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You Are My Voice My Microphone

July 7, 2009 · Filed under Amazing Grass, Breakfast, Clif, Fruits, Lunch, Music, Oatmeal, Restaraunts, Snack

I decided that I would occasionally add songs (or at least try to) if there was a particular mood I was in, or if I happened to hear a song that stayed stuck in my head all day. This is my first time putting a song on here so I am not sure how it is going to play when you click the link. At the very least, I believe you can Right Click and Save Target As and save it on your computer.

Today’s song:  Coconut Records – Microphone

 

Now onto breakfast! I was debating between a Hemp Bagel and Oatmeal, and Oatmeal decisively won!  I took a half a cup of Oatmeal, with some crumbled Maple Clif Bar, Walnuts, Shredded Coconut and Peanut Butter and Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl!!

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Added Morningstar Sausage Patty for a complete breakfast, so yummy!

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I ate my snack a bit early today.  I’m really trying to be good with my food choices (I’ve actually gained about 10 pounds over the past 5 months).  Beach trip is in 2 weeks, I’m so pale!!!  Today’s snack was so delicious I was sad when I finished it :(

I made a smoothie using Amazing Grass Superfood Chocolate.  I put a packet in with 1/3 of a banana, two strawberries, 1/2 cup Almond Milk and some ice cubes.  I normally put yogurt in there but I couldn’t read the expiration date on the container and I know I’ve had it for awhile in my fridge, I just didn’t trust it!  When I started to blend it was waaaay too thick so I poured some nonfat milk in.  This did the trick and OMG did it taste sooooo good! I love the chocolatey flavor!

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My lunch today is a bit dull! I was in a rush this morning and hadn’t even thought about lunch the night before, so I was a bit under-prepared.  Thank goodness Lisa came in with an interesting lunch!

She had a Summer Vegetable Stirfry with Tofu all on a bed of rice (all gluten free).  I have to admit it did smell fantastic!

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I decided to get the grilled chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A and add some carrots and Trader Joe hummus.  I also has some juicy and sweet Watermelon and Canteloupe.  Yes, it paled in comparison to Lisa’s lunch!

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Such juicy sweet fruit!

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Secret Ingredient

June 30, 2009 · Filed under Amazing Grass, Chicken, Fruits, Lunch, Smoothie, Snack

Today’s lunch included a nice refreshing salad.I had brought everything to work today with anticipation of putting it all together BUT I left one of the best ingredients at home.  Sometimes during lunch I go home to lets the boys out so I decided my salad could not survive without this ingredient so I went home for it!

The salad included:

  • Earthbound Romaine Lettuce and Spinach
  • Honey Glazed Chicken Breast (I took chicken breast and seasoned with pepper, rosemary, oregano and tiny bit of salt. In a saucepan but tablespoon of butter and olive oil and put on med-high.  In a separate container mixed 2 Tbl. of Balsamic Vinegar and Honey. Put in the chicken in the saucepan and cook for about 15 mins and then pour honey mixture and cook til done)
  • Combination of walnuts, almonds, shredded coconut and cranberries
  • and the VITAL ingredient…… FRESH APRICOT

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Today I tried out the Amazing Grass products. I looked on their website for recipes since I have never had prior experience with Amazing Grass products (I always use Whey). I took a smoothie recipe I found:

  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk
  • 1/4 Nonfat Organic Yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Quaker Oats
  • 1/2 Banana
  • handful of raspberries and blueberries
  • Packet of AG

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It was good but next time I need to add some more berries, it wasn’t sweet enough for me. I also need to add more liquid, I made it reeeeeaaaallly thick!

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simple food

June 29, 2009 · Filed under Breakfast, Dairy, Fruits

Today’s breakfast was very simple! I was still stuffed from yesterday’s dinner that I just wanted something light for breakfast.  I had a greek yogurt with vanilla granola, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and a little bit of honey drizzled over

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I added a fresh Apricot with it. I’ve always loved Apricots from the can so when I saw them fresh as the grocery I was excited to try one!

