A peak at my new toy…

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No, sorry to disappoint you but my new toy isn’t a pet lobster, new pot, or Julia Child cookbook. Instead, it is a Nikon D100 with 2 lenses, a 28mm –105mm zoom lens and an 18 mm macro lens! Bo forgot about this camera until a few weeks ago when he uncovered it during our move. Last night he officially gave it to me for blog pictures as long as I promise to let him borrow it when he wants. I think I can handle that! 😉

I can’t wait to learn how to use it more during Healthy Living Summit in August! Until then, Bo is going to help me practice with it each evening. I’m not ready to use it at work yet so for now my evening and weekend pictures will be taken with this beauty while the weekday pictures will be from my trusty point and shoot.

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Back to Basics: Lunch and Dinner

Similar to my breakfast this morning, when I’m trying to get back to basic, healthy eating I keep my meals simple and routine. I find that the first few days back on track are easier if my meals are planned in advance and have little variation. In fact, I’ve often read in many health and wellness magazines that the less thought one has to give to their daily meals and snacks the more likely they are to stick to the routine!

Today’s lunch was basic but delicious. I enjoyed a salad from Pax, keeping in mind that salad toppings can easily add up. 

For example, if you love the crunch nuts provide, keep in mind that one tablespoon can equal over 100 calories. Use carrots and celery for added crunch instead. If you MUST have nuts on your salad, be sure to enjoy almonds or cashews with our lower in calories.

Dried fruit can also add up very quickly. I’ve noticed myself enjoying tangy craisins or chewy raisins on my salads more and more these days. However, a small serving can equal at least 100 calories. A healthier alternative would be fresh apples and grapes which add more fiber and bulk since they aren’t concentrated.

While grilled vegetables include vegetables in their name, they are often drenched in oil. Therefore, it’s often safer to stick with raw vegetables versus grilled or roasted vegetables at the salad bar.

Therefore I stuck with egg whites for protein and lots of healthy vegetables.

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Thanks to Meghann’s freezing tips, tonight’s dinner was simple and easy as well. I enjoyed a hearty portion of thawed mushroom chicken chili and a side salad. It was absolutely delicious and the perfect post workout dinner.

Hope you have a great Wednesday! I’m going to enjoy a run with Rachel tomorrow in honor of National Running Day!

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