Hardly A Day Off
Woah, nelly! It’s been a busy one! I had today off from my full-time job, but I’ve spent almost the entire day working around the apartment (cleaning, laundry, etc.) and planning for the upcoming week. I also have to work at Healthworks tonight, so it was hardly a day off! Now, I’m really glad that I enjoyed myself so much this weekend! 
Breakfast
I couldn’t decide what I wanted to eat for breakfast this morning. We went grocery shopping the other day, so now we have too many food options! After some debate, I finally decided to have a few different foods for breakfast: an egg, banana with Barney Butter, a leftover Pumpkin Spice Pancake with Smart Butter, and coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts with milk and agave nectar.
Lunch
Lunch was the same deal: a little of everything. I started with a bowl of leftover Annie’s Mac & Cheese.
I finished-up with cucumber slices, apple slices, and canned pumpkin mixed with cottage cheese. Lunch was very filling! Let’s hope it holds me over until I get home for dinner later tonight.
Alright, guys… I’m off! Another crazy week ahead!
Posted by: Tina
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Tagged: Tags: cottage cheese, cucumbers
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Mmm, that pancake looks fabulous.
Hang in there with your “day off,” busy lady!!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Mmmm….looks good! I’ve tried pumpkin in plain yogurt but not cottage cheese yet…great idea!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Oh man busy crazy week for all of us! I need a vacation! Hang in there little lady I have my fingers crossed the week goes by fast! You cottage cheese looks yum’o I would not have thought to add the pumpkin, is it sweetened or just the puree?
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Thought I should let you in on this..
According to my secret insider information, JP Licks is going to have Carrot Cake ice cream on their menu after as of October 13th, but only for a very limited time. I’d hop on that right away (as is my plan for tonight!)
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
That muffin looks amazing! Is the Annie’s mac n cheese very cheesy? I don’t seem to “see” any cheese!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Oh how I miss JP Licks! I lived in Boston for a year, which is 25 too few. So have some for me, too!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I love that breakfast, a little bit of everything! I would love to have eggs and pancakes everyday.
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I love Dunkin Donuts coffee and pumpkin mixed with cottage cheese! Hope your night goes well!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I kinda love how your meals are totally random today!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hey Tina,
First time commenter here. First of all, I want you to know that i LOVE your blog and how fun it is! I like the fact that you don’t stick to such a strict healthy diet and manage to eat sweets and splurge at times, yet maintain such an awesome physique!
I can see that you are a lover of peanut butter and I was wondering what your favorite brands are. I do not have access to Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, but there is a Publix and Fresh Market nearby, as well as generic supermarkets that sell Smuckers all natural, Maranatha, PB and Co…what do you think of those peanut butters. Could you list some peanut butters that you like? Sadly, there is NO almond butter anywhere where I live (florida) so that is not an option.
Anyway, great job and enjoy your week!
Rina
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I don’t know how you do it, Tina! I used to waitress on weekends and hold my finance job during the week and I think I only lasted a few months. It’s hard not to get any days off!
Question for you: when your meals are more like a bunch of snacks, are you more or less satisfied?
-Elina
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
You’ve just been eating an array of foods all day haven’t you, busy lady?
Hope it’s enough to fuel all those non-work errands, it’s insane how quickly they add up! Wishing you a stress-free yet productive week!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
So I’ve been reading your site for awhile now and when i read your post about cottage cheese and pumpkin, I tried it tonight and it was so delicious. I dressed mine with splenda and honey with half pumpkin and half cottage cheese. It was heavenly!!!! YUM!!!
on Oct 13th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I so admire your healthy lifestyle. I wish I had more self control but unfortunately every meal has to end with something sweet for me. I will try some of your good snack ideas though. Thanks for coming by my blog for brownie week. Please come back often!
on Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Mm, random foods make the best ever meals.
on Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:17 am
Royal,
It’s unsweetened canned pumpkin. I didn’t sweetened it up yesterday, but sometimes, I will add a little honey to the mixture.
Erika,
Thanks for the tip! I’m on it!!!
Biz,
Yes, it’s very cheesy! The box that we used was white cheese with whole wheat shells, so maybe that’s why it’s tough to see the cheese goodness? Plus it was leftovers, so they never look as good as the original!
Rina,
Thanks for your nice comment!
My favorite peanut butter is the Teddie brand. It’s all natural and delicious! The Super Chunky variety is the best!
Elina,
Good question! It depends on the foods that I choose. If I pick a well-round group of snacks to make up my meal, I find that I am just as satisfied as if I ate a regular full-sized meal.
on Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Hey Tina,
Great post - I do love how your food is random today… it is so much like me. I have never tried the pumpkin and cottage cheese. Will have to give it a test. Hope you had a good night!
zesty