Summer Shape Up, Days 3 and 4

I ran 3 miles on Thursday before I continued with meals from the Summer Shape Up!

It was 68 degrees! Much hotter than I'm used to!

Summer Shape Up Day 3 

Lunch: 
Tuna Salad with a Healthy Twist

2 oz chunk light tuna packed in water = 50 calories
1/8 cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt = 16 calories
1 celery stalk = probably like 0 calories, but let's say 5
1/2 cup Broccoli slaw = 13 calories
a few sprinkles of Feta cheese ~ 20 calories
two handlfuls of Power Greens ~ 25 calories (didn't measure)
1 whole wheat Jasmine's pita = 150 calories

It was really messy, but really good!

Cinnamon Applesauce

2oz unsweetened applesauce (leftover from the Simple Baked Oatmeal) = 25 calories
a few sprinkles of cinnamon = 10 calories

Calorie Total = 279 for the Pita + 35 for the applesauce = 314 calories

Dinner:
Salmon Quinoa Salad (my own creation!)

3 oz. salmon = 120 calories
1/2 cup quinoa/rice blend (Near East) = 140 calories
a handful of Power Greens ~ 25 calories

Calorie Total = 285 calories

The salmon was left over from earlier this week, and I heated it up separately from the leftover quinoa. I threw it all together on a bed of Power Greens and mixed it all up! This was quickly scarfed down after my yoga class and was small but filling.

Summer Shape Up Day 4

In the morning, I completed the NTC Beginner Get Toned Shape + Sculpt for 45 minutes after a breakfast of Scrambled Egg Muffins.

Lunch:
Tuna Caesar Salad (my own creation)

2 handfuls of Power Greens ~ 25 calories (didn't measure)
1.5 oz tuna = 38 calories
Detoxinista's Quick Garlic Parmesan Dressing (makes 1/3 cup)

• 2 tbsp olive oil = 240 calories
• 1/3 cup Parmesan = 134 calories
• 1 tsp minced garlic = 5 calories

The dressing alone came to a total of 379 calories. I used 2 tsp.

Calorie Total: 47 dressing + 63 salad = 110 calories

The rest of the day, I ate more leftovers. They were still good as new!

I hope everyone is having a good first day of summer!

Summer Shape Up Day 2: Meals, Running, and an NTC Workout!

Breakfast:
Scrambled Egg Muffins (makes 12 muffins)

9 eggs = 630 calories
2 handfuls of spinach ~ 15 calories (didn't measure)
1/3 cup skim milk = 30 calories
1/3 cup whole wheat flour = 133 calories
1/4 cup Lucerne Mild shredded Cheddar Cheese = 120 calories
a few shakes of basil
2 scoops of diced tomatoes from a can ~ 25 calories (didn't measure)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

Calorie Total for 12 muffins = 953 calories. Divided by 12, that's about 80 calories per muffin! Not bad, not bad at all!

Lunch:
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (makes 2.5 cups of soup)

1 clove minced garlic = 3 calories
1 Tbsp olive oil = 120 calories
a few spoonfuls of diced tomatoes from a can ~ 50 calories (didn't measure)
a few shakes of basil
a few shakes of pepper
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth = 40 calories
1/2 cup Fage 0% Greek Yogurt = 65 calories

Avocado Toast

1/3 Avocado ~ 83 calories (didn't measure)
1 slice Whole Wheat Chia Bread = 100 calories

Calorie Total = 278 for the soup + 183 for the toast= 461 calories. I made myself a 3/4 cup serving of soup, making it 84 + 183 = 267 calories. 

I admit, this wasn't my favorite meal - soup in the summer is a little too warm for me - but it was a nice blend of flavors and as always, fun to try something new.

Exercise:
3 mile run - not my favorite! For some reason, I felt so sluggish and off. I was happy to get it out of the way.

Dinner:
Mexican Lasagna

I felt so hungry after running, I had to eat! I couldn't resist!! I happily scarfed down another fourth of the Mexican Lasagna I made yesterday after reheating it in the microwave. Mmmm it was so good!

Snack:
My Homemade Trail Mix

I had this on the way home from my voice lesson! (First one since January!)

Snack #2:
Almond Butter + Toast

2 Tbsp unsalted almond butter = 190 calories
1 slice Whole Wheat Chia Bread = 100 calories

Calorie Total = 290 calories

Exercise, Round 2:
Nike+ Training Club

After my snack, I completed the NTC workout called Beginner Get Strong Pump Station. What a name! It was 45 minutes, made me sweat, and I was happy when it was over. Now I'm all caught up on half marathon training!

Smoothie:
Tropical Island Smoothie

3/4 cup Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Milk = 33.75 calories
1 cup frozen strawberries = 50 calories
1 single serving (5.3 oz) blueberry Fage Greek Yogurt (Fruyo) = 140 calories

Calorie Total = 224 calories

Alright, alright. I admit that I jumped the gun on tomorrow's breakfast. But I just couldn't not eat anything - running gave me some more calories to work with for the day, so I went ahead and felt 0 guilt while using them all up in this smoothie! It was SO refreshing after my workout - this might be my new go-to post-workout smoothie! It's that good!

Whew! What a day!

More Day 1 Meals

Yesterday continued with more delicious meals for the Summer Shape Up!

Lunch: 
Grain, Bean, & Veggie Salad

1/2 cup quinoa/rice blend (Near East) = 140 calories
1/2 cup reduced sodium black beans (drained and rinsed) = 110 calories
a bed of "power greens" ~ 50 calories (didn't measure)
1/2 avocado ~125 calories (didn't measure)

All mixed up it looks like a bunch of goop, but it sure was tasty!

Calorie Total: 375 

Snack: 
A blend of my own Trail Mix

1/4 cup Cheerios = 25 calories
1/4 cup Walnuts = 45 calories
1/3 cup Almonds = 40 calories
Dark Hershey's Kisses = 2.25 kisses, chopped

Nom nom nom

Calorie Total: 155

All this (plus breakfast) was just enough food to get me through my yoga class!

This was a particularly sweaty class.. I was grateful for my new headband!

Dinner: 
Mexican Lasagna

3 whole grain corn tortillas = 272 calories
1/2 cup red kidney beans = 110 calories
1/2 cup low sodium black beans = 110 calories
4 oz Pace mild salsa = 160 calories
1/2 cup Fage greek yogurt = 64 calories
1/2 Green Bell Pepper = 16 calories
1/2 cup Lucerne Mild Cheddar Cheese = 240 calories
Grilled Chicken Breast = 216 calories

It looked so good I started to cut into it before I remembered to take a picture..!

Calorie Total: 1,192 

The original recipe made 8-10 servings, which is why I halved it to get it to 4-5 servings. So, I cut it into fourths and ate my 298 calorie serving. I also added 1/4 of an avocado on top!

Looks a little messy (and it was) but OMG this was delicious!!

It was the perfect amount of food for the day, and I didn't feel hungry at all! I highly recommend each of these meals! Thanks, Anne!