Morning Workouts and Hemp Bagels
Good morning, blog friends! 
I had an excellent workout this morning: Body Pump (at home) + 15 minutes of push-ups and core work. I was exhausted by the end, but in a good way! 
I love starting my day with a tough workout like that! Feels so good!
Speaking of morning workouts, check out my newest Health post:
Morning workouts have been key to maintaining my weight loss for the past few years. I like to eat, so burning some extra calories allows me to splurge every day. Plus, exercising puts me in a good mood, especially once I have finished a workout and feel accomplished.
Breakfast
So, I’m not much of a bagel person. I like them, but for the amount of calories and lack of satiety, they’re not really “worth it” to me. However, the nice people at the French Meadow Bakery sent me some of their Hemp Bagels to try, so I knew I needed to give them a fair chance, especially since they are are made with all good things hemp.
The deliciously chewy Hemp Bagels contain a whopping 19 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber! And they are vegan, certified organic, and yeast-free. What a hotshot bagel!
Both the inside and outside of the bagel are packed with crunchy, nutty hempseed, flaxseed, pumpkin, and sesame seeds.
I toasted my Hemp Bagel and topped it with chunky peanut butter and banana slices. What a yummy combo!
I feel content after eating my breakfast, but I’ll let you guys know how my bagel holds me over until lunch. Let’s hope it’s different than the rest!
New Gig
I was recently hired to write for the Examiners as their Boston Healthy Living Examiner. Check out my recent post: Tips for healthier fast food. I’ll be posting a few times a week, so be sure to check back often.
Question of the Day
What are your thoughts on bagels? Love ‘em? Hate ‘em?
Posted by: Tina 80 comments
Posted in: Uncategorized, products
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 7:48 am
I adore cinnamon raisin bagels with cream cheese. It’s just a matter of finding a healthy alternative b/c bagels get such a bad rep now.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 7:51 am
I’ve never tried FMB’s hemp bagels, or any of their bagels. But they’re a Minnesota based restaurant. I really like their food. If you’re ever at the Minneapolis airport, they have a very nice restaurant.
I really like bagels, especially with peanut butter or jam. I used to eat them every day. Now I only eat them occasionally, but they’re a nice treat.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 am
I love bagels! People seem to be afraid of them since all the low-carb stuff, and they are do have a lot of calories. But if you’re not overweight, then I say eat up! Especially whole wheat ones, or in your case, hemp! I’ve never had anything “hemp,” but I’ve seen it a lot recently and will definitely try!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
I love bagels, but they tend to just sit in my belly like a rock
So I only have them once in a while when I’m really craving them…
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:09 am
bagels aren’t the most filling for me either, and so i don’t eat them all that often… but that doesn’t mean i don’t love the occasional cinnamon crunch bagel @ panera. i like the freshly baked bagels @ whole foods, too.
i don’t think there is anything wrong with the occasional non-whole wheat bagel & cream cheese, for anyone.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 am
I looooove bagels! They actually do fill me up nicely (the Thomas brand whole wheat has 10 g protein and 7 g fiber) and sometimes when I don’t need as much I will just have a half with some PB or flavored cream cheese. I would love to try hemp bagels, those sound delicious! Now, just a plain ol’ “white” bagel, no way, ick.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:25 am
I love, love, LOVE bagels, and they tend to hold me over well when topped with peanut butter.
(But then again, I’m kind of a bread freak.)
Yay French Meadow!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Bagels are great, if they are the authentic kind. Most of the bagels sold in chain places are nothing more than a roll. The authentic bagels are well worth the carbs and calories, from time-to-time.
The Hemp Bagels look quite tasty. I would think that with a combo of the Hemp Bagel with the PB, it would have a good chance to hold you, but one never knows.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 am
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm those look delicious! I think bagels are okay. But those look wonderful!!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Your breakfast looks delicious!
