Happy Wednesday all! Thanks for letting me know I am not the only one with a Big Time Freezer Addiction. Although, I can’t say confessing it helps because now I have so many more ideas of new things to freeze now (like shredded Zucchini, toys & socks!).
You know….it could be worse…I am just trying to be efficient in using up ALL of the freezer space LOL.
This morning started with breakfast since I knew I’d be doing my workout at lunch.
Another tasty Zucchini Banana Nut Muffin (4 points+)
Vanilla Activia….yes, I totally sang that as I typed it! (2 points=)
With a side of banana “chips”.
I actually forgot we were having a catered Meet & Greet breakfast with our neighbors today. We share our building with Gu Energy!
Check out all the cool Gu-Y-Ness they hooked us up with for stopping by!
On our side of the building we had fresh fruit, juice, pastries and……
BUNNIES! I probably had too many scoops of these, but, what can I say….I am addicted to little orange bunnies and carrot shaped pretzels (4 points+)
They offered up Bagels & Cream Cheese…..to be a good guest, I made sure I had 1/2 a blueberry topped with 1 Tbsp Light Reduced Fat Honey Almond Cream Cheese (5 points+).
Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE the REAL DEAL Bagels? Seriously…..
My mid morning snacks actually worked out perfectly since I didn’t end up having lunch until late in the day.
Every day I place this cute 4th Street Yoga place and I want to go inside.
I checked out their class schedule online and decided to take their lunchtime class.
I absolutely LOVED it! The instructor was awesome. I have never been in a class where the instructor walks around and gives you personal attention to deepen your stretches.
I cannot wait to go back….only this time, my goal is to stay “in the moment” and keep a straight face during Lyon’s Breath.
Lunch involved the last of our Zucchini Corn Fritters ~ can you believe you get 4 of these for only 2 points+?! It makes me LOVE them even more!
I knew I needed some protein to go with lunch and at 5 am this morning a Trader JOe’s Sweet Maple Chicken Apple Sausage sounded delicious ~ it was! (3 points+)
Side salad topped with 1 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Low-Fat Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette & 1 Tbsp Sunflower Seeds (2 points+)
I have been CRAVING Healthy Nachos ever since I first made them with Tracey.
The SECRET INGREDIENT that makes THESE HEALTHY NACHOS awesome is BAKED Extra Thin Mission Tortilla Chips topped with sea salt.
Then again, it might have been the tomatoes from our garden!!!
Spiced up with Taco Bell Hot Sauce ~ it’s in a bottle – not the packets….
(10 points+)
NEW AT FRIENDS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
* WIN IT! Attune Foods is giving away Uncle Sam’s Cereal to Two Lucky Readers!
Q’s
Do you practice yoga? What types of classes do you like the most and why?
To date, I have pretty much only taken classes offered at the gym and I LOVE yogadownload.com. I am pretty excited to add a studio to my list now. Gentle Hatha is by far my favorite because it’s like getting a massage and stretching out really good.
Night all!
I have only tried yoga once in a class but I really liked it. I have it for the Wii and use it occasionally. I need to do it more though.
I keep meaning to ask you. That spicy peanut dressing you use from Trader Joe’s, how spicy is it? It sounds yummy but I am a little wussy when it comes to spicy. A little spicy I am ok with but burn your mouth off spicy is not good for me!
Thanks!
I LOVE yoga, and the great way I feel after the stretching, but I have yet to go to a class. I’ve always been a little hesitant, but I’ve made it a goal to go to a class @ my Y (once my daughter is ready for an hour in the child watch) , and I’ll be sure to take my beano ;-/
I don t think you will ever get me to Love Yoga. Just something I need to do everyonce and awhile.
Check out Shakeology. Its something I support, let me know what you think. I will be happy to send you some samples.
Rich
http://myshakeology.com/esuite/home/richringer
I’ve been doing yoga at my gym for over a year now (twice a week). My instructor is awesome. Depending on her mood, we will do a Vinyasa style workout (I had to look it up since I wasn’t sure what she actually taught). By the end of the hour I’m usually pretty sweaty, I love it. Yoga class was the first time I actually wanted to go to the gym. 🙂
I would love to see the recipe for the Zucchini banana nut muffins! Do you have that posted somewhere?
I love zumba! It gets my inner sexy on by shaking by booty!! MUAH!
Never done yoga yet. Dying to try those nachos!
I like Yoga but… I LOVE Jillian Michaels 30 day shred! Talk about getting strong FAST! WHEW!! (my daughter is my 20 min. workout partner) Fast and furious and totally worth it.. Who doesn’t have 20 min?? Cardio in the morning… Jillian afterwork… total workout!! On my way to being “shredded”!
wait, did you post the recipe for those fritters?! i don’t see a link!
Please post the recipe for the fritters and muffins! They look YUMMY!
HI Danica! Your workplace really does sound amazing. Love that you had a meet and greet with corporate neighbors! I do yoga at least 3 times a week. One class is a Flow class, so more relaxation than calorie burning, but the power yoga is a REAL workout. (we call that “sweaty yoga”) Glad you enjoyed your class! (what a lovely setting for your studio). Have a great day. Namaste!
i’m a freezer addict, too. my parents get so angry because i’m constantly stocking our freezer full!
xo.
mmm so many tasty things! I’ve been eating zucchini muffins like mad recently. I do some yoga poses to stretch at home but hardly ever hit up a class anymore.
I actually really dislike yoga. =/ It’s just not something that relaxes me or makes me feel good. I’m more of a pilates or cardio girl!
I love yoga! I started with an at-work session and eventually switched to local county colleges and community programs. I’ve even been to a yoga retreat on a ranch in Montana. When the community program I was doing ended for the summer I tried a studio – I’ve done their power-flow and gentle hatha yoga and love them. I even got a Groupon deal with my sister – 5 classes for $25. I always feel amazing afterwards and it has really helped me to make my body leaner after losing 71 pounds last year. It is definitely my workout of choice!
Hi Nikki,
I LOVE that Trader Joe’s Low-Fat Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette. You can find it in the fridge section. I do not think it is spicy at all, not even really mild. It’s more of a sweet peanutty flavor and it’s amazing! I definitely say give it a try because I am positive you will love it!
Danica
Hi Suzanne,
Here is the link to the 4 points+ Zucchini Banana Nut Muffins.
http://danicasdaily.com/zucchini-banana-nut-muffins-4-points/
Danica
Hi Melissa,
Here is a link for the Zucchini Corn Fritters ~ they are so tasty and freeze well too!
http://danicasdaily.com/zucchini-corn-fritters-2-points/
Danica