BREAKFAST
OK, don't be fooled by the ugliness of this breakfast. I know, I know, it looks like dirty scrambled eggs. But trust me, I didn't drop my breakfast on the floor and scrape it back into my bowl. These are good clean eggs with a secret ingredient. And they are bursting with nutrition.
Bean Soup Scramble with half a Ruby Red Grapefruit and Organic Green Tea.
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Fry 1 cup of leftover Chunky Homestyle Greens 'n Beans Soup, add 1 whole organic egg and 2 egg white. Mix in 1 tsp chia seeds, cayenne pepper, Louisiana hot sauce, (or Tabasco). Scramble and serve.
Bean Soup Scramble with half a Ruby Red Grapefruit and Organic Green Tea.
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Fry 1 cup of leftover Chunky Homestyle Greens 'n Beans Soup, add 1 whole organic egg and 2 egg white. Mix in 1 tsp chia seeds, cayenne pepper, Louisiana hot sauce, (or Tabasco). Scramble and serve.
LUNCH
Sunday brunch at Five Points had me choosing Baked Eggs and Tomato with Polenta and Ricotta.
It was made with 3 whole eggs, so I ate 2 of them, and practically cleaned the rest of my bowl. It was such a warming treat for the freezing day we had today.
It was made with 3 whole eggs, so I ate 2 of them, and practically cleaned the rest of my bowl. It was such a warming treat for the freezing day we had today.
I also ordered a side of Pork and Fennel Sausages. I ate one of these and palmed the rest off to my brunch buddies. It seemed pretty lean and very tasty, although in hindsight I had a little too much protein this meal and not enough carbs. I was so full.
I also had a Jasmine Green Tea.
My mates ordered the famous Churros with hot dipping chocolate for dessert. I passed, thanks to my gluten-free and sugar-free dietary requirements, but I did have a teaspoon full of the hot chocolate. (Hey, how could a chocolate aficionado not have at least a taste?)
It was overly sweet and not something I'd go back for. I honestly don't find junk like this appealing anymore. it doesn't even look pretty, does it? All orangey-brown and devoid of the rainbow of natural foods.
My mates ordered the famous Churros with hot dipping chocolate for dessert. I passed, thanks to my gluten-free and sugar-free dietary requirements, but I did have a teaspoon full of the hot chocolate. (Hey, how could a chocolate aficionado not have at least a taste?)
It was overly sweet and not something I'd go back for. I honestly don't find junk like this appealing anymore. it doesn't even look pretty, does it? All orangey-brown and devoid of the rainbow of natural foods.
AFTERNOON SNACK
Dave and I powerwalked the hour-and-a-half from our Uptown apartment to Five Points in SoHo. Then we cruised around the Lower East Side and the East Village taking photos. By 3pm I was starving again, so we ducked into Northern Spy Food Co. for a beer (for him), and a coffee (for me).
Well, a Decaf Coffee for me. I had a refill too with about 1/2 a cup of Full Cream Milk.
My coffee took so long to come, I decided I needed to eat. It was afternoon tea time afterall. I ordered a bowl of Oatmeal with Spiced Marscapone, Dried Cherries and Brown Sugar. I asked for the toppings on the side, (a good move as they were super sugary), then stuck to the plain, delicious oatmeal. But the bowl was humungous! I ate half ....
.... and I gave the rest to Dave, toppings and all.
Since the oatmeal was carb-heavy, I popped into a nearby bodega afterwards to grab a 0% Fage ....
.... and 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds for a bit of fat.
DINNER
I stumbled upon an awesome raw foods store in the East Village today, and I was in my element. I get so excited about yummy, healthy superfoods and alternative treats.
I think I've mentioned my coconut obsession before. Today it expanded to a bunch of new coconut products: Coconut Vinegar, Coconut Aminos and Coconut Butter. I also found Coconut Nectar as a low GI alternative to maple syrup. And Coconut Crystals too, (a solid version of the nectar). I was tempted, but decided they'd probably be too sweet for my taste and I can always experiment with the Coconut Butter instead.
I tasted about 1/8 tsp of Coconut Butter. It has a silky mouthfeel and a range of flavors that hit your tastebuds then develop in quick succession. My mind is already concocting some treats I can make with this new delight.
I think I've mentioned my coconut obsession before. Today it expanded to a bunch of new coconut products: Coconut Vinegar, Coconut Aminos and Coconut Butter. I also found Coconut Nectar as a low GI alternative to maple syrup. And Coconut Crystals too, (a solid version of the nectar). I was tempted, but decided they'd probably be too sweet for my taste and I can always experiment with the Coconut Butter instead.
I tasted about 1/8 tsp of Coconut Butter. It has a silky mouthfeel and a range of flavors that hit your tastebuds then develop in quick succession. My mind is already concocting some treats I can make with this new delight.
We ended up walking all the way home from Downtown again. Another hour-and-a-half. By the time we got home I was absolutely beat. I grabbed a small leftover bowl of stirfry from last night and beefed it up with 2 oz of Smoked Salmon and some Coconut Aminos.
I then had a bowl of gluten-free cereal: 1/2 cup of Puffed Millet with 1/2 cup 2% Milk and 3 Strawberries with a sprinkling of Cinnamon....
.... and a Coconut Water Icypop.
PRE-BEDTIME SNACK
I was hanging for Half a Coconut Lime Chia Slice. So I smeared it with 1/4 tsp Organic Coconut Butter and coupled it with a Part Skim Mozzarella String Cheese stick for protein.
TOTAL CALORIES: 1528
CALORIE DEFICIT: 1123
EXERCISE: Brisk walk 180 mins + Normal Pace Walk 60 mins
CALORIE DEFICIT: 1123
EXERCISE: Brisk walk 180 mins + Normal Pace Walk 60 mins