I love your statement about morning workouts–I completely agree with everything you said. Many people (even some who work out regularly) think I’m crazy for getting up at 4:45 every morning to spin, run, weight train, go to yoga class, etc. I personally cannot imagine starting the day any other way! It gives me tons of energy, and just generally makes me feel happy and confident. When you can run 10 miles before 7 am, you know that you can accomplish anything over the course of the day!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
@Lauren: Right on!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 am
I feel the same exact way as you about bagels. I have been trying to find the hemp bagels so I can eat my fav bagel combos. I feel like the hemp bagels are legit and healthy enough. My fav is cream cheese, tomato, basil, and cracked black pepper. Or smoked salmon and cream cheese.
I just ordered some Alternative bagels from Western Bakery and they are only 110 calories, but have 8 grams fiber and 7 grams protein. They also have the Perfect 10 bagel which is only 140 calories and has 9 grams fiber and 19 grams protein!!! Kinda like the hemp bagels, but I don’t know how much calories the hemp ones are.
Enjoy this lovely sunny Boston Day!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 am
Love bagels because of they are so easy but hard to convince myself to have them on a regular basis because of the calorie count. I do tend to always have a bag of Weight Watchers bagels which is a good balance for me and lower on the calorie range.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am
I can’t eat bagels – I am no carb phobe, but the massive brick of dough just makes me feel really lethargic and yucky. I’d prefer to have something fresh!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
Great article on working out in the mornings!
I’m with you on bagels – like ‘em, but not enough return on the calories. However, every now & then I’ll splurge on a bagel with hazelnut cream cheese from Panera!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
ah, I needed your morning exercise post today
I LIKE bagels, but they normally don’t fill me up either. I can’t wait to see how long this one holds you! They sound great.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:04 am
LOVE bagels. I remember in junior high every morning I would get a warm fresh baked cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese that melted into deliciousness. And never gained an ounce — gotta love being 12! Those hemp bagels sound great.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 am
These bagels look really good!
I am personally a fan of the occasional bagel. But like you, most of the time – they aren’t worth the calories to eat them on a regular basis.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
I enjoy bagels, but I agree with you, that don’t keep me very full! Maybe it’s a psychological thing but I like to save them for a splurge once and awhile with some veggie cream cheese!! Mmm! That hemp bagel looks awesome though, especially with the PB!!
Have a great day Tina!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
I love bagels! Those bagels look awesome!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 am
LOVE bagels — but you are right, with their high calorie content, they are often more of a treat. Have you tried Rydi’s bagles? Very low cal, all-natural and incredibly DELISH!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
MM I love bagels. There is a place near me that sells a whole wheat variety of my favorite – an everything bagel! I tend to save bagels for weekend brunches though, because it’s more like a hybrid meal and if I get hungry in a few hours I’ll be ok!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
Congrats on the new gig! I actually just had a bagel this morning too. I don’t usually eat them, for the same reason – too many calories, but actually, I’m pretty full and I was starving before! I think it may hold me until lunch time.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
I don’t eat bagels that often, but I’m heading to New York tomorrow so you can bet your butt I’ll have a couple NY style bagels while I’m there, they’re the best!
The ones you’re eating look very, very tasty. I agree, though, for the amount of calories and lack of satiety they don’t usually seem worth it.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
I LOVE bagels! I probably eat them a little too much, but they always keep me full pretty long.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Definitely LOVE whole wheat bagels, but I gotta pair them with nut butter+banana for some TRUE staying power! Thos bagels sound great, especially with all the protein!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
Great breakfast, PB and banana is one of my favorite treats. Congrats on the new gig. I read your article, well done! I got my workout done this morning. We are on vacation in Palm Beach. I am so glad our resort has a nice fitness center!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am
The bagel looks good, I’ll be interested to see if it holds you over. Congrats on the new writing gig!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 am
I love bagels and usually splurge on a toasted sesame one with light cream cheese every once in awhile, but they have too many carbs and calories and not enough protein and fiber for my diet. I’d be tempted to try the hemp ones–they look delicious and nutty, but at 280 calories a pop, that consumes my breakfast calorie budget!
