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Hotel Food + WIAW

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This community blows me away.

That tickles my ta-tas.

All joking aside, I am so, so appreciative of everyone who stopped by and left supportive comments about yesterday’s announcement.  I was fully expecting to get slammed by at least a few people, but I didn’t get the first negative comment!  It is a personal choice and everyone seemed to acknowledge it.

My mom was surprised I posted about it, but I’m not going to act like I magically grew boobs overnight (wouldn’t it be cool if there was a boob fairy?) and randomly decided to take a break from working out.  Keeping it real, y’all.

Honesty

On top of all that, no one asked awkward questions!  I guess you guys are more polite than I am.  😀

What I did love were comment from those of you who’ve had it done.  I am really nervous about the recovery and you made me feel a LOT better.

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This day of WIAW is actually a day and a half-ish.  I was traveling for work, and due to storms on the East coast I ended up spending 8.5 hours in the Atlanta airport.  Preparation saved me.

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Check out my travel eats below, and then click here to head over to Jenn @ Peas and Crayons to get to see what everyone else is enjoying!

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Airport Snack 1:

I knew I’d need to eat one meal in the airport, so I’d come prepared with a crab salad.  This was just crab, red bell pepper, raw zucchini, nutritional yeast, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, and black pepper.

The best part is the utensil I found at a fast food place to eat it with: a spork!!!

Crab salad with a spork

Airport Dinner:

Having to eat this meal in the airport was a surprise.  Delta delayed my flight over and over before they finally cancelled it.  In total, I spent 8.5 hours in the Atlanta airport.  I (finally) made it out, but on another airline.

I always travel with emergency tuna packets and random spices in my bag.  The little Ms. Dash was obtained from a cafeteria on a previous work trip.  The salad was purchased from Quizno’s in the airport.

Tuna in the airport

Hotel Surprise:

That night when I (finally) arrived in the hotel I had a surprise waiting for me:

Hotel Zaza ric krispy treat

Hotel Zasa‘s turn-down service includes a rice krispy treat!!!  It was delish, but I managed to stop at half and eat an apple taken from their gym.

Pro Tip: Hotel gyms almost always have a fruit bowl.  Perfect place to grab a free snack.

Pre-Workout:

Normally I eat before liftingin the morning, but I’d gotten in and had my snack so late I wasn’t starving.  I DID have my morning cocktail (apple cider vinegar, water, Glutamine, and Fitmixer Aminos).  It turns out that you can get through security with a small container of apple cider vinegar.

Totally patted myself on the back for this one.

Morning apple cider cocktail

Despite the late night I was motivated to go after seeing it the night before.  There were chandeliers in the workout room!!!  I’m also motivated by the fast that today is my last workout before surgery.  I’m trying to enjoy it while I can!

Side note: The women in the background was with my client.  We hadn’t met in person before, so I didn’t realize it until the meeting started a few hours later.

Hotel Zaza gym

Breakfast:

Our meeting began early in the morning, so breakfast was supplied in part by the hotel.  I got berries, eggs with some onions and red pepper, and a strip of bacon.  The eggs weren’t good (hotel eggs never are), so I mainly ate bacon and fruit.  And my own little #strangebutgood creation: chocolate protein powder mixed with coffee.  Mocha protein pudding!fruit and mocha protein pudding

Mid-Morning Snack:

We had a working snack time.  The hotel brough in mixed nuts and fruit.  These nut mixes are salty and have those totally unhealthy little crackers in them.  I enjoyed every bite.

Hotel snacks

I stole the mint garnish for the pic. #sorryimnotsorry

Lunch:

More hotel meeting food.  I took the meat out of some dried out tortillas and ate it with the pico and guac.  Only ate a few bits of the dry rice.  Have I mentioned I dislike meeting-food?

Hotel lunch

Afternoon Snacks:

I would normally have eaten the tuna here, but Friday’s delay threw me off.  I did have this mini Recharge bar leftover from Blend schwag bags.  It was pretty good!

