Break from the Norm

I started off the day with the usual AG Smoothie but added in a few too many ice cubes and it was watery. Not too bad though and once again it started off my day on the right track. I love that!

Work has been crazy but that is good because 1) Job Security and 2) The day flies by.

I was able to get outside for some much needed sunshine. The office is frrrreeezing and I am always dressed as if it is winter. I get outside and practically have to take my layers off.

Today was a nice day, not too hot and not too humid. I ate lunch with a co-worker and chatted about upcoming vacations! Can't wait to go to Hawaii next month! YAY!

Lunch:
~ Apple
~ WW Tortilla with Turkey, Hummus, Spinach and Tomato
~ Vanilla Yogurt (plain and it was pretty good without the usual granola and fruit added in)


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Satisfying Sandwich

I was very excited for lunch today! I have been wanting a yummy turkey sandwich for awhile and I don't like to buy my lunch so last night I assembled little containers for all my toppings. I had one for sliced tomato and onion and then a separate on for the spinach. The English muffin was toasted this morning and then I added the mustard and turkey. I don't like soggy bread at all so I had to do this. Its more work, but totally worth it!

Lunch:
~ Whole wheat English muffin with turkey, spinach, tomato, red onion and Dijon mustard
~ Tangerine
~ Almonds, Peanuts, Raisins Trail Mix

YUM!

My afternoon snack came a little early because my stomach was going to start growling so I calmed it down with yogurt and granola. It wasn't that big but just enough to satisfy me for the time being. I have a cardio workout planned for tonight so on the way home I will be eating something to fuel my run and spinning. I can't wait!

Snack:
~ Yogurt and Granola
~ Blueberries

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Brief Blogging Day

This morning I had to start off with another Amazing Grass smoothie. This time I added in flaxseed and made enough for the hubby again.

AG Smoothie:
~ 2 scoops Amazing Grass Chocolate Green SuperFood~ 1 Frozen banana~ 1 tbsp PB~ 1/4 cup soy milk~ 1/4 cup water
~ 1 tbsp ground flaxseed~ ice cubes
YUM-O! I took mine to go so I could have it as I was on my way to work. I left the other half for the hubby to have with his breakfast.

When I got to work I had my real breakfast.

Breakfast:
~ Puffins with n/f milk
~ plum
~ AG smoothie

I have a ton of work to catch up on so sorry for the brief post of nothing too interesting. I will be back after lunch for another brief one!

Hope you are having a great day!

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Sweat Session & Din Din

On my drive home last night, the hubby called and said he was going to be working late and wouldn't be able to get home in time for our gym date. Despite this, I was excited still to go to the gym. I missed my morning run and needed to get some "me" time in. I love listening to my iPod and running aimlessly on the treadmill. I just think and it's calming to me. I was able to get in 3.5 miles and then did weights.

Since the hubby was going to be late, I decided to make dinner instead of just having a quick meal like I was planning.

Workout:
~ 3.5 Mile Run
~ 50 Abs
~ 20 push ups
~ 36 lunges (2 sets)
~ Back and Biceps day

After my sweat session, I snacked on a banana w/ PB and a delicious cold white nectarine while making dinner. I was able to catch up on some brainless TV while the rice and chicken were cooking. It was a relaxing evening at home.

Dinner:
~ Baked Orange Chicken, White Rice, Steamed Carrots and Broccoli and a spinach salad for me
(big meal but totally yummy and one of the hubby's favorites)

Dinner was delicious, but worth the wait. I love eating at the dining table with the hubby. We get to catch up on the day and spend some time talking about random thoughts. (ex: he is going to invent a way to evenly put sunscreen on your back -- he got too much sun from surfing this past weekend)

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Is it Friday Yet?

Yep, it's another Monday. Lately, Monday mornings are getting harder for me to handle (as for most people I am sure!) I have a ton of work from the weekend to catch up on and I have so many things I want to post about. I will try to refrain from posting it all so that I don't bore the fabulous readers.

Today's Bfast was a probiotic drink, banana, and PB on half ww toast. This was a nice on - the - go meal because I was running late and had to eat some of it in the car. the Danactive probiotic drink is small and easy to take with me. I waited until I got to work to have the PB on toast though. Don't want too many crumblings in my newly washed and vacuumed car (thanks service guys!)

As I was on my long morning commute on the ever so slow 10 freeway, I was thinking about what makes me happy. Here are some tidbits I love:

~ My hubby's random weekday surprises. Sometimes he brings me little things just because. On Friday night he came home with one of my favorite things of all time, two chocolate covered strawberries! Oh my goodness were they good! Love him!
~ My westie, Naala - she is always happy to see me and never fails to give me countless kisses. Who wouldn't love this!
~ A really good run - that feeling of accomplishment afterwards is so addicting
~ Sore muscles - then I know I have worked extra hard on my workout (in a good way)
~ Peanut Butter - this just brings a smile to my face. YUM!

What makes you happy?

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