Archive for April, 2008
April 24, 2008 at 8:54 pm · Filed under Dinner, Snack ·Tagged Dinner, eggplant, marinara, polenta, tempeh, vegan, vegetarian
For snack this afternoon, I had some Sour Dough with Natural Peanut Butter.
215 calories, 7 grams of protein, and 2 grams of fiber.
I wanted to create something unique for dinner so I decided on using two of my favorite ingredients: eggplant and polenta!
Eggplant Stack with Polenta and Earth Fare Marinara on Top.
With a side of Baked Zucchini and Canned Cut Green Beans.
and Crispy Pan ‘Fried’ Tempeh.
After dinner, my stomach was a little upset so I had a handful or two of Trader Joe’s High Fiber O’s. My pain medicine has really hurt my stomach all day, I am calling the Doctor tomorrow to get a new kind.
Including the O’s, Dinner was 517 calories, 23 grams of protein, and 23 grams of fiber! It’s funny how my protein and fiber numbers match up a lot of the time!
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April 24, 2008 at 3:44 pm · Filed under lunch ·Tagged burger, fruit, lunch, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, veggie
Since it’s so nice out today, I ate lunch outside with my friends! It actually got so warm that we went inside for the last five minutes of lunch! Lunch is light today so I can have a big slice of sour dough bread this afternoon!
Cantaloupe and Grapes.
Wild Woods Tofu Burger on a bed of Spinach- I love this! It tasted so good.. I wish it didn’t cost 2.99 for TWO patties!
‘The Fixings’ – Avocado slices, Cucumber Slices, and Ketchup.
Lunch was 277 calories, 14 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fiber.
I’m going outside and then enjoying a nice, BIG snack!!
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April 24, 2008 at 7:22 am · Filed under breakfast ·Tagged banana, berry, oatmeal, oats, vegan, vegetarian
Bad news… I’m out of soy milk, almond milk, AND soy creamer!! Since I’m out of milk, I had to make my morning oatmeal without any type of creamy liquid. I added all of those products to the shopping list, I’m glad my mom is going grocery shopping today!
Breakfast this morning was Berry and Banana Oatmeal with Plain Spring Blend Coffee.
Banana, Frozen Blueberries, Frozen Raspberries, Frozen Blackberries, and Flax oats!
I love the color of this oatmeal, I wish you guys could see up close and personal! This bowl came in at 316 calories, 9 grams of protein, and 12 grams of fiber.
Since my past two nights have been hectic, I am making a promise that tonight’s dinner will be a well thought out meal!! I’ve missed cooking!
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April 23, 2008 at 9:44 pm · Filed under Dinner, Work out ·Tagged edamame, sushi, vegan, vegetarian
This afternoon’s workout:
- 50 minute spin class
- Free Weights
The cycle class was really, really good! I loved the instructor so much that I am going to make an effort to go to all of her classes even if she only teaches two a week. She made the class fly by and I felt challenged the entire time! After working out, I was on my way home and found out that people were looking at our house. Since they were there I couldn’t cook! Instead of cooking, I got Sushi from Kabuto’s and brought it home later.
Cucumber Roll
‘Ultimate’ Veggie Roll
All the sushi!
Edamame that I steamed at home.
I love sushi 
Oh, have any of you made your own sushi? I want to try and make a healthier version at home but I’m a little intimidated!
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April 23, 2008 at 3:25 pm · Filed under ED & BV, lunch, Snack ·Tagged carrots, lunch, soup, vegan, vegetarian
As you guys are aware, I was up pretty late last night! So, I threw together a simple lunch using some leftover soup. Not the greatest lunch in the world but it worked for this weird occasion!
Carrots.
Cantaloupe, Kiwi, and Grapes.
And Leftover Chickpea-Lentil Soup.
Lunch was only 250 calories, 10 grams of protein, and 14 grams of fiber so i’m going to have a bigger snack! I’m starving!
edit: Snack Time!
For snack I had some grapes and warmed Sour Dough bread with Creamy Natural Peanut Butter!
243 calories, 7 grams of protein, and 7 grams of fiber!
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April 23, 2008 at 7:22 am · Filed under breakfast ·Tagged banana, breakfast, mango, oatmeal, oats, vegan, vegetarian
This morning I decided to play with flavors and came up with a bowl of Banana AND Mango oatmeal!
Fluffy Bananas, Mango, Flax Seeds, a dash of cinnamon and splenda, and Almond Milk!
With coffee, breakfast was 293 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 8 grams of fiber!