There were also the obligatory pretzels on the (delayed) fight while I worked away.  I got over the Biscoff addiction, but can never say no to pretzels.

Recharge protein bar

Delta pretzels

Dinner:

I was desperation hungry by the time I finally got home.  I did have some veggies on hand, so I thawed a veggie burger and used collard greens to make a “taco.”  The stuff on top was parsnip rice mixed with diced cucumber, basil, nutritional yeast, cayenne, cumin, turmeric, and pepper.

Collard wraps

Dessert:

Since I’m having surgery on Thursday, I can’t eat after midnight Wednesday.  And my surgery isn’t until 1p!!!  Obviously, I am already worried about being hungry.  Despite a late dinner, I had a double size Carrot Cake Protein Batter… after eating a lot of unpictured Muesli Fusion (also from Blend) straight out the bag.  Bam.

It topped with with cacao nibs and peanut flour fluff (I do random peanut flour mixes – this one was with almond milk, flax, cinnamon, and chocolate stevia).

Carrot Cake Protein Batter

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While I’m recovering I have a few guest posts lined up… I know people sometimes ignore skim those, but as I got through them I’m really hoping you will take a sec to read.  They are awesome!  I even have a guest #strangebutgood for Friday. 🙂

Have you ever used a spork?

Honesty.  Always the best policy?  I sometimes wish I had a 5 second delay on my mouth…

Strange But Good: Butternut, Collard & Tomato Wrap (BCT)

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Get excited.  The mystery breakfast is about to be revealed.

 

You were holding your breath, I know… 😉

I loved seeing all of the guesses on Instagram and in Wednesday’s post comments.  They gave me a ton of ideas for new iterations!  It wasn’t quinoa, TVP, chickpeas, or tofu… however, you can easily make it vegan with any of those subs.

Butternut Collard Tomato Wrap 2

This creation was two days in the imagining process.  It started as a BLT in a collard wrap and by the time I actually got into the kitchen it had become a Butternut, Collard & Tomato Wrap.  Thinking of my Sweet Potato Pan-lette from my very first #strangebugood post, it further evolved into an egg-laced scramble.

Mashed butternut squash creates quite the voluminous scramble when combined with egg!  That subtly sweet squash with a few fun spices provides you with a fluffy flavor explosion, all neatly wrapped in a giant, raw collard leaf.

Butternut Collard Tomato Wrap 1

The nutritional yeast adds the “cheese” factor, while the tomato adds to the Indi-Mex (that my new food style – Indian and Mexican fusion) flavor profile.  Now that we all know that sesame seeds, garlic, and basil are detoxifying, I was sure not to leave those out of the mix.

I couldn’t help myself – I added some turkey to the scramble for even more protein.  Like I said above, any of the guesses would make excellent subs to keep this dish meat-less.

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 Butternut Collard Tomato Wrap

Butternut, Collard & Tomato Wrap (BCT)

  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 C butternut squash, mashed
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Juice of 1/4 lime
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1/4 C basil, chopped
  • Optional: turkey or other protein
  • Raw collard greens

 

In a pan, lightly toast sesame seeds until golden.  Set aside.

Meanwhile, mash butternut squash in a bowl.  Add egg while and scramble together.  Add garlic, nutritional yeast, and spices, stirring to combine.

Place mixture in a coated or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.  Scramble as you would an egg, cooking until mixture begins to fluff (this indicated the egg white is cooked).  

Add lime juice, tomato, basil, and any desired proteins.  Cook 2-3 mins more, until warmed through.

Remove from heat and scoop butternut mixture into collards.  Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Enjoy!

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 How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?

The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!

Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

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Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

 

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I know my site has had some issues loading, and I apologize for that!  It will come up eventually… I’m working to get it sorted out ASAP.  Technical stuff isn’t my specialty.  #strangebutnotgood

Do you ever go to bed thinking about a breakfast idea?  It’s my version of counting sheep.

Have you ever had squash or sweet potato for breakfast?

 

International Blogger Fro-Yo + WIAW

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Blogger meet ups are always fun.

