I never used to be able to make omelets. I’d be really careful, tilting the pan back and forth letting the egg get underneath the already cooked egg. It would get just to the point where it would be time to flip and it would always break on me. Now? I don’t do a thing. I put all my ingredients in the pan – 1/2 cup liquid egg whites, baby spinach, deli ham and American cheese. Then I put it over medium-low heat, put a lid on the pan and just walked away and got dressed for work. It cooks all the way through and I just pour it out of the pan into my tupperware – one giant circle. I reheat it like that at work and only after it’s reheated to a flip it to look like an omelet. Best part of this breakfast? This whole plate is 300 calories!
I like how pretty the spinach looks too! Work was busy and before I knew it, it was time to hit the gym. I put this not on my chair in case anyone is looking for me.
I felt like doing cardio so I ended up doing 40 minutes on the Stairmaster while watching this movie on Netflix – the time goes by really fast when you watch a movie! It’s actually pretty good, but I think Julianne Moore is an awesome actress.
I ended up doing 117 flights and 2.44 miles in 40 minutes. Not bad!
When I got back to work, I heated up more stir-fry. I haven’t checked the stores yet, but I have one bottle of sriracha at home, and half a bottle left at work. Eek!
I texted back and forth with Hannah yesterday – sometimes we just send each other a ton of emoticons – ha!
I got hungry though later in the afternoon, so I had a caramel apple – well, kind of. I used 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce (meant for ice cream) – 50 calories a tablespoon, with a cut of Fuji – the only thing missing was some nuts!
People in the Chicagoland area know that Dominick’s grocery store is going out of business at the end of this year. While some, like the Dominick’s near my Mom’s house, will turn into a Mariano’s, the one by us is just closing. Everything is 50% off (except fresh produce and meat) and alcohol was 30% off. I went to check it out, but it looks like I missed the boat!
The only alcohol left was like marshmallow vodka (gross!) and stuff like that. I did buy one box of pinot grigio though. Other than that, it was slim pickings. I went to the check out and saw this woman had just a bit of wine to purchase! I thought “wow, she scored!” until I saw that it was all super sweet wine. Ew.
Dinner was simple – burgers and fries!
Since I have to work a double today, other than doing a load of laundry, I just hung out with Tony and we caught up on our DVR. I didn’t go on the computer once last night – it was nice!
Stats for the Day:
- 1601 calories, 63 fat, 154 carbs, 109 protein and 21 fiber
- 38% of calories from carbs, 35% from fat and 26% from protein
- 40 minute Stairmaster
- Average blood sugar – 88
For some reason my blood sugar was low last night – I didn’t think I took that much insulin at dinner. It was 75, so I had a couple handfuls of this mix – um, let’s just say this doesn’t suck!
About 20 minutes later, I checked my blood sugar again and it was 60 – I ate a couple more handfuls of this and it was only up to 80 by the time I went to bed at 11:00. For some reason I thought I shouldn’t take my night time insulin, but that was a mistake – this morning? My blood sugar was 282. Gah!
Alright, time to shower, put my work stuff together and get a move on. Looking forward to lunch – Tony made me a chorizo minestrone soup that tastes amazeballs! Make it a great day!
You know by now R. is not a cook but he taught me one thing and that’s to put a lid on the pan when you are making eggs. Works perfectly. Before that I was having the same egg problems as you had.
And sweet wine: gross! I love wine but if it’s a sweet one I’ll pass.
You and I would be great wine drinking buddies Fran!
Thank you for the movie suggestion – I just found it on Netflix and will be watching it tonight!
Hope you liked it Tami!
That omelette looks AWESOME. I have to get a lid for the pan i use all the time. You must stock up on sriracha like right away. I have to watch that movie I LOVE ME some Alexander Skarsgård I watch True Blood mainly for all man candy (lol). Its so weird that your grocery stores have liquor (is it all of them that carry hard liquor), we have to go to the ABC store to buy anything that is not beer or wine (or how my sister calls it the 123 store at work…she is a preschool teacher).
I think you’d like the movie Jamie! And yes, all our grocery stores sell beer/wine/liquor – the high end stuff is locked behind a glass case, but you just need to find someone to open it up for you. One stop shopping!
Easiest omelets ever! I make them the same way. Mine always had onions peeking through the bottom.
If I had a patient with a blood sugar of 80 I would have had to call a doctor in order to determine whether or not to give the bedtime insulin. I think you made the right call. We recently had a brittle diabetic on the unit who was well versed in managing his diabetes. However, given the situation, new medications, stress and other issues going on his blood sugars were fluctuating in a very unpredictable manner. It was a reminder of just how sensitive our endocrine system is in response to change. I think you do an exceptional job of managing your diabetes Biz.
