Sorry for the late breakfast post - I had some meetings early this morning that kept me off the computer. I started out the day with some old fashioned elliptical training! My body and my head weren’t in agreement about this workout though. My body felt strong, but my head was screaming, ‘I want to be done now!’ Argh. I finished up my workout though, because I have dinner plans tonight and knew I would regret stopping. I’m so glad I did! I feel refreshed and accomplished for the new day.
Before I left, I had a piece of my favorite Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter:
Pre Workout Snack was 175 calories, 21g carbs, 9g fat, 7g protein.
I subscribe to www.podfitness.com, which gives you customable workouts synced with your Ipod. It’s one of my favorite fitness tools. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical trainer to the beats of some old school JT.
Elliptical and Walk was 475 calories burned.
This breakfast was a concoction of a bunch of different ideas floating around. I knew I wanted to try muesli, and I’ve been searching for a way to get more delicious shredded coconut into my meals, hence…carrot cake muesli!
I added 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup nonfat milk, 35g raisins, 124g carrots, 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and flax. Tucked in the fridge overnight. Oh my goodness this was amazing - it honestly tasted just like carrot cake. I don’t think I would have liked this as much if it was hot - I really think the being slightly chilled made all the difference. CarrotsnCake Tina, you’ve got to try this!
Not only was it delicious, but I really loved getting in some veggies as breakfast. Unexpected, but very cool.
Breakfast was a little more caloric than usual, but definitely worth it: 540 calories, 95g carbs, 12g fat, 19g protein.
Yum! I’m definitely going to try that!!!
Oh, I’m glad, Tina! It was delish!