 

Yes, always.  It’s a rule.

Meet ups with bloggers from the other side of the world ROCK.

Last night I had the honor of eating dinner with Hannah of Wayfaring Chocolate.  She is in town from Australia (via Canada).  I remember the day I added her to my Reader (RIP).  I’d read a review of a chocolate bar she’d written and fell in love with the way she turned a chocolate description into poetry.  If you haven’t ever read her blog, I don’t recommend doing so while hungry.

Me and Hannah

 

Hannah was staying with Alayna (who also has quite the way with words… and Japanese food!) and her husband.  I’m so grateful to her for coordinating this meet up.  And impressed with how amazing she looks while carrying a small human inside her.  Only 6 weeks to go!!!

Read on for our dinner adventure…

Hannah, Alanya, and Me

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My WIAW meals should be re-title “meals of desperation.”  There has been so much going to that I still haven’t done a big trip  to the market since Blend!  This means I was eating the last of everything in my fridge.  By snack time I was 100% out of veggies and had convinced myself to ditch kickboxing for a grocery run.

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Check out my (mostly) clean eats below, and then click here to head over to Jenn @ Peas and Crayons to get to see what delicious spring foods everyone else is enjoying!

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Breakfast:

I’m kicking myself that I wrote that whole post yesterday on detoxing and didn’t mention my morning cocktail (apple cider vinegar, water, Glutamine, and Fitmixer Aminos).  This little drink will start your day out in a (ahem) cleansing manner.

Breakfast was a #strangebutgood creation.  Can anyone guess what it is?  I asked on Instagram yesterday and the only ingredient guessed correctly was the collard green wrap.  Hints: It doesn’t involve quinoa, chickpeas, or TVP (though all would be good adds).

strange but good collard wrap

Recipe will be posted in Friday’s #strangebutgood link up! 🙂

Snack 1:

Crab salad with blueberries, basil, black pepper, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.  Seafood and fruit are the best combo!

Blueberry-Crab Salad

 

Lunch:

A super-satisfying “deconstructed” salad.  This was spinach, collards, parsley, butternut squash, shredded raw beets, red bell pepper, and red onions.  I ate the rainbow!

deconstructed salad

Snack 2:

These Terra veggie chips happened while on  mute during a conference call.  They are super crunchy, but delicious.  The best part?  Only 50mg of sodium!

Terra chips

 

Dinner:

This was my Hannah meal!  We went to one of my favorites, Metro Fresh.  I had the sautéed mussels, scallops, and salmon in tomato broth with grilled garlic bread.  Yes, it was as good as it sounds!

mussels at Metro Fresh

Dessert:

Like good bloggers, we made our way across the street to Yoforia for some frozen yogurt.  Can you guess which one is mine? 😉

Yoforia

Hint: Mine involved banana pudding and chocolate flavors.

I’m sad we didn’t have more time, but Hannah is jetting off again tomorrow. Did I mention this girl is living the dream traveling around the US and Canada?!  #colormejealous

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Did you notice how many of my detox foods were included?!  Until the fro-yo, that is.  LOL!

Do you try to eat the rainbow?

What is your favorite frozen yogurt flavor?  

 

Strange But Good: Microwave Protein Zucchini Bread

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I have an unintentional pattern of behavior.

Let’s be honest… I have several patterns: wake up, eat, workout, eat more, sleep.

This particular pattern is a recipe development pattern.  I make something with carrot.  Then I make it with zucchini.  What can I say?  I play favorites!

Microwave Protein Zucchini Bread 1

Even though I’d made the carrot version, I thought zucchini could qualify for #strangebugood.  Mostly because my Southern family would stare, mouths open, at the thought of making a healthy zucchini bread.  If that wasn’t enough, the sight of it cooking in the microwave would send them over the edge.

It does work, and it solves a common problem when microwave baking – the problem of dry mug cakes.  With the added moisture from the zucchini, your cake will be almost juicy.  In a good way.  

