I Can Feel It!

I can feel it.... Can you??

Summer is just around the corner! Yayyy!! I can't wait! Flip flops, bon fires, grilled food, and the best part...NO SNOW! This also means, of course, that wanting to get "in shape" and shed the winter pounds is looming in many people's minds (I know it's in mine). My focus on healthy eating and working out has taken a new direction in my life. Now I am not only trying to lose weight, but I have also been paying particular attention to what is actually IN my food. Do you reallly know what is in that McDonald's chicken nugget? Or do you just ASSUME its all white meat chicken breast? "Food" for thought! ;)

Breakfast

This morning (after I strolled in to work an hour late..oops!) started off with a toasted english muffin and a vegetarian "grilled chicken" patty in between...YUM! Obviously, I had a hard time waiting and forgot to snap a pic before taking a giant bite out of it. :) On the side, I munched on a mangled chopped up red grapefruit.

A little rough looking, but delicious and nutrient/protein packed!

Though I have been lately, I did not eat a snack in between breakfast and lunch. A busy day at work made my morning fly and it was time for lunch before I knew it!

I didn't snap a pic because it wasn't anything new or exciting.. A leftover piece of grilled chicken parm and a salad.

I worked my afternoon away and then hit the road for my next Monday task..school. The drive wasn't as bad when I smelled someone having a bon fire on my way.. Isn't that just the best smell in the world??

Womp Womp! 

The Engineer and I ordered dinner tonight because we are both tired and I got home a little last from class. 

I want to share a recipe with everyone that is my Mister's FAVORITE quick breakfast. 

Protein Cookie Balls

I really need to think of a better name.. 

I make a batch of these once a week and pack 2 or 3 of them (depending on how large they are) in The Engineers lunch. He LOVES them!!

So here it is..

                                       1 Cup Peanut butter (or nut butter you like)

                                       2 Cups oats

                                       2/3 Cup mini chocolate chips

                                       (I use the gluten, soy, wheat, and dairy free ones)

                                      2/3 Cup Toasted Coconut

                                      1/3 Cup Honey or Agave Nectar

                      Just mix all of the ingredients up, roll in to balls, and store in the fridge! YUM!

                      They are about 100 calories/ball, depending on size. 

                                     Time to pack lunches and get ready for Tuesday!