What I Ate Yesterday

I never talk about what I actually eat on the day to day basis. Not because I don’t want all of you to know exactly what I’m eating, I just really didn’t think anyone would care to know, until people started to ask me.

Yesterday was Monday, and Monday’s are what I like to call detox day. This is where I punish myself for being an absolute fatass on the weekend. I also go to Barre Burn every Monday, I don’t EVER miss it unless I have a valid excuse. I eat SUPER healthy, sweat out all the toxins I endured over the weekend, and pretty much make myself suffer (I said no to the birthday cake yesterday). Sorry, through the lips and to the hips.

I also do not eat meat. This is a new thing, I’ve been doing this since….yesterday. It’s called Meatless Mondays.

Breakfast:

Trader Joe’s frozen oatmeal, I love the texture and flavor.

I use half a pack of Justin’s Nut Butter (great for on the go or for the office) with 2 packets of truvia.

Lunch:

This has been the hardest for me lately. I can never decide what I want. Do I bring my lunch? Do I go out? If I brought my lunch what would I bring? Constant lunch insanity! The Beauty Detox Solution had some excellent, healthy, ideas that are easy to pack.

Brown rice with steamed veggies. I used Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Ready Rice with Green Giant’s Health Blends. I love that they are portable and steam right in the bag. I put 1/2 the bag of rice on my plate and poured all the steamed veggies over the rice. It was the perfect, satisfying lunch.

Snack:

Peanut butter and strawberry Kind Bar.

Dinner:

This black bean bowl was comforting, filling, and packed with tons of protein.

Here’s how I made it:

1 can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup of frozen corn

1/4 cup of reduced fat cheddar cheese

1/4 cup of salsa

Seasonings {a pinch of each}: salt, pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.

Saute the corn until tender and cooked through. Add the beans and seasonings, saute until the beans, corn, and seasonings are incorporated. Transfer to a bowl and top with the cheese and salsa.

I enjoyed this on my couch as if I was eating a bowl of mac and cheese.

I didn’t allow myself any desert. After dinner the kitchen is closed unless I’m cleaning.

What did you eat yesterday?

 

Brunch at Sable Kitchen

I love brunch so much! For my friend’s birthday I had the pleasure of dining at Sable Kitchen & Bar Sunday morning. I’ve been dying to try Sable Kitchen and I’ve heard nothing but good things. I checked out the menu before I went and noticed they had an extensive brunch menu with tons of yummy items.

I started off my brunch with a mimosanormally I’m a bloody mary girl but I was in the mood for something fruity
my sister and I saw these warm apple cider donuts on the menu and had to get themwith a side of caramel dipping sauceno words
whole wheat honey pancakes with a mixed berry compote cured organic smoked salmon plate with a toasted bagel and tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, capers, and cream cheeseside of home fries  well done and crispy!
The food was awesome. Everything was delicious and came out piping hot. What I wasn’t so pleased with was the service. Although the staff was very pleasant, they seemed to be very unorganized. We didn’t know who our server was and it seemed as if the wait staff was constantly disappearing. I am not sure if they were under staffed that morning but whatever was going on made our dining experience disappointing.  
…but I was really happy my sister was home from college to join my girlfriends and I for brunch  I love my sissy!
Since I have heard so many positive things about Sable Kitchen (celebrities such as Bethanny Frankel dined there not too long ago), I will give it another shot and try it again for dinner.
Would you dine at Sable Kitchen?

A Grapefruit a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Every now and then I get on these breakfast food kicks ranging from oatmeal to yogurt and fruit, to a light english muffin with cream cheese.

These days, I’m on a grapefruit kick!

I have found they are by far the best fruit choice when I am trying to lose or maintain my weight. Not only do they control your hunger, they will allow you to use the carbohydrates you eat more efficiently. 

I love ruby red grapefruit…fresh, crisp, and light!In the morning, I cut a grapefruit in half and wrap it up in foil. When I get to work I eat both halves and also drink the juice. I used to sprinkle artificial sweetener over the top but lately I just eat it plain.
I buy my grapefruit from Trader Joe’s…obviously.
4 reasons to start eating grapefruit today:

  1. Appetite suppressant. Not only do the smell of grapefruit reduce the feeling of hunger, it is high in fiber which makes you feel fuller longer. It also has the ability to burn away fat.
  2. Half a grapefruit has over 100mg of vitamin C which is about 78% of your daily recommended allowance. 
  3. Grapefruit has a high water content which can help increase your metabolism and an aid in digestion.
  4. High in lycopene, which acts as an anti-oxidant helping to fight disease and prevent cancer.

It took me a while to acquire a taste for this acidic fruit, but in the summer time there is nothing better than starting my day with a juicy fresh grapefruit with my cup of coffee.

Spreading the Keurig Love

Since college I have always been an at home coffee drinker. Recently, I was approached by Keurig to become a part of their ambassador program. I obviously couldn’t decline this opportunity. 
Within a few weeks I received a new Keurig at home brewing system which was quite an upgrade from the old school one I had previously. WOW this thing is fantastic. I couldn’t be happier!I also love the digital clock and the option to program the water temperature. It also gives me the option of three different cup sizes. This is great for coffee, tea, hot chocolate… and even iced coffee.
fancy!How cute is my K-Cup tree?!?Over the next year, I will be hosting K-Cup giveaways and promotional discounts for NEWtrition readers. In the month of May and first week of June use the code AM0013-3597 to receive a 15% discount and free standard shipping off Keurig home brewers and products when you purchase from Green Mountain Coffee.Stay tuned for more exciting giveaways and discounts!
Do you own a Keurig? What is your favorite K-Cup flavor?
Have a great Friday!

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