Determined Day #197

I'm usually pretty uneasy about canned goods outside of canned beans, but I tried Kirkland's Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon today on my salad and it was pretty good.  It's a great option when you are in a hurry!  The entire can was only 180 calories and we all know how nutritious salmon is for our bodies.  

Breakfast: 371 calories 

2 eggs = 140 calories 
1 1/3 oz pancetta = 107 calories 
1 cup mushrooms = 15 
1/4 cup shallots = 29 calories 
2 teaspoons coconut oil = 80 calories 

Snack: 70 calories 

1 apple = 70 calories 

Lunch: 410 calories 

3 oz organic baby kale = 45 calories 

1 can Kirkland Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon = 180 calories 

1/2 cup broccoli = 15 calories 

2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Sliced Honey Roasted Almonds = 90 calories 

2 tablespoons Ken's Sweet Vidalia Onion dressing = 80 calories 

Dinner: 489 calories 

1 1/2 servings Smoky Pork Stir Fry = 248 calories 

1/4 package Maruchan Yakisoba noodles = 130 calories 

1 1/2 cup diced pineapple = 112 calories 

Evening Snack: 160 calories 

1/4 cup cashews = 160 calories 

Today's Total Calories = 1,500

Exercise Calories Earned = 225

Today's Net Calories = 1,275

Determined Day #196

Have you tried Trader Joe's Cilantro dressing?  It's packed full of flavor.  I've been dismissing it on the store shelf the past year, assuming it would be too high in calories.  Boy was I wrong!  Only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons!  Go get yourself a bottle and pour it on anything.  You'll be happy!

Breakfast: 457 calories 

1 slice wheat bread = 110 calories 
3/4 tablespoon Adam's crunchy peanut butter = 67 calories 
2 eggs = 140 calories 
2 sausage links = 140 calories 

Lunch: 392 calories 

5 oz baked salmon = 225 calories 
1/2 cup Trader Joes' Israeli cous cous = 142 calories 
1 cup steamed broccoli = 25 calories 

Snack: 105 calories

1 banana = 105 calories

Dinner: 564 calories 

1 Trader Joe's hamburger bun = 150 calories 
5 oz pulled pork = 354 calories 
1 oz organic baby kale = 15 calories 
2 tablespoons Trader Joe's cilantro dressing = 45 calories 

Today's Total Calories = 1,518
Exercise Calories Earned = 288
Today's Net Calories = 1,230

Determined Day #195

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, eating 1.5 ounces of nuts per day as part of a healthy diet may reduce your risk of heart disease. Cashews provide lots of  vitamin K and zinc.  1/4 cup of lightly salted cashews are 160 calories and they are soon delicious!  Keep a ziplock of them in your car or handbag for a snack. 

Breakfast: 370 calories 

1 Mission Corn Tortilla = 50 calories 
2 eggs = 140 calories 
1 Aidell's Chicken Apple Sausage = 180 calories 

Lunch: 368 calories 

2 cups mixed greens = 20 calories 
3 1/3 oz baked salmon = 218 calories
2 oz avocado = 91 calories 
1 tablespoon Olive Garden Italian dressing = 40 calories 

Snack: 160 calories 

1/4 cup cashews = 160 calories 

Dinner: 610 calories 

1/2 serving Meatloaf = 323 calories 
1/3 cup (dry) Trader Joes Israeli cous cous = 190 calories 
3 oz green beans = 27 calories
1 red bell pepper = 31 calories 
1 teaspoon olive oil = 40 calories 

Today's Total Calories = 1,508

Exercise Calories Earned = 228

Today's Net Calories = 1,280

Determined Day #194

You can eat treats and stay on track, as long as you keep it in moderation and hit the gym!  Today we went to a birthday party and the delicious little cupcakes were staring me down.  I had a really good workout at the gym earlier in the day, so I ate one and I didn't feel guilty.  

Breakfast: 431 calories 

2 sausage links = 140 calories 
1/2 serving Roasted Garlic Potatoes = 151 calories 
2 eggs = 140 calories 

Lunch: 506 calories 

1 1/2 cups Tuna Noodle Casserole leftovers = 475 calories 
1 cup steamed green beans = 31 calories 

Snack: 62 calories 

1 orange = 62 calories 

Dinner: 474 calories 

1 1/2 cups Trader Joes Cruciferous Crunch Mix = 17 calories 
1 1/2 tablespoons Olive Garden Italian dressing = 60 calories
2 ounces avocado = 91 calories 
5 ounces homemade pan fried cod = 306 calories

Dessert: 163 calories 

1 mini homemade vanilla cupcake with frosting = 163 calories 

Today's Total Calories = 1,636
Exercise Calories Earned: 424
Today's Net Calories = 1,212

Determined Day #193

I am always amazed how Skinny Cow products are low in calories, yet don't taste like a "diet" dessert.  Have you tried the Dreamy Clusters?  They are dreamy, especially for only 120 calories per bag!

Breakfast: 290 calories 

1 Mission Yellow Corn Tortilla = 50 calories 
2 eggs = 140 calories 
1 link Trader Joes Sweet Italian Sausage = 100 calories 

Lunch: 451 calories 

4 cups spinach = 50 calories 
2 tablespoons Ken's Sweet Vidalia dressing = 80 calories 
1/4 cup garbanzo beans = 60 calories 
4 oz salmon = 261 calories 

Dinner: 679 calories 

2 cups Tuna Noodle Casserole = 633 calories 
1 1/2 cups cup steamed green beans = 46 calories 

Dessert: 120 calories 

1 Skinny Cow Dreamy Clusters = 120 calories 

Today's Total Calories: 1,540 

Exercise Calories Earned: 349 

Today's Net Calories: 1,191

Determined Day #192

Have you tried broccoli slaw?  It is so convenient, super healthy, low in calories and best of all, it's really delicious!  Look for it near the bagged salads in the grocery store. 

Breakfast: 260 calories 

1 1/2 eggs = 105 calories 
3/4 link Trader Joes Sweet Italian Sausage = 67 calories 
1/2 Thomas Everything Thin Bagel = 55 calories 
1 teaspoon Kerrygold butter = 33 calories 

Snack: 100 calories 

1 red pear = 100 calories 

Lunch: 360 calories 

1 Evol Shredded Beef Burrito = 360 calories 

Snack: 80 calories 

1 Frigo string cheese = 80 calories 

Dinner: 571 calories 

1 serving Sweet & Sour Chicken = 324 calories 
1/2 cup basmati rice = 117 calories 
2 cups broccoli slaw = 50 calories 
2 tablespoons Olive Garden Italian dressing = 80 calories 

Today's Total Calories = 1,371

Determined Day #191

What is your favorite way to eat avocados?  This morning I smashed some on top my toast - it was a delicious way to consume one of the world's healthiest foods! 

Breakfast: 308 calories 

1 slice Dave's Killer Bread Powerseed = 110 calories 
1/2 tablespoon Kerrygold butter = 50 calories 
1/3 cup avocado = 78 calories 
1 egg = 70 calories 

Lunch: 324 calories

1 red pear = 97 calories
1 Trader Joe's Turkey Patty = 180 calories
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli = 46 calories

Snack: 62 calories 

1 orange = 62 calories 

Dinner: 531 calories 

1 serving Mini BBQ Meatloaves & Smashed Blue Cheese Potatoes leftovers = 378 calories 

1/2 serving Roasted Parsnips and Carrots leftovers = 153 calories

Today's Total Calories = 1,225