Apparently, I am still recovering from the weekend because I totally slept through my alarm this morning, which meant I missed running with Back on My Feet. I set my alarm 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. 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?
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!
