Hi all ~ it’s me again, just in case you were wondering :D I was up this morning at 4:17 am, not really by my bodies choice, but, my brain decided to be WIDE awake. What’s up with that?! I took FULL advantage of it though and hopped out of bed for a 3.5 mile run/walk using 5:1 ratios (5 minute jogging, 1 minute walking). I honestly wasn’t feeling the run this morning, but, I have to say having those 1 minute walking breaks every 5 minutes actually made it turn into a GREAT run with a faster time 🙂
I probably waited way too many years before breakfast, since I didn’t have it until I got to work. I was STARVING, but, my SMOOTHIE Rocked!
It started out with TWO new products!
Trader Joe’s NOW makes a HUGE 1 lb container of 0% VANILLA Greek Yogurt (My favorite vanilla loving friend ~ I am so going to have to smuggle this one to ya!)
The stats might seem a little scary, but, if you calc it like the usual 6 oz containers (vs 8 oz in 1 cup) they are approximately the same.
Super THICK!
Product #2 ~ Sobe YumBerry (anyone know what that is?) Pomegranate Life Water. I only used a splash as the liquid to thin out my smoothie.
YUM BERRY SMOOTHIE!!!
1 c frozen blueberries & strawberries (the ones I froze during the summer!)
1/2 c TJ’s 0% Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 small banana
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
a few splashes of YUM BERRY Sobe Life Water
Whipped up into a frothy thickness using my Magic Bullet. My smoothie was so thick I had to spoon it and super tasty for only 4 pts!
The only problem I have with smoothies for breakfast when I am STARVING is that I feel like I haven’t “eaten” anything. I am sure I am just a mental case, but, I had the REST of the TJ’s Pita Puffs (x’s 2) for 2 pts.
I stayed full for my usual 2-3 hours, then, broke out the Kashi Chewy Trailmix bar I received in the mail.
You know what, it totally looks like the picture!
This bar was only 2 pts (score!) but I thought it was only OK. I felt like it needed some saltiness with the WHOLE almonds, bigger pieces of fruit and maybe some dark chocolate chips. Um, maybe, I just need a different bar 😉
I braved the rain at lunch to go to WalGreen’s and pick up the ice pack they talked about on Biggest Loser. Yes, I am a total sucker for the advertisement, but, since I use a towel and ace bandage to ice after every run, I thought an upgrade was needed 😀
When I came back, it was time for another 7 point SAVORY WAFFLEWICH a la Melissa.
2 Kashi Strawberry Flax Waffles (s/b honey flax), toasted
1 Laughing Cow Lite Wedge
1 Morning Star Chick Patty, toasted in the toaster!
Handful of TJ’s Organic Herbed Mixed Greens
Cucumber Slices
Half #1 I LOVED the dill & cilantro in the mixed greens.
Half #2 ~ Spicy Buffalo Crispy Chick Patty!
Plus Triple Crunch on the side ~ Cucumbers, Carrots and…..
BBQ PopChips for 2 pts!
Lunch was SO, SO, SO good and worth every point! I can definitely see making this combination again and getting creative with the toppings. Different veggies, sauces, AVOCADO, etc. Thanks, Melissa ~ you are seriously a genius!
I wasn’t really hungry this afternoon, but, I wanted something sweet. I have been eyeing the Lacey DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND TOFFEE Cookies ever since my co-worker brought them in AGAIN.
I LOVE that they are only 3 points for that ENTIRE cookie. 120% worth it all the way!
I figured I have been lacking in the recipe development department lately, so tonight’s dinner is all new for you all 😀
We started off with a quick salad……
* 1/2 red & 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped
* 1 cucumber, halved and sliced
* Handful Cherry Tomatoes, halved
* Dashes of Garlic salt & freshly ground pepper
* Drizzles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil & White Balsamic Vinegar (about 1-2 tsp each)
Simple, delish and 0 points!
The main course was AWESOME!!!! It’s an old favorite that I renovated to be healthy ~ BUBBLE UP PIZZA CASSEROLE!!!
Total HEALTHY comfort food and one of the BEST spins ever on Pizza for 9 pts a svg! Should I keep you all guessing or post the recipe ASAP? Hmmmm…..I’ll post it for you all soon 😀
I think we are watching a NETFLIX Movie tonight and they are both chic flicks – lucky Husband :D He will probably find something else on I am sure 🙂
So glad tomorrow is FRIDAY….now, if only the sun would come out it would be perfect!
Nite all!
I LOVE bubble up pizza casserole!!! Delicious. In fact, I may make it sometime soon. It’s been a while…
GAHHH! how about i just MOVE to california?! i need that yogurt in my life 🙂 the smoothie looks awesome. but what i am really loving is that savory wafflewich! you are decking it all out!!!! yum yum. you arent kidding on the delish day. happy friday, friend! love ya!
That smoothie sounds delish. I haven’t made smoothies in awhile. Probably because I’m like you and as much as I LOVE them I have to feel like I ATE something. So I guess I’m a mental case too. 😉 And those Morningstar products are so good. We got some for easy lunches for my baby girl and now I steal them from her 🙂
Mmm pizza casserole!! I miss TJ’s SO bad!!
xo
K
I love healthy casserole recipes, bring it on!!! Looks delicious. I am making a healthy casserole tonight-pasta, cheese, chicken, broccoli and cream of broc soup-yum.
I didn’t see that Greek yogurt at Trader Joe’s the other day. I’ll have to look closer next time!
And I so am going to get that ice pack from the Biggest Loser. I need them now more than ever since I’m running and those shins hurt like crazy LOL Towels are a pain ha
And you know I have to have the Bubble Up Pizza recipe. Looks like something I might be able to make yet again. YEA
Yummy everything looks so good. Vanilla style greek yogurt sounds amazing!
those dark chocolate lacey cookies are our FAVORITE!!! We eat them way too fast 🙂
and I love bubble up pizza! I haven’t made it in a while.
Mmm that spicy burger fior lunch looks great-
I’m so glad you loved the wafflewich with the chik’n patty!!! so yummy yummy!!!!!
and i love the dinner casserole! looks freak’n awesome!