Hey Yo! We made it over the hump of the week! I’m super happy that this week is zooming by; it’s just cruising downhill from here.
You can probably guess what was on my plate for breakfast today…yep, waffles it was! I went with an “open-faced sandwich” today – the more PB & banana, the better.
I normally don’t get to eat lunch home on Wednesdays, so it was a treat to have a break in my day to do so. I was dreaming of this lunch all morning.
Green Monster a la:
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup mixed berries [strawberries, raspberries, blueberries & blackberries]
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup fresh baby spinach
Sandwich a la:
whole wheat toast
raspberry jam
extra sharp white cheddar
fresh baby spinach
…and because I always have something sweet to polish off a meal:
Remember the box of No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix my mama gave me?
Mix together:
4 T mix
2 T 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt
a few bittersweet chocolate chips
+ 1 minute in Mr. Micro = a guiltless decadent dessert.
After my last class, I rushed home to make an early dinner in lightening speed. I guess I should be on Iron Chef because this rushed salad was a victory!
It screamed Spring – fresh color, color, color!
Baby Arugula, Spinach & Lettuce Mix, Carrot, Edamame, Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds, Feta, Olive Oil & Seasoned Rice Vinegar + Fresh Pepper
I also tested out a new item I picked up at TJ’s yesterday – edamame hummus – with a couple multigrain crackers. As if hummus couldn’t get any healthier, this was colorful too. Edamame makes green hummus – surprise, surprise.
I didn’t have a lot of time to savor my delicious & nutritious dinner because I had to rush out the door to go baby-sit. Edamame –> Idamommy…wow, I’m ridiculous. I wish I had had time to workout today, but making a little extra cash is always helpful. Plus, yesterday’s time at The Resort left my legs sore today:
1 mile indoor track run @ 8:10
strength [arms + legs]:
- seated row: 20 @ 40 lbs.
- bicep curls: 40 @ 10 lbs.
- “weights-to-chin”: 20 @ 10 lbs.
- bicep curl lunges: 20 @ 20 lbs.
- glute press: 40 @ 40 lbs.
- squats: 40 @ 20 lbs.
1/2 mile indoor track run @ 4:15
30-minute spin [11.2 mi.]
1/2 mile indoor track run @ 5:00
stretch
There are my eats for the day [minus a couple post-sittin’ snacks]. It felt good to take photos of my food again. It’s become part of me; the addiction is in my blood : )
How do you like to consume edamame?
Hillary
I had edamame tonight too! So silly! You do like kids; it’s in your blood Mama Hill!
Edamame hummus??? YUM! I am going to have to try and make some at home!
I have jumped on the Waffle Wednesday bandwagon and have enjoyed the past three weeks of a little extra spark in my morning routine. It’s funny how planning a meal and waiting a week to have it makes it that much more exciting! Also thought you’d like to know a couple girls I work with a lot in the Interior Architecture program here at U of O love reading your blog and all your food ideas.
I look forward to Waffle Wednesday, too : ) Thanks for sharing my blog, Maria!
that sounds like a great work out! & omg the sandwich looks amazing – the cheese & jam sounds like a great combo
xoxo
i love the cracker and hummus picture…makes me crave hummus now!!!
There are so many things I love in this post. I love the looks of that sandwich. I would have never thought to put all that together on bread! I also love No Pudge Brownies – best instant healthy brownie out there. And lastly, TJ’s edamame hummus is one of my absolute favorite flavors :)
I LOVE EDAMAME!! soo yummayyy!! i like it with SALT! yum!
All of this looks so fantastic. I’ve had edamame hummus before and it was DELICIOUS. For some reason I thought it was a bit …peppery? YUM!
LOVE No Pudge – perfect for chocolate cake cravings! And I definitely need to give the cheese/jam combo a shot; for some reason it weirds me out a little bit.
Mmmm that salad looks amazing! I love edamame in the pod. I think it’s fun to “work” for your food =)