Your Health post was perfect timing! I had no problems getting out of bed for a morning workout Monday, but the rest of this week has been a struggle for me. Bribing myself out of bed was a good tip. I haven’t been doing that. I DO set my TV alarm 10-20 minutes before my real alarm. The sound of the TV gradually wakes me, so it’s less painful when the real alarm goes off!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 am
Those sound so good! I will have to get some so I can take a break from oats…not that I would want to =P
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
French Meadow’s Hemp Bagels are my absolute FAVORITE and pretty much the only bagel I ever eat!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:08 am
I love bagels, especially bagel sandwiches with roasted veggies, hummus, and avocado! Haven’t tried this kind, but their hempseed bread is awesome and so filling!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 am
i was addicted to them that i had to quit once i moved to new york
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
I really love bagels, but never eat them, for the same reason you mentioned. They end up being 500 calories, and I’m hungry in an hour!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
Gosh those bagels look amazing. I’m anxious to see how well they hold you over
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
I keep doing this. I’ve changed my blog address- so here’s the right link!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
I love bagels. I eat them twice a week! Of course, I really try to eat the different ones now like multigrain, oat bran and whole wheat – but I will never give up my bagels! I actually find them very filling.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:35 am
I’ve seen those bagels at the store, they look so good and healthy! Your breakfast combo looks really yummy.
I’m not much of a bagel person either, I usually only want a fun cereal combo in the morning and there isn’t much room for bagels later on in the day. At least not a whole one!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:36 am
I LOVE bagels!! Rudi’s bagels are the perfect size to enjoy day in and day out! I’ve been trying to find those bagels but can’t – hopefully I’ll be able to test them out soon!!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 am
I admire you for being able to get up in the morning and working out. I am NOT a morning person and I try to sleep as much as I can before work! I wish I could get up a little earlier and just do 20-30 minutes of running or cardio. I agree with you on Bagels, although I am a fan of them. I don’t eat them a lot because of the carbs, but those bagels look delicious! You made it extra yummy with PB and Banana!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
Great looking bagel!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
I love bagels, but I don’t typically eat them. Even though they’re sooo big, they rarely fill me up for more than an hour. The hemp bagels sound yummy though. I love that they have so much protein. I saw them at the store though and they were almost $6 a bag. Ouch!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:11 am
I loveee bagels. Those hemp bagels sounds like a great alternative! Love your article on early morning workouts too! I really need to get back into that routine! It is so much better than getting home at 8:30 at night from the gym!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:18 am
I live in NY and am obliged to love the amazing bagels
Those look really good, I gotta try them out!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
I try to stay away from bagels usually..just because I am trying for weightloss…if I do have one..I lean towards 100 percent wholewheat and flax..and eat a half at a time
iv never seen hemp ones before tho! dang canada.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
I LOVE bagels!! I could eat them for all three meals! (I don’t though haha)
Hemp one looks great! I am curious to know if it held you over!
I am going to go check out your articles now! You’re an excellent writer!
Have a great day!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:33 am
I have a love/hate relationship with bagels. I love them because they are carby and yummy and wonderful. I hate them because they count as 4 bread servings and like you said, generally don’t keep me full long enough for amount of calories that come with them!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
I love bagels and I don’t understand why they get such a bad rap.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
I love bagels, but entire bagel is too filling for me, I will have half bagel occassionaly with vegetable cream cheese. My fav. kind of bagel, everything bagel!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Those bagels look delicious!! I love everything bagels since they have so many tasty seeds and I spread labne or peanut butter on them.
I don’t usually eat them, except for special occasions or before a long run, since I haven’t found one that fills me up. Hopefully the hemp bagel does the trick for you. I’ll definitely be checking back for your update!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Thanks for the tips on morning workout routines. I’ve slacked on mine and this was just the inspiration I needed!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Looks like a yummy breakfast
) Can’t wait to hear how well it holds you over.
Just wondering, I hadn’t heard that there were benefits to avoiding yeast…do you know why being “yeast free” gives these bagels an upper-hand (other than the others listed)?
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I love bagels but they usually leave me in a Carb Coma! That looks yummy with the p.b. and banana though
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Every now and then I have a craving for a bagel and cream cheese. They are sooooo good but usually make me super full for an hour, then starving after that. Those hemp bagels look good for sandwiches!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
I’m not much of a bagel eater either, they don’t really hold me over for very long at all, maybe I just haven’t found the right ones?!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I’m trying to become a morning exerciser but first I need to become a morning person lol!
