Morning! I had a great first day back on track! My goals yesterday?
- exercise at least 45 minutes – 40 minute The Firm DVD and 10 minute jog = 50 minutes!
- drink 80 ounces of water – easy – I drank two 32 ounce waters during the day, and 40 ounces at home last night
- no wine with dinner – wow, no wine AT ALL last night!
I have gotten in such a habit drinking wine. Pouring a glass while making dinner, probably another during dinner then after dinner maybe having another. While I love wine, they are empty calories, and my hope is that I can incorporate it when appropriate and not make it a daily routine. But I have to tell you, a couple times as I was watching t.v. I was like, “just have one glass, that would be fine!” But I knew one would lead to two – mind over matter baby!
Breakfast yesterday was extremely filling – 18 grams of fiber! 1 low carb tortilla, 1/2 ounce reduced fat cheddar, 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1/2 cup egg beaters, 1/4 avocado (which I made into a spread) and 1/4 of a medium canteloupe.
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While I was making my lunch the night before last, Tony came into the kitchen, took one look at it and said “what the hell is that and I am not eating that!” I decided to make my spaghetti squash/quinoa casserole, but decided to add 1/2 cup of pasta sauce to the mix. So while it kind of looks like ass, the flavor was delicious!
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It was freezing in our office yesterday, so one of my 32 ounce drinks was actually 32 ounces of hot tea! I found a new favorite:
I made my Thai Basil Chicken for my lunch today last night, and since I had half a package of chicken breasts leftover, it was an easy decision to make Chicken Parmesan!
My secret is that you have to a pretty hot pan and use butter while pan frying, but just 1 tsp. and the rest is Pam. It just gives a nice crunch to the panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
My plate: 6 ounces cooked pasta, 4 ounce Parm chicken, 1 ounce reduced fat mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup wilted spinach (I just put it in the hot pasta sauce after I drained the pasta – just takes about 30 seconds – so good!)
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Stats for Monday:
- 1,461 calories,
- 50 fat
- 162 carbs
- 103 protein
- 32 grams of fiber 😀
- 50 minutes of exercise
- no wine! 😀
Goals for Tuesday:
- 45 minutes exercise
- 80 ounces of water
- If we get tickets to Joe’s theater to see The Blind Side, 2 drink maximum
Have a great Tuesday! 😀
Oh that breakfast looks so good! I never thought to add eggs and black beans together. Sounds and looks soooo good.
I swear Kev and I have to get to Joe’s theater. That would be a blast.
Your chicken parm looks fantabulous! I’ve never measured noodles cooked, only dry!
That thai basil chicken looks good too!!
Your breakfast looks incredible! I always laugh when I make a meal that tastes incredible but doesn’t look so. Whateves- taste is all that matters 😉 Good luck with the wine. My mama has the same issue !
I seriously want to eat at YOUR house! Mmm!
Great job yesterday! 🙂
All your food looks amazing, like always! 🙂 I so hear you regarding the wine. I didn’t really splurge too much over the holidays, but I totally treated myself to wine almost every day. It’s become a habit… It’s time to let go of it…
Your breakfast does look absolutely delicious! So creative too. I love all those ingredients but have never thought to combine them in such a way.
Sorry to hear about your diabetes but you look fabulous in any case!