Let me start off by saying that I am considering skipping my workout tonight. You see, Mal and I had plans to go to the YMCA, but he has no clean socks… and I am just about out of clean sports bras, which means: laundry time! (We just put in 4 super-duper full loads of dirty laundry!!) I know it’s kind of a lame excuse, but sometimes ya just gotta do what ya gotta do. I am, however, still contemplating a workout in our apartment building gym downstairs. Feel free to give me a little push! 
Dinner
I didn’t eat much of a snack this afternoon (apple + tea), so when I got home from work, I was famished! We had a bunch of random leftovers in the fridge, so I decided to combine them all into a veggie burger quesadilla.
First, I nuked a veggie burger in the mircowave to make it soft. Then, I mushed it up and spread it over half of a whole wheat wrap. Next, I topped the mushy veggie burger with leftover brown rice, black beans, and shredded cheese.
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Like so…
Finally, I popped the whole thing into our Griddler for a couple of minutes until the cheese was melted to perfection! 
Veggie burger quesadilla with organic whole carrots cut into “sticks”…
(I’m so DONE with baby carrots!)
For tonight’s dessert, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Barney Butter spread on top are on the agenda! Can you say, “holy yum“? 
Afternoon Snack
My afternoon snack was an apple (pictured below) and a mug of Hot Cinnamon Spice tea, which was AWESOME!!! I’m in love! It reminded me of cinnamon-flavored gum, but it tea form! I love, love, love it!
Check out my new Foodie Blogroll mug! I’ve been looking for a new mug (that doesn’t spark in the microwave) to keep at work, and this one arrived just in time. I love the bright red tomato on it! Although, I do sort of wish it was a carrot!
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Lunch
I didn’t eat lunch at my desk today! Yay! Lunch was a rice and bean mixture with steamed spinach, peach yogurt, an Adora disk, two Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and H20 from my Sigg. (I ate the apple with my tea at snack time.)
Dinner – check
Lunch made – check
Blogging – check
Workout – TBD
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I’m with ya, Tina. It is -10 where I live and I am about to leave my office … I just want to go home and curl up with Obama’s bio “Dreams from My Father,” which I just checked out this afternoon …
But I’ve decided. If you go, I’ll go! I’ll stop on my way home from work. I only have to do a half hour once I am there.
I say go, because I am about to go too! It’s cold and yucky out too… but I’m making myself go!
that veggie burger quesadilla is such a FAB idea!!
what veggie burger is that? dr. praegers? how are those on protein/cal/sodium content??? I might get those next time depending…I used to LOVE dr. praegers YEARS ago
@Carrie H: I’m going! I’m already in my workout gear!
@Sarah: Yep, Dr. Praeger’s.
Yum!!
Those cookies sound like a great dessert! Interesting idea about a veggie burger quesadilla, I have all those ingredients around, I may just have to try out the recipe
I’m glad you are going for your workout – if you go today it will help your body get used to the evening workout schedule! Happy workout and have a great evening!
Who needs clean socks to go the gym when you will just get them dirty and sweaty anyway? ;p I think you should do something tonight so you will feel better and sleep well. Think of the “afterglow”.
Cute mug! How did you score that? Love the veggie burger quesadilla too – I usually have all of the necessary things on hand, might have to try it sometime.
I’m with you on the carrots issue. I bought baby carrots this weekend because they were on sale but when i ate them with dinner tonight, they tasted way too sweet and very unnatural! I think I just need to stick with “the real thing” from now on.
Go work out; you’ll sleep better!
That’s so funny…we are having fajitas tonight and I contemplated putting a veggie burger in mine!
Something about eating just an apple makes me SOOOO hungry, I’m not sure why.
Get to the gym…and then have some more cookies!
The griddler makes everything look delicious!
Grab a mag and head down to the gym for 20 minutes. Do a little cardio and a little weights and even that will feel great! And if you feel like doing more, do more. If not head back upstairs knowing you gave it a shot. But heading down there with just the thought of “only 20 minutes” makes it seem doable.
Cute mug!! I love the ‘dilla
Can’t beat those post workout endorphins! Just saying!!
Crazy, lol I made a similar quesadilla tonight too? rice, blk beans, cheese, and mixed veggies. Must GO GROCERY SHOPPING! I used what I could find around the kitchen!
Sometimes I make doing laundry into a work out! It def takes a chunk of your time. I say put some tunes on and make your own dance routine while alternating with powerjacks, pushups, planks, and ab exercises!…..while listening for the laundry buzzer:P Or just get back on track tomorrow:)
i hate when laundry builds up that much, but ya need clean clothes sooner or later haha! those oatmeal cookies look so good! .. Do you have the nutritional values for them?
The quesadilla looks very delicious!
Totally understand the laundry excuse lol! But without exercise you couldn’t lift those laundry baskets!
Your quesadilla looks delish. You’re so creative with that Griddler!
I with you on the carrots stix. You just reminded me how I’ve been super lazy and buying baby carrots again lately, but I really enjoy actual fresh tasty carrots cut up instead. Note to self for next time!
Now go work out like a good girl!
How did you get a Foodie Blogroll mug? I looove it!
Angela
All of your creations lately are making me want a Griddler!
I love how people’s tastes are different; baby carrots are my favorite food and I absolutly hate regular carrots! Maybe it’s a grown-up thing like wine though and I should try again.
Must. Make. Quesadillas.
i totally do that with my veggie burgers! I think using a veggie burger helps keep everything inside because it’s already kinda sticky!
Looks delicious! I have made veggie burger wraps before but never though to make it into a quesedilla!
Hi Tina! There is a reason baby carrots are less flavorful- they are widdled down from larger “unsellable” carrots and in the process, the outer layer is discarded leaving behind the layer with the most vitamins and nutrients. To make matters even worse for the babies, they are now actually made out of a specific type of carrot “bred” to grow faster, thus containing 70% less beta carotene than your average, standard carrot! Keep eating and enjoying those whole carrots
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Check it out:
http://www.wisebread.com/baby-carrots-the-frugal-idea-that-isnt
@Trust, Hope, Believe: I don’t, sorry! But, I think you can add up the ingredients on caloriecount.com and divide by 20 to figure it out.
@Oh She Glows: I think I won one of their raffles!
@HangryPants: Agreed!!!
i love that idea for the quesadilla!
1. Quesadilla looks great!
2. That tea sounds awesome.
3. Yay for not eating at your desk!
4. Did you work out?
Yummy quesadilla! Great idea! Have a fabulous night!
Your cookies look great! I’m just loving anything oatmeal these days!!
HAHA nice excuse for the gym!
my hubby would cancel out on gym plans if he had no clean socks…I would go sockless! eww, right?! haha 
must try those cookies!
Great quesadillas and I love the cookies!
If you ended up heading to the gym, good for you! I was on the fence tonight but my boyfriend offered to cook me dinner/hang out, so I told him to give me 30 mins for yoga and I’d hang out with him. It was the perfect stress-buster for my tough Monday at work. I’m glad I listened to my body and took it easy
Those cookies look amazinggg
Your veggie burger quesadilla looks good! What kind of veggie burger is it? It looks kind of like a sunshine burger.
Hey! I was wondering about the certificate in Nutrition that you have. What program did you go through?
your quesadilla looks so yummy— i had a similar dinner- a veggie burger wrap!
@Allison: I am certified as a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant though the American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA). Check out their website for more info.
@Brandi: I did!
Great job on going after all!