I’m almost out of Spring Blend coffee… I need to buy a bag ASAP! I’m also exhuasted. I wonder why 
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April 23, 2008 at 12:24 am · Filed under Dinner, ED & BV, Veganomicon, Work out ·Tagged be, Drink, eat, soup, vegan, Veganomicon, vegetarian
Sorry tonight’s dinner post is SO late! I got wrapped up in some things and lost track of time… here is what I had to eat five hours ago! Before I get to dinner, workout was a 45 minute cycle class.
Lemon Chickpea Lentil Soup from Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan. I left it thicker than the recipe called just so it could be a little heartier. I also changed some ingredients around and used green lentils instead of red so the color came out a little odd. The flavors were dead on though.
Veganomicon Black Bean Burger on a TJ Whole Wheat Bun with Spinach, Ketchup, and Mustard.
With carrots on the side, dinner was 478 calories, 27 grams of protein, and 20 grams of fiber.
While I was working away, I munched on whole grain Tostitos and my mom’s black bean and corn salsa. I mindlessly ate and didn’t measure my food so I’m estimated an extra 250-300 calories of snacking there… Sorry this post took so long to get up!
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April 22, 2008 at 2:04 pm · Filed under lunch, Shopping ·Tagged bread, lunch, salad, Shopping, sourdough, trader joe's, vegan, vegetarian
It was so nice to leave school early!! My Doctors appointment went great and my blood pressure is perfect… for some reason I always stress out about those silly numbers when I get them checked! On the way home, I stopped by Trader Joe’s for some staples and a treat or two!
- Whole Wheat Buns (threw these in the freezer, they thaw out SO well!)
- Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
- Semi Sweet Chocolate chips
- Kiwis!
- High Fiber O’s
- Dried Granny Smith Apples - I’m excited to toss these into salads!
- WW Couscous
- Tempeh
After shopping, I finally made it home and started putting together lunch!
On the side, a Spinach, Mango, and Almond Salad with 1 tbs Annie’s Goddess Dressing.
HOT SANDWICH! Grilled Eggplant, Grilled Tofu with Dijon mustard, Spinach, and two slices of Sourdough bread! I made this in my grill pan which I have neglected for so long! Easy grilled veggies will be on the menu more often!
Lunch was 404 calories, 18 grams of protein, and 7 grams of fiber!
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April 22, 2008 at 7:21 am · Filed under Uncategorized
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
Mmm, breakfast was such an explosion of flavor this morning! This bowl of oatmeal is tied with pumpkin oatmeal when it comes to favorites! I am trying something really different on Wednesday so maybe we’ll have a new winner some time soon. Until then, I’ll enjoy my Cinnamon Raisin Banana Oatmeal!
Whipped Banana, Raisins, Cinnamon, Almond Milk, and Milled Flax Seeds!
With Spring Blend Coffee, Breakfast comes in at 347 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fiber!
I have a Doctors appointment this afternoon to get up to date with College Vaccines so I get to miss some school! Since my appointment will run into my school’s lunch, I am going to make a fresh, hot lunch at home- no packing today! I can’t wait to have a big sandwich with Sourdough bread!
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April 21, 2008 at 8:17 pm · Filed under Dinner ·Tagged Dinner, ketchup, squash, vegan, vegetarian, veggie burger, wild wood
I’m making tonight’s post speedy so I can make it to Urgent Care before it closes tonight… My ankle has gotten worse and I can’t walk without being in pain 
I’m crossing my fingers that nothing is seriously wrong, I was just getting in a great workout groove!
Dinner tonight was a Tofu Veggie Burger with Summer Squash ‘fries’.
Wild Wood Tofu Veggie Burger. This organic patty is made with tofu, kale, carrots, onions, and some spices! It’s absolutely delicious and I am going to buy these from now on! They are a tad bit on the pricey side so I will eat them in moderation. Oh, something fun about this was that it was white on the inside and had a really chewy consistency… if you can’t tell, I’m an instant fan!
I had my Tofu Veggie Burger on a Trader Joe’s Whole Wheat Bun with Avocado and Spinach.
On the side, I had baked squash dipped into ketchup!
Dinner was 306 calories, 18 grams of protein, and 11 grams of fiber!
I’ll update everyone tonight on how my trip went… I’m hoping i’ll bring you good news!!
EDIT: Turns out I have Tendonitis. I am not allowed to run for 2-3 weeks but I can swim, cycle, and do whatever doesn’t cause me pain. I love running so this news is a little hard on me but I am thankful it isn’t too serious. Thanks for all the sweet messages and I’ll see you guys for breakfast tomorrow morning!
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