Microwave Protein Zucchini Bread 2

For the protein, I wanted to use something super-clean that added a good vanilla flavor.  Clean protein powders have become increasingly important to me after reading (and being shocked by) the ingredient list of a popular powder that shall remain nameless.  That’s why I REALLY happy to have found Growing Naturals.  You can read more about them here.

This small company sponsored part of my Blend trip, and I was able to share some with a few of the ladies there.  However, there wasn’t enough for EVERYONE and what about those that couldn’t go?  Growing Naturals is generously offering a discount code – “SPRINT30” – for 30% off your first purchase any product through until July 31!

I think these guys were excited about clean protein at Blend too!

Microwave Protein Zucchini Bread

Microwave Protein Zucchini Bread

Based on my Microwave Protein Carrot Cake recipe.

  • 1/2 C grated zucchini (90g)
  • 1 scoop Growing Naturals Rice Vanilla Protein Powder (or 31g scoop of your preferred)
  • 1/4 tsp no sodium baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 T applesauce (no sugar added, can also use pumpkin puree)
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp butter extract (optional)
  • ~8-9 drops NuNaturals lemon liquid stevia
  • “Icing” (see below)

Grate zucchini, squeeze out excess moisture, and set aside.

Place dry ingredients in bowl and stir to combine.  Stir in wet ingredients.  Mix in grated zucchini.

Transfer to a greased (I use PAM) cereal bowl and microwave for 2-2.5 mins (mine took 2:15).  Tip the cake out onto a plate and top as desired.  

My cake was topped with a cheese cake icing made by combining Greek yogurt with cinnamon, ginger, cake batter drops, and stevia.

Makes 1 cake.

Approximate Nutritionals (will vary based on protein powder used): 154 calories, 2.1g fat, 183.7mg sodium, 13.4g carbohydrates, 0.7g fiber, 6g sugar, 24.5g protein.

 

How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?

The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!

Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

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Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

 



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This weekend is Atlanta’s Food & Wine Festival.  I’m so exctied I can barely stand myself!

What are your unintentional (or intentional) patterns?

Have you tried mug cakes?  What’s your favorite recipe?

Strange But Good: Bacon, Eggs, and Coffee (Pancakes)

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I’m not a huge coffee drinker.

Morning energy is key though.

Since having my morning cocktail everyday, I’ve simply not craved coffee.  Combine that with my mental block  for some reason I think coffee takes far too much effort to make (yet I will spend time making breakfasts like this… no logic, I know), and I rarely make coffee.

Anyway, I decided to make coffee on Monday morning (I was still dragging from the post-Blend excitement!).  when I do prepare coffee, I always make extra to have during the week.  With my leftover coffee, I make things like Tiramisu parfaits and pancakes!

Coffee pancakes

This pancake creation hit all the high points when it come to breakfast: it is possible to have your bacon, eggs, and coffee all in one bite!

It may be a little strange.  It definitely is a lot good!  We all know how I like my waffles at Waffle House.  That may not be the healthiest way to eat breakfast, but this creation is one you can feel good about.

Fluffy, protein-rich cakes made silky with coconut flour.  These were laced with mocha coffee goodness and filled with blueberries that burst in your mouth.  Their syrup is a delicious egg yolk that pops with flavorful bite of bacon sprinkles.  Breakfast porn at its best!

Eggs, bacon, and coffee in one bite!

Coffee Pancakes

Coffee Pancakes

  • 2 T raw oatmeal
  • 1 T coconut flour
  • 1/2 scoop (10g) protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp no-salt baking powder
  • 2 T egg whites
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee (I used a mocha flavor)
  • 1/4 tsp maple extract
  • 6-8 drops vanilla liquid stevia
  • Optional: blueberries, runny egg, bacon sprinkles

In a small bowl, stir together dry ingredients.  Add wet ingredients and stir to combine.

Heat pan over med-high, spoon batter onto pan, and cook until done (~3-4 mins each side).  Add blueberries half way through, if using.