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fruit awesomeness

June 11, 2009 · Filed under Fruits, Lunch, Pre-Workout, Smoothie

This recipie is easy to make using simple ingredients from around the house. Delicious Confetti Pea Salad! This recipe makes enough for two servings (or people) so you had adjust the serving accordingly:

  • 1 cup Ancient Harvest Quinoa Rotelle (any pasta will do but I suggest using Ancient Harvest, it’s gluten free and low on the glycemic index!)
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  • can (or frozen bag) of peas
  • 4-6 oz chicken breast
  • red onion
  • 2 tbl of fat-free ranch AND low-fat mayo
  • 1tbl low fat plain yogurt
  • apple
  • walnuts
  • pepper

In a small container add the wet ingredients (mayo, ranch and yogurt) and sprinkle a bit of pepper. Cook the Quinoa Pasta and chop up the red onions into small pieces (however much you prefer) and chop the chicken into one-inch pieces. Also, heat up your peas.

When the pasta is finished, put it in a medium sized bowl and add the chicken, red onions and peas.  Coat with the yogurt/ranch/mayo mixture and stir in really well. Put dish in the refrigerator for at least an hour.  Before you eat/serve, chop up little apple bits (again as much as you want) and sprinkle with walnuts!

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I added some melon to my dish!  

 

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I made the BEST pre-workout smoothie today! It was light, fluffy, sweet and so refreshing! I had gotten a couple bags of frozen tropical fruits from Trader Joe’s last weekend.  In it they had papaya, mango, and pineapple infused with passion fruit juice. 

I scooped a cup full of the mix, along with 1/2 cup of almond milk, organic low fat yogurt, scoop vanilla whey  and some ice cubes!

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LOVES IT!

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Gotta Have Fruit

June 3, 2009 · Filed under Breakfast, Dairy, Dinner, Fruits, Smoothie

So I’ve been eating a lot of fruit lately! That’s because I bought a lot ha! Today’s Breakfast included Greek Yogurt and……FRUIT!

I collected an array of different berries including Blueberries, Strawberries and Raspberries.  I topped it off with Oikos Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt and sprinkled some Acai Apple granola I got from Earthfare. 

I also added some dried Goji berries I had decided to try from Earthfare.  I really enjoyed these because they added a little chewiness to the mix; you can dried cranberries or some raisins for the same affect!

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For dinner I had a random array of food! I took a small slice of tomato pie and ate a little bit of Earthfare Soy Chicken, then I added a smoothie (thanks R.R.!).

  • Scoop vanilla whey protein
  • spoonful of Barney Butter
  • 1/4 banana
  • tsp creatine
  • handful of greens
  • few ice cubes
  • 1/4 plain low fat organic yogurt
  • 1/4 almond milk

You can’t tell by the picture but it did turn out green! This is my first time using greens in a smoothie and it was so yummy!

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Turkey Burger

June 2, 2009 · Filed under Dinner, Fruits, Turkey, Vegetable

Tonight I decided to go for something quick and easy, I made a veggie filled Turkey burger.

Here’s how I did it:

  • ground Turkey
  • 1 zucchini, cut it into very tiny pieces
  • 1 carrot, cut it into very tiny pieces
  • sprinkle of Thyme
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper

Put all the ingredients into a bowl and make about 4 patties.  Pour a small amount of olive oil into a a skillet and put the oven onto medium heat. Cook the burgers about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. 

I couldn’t get any great pictures of it, but here’s what I got, I added a garden salad on the side.

 

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It tasted so delicious!!

Now for dessert——-

Fruit with some Organic Chocolate Syrup!!

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Breakfast Ahoy!

June 2, 2009 · Filed under Breakfast, Dairy, Fruits

I decided for today’s breakfast to make my own sausage,egg and cheese biscuit.  Although clearly the egg dominates!

I used Ezekiel English muffin, three egg whites, Kraft 2% Shredded cheese and a Morningstar Sausage patty.  A side of fruit added to this filling meal!

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Tomato Pie Time!!

