One DELICIOUS Day

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!