Achy & Tired But Ate Great! :)

for some reason, my pain increased a little this weekend & im just so tired!  i think my vague is related to my pain, but it typically doesnt make me this exhausted.  luckily, i didnt turn to food for comfort or to keep me awake.  i will admit, it was tempting, but after having pizza tonight, i am happy that i didnt give in all weekend long.  im sure i would feel bloated & "heavy" if i gave in to my cravings.  i also had some great meals this weekend which helped me get over the thoughts of shrimp in garlic sauce, fried rice, & a shrimp roll! :) 

friday, march 25, 2011

Morning
Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
7 Whole Grain Puffs (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1/2 serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Nonfat Yogurt French Vanilla	2
1  cup(s) fresh blueberries (in yogurt)	0
1  cup(s) grapes	0
1  medium nectarine(s)	0
1  medium orange(s)	0
2  small pear(s)	0
1  medium baby carrots	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Organic Light String Cheese	1
1  serving(s) Jell-o Sugar Free Dulce de Leche	2
Subtotal	5
Evening
1  cup(s) mixed greens (trader joe's organic romaine lettuce, trader joe's organic broccoli slaw, grape tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber)	0
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Langostino Tails (in enchiladas)	2
1  serving(s) Maple Grove Fat Free Caesar Dressing	0
Enchiladas (recipe below)	10
Subtotal	12
Anytime
4  cup(s) Healthy Pop® Kettle Corn, Popped	3
1  serving(s) Breyers Fat Free Creamy Vanilla	2
1  Chocolate Marshmallow Madness (link to recipe in previous blogs)	3
Subtotal	8
Food PointsPlus values total used	29

i usually use ground beef or turkey meat in enchiladas which makes them a really nice size, but since i used langostino tails, they were not as sizable.  however, they were delicious!

enchiladas

3 oz trader joe's langostino tails

1/2 cup trader joes vegetarian refried beans salsa style

1/4 cup trader joe's enchilada sauce
1/4 cup trader joes reduced fat mexican cheese
2 la tortilla factory low carb large tortillas

• preheat oven to 375 degrees & spray a pyrex with trader joe's italian olive oil spray
• wrap 1/2 langostino tails & 1/2 refried beans in one tortilla and the remaining in the other tortilla
• put the tortillas in the pryex 
• pour enchilada sauce then sprinkle cheese over both of them
• cover and bake for about 20 minutes
• top enchiladas with salsa 

 

saturday, march 26, 2011
Morning

Coffee (1/4 cup fat free half & half, 2 tsp organic turbinado raw cane sugar, 6 cups black coffee)	2
7 Whole Grain Puffs (1 large banana, 1/2 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup kashi 7 whole grain puffs cereal)	2
Subtotal	4
Midday
1  item(s) Flatout Flatbread  Italian Herb Bread	2
Egg Salad (see recipe below)	4
Subtotal	6
Evening
1  serving(s) Trader Joe's Butcher Shop Premium Angus Tri-Tip Steak (broiled)	5
1  Tbsp Steak Sauce Original (marinade for steak)	0
1  Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (marinade for steak)	0
1  tray(s) Just for One Peas and Corn in a Basil Butter Sauce	2
Mashed Sweet Potatoes (recipe below)	6
Subtotal	13
Anytime
1  bag(s) Healthy Pop® 100 cal butter mini bag	3
1  serving(s) Edy's Slow Churned Thin Mint Ice Cream	3
1  PB n Chocolate Bread Pudding (recipe below)	4
Subtotal	10
Food PointsPlus values total used	33

todays meals were excellent & easy!  i was tired so i was even more lazy than normal! :)

egg salad

2 hard boiled egg whites

1 hard boiled egg 

1 tbsp hellmanns light mayo

two drops of mustard

italian seasonings

garlic & herb seasoning

1 flatout light italian herb flatbread

• mix ingredients together then wrap in flatbread

mashed sweet potatoes

1 large sweet potato, cubed

1 tbsp smart balance heartright light buttery spread

2 tbsp spring tree sugar free low calorie maple syrup

• bring salt water to a boil
• lower heat to med-high, place sweet potato in water, and cook for about 20 minutes or until fork can very easily go through cubes
• drain potatoes & begin to mash
• add butter & syrup and mash until desired consistency

pb n chocolate bread pudding

below is the link to the recipe (first recipe on page).  i only modified the ingredients to make it for 1 instead of 4.  this recipe was perfect for me too because i have all the ingredients!  i need to use a smaller pyrex next time but other than that, it was excellent!!  :)

1 slice pepperidge farms carbstyle 7 grain
1/4 cup trader joe's organic vanilla soy milk
1/8 cup fat free egg substitute
1/2 tbsp better n peanut butter
1/4 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

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 hope everyone had a great no guilt weekend!! :)