May 31, 2009 · Filed under Dinner, Fruits, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Pups, Vegetarian

I decided that the pups need a good bath! I don’t think they enjoyed it too much but they were good about it!

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I have a special treat for dinner; Tomato Pie! I learned about Tomato Pie from the local vegetarian that is in my office.  It sounds odd but it tastes sooo amazing! It tastes a lot like pizza. Here is what you will need:

  • frozen pie shell
  • can of diced or crush tomato
  • mayo (try something reduced-fat or a healthier mayo)
  • 2% Shredded Mozzarella
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Basil, Oregano and Rosemary

Here are the steps to making this delicious pie:

                1. First put the oven to about 375 and put just the pie in for about 10 minutes

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                        2. Put the whole can (juice and all) of crushed or diced tomatoes into the pie shell.

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                                3.  Next spread the mayo on top.  Don’t use too much otherwise it tastes like a Mayo-Pie!  Just put on enough to layer over the tomatoes.  Next add the spices on top, I put on pepper, Parmesan cheese, basil, rosemary and oregano. Pop in the oven for 25 minutes

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                                4. After baking for about 25 mintues take it out of the oven.  It should have a golden look and the crust should have a nice brown look

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                                  5. Last step is to cover the pie with the shredded Mozzarella.  After I’ve covered the pie I like to add just a sprinkle of the spices once more.  Pop it back into the oven for about 15-20 more ,minutes or until cheese has completely melted.

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Now it’s time for dinner! I added a side salad and viola!

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Now for dessert! So yummy! It’s a peanut butter chocolate square from Earthfare along with some fresh strawberries, raspberries and organic chocolate sauce!!

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P.S. This is totally un-food related but as I’m eating I’m watching my DVR. Anyone else seen the show Southland on NBC??  If you haven’t you MUST watch it. It’s so so so very good!

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To End A Friday

May 30, 2009 · Filed under Dairy, Dinner, Fruits, GYM, Lunch

I topped off the Friday’s workout by doing legs (my absolute favorite thing to do at the gym!). I again made it another hour and half night.  I’m not sure has made me stay so long this week at the gym this week.  I very well could have gone in for 20 minutes and worked my butt off and have just as good results.  The key to your workout isn’t duration, but constancy and intensity. I guess I’m just a gym rat!

 We had had a late lunch so I wasn’t too terribly hungry when I got home. I decided to make myself a smoothie.

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  • 1/4 cup organic plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 3 strawberries (frozen or fresh)
  • 3 slices of peaches (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey (I used Optimum Nutrition)
  • couple of ice cubes

So for lunch (after about an hour of discussing) all the gals finally agreed to get food from Moes.  Moe’s is a little southwestern mexican place with lots of yummy burritos, fajitas, etc.  I decided it was best to get a kid’s meal.  When eating “fast food” type places, if salads aren’t an option, or you simply do not want one, it’s a good idea to order something off the kid’s menu.  The portions are much smaller.

I went for the Joey Jr.  I also had brought a nice garden salad from home.  I did indulge a bit and I decided to grab a few chips and some queso! It’s too delicious to pass up!

 

 

 

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My burrito had a  little scoop of rice, some black beans,steak and a sprinkle of cheese.  Used my own reduced-fat Sour Cream from the office. It ended up being a perfect portion size!

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Protein Pancakes

May 28, 2009 · Filed under Breakfast, Fruits

This morning I decided to make some filling yummy protein pancakes! This is a great recipie I got from the book New Rules of Lifting.  I changed it up just a tiny bit with the amount of ingredients:

  • 4 eggs whites
  • 1/4 cup of Quaker Old Fashioned oats
  • 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder ( you don’t have to use a full scoop but I do, a tablespoon would work just a well)
  • 1 tablespoon of whole wheat pancake mix
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • Sugar-free syrup

Directions

Mix together all the ingredients in a big bowl.

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Pour them over a hot griddle. I usually make about three medium sized cakes. 

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Add any fruit to garnish or sugar-free syrup.

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These babies are about 413 calories, 4 grams fat and 50 protein!

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