I love bagels and they leave me really, really full but only if I pick the right topping (banana and PB are my fave) and sometimes I hollow it out because the best part really is that yummy exterior with just a bit of the chewy insides.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I do like bagels, especially when they are fresh and soft. Especially the asiago cheese at Panera…Yum!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I can’t wait to try the hemp bagels! Thanks for reminding me again why morning workouts are the best! I’m currently in transition trying to become more of a morning workout person
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Oh man anyone who says they don’t like bagels must have never had a real NY bagel. So soft and chewy yet crunchy… My FAV food. They’re not horrific for you if you just eat half at a time. I wouldn’t splurge on anything other then the real thing though! My friends consider me a bagel conessiour and I always savor bagels when I eat them haha. My fav is whole wheat everything with low fat veggie cream cheese. Plenty of authentic ny bagel places started jumping on the whole wheat band wagon.
New find: flagels. Flattened bagels. Less carbs bc they have less doughy insides, they’re great for egg sandwiches.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Those bagels look yummy! I really love bagels, but I’m usually to anxious to eat them — they just seem like so many kcals!
I like your post about becoming a morning exerciser!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm
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on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I love French Meadow Bakery Bagels- I only live about 10 minutes from the Headquaters and eat their products often. There is even a Bakery in the Minneapolis Airport.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Unless I’m heading out the door to run for a few hours, I avoid bagels or opt for mini bagels. I don’t usually like starting my day with something so dense.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I’ve seen those hemp bagels. Almost picked some up. Next time!
Morning workouts are the best thing ever. I love feeling like I’ve accomplished something before I’ve even had breakfast!
Congrats on the new gig!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Tina – I LOVE Western Alternative Bagels – Sweet Wheat is my favorite! They are 110 calories and 8 grams of fiber. I had one this morning with Barney Butter and a few chocolate and peanut butter chips – and it held me until lunch! YUMMY!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Bagels are OK to me, don’t love em or hate ‘em.
I love morning exercise too, and have for years. I’m going to be a mommy in 6 weeks, and worried about how a newborn will change that routine I’m so used to. Any suggestions?
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I haven’t had a bagel in a long time. I do like them. Tina you said that you don’t eat them that often because they eat into your breakfast calorie budget. What is your breakfast budget if you don’t mind me asking?
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
@sirenjess: I said the calories weren’t worth it because they don’t fill me up. My breakfasts are usually around 600 calories.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
I haven’t had a bagel in ages! But… French Meadow is one of our local bakeries, so I’m going to have to try them sometime! Thanks for reviewing them!
Emma
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I’m hooked on Ezekiel bagels (and muffins) and sometimes I’ll have a Great Grains bagel from Einstein Bros, but usually I skip them because they’re my weakness but NEVER feel me up. I saw these on Jenna’s (Eat, Live, Run) blog and have been searching for them around here. They look AWESOME!
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I like bagels, but I rarely buy them. No real reason – I guess it’s just more cost effective to buy a loaf of bread than 6 bagels for about the same price.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I am pro-bagel, but I usually get them out insteading of buying a pack.
on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I typically cannot stand plain bagels, they gotta have some cinnamon and raisins, strawberry chunks, or a poppyseed crust. My biggest concern though is how big and breadier they’re getting! I like mine soft and tender, yielding to a bite. Not overtly chewy and occasionally dry (maybe I’m just getting bad bagels here).
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Yum! I am definitely on a hemp kick these days (powder, milk, etc.), so these bagels look like something I’d love to try! I generally like bagels, as long as they’re a reasonable size. I really like the Rudi’s brand, although they’re so hard to find!
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 7:58 am
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on Jun 4th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Congrats on the new gig Tina! That’s awesome!
on Jun 4th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
LOVE them, but they don’t keep me full. I’ll have to check out the hemp bagels though — they look delish.
on Jun 5th, 2009 at 7:01 am
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on Jun 5th, 2009 at 9:35 am
I LOVE bagels. Too bad they don’t sell these in the Boston area
on Jul 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
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