Yesterday's Meal/Snack Recap I'm the kind of person that likes to eat mini meals throughout the day with some snacks. I like lots of variety and I like to feel satisfied not full. Since working at the hospital I eat huge breakfasts to sustain me until lunch. I usually have one or two cups of […]
Look what I get to come home to every day... this is why I can't wait to get off work! She makes me want a puppy of my own! She's definitely got hops too!
Meal Planning for Eating Out Seems kind of counter intuitive, why would you plan a meal if you are going to eat out? Read on and it will all make sense soon I promise! Lunch yesterday was one of the best I've had in a while, tilapia with acorn squash and broccoli. This was the […]
Who Wants Angel Food Cake for Breakfast???? ME! As I type I am currently enjoying a bowl of Angel Food Cake overnight oats. Yummmmmm Photo Updated 8/7/2016 ...and even though I get free coffee at the hospital I wanted to start my Monday off with some really really really good coffee, so I set the […]
I had to finally see what this juice bar craze was about.... "We Got the Beet" sample "Vital Energy" Smoothie New Workout Cloths ON SALE at Target!!!! 🙂 Shorts= $6 and Tank = $10 ... total steal! A Moment of Beauty and Reflection Clearly I'm falling for the craze.... I went back the next day... […]
7/14- 7/21 Week's Workout Schedule This week's workout schedule is kind of a random mess but here it is- I usually aim to strength train (total body) at least three times a week. I read somewhere that strength training three times a week is for maintenance, four times a week is for some progress, and […]
Uncle Paul's Famous Health Cookie Recipe Every time I go over to my aunt and uncle's house I always head straight for the cookie jar. This is because WITHOUT FAIL it will have always have "health cookies" in it! I get so excited, I literally PLAN on having AT LEAST one, more than likely TWO […]
Satisfying the Panera Egg Sandwich Craving Lunch today was not stellar, but as I guess they can't all be winners. The tortilla soup was good and so were the veggies, but the flatbread was not so good. I ate about ½ of one of those pieces. Then I had the rest of my bag of […]
Good Morning! Isn't this beautiful? I took this picture yesterday from the top floor of the hospital. It was overcast and the flag was billowing in the wind. It reminded me to stop for a moment and be so thankful of all the opportunities I've had in my life and all the graces that God […]
Being Flexible with Meals & Workouts Since yesterday was kind of a fiber bomb of a day (between the chia, vegetables, and high fiber tortilla) I thought I might give my tummy a little break. I chopped up an apple and topped it with almond butter and cinnamon. Then I microwaved the whole thing for […]
Happy Wednesday! source I hope everyone has a good Wednesday, remember after today it's all smooth sailing till the weekend! Let me catch you up on yesterday afternoon & evening... Daytime Eats Around Noon yesterday I had some almonds to tied me over till lunch. I ate about ½ this bag and some water. I […]
Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding Today I broke free of the unexciting food rut! This morning I had chocolate chia protein pudding and it was delicious! The bonus is, I actually made this last night so it was ready to go for this morning. All I had to do was add the yummy toppings! Here is […]
Man, I REALLY feel for people that have super long daily commutes or have to drive long distances back home frequently. I can definitely feel how much stiffer I am from the multiple trips I've been taking back to Arizona. I'm in serious need of a super long yoga sesh! Anyways, on the way to […]
A Predictable Day This morning started off with another Almond Butter Fruit Wrap stuffed with as much of an apple I could get in the wrap (I used a large one today), a tablespoon of raisins, and a big ol' scoop of almond butter. I ate the rest of the apple with a little more […]
Wedding Cake Tasting! Jonsie LOVES boxes... Grilling for Paul's Dads Birthday! Paul's sisters made...... Oreo Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes (for Paul's Dad's Birthday!) Malbec 🙂
This Week's Menu Ideas: In my opinion menu planning is one of the best things you can do to help ensure you will make healthy choices throughout the week. Sometimes I plan my menu out for the week for every single meal (like I did last week.) I do this for various different reasons, but […]
HAPPY FRIDAY! I thought it would be fun if on Fridays I did a series of "Focus On" posts. While today's post is on red meat, other ideas I have include other food groups, different diets (paleo, Atkins/south beach, vegan/vegetarian, etc.) carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and more. If you have any suggestions please leave a […]
Fourth of July Photo Recap Paul was cleaning his new golf clubs when I finally made it outside Like my festive suit? It's super old (like freshman year of college old), but I couldn't resist! Max and Paul's parents relaxing in the pool After a tiring game of horse and pool basketball the guys are […]
Thank you to all the servicemen and women who make our freedom possible. People get so freaking creative with Fourth of July I can't believe it! Seriously where does it come from? Here are some of my favorites from around the web (okay mostly pinterest): Berry Quinoa Salad (quick and easy last minute recipe to […]
This morning was a quick and easy breakfast that I half ate on the way to the hospital. I made an apple-almond butter breakfast wrap using la tortilla factory tortillas. The picture shows the 6 inch tortillas that I used this morning, they also make bigger ones for 80 calories, 8 grams of protein, and […]
