DINNER - whole wheat pasta topped with baked tilapia and a spinach, mushroom alfredo sauce with a salad (kraft balsamic vinaigrette dressing) and a glass of santa cruz organic strawberry lemonade.
i will probably have a snack at around 8pm (my eating cut off time) of watermelon and mango.
i knew today was going to be a hectic day so i had to really plan ahead last night in order to make sure i was able to eat healthy all day. since i would be on the go i didnt want to risk opting for junk food out of convenience. the great thing was that kroger had bags of 6 individually wrapped tilapia fillets on sale for $3.49 on yesterday. so last night when i got in, i seasoned 2 of them and put them in the oven to bake on 425. it took them all of 15 minutes to cook (if that). i stored them in the fridge to use for lunch and dinner today.
i went to boot camp for 5:45am and then returned home, cooked breakfast, ate, showered and took a nap. i woke up in time to wash and blow dry my hair (because i had an appointment today to get a cut) and make it to noon bible study right on time. after bible study i had just enough time to heat my fish, throw my wrap together, eat, press & flat iron my hair, cook my wheat pasta and place it in a storage container, and then head to the salon.
after the salon, i swung by walmart to get my special breakfast and dinner plates and bowls and got home just in time not to die of starvation. luckily the fish was ready so all i had to do was throw together the salad and whip up the sauce. i sauteed fresh mushrooms in butter and then added frozen spinach. once ready, i added ragu light alfredo sauce in a jar and a little salt. i heated the pasta and my tilapia fillet in the microwave. once my salad was done i placed the pasta on the plate, put the fish on top and then added the alfredo sauce. talk about YUMMY! this recipe was delish and only took about 12 minutes to have everything done and my plate ready to go.
this really is a lifestyle change. i see that it is going to take careful consideration of the next days activities in order to stay on top of eating right. im sure one day i will get used to it but right now it is taking a lot of time. i am having fun finding recipes that are quick, easy and tasty. this change is also taking a toll on the bank account, but it is certainly well worth it. if im honest, the money would ordinarily be used for some other seemingly important items, or something not important at all, but right now, for the shift i am trying to make in my life and my health, i cant think of a better way to spend than to invest in bettering myself...so im happy.
oh and i like my haircut. traditional bob. i wanted it shorter in the back but i have to let the sides grow out some first. i havent drank enough water today so i must get on the ball for the rest of the evening.
thats it for today...healthy heights!
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