While your pancakes are cooking, prepare your toppings.  I amped up the #strangebutgood with a runny egg and bacon “sprinkles.”  The egg rocks because the yolk becomes your pancake syrup!

How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?

The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!

Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

Sprint 2 the Table

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂

 




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I am look forward to an amazing long, relaxing weekend with friends... and my new CAT!!! Lucy is picture shy as she acclimates, but stay tuned...

What are you looking forward to this long weekend?

What's your favorite way to enjoy yolk porn? 😉

Strange But Good: Blueberry-Basil Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

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I’m trying to be better about repeating recipes.

Even though repetition pains me.

Blueberry-Basil Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

I’m slowly re-making some older recipes on the blog, but adding new twists to keep them interesting!  This recipe is based on a more savory bake – a Cottage Cheese and Egg Herb Bake I made back in June of 2011 (have I really been blogging that long?!).

Today’s version is more strange but still good.  This is a sweet egg bake!  I used blueberries and basil, along with a little lemon stevia and cinnamon to make this a dessert-like breakfast.

Blueberry-Basil Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Making a bake for breakfast may seem ambitious during the morning rush, but if you make it in steps while you’re getting ready it’s really not so bad!  What results is a fluffy, souffle-like breakfast filled with bursting berries and the almost sweet, clove-like basil.   Bursting with strange deliciousness.

My pics are from a version that I completely over-stuffed (it’s a chronic affliction).  This has become a good thing in my book… but I have adjusted the recipe so that won’t happen to you. 😉

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I’m at the Blend Retreat all weekend hanging with some of my best strange blogger friends.  Not that I’m bragging… LOL!  SO EXCITED!!!

Have you ever made sweet eggs?  How about PB & Jeggs?

What are you looking forward to this weekend?  Will I see you at Blend???

Strange But Good Turkey Breakfast Sausage

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Sausage doesn’t have to mean “bad.”

Neither does bacon, but that’s another post.

This sausage is 100% competition approved and 100% delicious.  I actually like it better than “normal” sausage because it isn’t all processed and loaded with salt.  And this strange spin still tastes good.

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

What I love about this dish is that it takes a fairly bland meat – ground turkey – and makes it full-flavored.  It has all the spice of sausage, depth from the liquid smoke, and adds some extra with the fresh herbs.  Note: You could always use dried herbs if you don’t have fresh on-hand.  

I enjoyed this with a side of cinnamon oatmeal and a #strangebutgood salad – tomato, pear, raspberries, cilantro, and TVP Smoked Bacon Bits.

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

If you don’t eat meat, I’m thinking this would be a great place to use a bean-based patty!

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

  • 1/2 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 T fresh sage, finely cut
  • 1 T fresh rosemary, finely cut
  • 1/2 tsp maple extract
  • 10-12 drops liquid smoke
  • 5-6 drops lemon liquid stevia
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Mix all ingredients together with your hands and form small patties.

Warm a pan over medium-high heat on the stove top.  Spray with PAM (olive oil or coconut oil work too) and place patties into pan.

Saute patties until just cooked through, about 3 mins on each side (this will vary depending on thickness of your patties).

Makes 3-4 servings.

How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?

The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!

Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.

Sprint 2 the Table

Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂



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As of the time of publication, I am just 6 servings of asparagus away from my competition.  Woo hooooo!!!

Do you like meat at breakfast?  It’s grown on me!

Are you doing anything strange or exciting this weekend?

Eating for Abs + WIAW

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This is the point where food gets really fun.

 

And by “fun” I mean weird.

I’m 3 days out from my figure competition.  The asparagus started, (click here for the reason behind that), but I have a bit more variety this time.  Broccoli and green beans have never seemed so exciting!

Broccolii may get stuck in your teeth, but french fries get stuck on your ass

 

People comment a lot about my diet.  They are surprised that I’m still eating carbs, that I waited so long to cut hard. What you have to remember, my little snowflakes, is that every body is different.  I didn’t start out with a lot of body fat, so my cutting is different.  If I did eat like this for weeks on end… I’d be tired and skinny!

