My Obsession
Today was a run day. I was excited for it and ready for another 4.5 miles. <——- who is this lady that says these things??? 
First, I needed to fuel up. I tried another smoothie, this time with some protein to see if it affected me any different.
In the blender…
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple
- 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Breeze
- 3 ice cubes
It tasted great! I think the key was this organic canned pineapple…
It seriously was the best canned pineapple I have ever tasted. So sweet and fresh tasting! I found this in the natural foods section of my local Giant supermarket. I really like that many of my regular grocery stores are carrying more and more organic foods.
On to the run. It was a little rough at first. The Pineapple Protein Smoothie sat like a rock in my stomach for some reason. But, I pushed through and finished out at 4.66 miles in 1 hour and 3 minutes. My plan is to increase my mileage every two weeks by a half to one mile. Then, beginning in August, it will be hard core half marathon training!
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For lunch, I made a flavorful sandwich with Applegate Farms Herbed Turkey Breast, asiago cheese and lettuce on a Thomas’ Bagel Thin…
paired with carrots and a Gala…
and some press cuz I missed it this morning…
I got hungry later in the afternoon, so I dug into Kashi TLC Country Cheddar Crackers…
Potential for disaster here. These are a lot like Cheez-its. You guys know how I feel about those. They do bad things to me. And my hips.
But, I was the model of self-control. I doled out my portion and scarfed gingerly nibbled on each one, savoring every bite. I’m really trying this week!!
After my nibbles, I got to prepping dinner. The plan was Grilled Salmon with Raita (okay, I’m officially obsessed), grilled zucchini and homemade naan bread.
Have you ever made your own naan bread? It’s easier than you may think! The dough is a breeze and very easy to roll out. Each bread can be cooked in a skillet, but I love to put them on the grill. They take on a great flavor that way.
I usually make naan with regular white bread flour, but this time I tweaked my recipe by using half white whole wheat and instead of an egg, I used a “flax egg” for fun…
Whole Wheat Naan Bread
- 1 pkg. yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 1 beaten egg (or 1 “flax egg” )
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
Combine yeast and water; let stand 10 minutes. In a large bowl, add sugar, milk, egg, salt and flour. Mix in proofed yeast. Knead for 6-8 minutes. (Can be done in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook). Let rise 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Divide dough and roll into 12 balls. Place on tray, cover and let rise for 30 minutes…
Preheat grill. At grill side, roll each ball into a thin circle…
Place dough on oiled grill …
and cook about 4 minutes. You’ll see them start to puff up a little…
Turn over and cook another 4 minutes…
I like to brush the tops with garlic-infused olive oil for more flavor…
It’s very hard to not eat all of these before the rest of the dinner is ready…
The salmon and zucchini went on the grill, then we were finally ready to dig in…
except for little daughter…who had to have a hot dog. :\
Salmon and raita = <3
I’m obsessed.
Have a great day, everyone!
What food are you currently obsessed with?
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
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I’m currently obsessed with asparagus. Tis the season, I suppose!
(btw, that smoothie looks ahhh-mazing!)
That homemade naan looks incredible. I must try that soon! I am currently obsessed with hummus!
sprouts and oatmeal……..but not together
I might have to make the trek to Trader Joes this weekend for Raita.
Also, I find that I cannot have pineapple or strawberries before I run. If I do, I feel pukey…
I think I am obsessed with hummus ! I keep finding reasons and ways to use it every day. I have made Naam, and it is easy. Another really easy one to make at home is pita bread . You make the dough, make the loaves, bake fast in a 500 degree oven and they are yours for the eating . Chapati is another easy one you might like to try
“I was excited for it and ready for another 4.5 miles. <——- who is this lady that says these things???"
This was said by a runner, which would be you!
I love Naan bread, thanks for that recipe! I am currently obsessed with all things ginger.
Sweet potatoes. I haven’t been buying more than 1 serving a week. They are too tempting to eat them all up. 4.66 miles in 1 hour and 3 minutes, Great job!
Can you come to my house and cook for me and my family??
Everything you post always looks so good!!
I am obsessed with sauteed onions and zucchini. anything that I can carmelize!
YUM! I also love trying different foods to see what helps fuel my runs the best
I totally notice that when I eat mainly vegetables + fruit verses heavy/junk foods I can run a lot longer and feel great! Also if I don’t drink a lot of water throughout the day my runs tend to drag on and on. BUT if I drink lots of water my runs are amazing 
Keep it up I love the recipes you share on here!
XOXO MOLLY MARIE
You make me laugh with the running stuff! I remember the “I can’t run outside” days. Sigh!
I never thought of pineapple in the shake! Awesome Idea! And I’m not a huge fan of cottage cheese but I think blended up with other stuff?? I might like it that way! Maybe I’ll have to try it.
And that naan bread looks SO GOOD! I might abuse the privledge if I made it.
Obsessed? Not really. I mean, I’m obsessed with ice cream maybe. And bread, kind of. I never really thought about it.
mmm your smoothie sounded GOOD! I gotta try that!
I want a piece of your naan bread- NOW! YUM!
That naan looks delicious!
I am always obsessed with cheese
But besides that, lately I am all about the Green Monsters. Yum!
Hi! Thanks for friending me through DailyMile – and I’m glad I popped by your blog! I’ve been trying to find simple ways to perk up my diet – I’ve lost 42 pounds in the past 18 months and the weight loss has slowed. Your recipes look like great, protein-rich ways to change things up! And your before and after pics are amazing – I can so relate to not being able to find “before” pics.
Lately I’m all about mangoes, they’re so fresh and perfect this time of year.
Wow that naan bread looks incredible. I might have to try that. Loved the step by step photos too!
I am currently obsessed with fresh strawberries topped with plain yogurt, Trader Joes Organic Morning Lite cereal and a sprinkle of raw organic cacao nibs!
I have also been using canned pineapple in my smoothies this week but with a banana and it makes them really yummy.
That naan looks wonderful, I love naan but never made it myself.
Dinner looked so good. I want to dig in.
Woman, you never cease to amaze me! I have to make naan now!!!
That smoothie sounds SOOOO GOOD! I want to try one now! I mean, really, NOW!
Hey Marisa,
My latest obsession: raspberries – yum! Oh…and an ongoing obsession: natural PB (I eat entirely too much of this stuff).
Keep on running, runner girl!!
And – have I ever told you how cool your header is!! I LOVE IT!!!
That naan bread looks DELISH!!!
The last couple of months, my son and I have been obsessed with sweet potato fries. Just washed, cut and tossed with some olive oil and then baked. So easy!!
that naan bread of yours looks amazing! thanks for sharing your recipe!!
what beautiful naan! i have never thought of putting cottage cheese in a smoothie before
I love your smoothie and your naan. And I love your support. THANK YOU woman. You are inspiring and amazing.
That smoothie sounds great. Congrats on your run and your dinner looks divine!
When you started this blog, did you know that it was going to be full of so many great, simple food ideas? Because I’m not kidding when I say I could eat literally everything you make and I have never been disappointed in a single recipe I’ve gotten from you. And now I can’t wait to try the naan bread.
So now you’re a weight loss, food and running inspiration. You’re special!
I didn’t even know that Kashi made Cheddar crackers. I am so jealous!
I know just what you mean about discovering something like those crackers and thinking…trouble.
I’ve tried a number of products I liked so much, I never bought them again!
Man, that smoothie sounds AWESOME!!! And I am officially busting out the grill next week for some naan!