Just Breathe

I’m going to keep this post short and sweet since I’m looking forward to relaxing on the couch with my book.

Breakfast was toast and Superfruit…

Lunch was Subway. Six-inch turkey on Honey Oat. I was a spontaneous trip so I didn’t have my camera. You you all know what Subway looks like right?

I had a yoga session planned with Tash and Leslie so I wanted to grab a light snack first. At the grocery store today I picked up some of these.

I have been eyeing them for the past couple of weeks and finally picked them up today. The nutritional info isn’t too bad either.

I had two…

With pb and 1/2 a banana…

I really enjoyed the crackers. I can see lots of different topping for them in my future.

Then it was time for yoga. We hit up a 90 min Moksha Yoga class. If you’ve never been it a hot yoga class where the first 45 mins is part of the standing series and the second half is part of the floor series. When you get out of class you feel like you just walked out of a pool. It’s really a great workout and a great stretch. After my weight workout yesterday I was feeling a little stiff and sore. Yoga was exactly what my body wanted. I’m hoping to hit up a couple of more yoga classes this week.

I brought the other 1/2 of my banana with me to eat after class.

Dinner was cheesy pasta and a salad.

In the SS: spinach, carrots, cucumbers, gala apple…

I had another package of my cheesy pasta in the fridge I had to make so I figured after my sweaty yoga class this was a perfect time to make it.

Pasta paired with salad -topped with some dried cranberries and a drizzle of lemon juice…

I am really loving fruit in my salad lately. It’s giving my salad a different taste.

Dessert was five mini eggs…

I’m now going to relax and enjoy my Sunday evening. I hope everyone had a great relaxing weekend.

~ Katie :)

Question: Does anyone else put fruit in their salad? If so what other fruits are your favourite? I’ve been doing strawberries and apple lately but I’d love some other ideas.

Fruit Cravings

How is everyone this evening. Tomorrow is Friday! Yippee!!

I’m really looking forward to the weekend although it isn’t suppose to be that warm but it’s still the weekend. Plus I’m thinking about taking a vacation day next Thursday so it will be a very short week next week and an extra long weekend.

So this morning was instant oatmeal (yes I said instant) but we were in a rush and and it was filling. I had the Quaker Cinnamon Weight Control Oatmeal with almond milk. It was ok, not nearly as good as real oatmeal but I just don’t have time for that during the week.

With a glass of OJ…

Snacks in the morning were Kashi Bar and Cheese String…

Lunch was random. Gala apple, pb, carrots, Kashi crackers (my favourite) and yogurt…

A little snack, chocolate timbit…

After I picked up Matt we have a half a flax seed bagel and more pb. I am so loving pb right now. With a very small glass of chocolate milk…

 

After some fuel Matt and I did day 2, week 1 of C25K. Same as Tuesday’s run – 1 min run, 1.5 min walk. We pushed ourselves really hard and I’m are very, very sore right now. The last day of week 1 is going to be on Saturday. It’s suppose to be –2 on Saturday so that should be interesting.

After we the run it was dinner time. I was craving something fruity really badly so we decided on a pineapple chicken salsa wrap with a side of broccoli and a fruit smoothie.

Started with a fruity smoothie. In the blender: one cup of frozen mixed berries and 1/2 a cup of oj. Straw for added tropical flavour.

In the wok: boneless skinless chicken breast, juice from strained pineapple, soy sauce, honey, fresh garlic.

Salsa consisted of pineapple, onion, brown sugar, lime juice and cilantro…

Sorry for the bad pic (in the silver bowl)

Chicken and salsa adapted from here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Island-Chicken-with-Pineapple-Salsa-5188

Finally: wrap, spinach, chicken and salsa…

With a side of broccoli…

This was the most amazing supper. It hit the spot. I defiantly recommend it and will be doing this again soon.

I’m just watching Parenthood and as soon as this is posted I’m heading to get some lemon liberte yogurt and a few mini eggs. Nom!

Night all.

~ Katie :)

Turkey Burgers & Strawberry Salad

Good Evening Everyone.  I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Unfortunately, I didn’t get out much to enjoy it but I did get to do some other fun things like shopping  and groceries :)

This morning I slept in. It’s the last day of March Break and I just wanted to enjoy before it’s and early morning again tomorrow. We had a ton to do today so I had a quick but protein filled breakfast. Greek yogurt, granola and blueberries.

