Jennifer

Tip for the week:  Know what you absolutely love and enjoy it without guilt.  Just eat healthy and exercise the rest of the week.  Sometimes I forget that treats are healthy and motivating.

Well after I have had a free day (a day where I am not to strict with my points- I still think in terms of points, it is just easier for me then calories), I feel great when I can share a day where I am more aware of what I am eating.  I am not going to say what I indulged in yesterday because it might just tease my buddies out there and that would just be unfriendly.  Now that I am in a new mind set, I have no regrets with those free days (one or two per week).  I truly do believe that they are good for our metabolisms.  When we restrict our bodies they start to think we are starving them and it slows down with the burning.  That is not my goal.  And so since I have to plan for my day anyways (I am away for 2 meals), here is my food journal:

Breakfast:  1/2 c. oatmeal (measurement before cooking), 1/2 c. soymilk, 1 T. raisins, cinnamon,  2 T. ground flaxseeds and water, chamomile tea

Lunch: salad- 1/2 c. quinoa, 1/3 c. chickpeas, 2 oz. red salmon, mixed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, celery, carrots, tomato, mushrooms), 2 t. olive oil, 3 T. orange juice, chamomile tea

Supper: 1 c. mixed veggies, 1 c fat free plain unsweetened yogurt w/ 1 c. frozen blueberries and strawberries, 1/2 oz dark chocolate, fruit tea

Snacks:  mixed veggies, organic snack bar (cranberry, hemp and almond), orange

That is around my 24 points (WW) and still allows for some extra snacks if I am hungry.

I am not as prepared this week with prepared and portioned frozen meals, so I have to keep my work meals simple, but that is ok.  I have the foods and I can just grab them.  I just have to cook the quinoa which I can do while I do the elliptical.  I did the Blue Violet Challenge of jumpingjacks, crunches and will get on my 30 + 15 minutes on the elliptical.  WOW.   I do love these challenges

Let’s have our most fabulous week ladies!