tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77677648978257867302011-07-07T20:41:47.807-04:00a picture book of everything i put in my mouthMrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-71488006115161568962010-01-13T23:00:00.000-05:002010-01-13T23:13:39.712-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06XCvnazlI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Zuw6QZhWWo8/s1600-h/101_0755.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06XCvnazlI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Zuw6QZhWWo8/s320/101_0755.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440674425359954" /></a><br /><div>So today is my one week mark in this adventure of eating healthy. I have to say that I'm really loving it. Really, really. I really had no ideas to start eating vegetarian or vegan, and to be honest, I'm not entirely sure how it happened. It's like I woke up one morning (last Tuesday, to be exact) and was like: I'm sick of eating like a jerk, I want veggies. Checking out the salivating pics on Diana's blog only fueled the fire, and that's why I decided to create this blog, to chronicle all the bad bad things I put in my mouth -- only, I suppose, the catch is that I've been putting some of the best things in my body that my mouth has ever seen! </div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06W60UDHlI/AAAAAAAAAGo/m3eGdUe9Q-M/s320/101_0765.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440538247339602" /><div><br /></div><div>I'm really enjoying trying all the new recipes I'm finding on various blogs. I love reading other peoples' stories. And most of all, </div><div>I love the way I feel. My skin is clearer, my tummy always feels good, and I have steady and sustained energy throughout the day. In fact, I haven't even been moody! </div><div><br /></div><div>It has only been a week though, and I have a history of dropping projects whenever the wind blows a different direction. I'm really hoping this sticks though, and I somehow think it will -- why stop something that is both fun and tasty? </div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06W6R6B2sI/AAAAAAAAAGg/8J-dzcy_-g8/s320/101_0766.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440529011399362" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I feel so satisfied by how I've been eating, I don't even crave the junk that used to be my norm -- I actually passed up Panera, Chipotle, and Paparazzi's (our fave italian joint). We're heading to Orlando at the end of the month and I actually booked us a condo so that I'd have access to a kitchen, and made sure the Whole Foods was close (under 4 miles!) so that I can get all the fresh food my little heart desires. I'm not going to label myself anything, nor say I won't eat anything -- all I know is that I'm very happy eating this way for now, and so is my body.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In food news for today, I had my first GREEN SMOOTHIE</div><div>and it was pretty darn delicious. I picked up some spirulina powder today at WF. So, I put 2 tsp of that in with 3/4 cup almond milk, 1 tsp almond butter, 1 tsp agave, and a sprinkle of frozen goji berries. Greengasm! </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06W6J7u__I/AAAAAAAAAGY/dapfXfdMm88/s320/101_0767.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440526871068658" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Also, as a side note... I lost 1.4 lbs this week. I haven't been hungry and I've been eating to my heart's content. Too awesome. Tomorrow I'm going to see about returning some of that NutriSystem stuff to get my $$ back. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06W52TmEcI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/9CTSvg9dBkY/s320/101_0768.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440521602437570" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S06W5vuCR5I/AAAAAAAAAGI/cHbNgCXLw48/s320/101_0774.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426440519834290066" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-7148800611516156896?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-64071061976383689582010-01-12T11:46:00.003-05:002010-01-12T19:31:39.546-05:00Today I have one mission: get that Johns Hopkins application OUT. I've pretty much been getting everything else done besides that, and it's kind of looming over me and ruining my beautiful winter break. All I have to do is write a two page critique of my writing portfolio. Seems simple, no? Well, no. It must not be, because I've been writing/erasing/writing all morning with little to show for the wasted time. But! I will conquer. In fact, I want to be in one hour. Then I can tidy up the house a bit, clean out the fridgy, and maybe get my run in before I have to take the Chloe to the doctor at 2:45. <div><br /></div><div>I just had a little breakfast of the mac'n cheese from last night with half a grapefruit, and am now sippin' on some lemon water with a little Stevia. I'm down one pound from last Weds, so that's actually very nice to know. I'm trying not to be obsessed with numbers but I keep having these nightmares about looking like a stuffed sausage in my wedding dress!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, picture posting later. Writing now.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S00S90ljCOI/AAAAAAAAAE4/tliOrsgOfZg/s320/101_0749.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426013979348764898" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Breakfast </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S00S-HOPA8I/AAAAAAAAAFA/SKDURUg2Oyw/s320/101_0752.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426013984351257538" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Lunch - mixed green salad with tahini dressing and my little pizza</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S00S-oq7VzI/AAAAAAAAAFI/ERk8aR0C3ik/s320/101_0740.