LOL at the wine photo! I must admit my husband and I like the occasional glass of a sweet Riesling or Moscato. I’m not a very sophisticated wine drinker.
Thanks Aimee – I think it is fluctuating a bit more than usual, especially the nights that I am on my feet for hours at the restaurant. Hugs!
It is too funny that you started the post about omelets. This morning I was running late – as usual – and decided to make a “Bizzy” omelet. I threw the stuff in the pan, put the lid on, crossed my fingers and got ready for work. It turned out great! lol
I’m not a wine drinker but I could totally get into that Brittle Nut Medley with a big ole glass of cold beer!! 😀
Hooray for a Bizzy omelet! I tend to drink beer mostly in the summer – red wine is my winter drink of choice. 😀
Oh that is the way I make my omelets also……. 😀 ……. but wait, I think I learned that from you!!! AND with a little hot sauce of course. You are inspiring!! I shall have to check out that movie on netflex, looks like a movie I would enjoy.
MMMM that hamburger and fries looks delish. I have been doing apples sliced and sprinkle cinnamon on them…I think that keeps the blood sugars down a bit. “Scary Mary” with your Blood sugars being so high. Today I was 114, my average for 16 days is 119 Had my blood drawn on Monday…I am hoping my blood sugars will be satisfactory to the Doctor.
Those numbers are awesome Louise! Keep up the great work!
I love not feeling the need to check the computer. Most of the time it is just a time waster!
I agree Abbe! 😀
Chorizo minestrone? Sounds like Tony needs to teach MAK to cook! Guess I can’t complain too much; he’s at home on holiday break this week and he has worked his ass off to get our house clean. He’s done 15 loads of laundry and 3 loads of dishes!
Wow! Laundry and emptying the dishwasher are my two least favorite things to do.
Your omelet looks so…great! I usually stick with a scrambled egg on a low carb whole wheat tortilla (maybe add crumbled bacon). Your BS’s last night were crazy and then this morning – wow. How disappointing when a favorite store (of any kind) closes. Have a great day. Warmer here today-maybe the mid 30’s!
It’s funny when its 30 degrees or above, I hardly ever wear a jacket!
Yep, the sugars have been a bit crazy – fruit usually spikes my blood sugar so high, I guess I just overcompensated. I have my quarterly appointment with my endo next week. 😀
Love that method of making an omelet pretty sure I could handle that!
And – I’m with the lady buying sweet wine – my favorite kind!!
You can keep all the sweet wine – I’ll remember that if we ever meet!
Oh no… isn’t Dominicks the store with the great 50% sales and discount bin? My eggs are never pretty and I’m with Helen I’m just going to squish them all up when I eat them. I do like how the spinach looks in your omelet. It is so festive all red and green.
Yes Kym, one and the same – no more discount meat or cheese!!! I am now relegated to the $1 rack at the other store, but turns out they never put meat or cheese on that rack – ha!
Marshmallow vodka would probably be good in a dessert martini. Other than that, NO.
I make my omelet and reheat at work all the time. I don’t care if it’s a perfect flip though as I figure I’m going to tear it up while eating it.
LOLing on Helen’s emphatic NO.
I couldn’t agree more – except I don’t think I could do Pop Tart vodka – hopefully my step-son hasn’t seen it yet!
http://hiconsumption.com/2013/04/kelloggs-pop-tarts-flavored-vodka/
hahhaha- i just love that you took a picture of the women’s purchases too funny. I should make one of those signs to leave for my husband when I’m teaching at night ;). Hope the soup is delish! I’m going to try making my next omelet that way. Thanks!
The soup is so good – I wish it was lunch time already!
I took a computer free night, too – it was great, got to catch up on some reading!
Hope you have a great blog break over the holidays Suzi!! Happy Holidays!
Marshmallow vodka? The horror!
I know, it’s just wrong on so many levels!
Wow, she really likes her wine! LOL
Hope you have an awesome day!
Even with the discounts, that is $220 bucks!
I’ve read that it is best to cook eggs slowly, but I get impatient and just scramble them up and eat.
I’m going to try that movie you watched. Looks interesting. 🙂
I think that’s Tony’s secret – his scrambled eggs are the best I’ve ever had. 😀
I never thought about making an omelet at home and reheating later…great idea that I’ll use. Here’s one for you….I make an omelet completely in the microwave in a round microwaveable bowl. Pour eggbeaters, add veggies and hit start. Super easy and no cleanup of frying pan.
I will try that next time – maybe cook the whole thing at work?!
i’ve been considering splurging on that Brittle Nut Medley every time I’m at Target. You may have just convinced me!
Heather, it’s SO worth it! Have a safe trip home!