Happy Saturday all! Can I just say I really LOVE seeing all of you Take Your Pledges for Health. It is SO MOTIVATING to see the goals you set and I LOVE reading them all.
I think my favorite so far might be from Michelle who is going to run a Half Marathon on behalf of Danica’s Daily….but, I might be a bit biased on that one 😀
Tomorrow is the last day to enter for your chance to win a Whole Foods Gift Card….Go make your pledge now ~ if you already made one, make another, there is NO LIMIT to how many times you can enter 😉
I pondered being lazy today and doing nothing, but, once I started my todo list, I couldn’t stop. I feel SO accomplished! I checked off everything on my todo list…ready to see it all?
* Cleaned house
* Did a million loads of laundry (really that many!) 😀
* Went to the FARMER’s MARKET!
* Mom’s day shopping
* Lunch with The Husband
* Planned meals for the week
* Grocery shopping
* Watched all my favorite shows on Food Network (mini break) 😀
* Prepared appetizers and dinner for tomorrow’s Mom’s day celebration
* Cooked some more for us
* Baked the BEST healthy Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies
I think that’s it…ACCOMPLISHED!!!! Now, I can feel good about celebrating our Mom’s tomorrow and relaxing.
This morning I started off with exactly what I was craving ~ Nut Barn Almond Butter on 2 pieces TJ’s FF Multi-Grain Bread (4 pts) ~ I did sample a few pieces of fruit at the market too.
This combination surprisingly kept me full all morning long until we stopped for lunch.
I had planned on making us an awesome grilled chicken salad for lunch but The Husband requested The Joy of Eating.
Not being one to say no to THIS
and THIS!
Delicious ~ I think the secret to their AMAZING sandwiches is their homemade sweet bread.
Mid afternoon I took a Starbuck’s break and had a grande FF Decaf Iced Latte with Caramel Drizzle (2 pts).
I made The Husband Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Greens for dinner, but, I am not a fan of Pot Roast. I really did ponder having the potatoes only 😀
I ended up having some of the greens with a little Frozen Veggie Edamame Chow Mein. A little random but it definitely hit the spot.
This was the first time I’ve ever made Greens straight up, I usually just buy the BIG BAG at Trader Joe’s that is a blend of Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, etc. I have to say, they are delicious, but, very GREENIE this way…The Husband said it tasted like ass grass
After dinner, I did a little experimenting. I still have a few of the Meyer Lemons from my Grandma’s house that I wanted to use to make Lemon Bars and Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies.
Tonight was my first experiment with Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies. I think they turned out pretty amazing and I LOVE how you can see the lemon zest. They are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
I might try another round with less sugar to see if I can make them even healthier 😀
Recipe coming soon once I find the PERFECT Lemon Cookie…these are close though for sure 🙂
Time for COUPLES RETREAT ~ I’ve heard so many great things about the movie!
Have a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY all my friends and family!
Night all!
Yikes! You were a busy lady! I was busy too this weekend although none of mine was all that productive. LOL
Those lemon cookies sound amazing. I love lemon desserts.
Sounds like a complete day! I always feel so much better when I actually do something! I got my Wisemen tea delivery yesterday and am already loving it! I can’t wait to buy more tea!
Im not sure i could say no to that sammie either. I love toasted sandwiches!
Good work on getting so much done today!
did you like the movie?! marshall and i redboxed it the other day. it was cute. those lemon cookies look awesome! and the avocado.. all lined up perfectly.. ready to be devoured 😉 yum. great job on a productive weekend!
p.s. looking more into the cooler 1 plan. i think i want to gear up and do it.