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426013993329973042" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S00S_Mk_9gI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/cVgc5xsNeOQ/s320/101_0757.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426014002968786434" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dinner, more quinoa mac'n cheese with purple kale, carrots, and tahini dressing</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S00S_jqGsmI/AAAAAAAAAFY/JZHrgX1L4hs/s320/101_0755.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426014009164214882" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And these little beauties... Laura's Wholesome Junk Food chocolate chip oatmeal "Bite-lettes"...Can I say, WOW. Wow. So yummy. Like delicious, healthy cookie dough. Found them today a Whole Foods, they are also Vegan. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Good day today. Got my application out and made it to the gym, which went well. I did spend a little too much at Whole Foods, but... what else is new. ;) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-6407106197638368958?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-69353981274776252742010-01-11T15:15:00.005-05:002010-01-11T23:33:54.400-05:00Today I finally got my lounge-loving butt back into the gym to get myself back into running shape. It was slow going, but I'm glad that I went. I think the key for me is to get it done first thing, otherwise I think of too many reasons not to go. I'm very glad I made <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/2009/01/chocolate-zucchini-muffins/">Lindsay's delicious muffins</a> yesterday, because I had a quick grab-n-go snack on my way to the gym, so I wasn't completely starving. It's gonna be a busy week with wedding invitations and getting my grad school apps out, but it shouldn't be too bad. Looking forward to my mom and sister + bf coming up to visit for mom's birthday this weekend! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0uIYXcajQI/AAAAAAAAAEo/RgqWaoYFr5I/s320/101_0736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425580128289328386" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0uH5LvZFTI/AAAAAAAAAEY/HpGQ9xru0jU/s320/101_0737.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425579592571753778" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0uH5QI5LUI/AAAAAAAAAEg/EMLIcBmZGPY/s320/101_0739.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425579593752456514" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This pizza is just my favorite ever. And so quick! I will definitely be using this recipe for when I go down to Orlando at the end of the month. Topped with some yummy mango salsa.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0v67BTSWsI/AAAAAAAAAEw/XGyAE6qnHrM/s320/101_0748.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425706067966450370" /></div><div>Okay, wow. So I tried the vegan mac'n cheese that <a href="http://www.soapandchocolate.com">Diana</a> mentioned today on her blog, only I went a bit closer to its original recipe, from the <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/12/guest-post-pure2raw-twins-michelle-lori.html">Pure2Raw Twins</a>. SO AMAZINGLY GOOD. My tummy felt so happy with this and the side of bok choy sauteed with a little soy sauce, chili pepper flakes, and agave syrup. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-6935398127477625274?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-76960377651848368052010-01-10T13:38:00.004-05:002010-01-10T23:16:59.368-05:00So in looking over the post from yesterday, I noticed that I pretty much barely ate any veggies, which is never good. Thus, in an effort to fix my folly I have visited Whole Foods and purchased some greenery, in the form of baby spring mix salad, zucchini, and bok choy. I've also gotten the ingredients to try out that Alfredo sauce finally, and the <a href="http://www.soapandchocolate.com/search?q=tortizza">Tortizza</a>. It's also time to start addressing my wedding invitations by hand, so... Sunday should indeed be a Funday. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0ofZoypwqI/AAAAAAAAADw/RoAZK4qu9xM/s320/101_0703.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425183226428244642" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Take two of this breakfast. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0pUO9C9hCI/AAAAAAAAAD4/GVzLJcH_n_0/s320/101_0732.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425241317003068450" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My own version of the tortilla pizza, using rice cheese, soy parm crumbles, thinly sliced zucchini and marinara sauce. Very yummy! Had two. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0pUPdJentI/AAAAAAAAAEA/mLFGSTj-PO4/s320/101_0733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425241325620338386" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Herbivore's <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/2009/01/chocolate-zucchini-muffins/">Chocolate Zucchini</a> </div><div>muffins. Yummy! And only 100 calories each because I made them in a 12 tin tray.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0qlppuxgjI/AAAAAAAAAEI/VwHQetssESw/s320/101_0735.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425330836116439602" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dinner! <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/recipe/instant-vegan-alfredo/">Vegan Alfredo</a> sauce over whole wheat shells -- de-freakin'-licious. Next time I will add veggies and do it up a little. I was a bit suspicious, having never used tofu as a sauce before but... wow. So creamy and rich! </div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-7696037765184836805?