Lately I’ve liked the combination of mixing flavors and textures, and this grilled cheese certainly delivers in that category!  I picked up this bread, which I am loving:

40 calories and 2.5 grams of fiber per slice - and its only $1.99 at my store!
40 calories and 2.5 grams of fiber per slice – and its only $1.99 at my store!
  • two slices healthy life flax bread (really nutty!)
  • 2 ounces deli smoked turkey breast
  • 1 ounce pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 anjou pear, sliced thin
  • handful of baby spinach

I used Smart Balance oil – about 1 tsp. to grill my sammie.  I could have let the cheese melt a bit more, but it was still really good!

love the contrast from the salty turkey, sweet pear, spicy cheese and nutty bread! :D
love the contrast from the salty turkey, sweet pear, spicy cheese and nutty bread! šŸ˜€

I had one serving of my cauliflower soup left, and decided to steam some broccoli to add.  We have all of our leftovers from last night brought in, and I grabbed a generous tablespoon of goat cheese to round out my soup – the goat cheese was just the thing this soup needed – of course, I added more crushed red pepper too!

the goat cheese added just the right amount of creaminess!
the goat cheese added just the right amount of creaminess!

So delicious!  Lunch comes in at 484 calories, 20 fat, 25 protein, 47 carbs and 9.5 fiber! šŸ˜€

I was going to do my treadmill sprints today, but my friend Cassie loaned me her Kathy Smith dvd – lifting weights to lose weight.  I loved it!  Although she “howls” quite a bit, so that was annoying!

  • 20 minutes of upper body
  • 20 minutes of lower body (lots of lunges)
  • 10 minute abs

I mostly felt the hamstrings in the lower body workout – but it felt great!

Afternoon break is over – come on back for dinner: Sirloin Tip Roast on the Grill with Fresh Green Beans Almondine!