Today I decided to try amping up the protein in an attempt to keep the hunger monster at bay. (It didn't work that well by the way. At the moment? Hardcore craving a quesadilla. Or 3.)
Kicked off the morning with a scramble.
Eggs, ham, tofu, and broccoli.
Why tofu with eggs and ham? Added protein for minimal calories and to get a greater variety of micronutrients in.
Also on the menu? This amazing tea.
Buy this!
Then it was off to work. Booooo. And at 11 am a snack to refuel.
Frozen strawberries, almond milk, vanilla, sweetener, tofu.
Definitely tasted the tofu in this so I'll have to try something different next time.
I read something online- tips about how to lose weight. A suggestion was "replace one meal with a salad". So I'm trying that.
Baby greens with a hummus dressing. (Hummus thinned with water) Topped with roasted brussel sprouts, carrots and baked falafel patties. I find that I like salad a lot more when it's mixed with some cooked elements. Tons of raw veggies just isn't my thing I guess.
I snacked on a handful of frozen grapes, a slice of watermelon and an ear of corn.
Dinner was something new to me!
Baked tofu with bbq sauce, green beans and "fried" brown rice. I didn't dig the tofu much. Much rather would have had chicken. Ha.
Also? There is a recipe online for baking brown rice and it is THE BEST brown rice I have EVER made/tasted/nommed upon. Make it this way. It will kick your old way's butt majorly.
Also also? The turkey bacon at Trader Joe's is thick cut and amazingly delicious. So much better than the regular name brands I have tried. Unfortunately, it comes at a price. A hefty one.
I spent the night doing a little exercising, roasting a pumpkin, and making pumpkin syrup/pumpkin cream cheese spread. I'm passing the syrup along to my dad who wanted "pumpkin spice" coffee but the spread is miiineee all miiiineee! I will possibly share it with my husband. Possibly.
I cannot wait to pick up some bagels at the store to accompany the deliciousness.
Now? I'm off to chill with this sweet little guy.
Love. <3
I thought that Tofu, even though it might have protein, has completely worthless protein. Probably heard it from the ex, who was a big exercise buff.
ReplyDeleteYup the turkey bacon at TJs is totally real meat, it's great. This dog made me SMILE!
ReplyDelete