I was really looking forward to Yoga this morning because my legs/muscles were pretty sore and I LOVED how I have been feeling after. This morning I decided to try a new session from yogadownload.com and did the Lunar Flow#1. I was a little intimidated by the Deaf Man’s Pose which I didn’t manage to do. I did however successful perform a Plow and held it there! Somewhere along the way I lost my breathing technique and I really think that impacted my stress release from yoga. I think that when the instructor said that this session was better done at the end of the day, it somehow changed my mindset. I know, you are supposed to turn your brain off during yoga, but, I think indirectly it stuck in the back of my head. It could be sleep deprivation still, but, I just didn’t feel the same relaxing at peace benefit this morning. I will give this session one more try at the end of a day and see if that changes.
For breakfast today I decided I have been missing my oats and almond butter. I made up a berry-licious bowl:
In the mix:
1/2 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
1 cup water
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
2 Tbsp wheatberries
2 Tbsp Trader Joe’s Berry Blend
dash of cinnamon
All microwaved for 2 minutes and topped with:
1/2 cup blueberries
2 sliced strawberries
2 Tsbp Trader Joe’s Low Sugar Organic Apricot Preserves
1 tsp unsweetened organic coconut
1 Tbsp freshly ground almond butter
I was hungry again mid-morning and snacked on some grapes and some nuts.
5 days down, 2 to go……
Day 5 Vegan Week Recap ~ yesterday I woke up starving and pretty much stayed that way ALL day no matter what I ate. I tried to focus on adding more protein and satisfying foods throughout the day, however, I am sure having just a cupcake for snack may not have been the most filling. I guess some days are just like that, but, I am hoping today is better.
Calories burned: 3,148, Steps taken: 14,955
Calories consumed: 1,935 (the cupcake was STILL worth it)
9% protein, 58% carbs, 12% fat
We are going to a Vegan Restaraunt today for lunch ~ http://www.ubuntunapa.com/
Tell me if anything sounds good to you! Check back later for my review.
Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her other site Friends For Weight Loss. 
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Everything looks so good. I’m jealous. So can you figure out how to make some of those things?
Kirwin ~ I was sooo thinking that. I think one of my quests will be to try to make chickpea fries. You know you may have to make that drive for lunch sometime with the kiddos too if needed
Kirwin ~ I was sooo thinking that. I think one of my quests will be to try to make chickpea fries. You know you may have to make that drive for lunch sometime with the kiddos too if needed