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-4249482125755264712010-01-09T16:19:00.001-05:002010-01-09T16:21:02.951-05:00<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My little munchkin Chloe keeping me company while I blog. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0jzD_CyFuI/AAAAAAAAADQ/RXo5-r7E7AQ/s1600-h/101_0722.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0jzD_CyFuI/AAAAAAAAADQ/RXo5-r7E7AQ/s320/101_0722.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424853000956024546" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-424948212575526471?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-72025256249740432012010-01-09T16:14:00.005-05:002010-01-09T23:36:26.218-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I'm not in the best of moods today, so I'm making a couple of cakes to eat. One is with soy flour, which actually smells a bit funky but also contains chocolate. The other is my less healthy backup, because it has regular flour and it apricot flavored, and does not smell.<br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0jyNdgrbJI/AAAAAAAAADA/k_tx1wia8Wg/s320/101_0723.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424852064241675410" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Breakfast:</div><div>1/2 Arnolds thin with sliced appl</div><div>es, peanut butter, and a little agave. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0jyNmd1cBI/AAAAAAAAADI/jUbSv7wEofs/s320/101_0724.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424852066645667858" /></div><div>Lunch: </div><div>Tofu lettuce wrap </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0lYbZM3X6I/AAAAAAAAADg/F2M7qeOGFAI/s320/101_0726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424964453789032354" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The Apricot Cake, ate about two bites of it. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0lYbnl7C5I/AAAAAAAAADo/B-YXjziG3rw/s320/101_0731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424964457652226962" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dinner - Mock Tofu sandwich with olives </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0lYbGHhZHI/AAAAAAAAADY/Yk64aFID5P8/s320/101_0725.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424964448666346610" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The soy brownies. Actually not bad! The weird smell/taste went away once they were baked.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-7202525624974043201?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-7788402000447003142010-01-08T11:56:00.006-05:002010-01-08T23:57:35.691-05:00I blame it on the workout yesterday. It literally took me an entire minute to lower myself into this chair. Because I wasn't really in the mood to even microwave some oats, I made a quickie breakfast using the leftover mock tuna (of which I have copious amounts, yum yum) and an Arnold Sandwich thin. I'm also pleased to say that I went to Whole Foods yesterday and found substitutes for my normal Coffeemate creamer and splenda routine, because it just seems like a darn good idea to not drink in all those chemicals every day. I am super pleased with the alternatives. The creamer is especially delicious, it's even called <b>SO Delicious </b>and it's made from coconut. Mine is French Vanilla. Yum. Today I am eating up on the leftovers from the past few days, but I might try my hand at a vegan alfredo sauce later on.<div><br /><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0dkzJcEobI/AAAAAAAAACg/GVCV1v8X-Rw/s320/101_0713.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424415106060820914" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Breakfast</div><div>Coffee with Truvia and SO Delicious creamer, 1/2 Arnold's Whole Wheat thin with mock tuna, 1/2 grapefruit. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0ej2Qqh41I/AAAAAAAAACo/JsJddPfhqtM/s320/101_0715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424484428772664146" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Lunch </div><div><br /></div><div>So I did have a picture with all the food, but this close up was so pretty I just wanted to use it instead. In addition to the leftover Turkish lentils, drizzled with a dressing of tahini, a</div><div>gave, rice vinegar, and a little soy </div><div>sauce, I also had a big salad with cucumbers and carrots, also smothered in aforementioned dressing. Delicious.</div><div><br /></div><div>The tahini is very calorie dense, as are the lentils, so this meal is quite filling. It took a lot of willpower not to drench the entire thing in that delicious dressing! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight is date night and we are going to Paparazzi's (our fave local joint) and a movie after. I've decided to eat beforehand, so I'll probably have a repeat of breakfast sans the grapefruit before James picks me up around 5:30, and bring a Larabar with me to munch on at the movie. I'm going to allow myself one cocktail, either a glas</div><div>s of wine or a dirty martini, which </div><div>I've been craving lately. GO WILLPOWER. We shall see. :) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0gLhxy-GTI/AAAAAAAAACw/iaH-u6MH7fs/s320/101_0718.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424598426098473266" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, here's how it went... that VERY dirty and delicious martini was my second. But I did not eat any bad stuff, and instead had a Larabar, which I definitely forgot to take a picture of. