Active Day & Savory Bread Pudding
Today was a really active day for me:
- I took Murphy for an hour-long walk
- I exercised/played at the EA Sports Fitness Lounge
- I walked about 2 miles home from shopping downtown
- I hit the gym for a lower body strength training workout
I didn’t stop moving all day long! I’m surprised that I’m not in bed already!
EA Sports Fitness Lounge
My friend, Sarah (remember her from this video?), invited me to try out the new interactive home fitness products from EA Sports Active at their Fitness Lounge on Newbury Street this afternoon.
Exercise and video games? Sounded fun to me! 
The Fitness Lounge was pretty funky inside!
I met Janel, Jessica, Elizabeth, and Sarah at the Fitness Lounge for an hour-long session. We learned all about the EA Sports Active and More Workouts and tried them firsthand.
Of course, we really got into it! 
The EA Sports Active workout was actually pretty tough. I didn’t expect it to be at all, but by the end, I was actually a little tired and sweaty! There were so many squat jumps and lunges! You could definitely get a decent workout from this program.
For those of you that live in Boston, you can pop into the EA Sports Fitness Lounge for a free workout almost whenever you want. Just call ahead to make sure they have an opening. I’m almost positive Mal and I will be going in for a workout soon. We love competitive/dorky stuff like this– you should see us play Rock Band! 
After my workout at the Fitness Lounge, I ran some errands downtown. I bought some Bare Minerals at Sephora and a new dress at Banana Republic– and then I walked home. I missed the bus and didn’t want to wait 30 minutes for the next one, so I whipped out my trusty iPhone and mapped my route home. The walk from Copley Square to my apartment was just 1.8 miles, so why not get some extra exercise? It was a gorgeous day, so I took advantage of the weather and hoofed it home. I was already in workout gear, so I picked up the pace and power walked.
Dinner
Ever since my first bite of Savory Pumpkin Bread Pudding at the Foodbuzz Festival, I have not been able to get the thought of it out of my head. It was THAT delicious. I mean, pumpkin bread pudding with Gruyere and sausage?!? Obviously, I couldn’t stop thinking about it!
Tonight, I finally recreated Shannon’s masterpiece. However, I probably added a lot more Gruyere than the recipe called for! What can I say, I love cheese!
My Savory Pumpkin Bread Pudding tasted de-lic-ious! Mal loved the meal too, which actually surprised him because he’s not a big fan of pumpkin. The pumpkin flavor in this recipe is really subtle and not super sweet.
I added some raw veggies to my plate for some extra nutrients. I’ve been slacking in the veggie department lately.
There’s cookie dough on the agenda for dessert– scooped right from the package with a spoon. Heaven!
I still haven’t written my Health post for the week, so I’m off to bust it out.
Enjoy the evening!!!
Posted by: Tina 51 comments
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Tags: EA Sports Active, EA Sports Fitness Lounge, Nature's Pride, Savory Pumpkin Bread Pudding
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
The pumpkin bread pudding looks incredible! And now I wish i was still living in Boston so I could check out the EA sports place on Newbury!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Looks yummy!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
The pumpkin bread pudding looks AMAZING!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
That looks like a fun thing to do on a Saturday afternoon! I’ve been trying to talk my bf into getting a wii fit. Maybe I can get him to try something like this out. Thanks for the info Tina
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
My family isn’t a fan of bread pudding but that looks so good. Sigh. I shall have to sneakily make and serve.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
That recipe looks super yummy, I really want to try it! Do you think it’d be possible to make without the cheese?? I’m a bit lactose intol and vegan cheese doesn’t seem to melt well for me…
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I wish I still went to school in Boston or I’d be there tomorrow!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
The workout looks cool but basically the same as what I can do at home with my Wii Fit for free (after buying the Wii, obviously
).
Dinner looks yum!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
That EA sports lounge is so crazy! I might have to go check that out
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
That lounge looks really fun! Way to get people excited about being active!
I have been planning on making a regular bread pudding for a while now, but this savory one looks good, too!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Wow, the fitness lounge is such a great idea! But, is it really a lounge if you are exercising???
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
What a cool workout!
That bread pudding looks great!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
@Carrie: Good point!!! I wonder if they thought of that?!?!?
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
glad you had such an active day! that EA sports place looks like a lot of fun! great dinner
jenna
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I had so much fun today at the sports lounge! now we just need to get a wii……. glad my butt made carrotsncake
have a great night!!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I wish I could say I had been that active today!