I love using the end of the container…

After breakfast Matt and I spend some time cleaning, doing laundry, ironing and marking (well I did the marking and he didn’t the ironing). During this time we ate some leftover chinese food from last night that Matt ordered last night at 11:00. I stuck to and egg roll and some fried won tons. Not the healthiest lunch but we were busy bees.

The it was time to do some shopping. Banana Republic had emailed me a coupon a few days ago. 30% your entire purchase this weekend. So we went in I picked up a shirt and a couple of sweaters and Matt picked up a pair of pants. I also got my jeans from there on Friday. I love getting great deals :)

Then we went to the grocery store and got lots and lots of yummy food. I love grocery shopping day.

Dinner was amazing. Turkey burgers, roasted potatoes and strawberry salad.

Salad consisted of: spinach, cucumber, yellow peppers and strawberries.

We picked up a salad spinner a few months ago and it was one of the best  purchases. It cleans and mixes up the veggies all at the same time.

Turkey burgers with a slice of cheddar cheese and  whole wheat bread. Roasted potatoes: a little EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), garlic powder, onion salt, salt, fresh pepper, basil, rosemary and thyme. Then roasted them in the oven for 30 mins. They were perfect. I would defiantly recommend this meal. Easy, healthy and delicious.

Turkey burgers and potatoes…

Salad on the side…

After dinner I might have had a few of these as well…

Now I’m going be spend some time catching up on some TV with the hubby…24, Lost and The Biggest Loser are on the DVR tonight. I’m also thinking about the Lemon LIberte yogurt that I picked up today. I’m thinking that it would go great with the last of the strawberries.

Back to early morning gym tomorrow (I can already hear the alarm going off at 5:15 tomorrow morning) and work. Hope everyone has a great Sunday evening.

~ Katie :)

Fruit Paradise

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Everyone

Ok, so I didn’t really do much to celebrate…well I didn’t do anything. I did have spinach on my sandwich at lunch. I know sad right :(

It was so beautiful and sunny in Halifax today.

So yesterday I finally picked up some peanut butter and oats which was the plan for this morning but last night I was up very late on twitter so I didn’t get my butt out of bed until late so I had to settle for toast with peanut butter, half a banana and half a glass of OJ. It was great to have some pb again.

I wanted to hit the gym before lunch as soon as I was done eating I headed to the gym. Nothing interesting to report. I did the same workout as Monday.

Treadmill for 10 mins at 5.4. Ran approx. 1.5km. My run was very difficult today. My hips are starting to get sore from running 3 days in a row. Luckily I don’t have a run planned again until Sunday. I need a few days off.

Afterwards I did Winter Shape Up Challenge Week 2 again. With the say changes that I made on Monday.

Came home and I was starving so I knew a sandwich (same as yesterday) was in order. Whole wheat bagel, turkey, spinach and mozza. This time I opted for some water instead of a green smoothie. I was super thirsty.

In the afternoon I snacked on another homemade granola bar.

I wanted to pick up a couple of things at the grocery store so I dragged Matt with me. Here’s just a few of the things we picked up.

Do you see how big the box of strawberries is? $3.97 at Sobeys. That’s it!!!! I also picked up some Maple Syrup and blueberries for breakfast tomorrow.

Soon as I got home I knew I wanted some fresh fruit. Strawberries, pineapple and blackberries with a side of coconut yogurt as dip. Fruit and sun = Paradise!

 

(I promise there were strawberries under there)

So I was planning on going out for a walk this afternoon with Matt but as I said before my hips are sore from my running and I just couldn’t do it. Planning on getting out and enjoying the sun tomorrow.

Supper was homemade pizza. I’m about to tell everyone something that is going to make me a strange food blogger…I don’t like veggies on my pizza. I love veggies almost any other way but just not on my pizza. Weird? I’m a meat lovers gal.

Pizza consisted of chicken, hamburger and turkey bacon. I had two slices. Nom Nom.

I might have snacked on another granola bar too (I promise they are almost gone).

I hope everyone has a great St. Patrick’s Day!

~ Katie :)