BREAKFAST
It looks like a pizza and it tastes like a pizza, (it even fooled my egg-hating-pizza-lovin' hubby-to-be), but it's actually a super healthy gluten-free Vegetable Chia Egg White Frittata.
I doused it in Organic Yellow Mustard (tumeric, it's main ingredient, is one of the world's greatest superfoods), and coupled it with an Organic Green Tea and Half a Grapefruit. Too good for words!
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: dry fry 2 cups chopped mixed veggies, 1 clove garlic, fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbs wheat-free tamari, and 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar. Separate 4 eggs. Toss the yolks and whisk the whites with 1 Tbs cold water. Grease a small frypan, add veggies and pour egg whites over. Chop 1 part-skim mozzarella sting cheese stick and spread over top. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes, then transfer to a pre-heated maximum heat broiler until firm and cheese top is brown and crispy, (about 6 minutes).
I doused it in Organic Yellow Mustard (tumeric, it's main ingredient, is one of the world's greatest superfoods), and coupled it with an Organic Green Tea and Half a Grapefruit. Too good for words!
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: dry fry 2 cups chopped mixed veggies, 1 clove garlic, fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbs wheat-free tamari, and 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar. Separate 4 eggs. Toss the yolks and whisk the whites with 1 Tbs cold water. Grease a small frypan, add veggies and pour egg whites over. Chop 1 part-skim mozzarella sting cheese stick and spread over top. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes, then transfer to a pre-heated maximum heat broiler until firm and cheese top is brown and crispy, (about 6 minutes).
LUNCH
I must've been excited about brunch today as my camera slipped my mind. Which is a real shame as I ordered the most sculptural Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad I've ever seen.
This image is from myrecipes.com, so I can't take credit. It doesn't look nearly as impressive as my Niscoise, but you get the idea.
I had the dressing on the side and dipped my fork into the dressing before spearing my goodies. The salad came with a whole potato, but I stopped at half.
This image is from myrecipes.com, so I can't take credit. It doesn't look nearly as impressive as my Niscoise, but you get the idea.
I had the dressing on the side and dipped my fork into the dressing before spearing my goodies. The salad came with a whole potato, but I stopped at half.
I passed on the free mimosa and had a Tea with Milk instead. (I wanted a herbal tea, but Fred's is more of a bar than a gourmet brunch spot). In hindsight, this was a bad idea. My mind was buzzing with caffeine to the point where I couldn't keep up with myself. I hope I can sleep tonight!
Thanks to the caffeine, Dave and I ended up walking 120 Manhattan blocks to look at SLR cameras. (Now that I'm blogging, I'd love to get into real food photography. My point-and-shoot digital just doesn't cut the mustard). So despite today being a 'relaxing' day off exercise, I ended up burning about 700 calories without planning to. It was fine though. I think the essence of a day off is to allow yourself the pleasure. If you happen to squeeze in some movement anyway, it's a bonus!
Thanks to the caffeine, Dave and I ended up walking 120 Manhattan blocks to look at SLR cameras. (Now that I'm blogging, I'd love to get into real food photography. My point-and-shoot digital just doesn't cut the mustard). So despite today being a 'relaxing' day off exercise, I ended up burning about 700 calories without planning to. It was fine though. I think the essence of a day off is to allow yourself the pleasure. If you happen to squeeze in some movement anyway, it's a bonus!
AFTERNOON TEA
It's amazing how not-hungry you feel when you're busy. We were running around town all day, grocery shopping, brunching, camera shopping, trying the get out tax submitted. I got home at 5pm and was hungry for dinner. That could be it for me today. But I realized I'd only consumed about 800 calories. You metabolism slows if you eat less than 1200 calories a day, hence The Golden Rule.
I decided to have a delicious Crudite Platter with some Hummus and Pickled Herrings to up the protein.
I decided to have a delicious Crudite Platter with some Hummus and Pickled Herrings to up the protein.
DINNER
I am listening to my body today. After an overdoes of rich meats and cheese yesterday, it's telling me to go lite-lite-lite!
It's also interesting to note how quickly my appetite decreases when I stop exercising at a high intensity. I may be onto something here. Perhaps less exercise combined with less calories each day will save my aching muscles.
One of my favorite websites: www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/
inspired this recipe for Cottage Cheese with Fruit and Nuts.
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Arrange in a bowl: 3/4 cup low-fat organic cottage cheese, 1 cup chopped cantaloupe, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 8 chopped pecans. Sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger. Add a squeeze of lime.
Light, fresh, perfectly balanced and delicious!
It's also interesting to note how quickly my appetite decreases when I stop exercising at a high intensity. I may be onto something here. Perhaps less exercise combined with less calories each day will save my aching muscles.
One of my favorite websites: www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/
inspired this recipe for Cottage Cheese with Fruit and Nuts.
Skinny Bride Mission Recipe: Arrange in a bowl: 3/4 cup low-fat organic cottage cheese, 1 cup chopped cantaloupe, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 8 chopped pecans. Sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger. Add a squeeze of lime.
Light, fresh, perfectly balanced and delicious!
PRE-BEDTIME SNACK
A glass of 1.5% Milk.
STATS
TOTAL CALORIES: 1213
CALORIE DEFICIT: 705
EXERCISE: Brisk Walk 120 mins
CALORIE DEFICIT: 705
EXERCISE: Brisk Walk 120 mins