Ha, I would love to go to a fitness lounge like that … my kind of fun
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
that gym looks freaking awesome!! what a great, active day! and a fun type of active-ness!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
The lounge looks so bright and fun! Way to get in those extra workouts!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I like the idea of that gym!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
thanks for sharing the info about EA sports. I will have to check it out sometime it looks like fun!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
holy smokes! make that TWO recipes that you’ve posted today that I’m dying to try!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Wait, are those Wii systems at the fitness place?! Hahaha amazing.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
i loooove video games that get you to move. i need to dust off my wii fit!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I have been looking at getting the EA Sports Active for our Wii at home. The Wii fit isn’t enough of a challenge, when I am motivated enough to exercise.
I am not a big pumpkin fan either, but I am give this a try because I love bread pudding.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
I love pumpkin and gruyere but would never think to put them together. I might have to try this one out.
I’m glad to hear that EA Active is a good workout. My mom is getting it for us this year for Christmas and I wanted to be able to use it at home.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Wow! Super-cheesified pumpkin pudding makes for a delicious dinner.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
cool way to get in a workout! Your pumpkin pudding is making my mouth water!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
EA sports looks like such a fun place! glad you enjoyed it!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
That looks like such an awesome place to hang out and pass the time away! I have been debating a Wii Fit since they first came out – they look like such fun
It sounds like you had a busy and active Sunday, which is always a good way to spend the day in my book.
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
That bread pudding looks delish!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I think you and Mal need to rethink this whole thing. How can he be married to the Pumpkin Queen and not be a fan of pumpkin??? What does Murphy think of pumpkin?
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
What a fun afternoon! That place looks like a gamer’s dream
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
This bread pudding looks amazing. I’m stealing your recipe and making it for Thanksgiving..haha!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:04 am
The bread pudding would be perfect for Thanksgiving!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Hmm, I wonder if this is the way I can get Adam to exercise
I’ve had Shannon’s bread pudding and it IS amazing! I agree, the pumpkin flavor is quite mind, so I think even a non-pumpkin lover would love it… it just adds moistness to the dish.
Let’s go to Drink sometime. I’ll shoot you an email
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Looks like a great time!!!! What did you get shopping at Banana? Inquiring minds want to know
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:20 am
mmm pumpkin bread pudding sounds delish!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 1:29 am
Hmmm…maybe I can get my boyfriend over to Newbury street – looks like fun.
I love sweet bread pudding – I’ve never thought to try savory.
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 1:46 am
cute dress!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I have those same dishes!! That game looks fun, and that bread pudding looks so good!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 3:02 am
The EA Sports workout looks so cool! I wish they would come to Chicago!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am
The EA Sports Fitness Lounge sounds like so much fun! I should definitely check it out sometime soon.
I really need to make Shannon’s bread pudding. My husband is not typically a pumpkin fan, but if Mal likes it, there’s hope for John
.
I am a sucker for cookie dough as well. I made “cookie dough truffles” for a Halloween party we went to, and had tons of leftover edible (non-egg) cookie dough. It’s rolled into balls sitting in the freezer for when temptation strikes!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 9:07 am
That bread pudding looks fantastic! Your corningware dish takes me back… my mother had a set of those when I was growning up! Time warp!!!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 9:12 am
That sounds so fun! I wish they had that workout lounge here in DC. Yay
Oh and I TOTALLY rock out Rock Band, too. haha
p.s. I got my own domain name and totally revamped my blog layout! Come see
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Sounds like such a fun day; I love the concept of EA Sports. Maybe I’m wrong, but it reminds me a little of Wii Fit? (I sort of love that).
Your dinner looks fantastic. Oh, and good taste on the dress
haha, I actually bought the very same one recently! I always love the dresses at Banana.
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 11:32 am
That place is literally the coolest ever. I actually own EA Active and it really works! I used it over the summer and it had me doing these ridiculous lunges and working muscles I didn’t even know I had. Highly recommended, but also recommended using your own resistance band because the one included is pretty sub-par.
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
i wanna see the dress!!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
@mary ann: There’s a link in the post!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
EA Sports Active looks like so much fun! It’s great that you can walk home from downtown. City living!
on Nov 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I love cheese too. That savory bread pudding looks great. It reminds me of a strata that my grandmother used to make. The fitness lounge sounds really interesting. I would love to have one of those around here.
on Nov 17th, 2009 at 1:28 am
Teen, it’s unrelated, but have I told you how proud I am of you? Just look at how much your blog has grown since you started. I just love it. It’s been awesome following you and seeing so many aspects of your life, not just what you eat.