Rise and Energize
It’s the weekend! This week has flown by, don’t ya think?!
I had an awesome night’s sleep and really didn’t want to get up for the gym this morning. I was [this close] to talking myself out of it, but bucked up and went! So glad I did! I enjoy doing the 30 minute strength training circuit; it’s quick and energizing!
But, one can always use a little more energizing…
Breakfast was a delicious new mix…
- 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tbsp. sliced almonds
- 1 tsp. reduced fat unsweetened coconut <— awesome
A great bowl!
Despite the decent amount of protein, this didn’t hold me over very long 
I’ve been noticing my hunger picking up again. Every couple of hours my stomach is complaining at me! Honestly, it makes me nervous. I want to honor my hunger, yet I feel uncomfortable eating so often because I always have “loss” in the back of my mind, I guess. I’m not sure how to handle this. I’m thinking of adding an additional small snack mid-morning to see if that helps out.
So, lunch came early! A taco turkey burger with cheese on Ezekiel sesame bun…
and the first cucumber from our garden…
made into a cucumber, tomato and carrot salad as a side…
Can’t wait for our tomatoes!
I picked around the pantry this afternoon. A few Triscuits, a slice of turkey and a few grapes. Nothing excessive…. or exciting 
Dinner was exciting, though! While the family was diving into pizza, I decided to try out this new find…
The nutritionals are great…
The ingredients are clean and recognizable!
Ready in 2 minutes!
I served it with sauteed spinach and treated myself to some naan for scooping…
This meal was terrific! It tasted home-cooked and fresh. I will absolutely be buying it again!
In honor of the weekend, I whipped up another treat – Banana “ice cream” with peanut butter drizzle (1 tsp. natural peanut butter melted in the micro) and chopped peanuts…
Love <3
Have a great day, everyone!
What vegetables are you growing in your garden this year?
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
10 comments
Hey marisa, that cucumber salad looks great! I’m with you, I can’t wait for tomatoes from the garden! I LOVE fresh veggies from the garden.
What are we growing in our garden? Here goes: cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, yellow wax beans, red beets, Swiss chard, peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and a few onions. Plus we have an herb garden. I think next to the tomatoes, my favorite thing in the garden is the Swiss chard
Marisa Reply:
June 26th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Whoa! That’s a rockin’ garden!
I’ve seen that Bombay potato dish in the store, and I loves me some Indian food, but I was afraid it would taste too processed, know what I mean? I may have to go ahead and get some!
No veggies for us. I just do flowers for space reasons.
Marisa Reply:
June 26th, 2010 at 9:11 am
I was worried, too, especially since it’s a self-stable product in that space travel packaging! I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was!
I put some bananas in the freezer so I can make some banana soft serve with peanut butter, I can’t wait!!! The bombay potatos, were they really spicy?
No garden for us, I always say I’m going to do it and then don’t. With the loss of my Dad early this Spring, I really haven’t been myself anyway…maybe next year I’ll finally get my garden!!
Jen
http://jenslosinit.blogspot.com/
Marisa Reply:
June 26th, 2010 at 9:13 am
They have a little kick to them, but not “burn your mouth” spicy. I’m not really a fan of spicy foods, but I did like this a lot!
So sorry about your Dad:(
Isn’t it great when you can just walk out your door and hmmmm what’s ripe today. It makes it a little adventure in your kitchen. I love seeing all my veggies. I have a few tomatoes that are almost there and many green peppers waiting to turn red and orange(SALSA). So far I have 6 spaghetti squash growing, which will be neat beacuae I have heard they last for months after you pick them. OH BTW your breakfast looked wonderful!
I am growing broccoli, cabbage, bell peppers, tomatoes, kale, squash, green onions, lettuce, cucumbers and tons of herbs. I am going to learn to can my own salsa, spaghetti sauce, marinara sauce and make some pickles. I am so excited about our garden this year.
i love those indian box meals. they’re quite tasty and impressive!
in order to honor your hunger, you must eat when you are hungry, no matter what time of the day it is. i think that a mid morning snack WOULD help you, and you will very likely find yourself less “picky”. it’s worth a shot anyway, you have nothing to loose:)
that new breakfast combo sounds really delicious, despite the fact i don’t really enjoy the oats and cheese combo! x