Apparently, I am still recovering from the weekend because I totally slept through my alarm this morning. I set it for 4:45 AM like I do every Tuesday night, but I guess I shut it off when I was only half awake this morning, so I missed running with Back on My Feet. Wicked bummer. I can’t make it to next Wednesday’s BOMF run, so I’m going to go this Friday instead.
Last Night’s Dinner
Last night’s dinner was inspired by a recipe from the April issue of Health magazine: Orzo with Shrimp and Tiny Peas. I didn’t have any shrimp on hand, so I roasted some chickpeas and threw them in with the orzo instead. It worked like a charm. On the side, I had a salad topped with goat cheese, flax oil, and balsamic vinegar.
The pug looks like he’s starving, doesn’t he? His life is so hard.
Breakfast
This morning’s breakfast was an oldie, but goodie: whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana”” and, of course, an iced coffee with soy milk.
Extra banana? No problem.
Lunch
Today’s lunch was eaten in two parts. I started with a turkey and Swiss cheese quesadilla. I placed turkey, Swiss slices, and honey mustard inside a whole wheat wrap and cooked it in the toasted oven until the cheese was melted.
A little while later, I still wanted something more to eat, so I made myself a salad. I also ate a few handfuls of chocolate chips (because I need something sweet after every meal).
Feel Great Weight
For Mother’s Day this year, my sister and I treated my mom to a late lunch at the Melting Pot. The Melting Pot specializes in cheese and chocolate fondue, so dining there is quite an indulgent experience and neither low calorie nor low fat. I enjoy indulging on these occasions, but, at the same time, I also like to keep my calories in check. I want my jeans to fit after all!
The Melting Pot offered a four-course menu for Mother’s Day, which meant that I also needed to pace myself through the multiple courses without overdoing it. Here’s how I enjoyed a multicourse meal without leaving stuffed to the gills! 6 Tips for Enjoying a Multicourse Meal Without Wrecking Your Diet
P.S. I’m giving away Bear Naked Fit Granola on Trading Up Downtown today!