rachels work bites

Morning all! I am so close to vacation time and I cannot wait!

I began the morning with a lovely Pecan Larabar. I must say that I have yet to have a flavor that isn’t tasty.  Some of the flavors look questionable, but thus far nothing has disappointed me!

In an attempt to eat everything in my fridge before I am away for five days, I decided it was a good idea to eat both of my Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt.  Note the word thought it would be a good idea. 

I added in it a fresh apricot, granola, blackberry preserves and Peanut Butter and Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl.  ON TOP of all that I had Ezekiel bread with Almond Butter and Banana.

This had me stuffed for days! I’m not sure how I even managed to eat lunch!

I opted for another salad; this week has been a Salute! to salads

(and a salute to your shorts)

I tried out a nice Green Salad with goodies like red and green peppers, pickles, tomato, cucumber, sprinkle of cheese and a few pieces of ham.

I added an array of “salads” form the Harris Teeter bar (bean salad, tabbouleh, and a couple others)

I felt like I need a little more protein so I added a Frozen Entree.  Normally I try to stay away from these, they usually are loaded with preservatives and sodium.  Since this was an impromptu purchase, I decided to find one that was least toxic.

I went with the Lean Cuisine Steak Tips.  Only ate about half of it though.

 As if my stomach could take anymore from breakfast and lunch I had a pre-workout smoothie.

In the smoothie I had Trader Joe Frozen Tropical Fruit, along with Vanilla Whey Protein (ON), couple ice cubes, two strawberries, almond milk, non-fat yogurt and a splash of nonfat milk!

On the side was less than half of one of my muffins I had made earlier.  This one invovled Peanut Butter and Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams.  I warmed it up some and it was divine!