How flippin’ gorgeous is the weather in Central Florida!? (For those of you not in Florida at the moment, it’s pretty fantastic!) After changing into scrubby clothes and leashing up the pup, I was off to meet my friend Laurel for a walk in the sunshine! We walked around a big lake near Laurel’s apartment…
Puttin' Gift Cards to Use
I worked up quite an appetite running errands, making returns and shopping (Thank goodness for Christmas gift cards)! I hit up Prime Outlets, an awesome array of outlets less than 20 minutes away from my apartment. I left with: Short-sleeved turtleneck sweater from Banana Republic ($15!!) Coral dress from J.Crew Yellow sports bra (Nike…
Trusty Ol' Salad
I haven’t had a salad in what feels like months. (Actually, it honestly might be months since I have had one! Yikes.) Today the salad made a strong comeback in the form of an Asian veggie salad I gobbled up during lunch. My salad included: Spinach Broccoli slaw Steamed broccoli and carrots (leftover from yesterday’s…
Nuts for Carba Nada Noodles
I discovered Carba Nada noodles on Netrition.com about two months ago. I wasn’t sure how they would taste when I ordered them because they have significantly less carbs than typical pasta as well as more protein and fiber (each two ounce serving has 140 calories, 24g carbs and 12g protein per serving). (Here is my…
Pizza Burger!
Today’s lunch was as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Arnold’s whole wheat sandwich thin 2. MorningStar Farms tomato and basil pizza burger 3. Fresh spinach This Italian burger was a veggie delight! Full of flavor and lots of vegetables. I love veggie burgers and this is one of my favorites. Mozzarella cheese is found…
Big Ol' Salad
The only veggies I ate yesterday were in the light spinach salad I ordered for lunch. My dinner was a bowl of clam chowder and a bag of 100-calorie popcorn… tasty, but not exactly full of nutrients. Today I made a commitment to incorporate more leafy greens and fresh produce into my meals. Exhibit A:…