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You Are My Voice My Microphone

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

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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full of food

Yesterday I skipped the gym, but still ate like I had went! Hah. Oh well. I think my body is telling me that my going so much is overkill.  Even all the trainers make fun of me for being there so long! Although, an hour and half really isn’t thaaaaaaaat bad. I can’t help it though! I don’t even realize I’m there for that long until I look at my Heart Rate Monitor watch.

This morning I wasn’t very motivated to make anything fun.  I brought 4 eggs, some feta, american slice cheese and Morningstar Sausage Patties.  I ended up making Egg White Cheese Sausage Patties (creative name huh?)

 

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Around 11:30 I was craving a bit of snack…Oatmeal Time!

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  • 1/4 cup of Quaker Oats
  • 1/8 cup of 7 Grain Quinoa
  • Sprinkle of Steel Cut Oats, Walnuts and pieces of Clif Bar Maple Nut
  • Spoonful of Flaxseed Oil
  • 1/2 Tbl Maranatha Almond Butter and 1/2 Tbl Peanut Butter and Co. Dark Chocolate Dream

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