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Upon returning home, I quickly</div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0gLiBmb7MI/AAAAAAAAAC4/6cUboeoGGyQ/s320/101_0719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424598430340869314" /><div>toasted half an Arnold thin and topped it with my mock tuna, a few slices of cucumber and a drizzle (OK, a quick shower) of the tahini dressing I made earlier. Then I promptly dug in and forgot the picture until a few bites later, voila! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, a successful date night. We saw a wonderful film -- The Blind Side -- and met some cool people at Paparazzi. So now I'm off to wash my face, disrobe, and go join my hunny in the bed. Happy Weekend! </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-778840200044700314?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-91089227497252286442010-01-07T10:50:00.002-05:002010-01-07T20:26:31.774-05:00<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday went really well. I loved trying the new recipes and the feeling I had in my tummy after eating all that good-for-you stuff. Although my calorie count seems lower than it ought to be, I justify that because during my shopping trip to Trader Joe's I ate a mini plate of some macaroni and cheese concoction they had going on (the perils of shopping hungry...) so I'm sure that packed on at least 200 calories. Today, after the gym, I'm going to try out two new recipes that I found on <a href="http://happyherbivore.com/blog/">Happy Herbivore's</a> site -- Mock Tuna and Black bean brownies... Should be interesting! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0YC0BcbbdI/AAAAAAAAACA/ysHbIS133os/s320/101_0703.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424025893978467794" /></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><div><b><i>Breakfast</i></b></div><div>TJ's Healthful Heart Oatmeal, Cranberry style. 1/2 grapefruit and a cup of Yerba Mate. 190 calories. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0Y7jSDrkDI/AAAAAAAAACI/16OFPOBl-R0/s320/101_0704.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424088278543077426" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Lunch </i></b></div><div><a href="http://happyherbivore.com/2008/10/mock-tuna-salad/">Mock tuna</a> wrap with sprouts, carrots, and two olives. Approx 250 calories </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0ZP6wVDlVI/AAAAAAAAACQ/h3g9GFa4Ryw/s320/101_0706.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424110672038565202" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Snack </i></b></div><div><a href="http://happyherbivore.com/recipe/vegan-blackbean-brownies/">Black bean brownies</a>, approx 80 calories for two. </div><div>These brownies were ok; by mistake I blended the oats in the mix instead of adding them after, so I think that messed up the texture a bit. I'll try again, and also with less sugar as they are a bit on the sweet side.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0aIaYfB_wI/AAAAAAAAACY/6alijOy1-OA/s320/101_0710.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424172788044922626" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Dinner</i></b></div><div>Mabo tofu again, with a tossed salad containing mesclun greens, cucumbers, carrots, sprouts, and a cilantro viniagrette. Approx 300 calories </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Current Calorie Count: 820 </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-9108922749725228644?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767764897825786730.post-16168197144321231512010-01-06T14:54:00.000-05:002010-01-06T22:51:22.399-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0UHA3WgbQI/AAAAAAAAABg/qTDxXG89tPM/s1600-h/101_0692.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0UHA3WgbQI/AAAAAAAAABg/qTDxXG89tPM/s320/101_0692.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423749037677374722" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Breakfast</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>None too spectacular, but got the job done. 140 calories. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0UH-57shUI/AAAAAAAAABw/2FbJDXL7ERU/s320/101_0685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423750103522116930" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Lunch </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.soapandchocolate.com/2009/12/chinese-food-for-new-years.html">Mabo Tofu</a> </div><div>Approx 300 calories (I had to eat the entire pot!)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0UHULCZ0GI/AAAAAAAAABo/kpiW9cg5ofY/s320/101_0689.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423749369379278946" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Snack</i></b></div><div>approx 100 calories. Pretty yummy cookie. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0UFOuqnRyI/AAAAAAAAABI/RT9a_pbzPcw/s320/101_0687.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423747076840703778" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Dinner </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.soapandchocolate.com/2010/01/vegetarian-turkey.html">Turkish Lentil</a>s, only I subbed chopped kale for the frozen spinach. Approx 240 calories per serving. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9UTRyFXUyWQ/S0VZyu50mwI/AAAAAAAAAB4/KUaYhAxrYjY/s320/101_0698.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423840054356515586" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Snack #2 </i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>Two cookies and tea, 200 calories total. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Total Calorie Count: 980 </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7767764897825786730-1616819714432123151?l=mrssturgis.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mrs. Sturgishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982757714052988091noreply@blogger.com0