Meh

Lunch was at the dining hall.  Stewed tomatoes and chickpeas over basmati rice.  They had almost the same thing as yesterday…not very exciting at all.  It was a little bland, and not very satisfying.  My picture from above did not take for some reason A bunch of mangos are at home waiting for me, so I did not want to have any fruit!  I just ate a Lemon Larabar for some healthy fat to kind of balance out my lunch.  I just read this article on MSNBC health about water http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23921635/ , and I don’t know what I think about it.  I think water is still good.  Not saying that you need to constantly be drinking it, but it has no calories, whereas most other drinks are full of sugar, no fiber, and empty calories.  Even if water doesn’t do miraculous things, it is still better than any beverage I can think of (well, and hot tea!)   Sorry this is so boring, and short.  One more class to go, and then it’s the weekend for me!  Hooray!    

 

Pasta bowl

I went to the gym and did 20 minutes running on treadmill and 20 minutes ET. Intense workout, and I felt so great afterwards!  I really feel like I am getting much more fit.  I quickly whipped up dinner:  whole wheat spaghetti, chickpeas, broccoli, spinach, garlic, onions, tomatoes + tomato sauce, seasonings, and a bit of EVOO.  Yummo.  I’m going to enjoy another PB and honey pumpkin muffin, now and watch the Penguins hockey game.  Only two games left until the playoffs!!!!!!!!! GO PENS!  

 

Dinner

Dinner was pretty simple and filling!  I made some whole wheat penne (1 cup cooked) with a cup broccoli, a cup of diced tomatoes, a cup of chickpeas, sauteed onions and garlic, tsp EVOO, lemon seasoning, pepper, basil, thyme, and oregano.  I also had a salad (not pictured) with tomatoes, cuc, and onions with a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar.  I am not really big on dressings.  Oil and vinegar is my favorite!  I bought some tahini to make hummus with tomorrow, Ezekiel bread (100% whole grain), Ezekiel cereal, and Bob’s Red Mill Wheat Germ.  Can’t wait to try the Ezekiel products!! sorry for the terrible pictures

 

Dinner and a snack.

I got a salad from one of the dining options at my school to take home with me.  They have good options for the salads here.  I created my own with spring mix, about 1/4 cup each black beans, chickpeas, and corn, red bell pepper slices, sliced, banana peppers, tomato wedges, onions, and cucumbers.  I shook it up with about a Tbsp of olive oil and another of vinegar.  It was pretty good!  A lot of the goodies are on the bottom so it’s bad for the pic but good for me because I love saving the best stuff for last! Yumm 

I also brought with me a container that I got yesterday at school of carrots, celery, roasted red pepper hummus, lettuce, and pita.  I ate most of the carrots and celery, half of the hummus, and threw away the pita triangles because they are white probably with HFCS.  I like to stick with whole wheat!  

and I had a Kashi TLC trail mix bar 

About two hours later I had a slice of Brownberry Whole Grain Classics 100% Whole wheat Double fiber bread to get in some more calories and CHO for the day even though I was not quite hungry yet.   Here it is with a few bites taken out of it.  Almost forgot a photo! Phew!

 So for today’s totals:  

1,762 kcal

67 g fat

265 g CHO

51 g fiber

54 g protein

-601 exercise

1,161 kcal NET 

A little low, but I feel good and satisfied.  Off to relax and watch the rest of the Penguins hockey game then a movie with the boyfriend!!