There’s not one right or wrong way to do it.  (Ok, there is a wrong way… people go nuts but you know what I mean.)

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My WIAW meals were strange… but (mostly) good.  After yesterday’s ab post, I got a few questions about what exactly I’ve been eating.  Here it is!  Eating for Abs: 101.

Note: I was still eating Greek yogurt up until Sunday.  Water depletion hasn’t started as of this post (that beings today – the real Wednesday).  Sodium is super-low.

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Check out my 7 low-fat, low-sodium, protein-laced meals below, and then click here to head over to Jenn @ Peas and Crayons to get to see how more normal people are eating!

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Meal 1:

My day still begins with my morning cocktail (apple cider vinegar, water, Glutamine, and Fitmixer Aminos).  This morning I drank half, ran my sprints, and then drank the second half.  If I had a full glass before running I’d cramp up!

Then breakfast.  If you follow me on Instagram, you know I found some a curious new coffee flavor this weekend at TJ Maxx:

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Coffee

 

Which lead to one awesome #strangebutgood creation!  Chocolate-Peanut Butter Coffee Oats with an Elvis twist – I added banana extract and Smoked TVP Bacon Bits.  The King would have been proud.

I took the Southern further with chicken.  Cinnamon-Flax Baked Chicken and oats is really just a healthier version of the classic chicken and waffles.  Sort of.

Anyway, this sweet and smokey banana creation was legit good.  (The chicken is certainly optional.)  Topped with mashed strawberry “jam.”

Elvis Oatmeal

Peanut Butter-Banana (Elvis) Mocha Oatmeal

 

Bring oats, coffee, and water to a boil.  Cook until liquid is mostly absorbed.  Add in spices, powder, extract, and sweetener (can adding additional water/coffee if needed).

Allow to simmer until water is absorbed and your oats reach your desired level of thickness.

Place in a bowl and top was desired.  I used my bacon bits, mashed strawberries (warmed in microwave), and chicken.  Mmmmm… protein. 😉

 

Meal 2:

Turkey.  It’s not just for dinner.  This breakfast-y version will be this Friday’s #strangebutgood!  Eaten with strawberries and a sprinkle of smoked paprika (I’m obsessed)

Turkey and berries

Meal 3:

Lunch was pretty normal… or so I thought.  My coworkers seems to think my colorful plate was strange.  Either way, it was good!  Swordfish (a.k.a. the “steak of the sea”) with broccoli, red pepper, and the dreaded asparagus.

The eggplant chips may be a little weird.  I used this method, but made them dessert by seasoning with stevia and cinnamon.  They are better when I crisp them back up in the oven, but the microwave was my only option at work.

Swordfish and eggplant chips

 

Meal 4:

Rainbow Trout, baked with dill, lemon juice, and red onion.  With a crunchy side of sugar peas and broccoli.  I really like trout, but their teeny little bones are annoying.

Trout

 

Of course I had a little dessert.  Gum.  I bought this because it was on sale – I love the Apple Pie flavor, but Sorbet never appealed to me.  I was pleasantly surprised!  The flavor seemed to have lasted a little longer.

Sherbert dessert gum

 

Meal 5:

This meal was scarfed down at the gym after working out back and triceps and an hour of posing.  Swordfish with chopped broccoli and red pepper.  I would have eaten my hand, but this was decidedly better.

“Dessert” was my carb – sweet potato cubes sprinkled with cinnamon and cocoa.

Post-workout dinner and dessert

 

Meal 6:

I was desperate for dessert.  So I made cinnamon and ginger roasted asparagus.  And chicken.  It was strange… not so sure it was good.  4 more days.

cinnamon asparagus

Not one of my proudest moments.

Meal 7:

After that last meal, I’d had enough.  Bed time.

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Protein count for the day: 145.9g; Sodium: 457.4mg

Is there a food you burnt yourself out eating too much of?

What would be the first thing you’d at post-competition?  I’m still deciding…

 

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