night.
That pasta dish you just whipped up looks delish! I’ve been in a pasta mood and randomally bought a bag of brown rice pasta the other day… I’m thinking that with an avocado ‘cream’ sauce. I don’t know what’s up with me lately I NEVER crave creamy sauces but lately that’s all I’ve been craving.
WOW! I am so blown away, you are a natural! You are really good at thinking on your feet and keeping control of the interview…very well rounded set of questions…and yeah he totally checked you out at the beginning there!
You did a great interview! If you were nervous, it didn’t show. Great questions!!
Absolutely love it! Glad to know I am not the only one eating tuna twice a day…
Congrats ont he interview…that is amazing!
Hey Girl,
Just wanted to say…. Women of child-bearing age are advised to limit their consumption of tuna. I love tuna, but try to keep it to once or twice a week for this reason. Have you considered canned salmon or chicken?
I love Bob! He seems so genuine and gave some great advice! I too am down to the last ten pounds to lose and I am sooo stuck haha!
Awesome interview! You rocked it and to me you looked totally comfortable.
As for Bob, I do recall hearing that he was no longer vegan but I can’t remember where I heard that.
that’s so awesome!! you did great, you seemed totally prepared! congrats what a huge interview!
That was great, and Bob is ADORABLE. Love both of you guys! It was nice to see a different perspective of BlogHer than why is usually told (cheeseburger parties and booze). 🙂
Yeah, my perspective was kinda “party pooper” and all about the expo and celebrities 🙂 Glad you didn’t mind!
By the way did you notice how he TOTALLY CHECKED YOU OUT when you turned the camera on… eyes up here Bob-o, eyes up here!
Good work girl, turning cute celebrity trainer heads!
What?! I’m watching it again…
You did a great job! I would have been so nervous…love me some Bob!
Sooo jealous that you met Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watching The Biggest Loser is what motivated me to drop 110 lbs! I’m so excited that you got to do an interview with him! That is super awesome!!! 😀
Wow! Good for you on that weight loss!!!
Thank you! <3
What a great video! he seemed to really like the question about feeling pressure to look a certain way as a trainer.
I am curious about these Perfect bars!
That was a cool video! I’m jealous!!
Even though your interview was kinda hard to hear, i liked what bob had to say! SO jealous that you got to meet him!
Love the interview and that’s awesome you got to meet him! I love your things about Bob, I did think he was vegan.
Yep, that was tuna. Twice!!
I feel like I “know” him now since we hung out 🙂
Funny how you got called out on your blog a couple days ago for not knowing he was a “vegan” when you yelled out Sardines… Guess that person was wrong!
How cool is that! Good for you 🙂 You’re famoussssss!
And he is adorable. lol
You did fabulous! It was a bit hard to hear as the conference pavilion was pretty loud, so thanks for providing a summary. I like his “Lean and green” advice. I’ll try to incorporate it into my diet plan. And I think he was refering to Perfect Food Bar Light that he for lunch: http://www.perfectfoodsbar.com/collections/perfect-foods-bars/products/cranberry-crunch-lite I tried those and they are delicious, but they $$ $2.50 a bar.
Thanks Jane!
Great job with the interview!!!! PS I’m totally in love with Bob, so it’s kind of like I’m posting on the blog of the the girl who interviewed and met Bob – I Swwwwooooooooon!
i thought you did great!!! WAY better than i would have done. Bob seems really cool!!!
ah, you both are cute! I guess those quotes of him saying he’s vegan were just misquoted. I’m sure I’ve read that he promotes vegan eating at least. In any case, he’s fabulous!
That wasn’t awkward at all. I think you did a great job! Bob is such cutie!
You’re a natural journalist! 🙂
The interview looks fine, don’t worry one bit. And that’s pretty cool that Bob Harper himself feels pressure to look like a personal trainer
It wasn’t awkward!!! WONDERFUL interview and very good information! Thanks!
I just showed B this and suddenly he doesn’t think blogging is quite so weird after all. He has a majorah Bob-crush.
Yeah! I hope he thinks I’m cool now.
Aww it wasn’t awkward at all! I probably would have sweat to death out of nervousness. And Bob is so adorable. Great job!
Thanks Danielle 🙂