Determined Day #116

Today's breakfast was so delicious!  It's amazing how fresh herbs liven up dishes.  Do you have herbs growing in your garden?  Snip a few onto a scramble tomorrow morning!

Breakfast:  13 pts

2 eggs = 4 pts 
3 ounces salmon = 4 pts
1 cup asparagus and onions sautéed in 1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 
1/3 avocado = 3 pts
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary = 0 pts 

Snack: 4 pts 

1 cup baby carrots = 0 pts 
1 Sabra Single Serve Hummus = 4 pts 

Lunch: 11 pts

1 serving Chicken Tamale Casserole = 9 pts
1 teaspoon sour cream = 0 pts 
1 teaspoon guacamole = 1 pt 
1 cup homegrown lettuce = 0 pts
1/4 cup shredded carrots = 0 pts
1 tablespoon Ken's Lite Sweet Vidalia dressing = 1 pt

Dinner: 7 pts

4 ounces salmon = 5 pts
2 cups roasted asparagus = 0 pts 
2 cups kale and onions = 0 pts
2 teaspoons coconut oil = 2 pts

Today's Total Points: 35

Determined Day #115

For the past few years, my family has been in a rut with the same delicious sausage - Aidell's Chicken Apple Sausage.  On my Costco trip yesterday, I discovered Sabatino's Smoked Mozzarella With Artichoke and Garlic Chicken sausage that I am in LOVE with!  Point-wise, it is the same as Aidell's Chicken Apple - 4 pts per link.  Next time you are at Costco, grab a pack!

Breakfast: 10 pts 

1 Sabatino Smoked Mozzarella With Artichoke and Garlic Chicken Sausage = 4 pts 
2 eggs = 4 pts 
1 cup homegrown kale and onions = 0 pts 
1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 

Snack: 1 pt 

1/3 ounce Tillamook cheddar cheese = 1 pt 
5 pear slices = 0 pts 

Lunch: 5 pts 

1 single serving Good Foods Tableside Chunky Guacamole = 2 pts 
1 Morningstar Mediterranean Chickpea patty = 3 pts
6 mini sweet peppers = 0 pts 

Dinner: 8 pts 

4 ounces Roast Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Apricot Jam = 5 pts
2 cups steamed green beans tossed in 1 teaspoon walnut oil = 1 pt 
2 cups purple cabbage sautéed in 2 teaspoons olive oil = 2 pts 

Evening Snack: 10 pts

2 servings Movie Theater style microwave popcorn = 10 pts 

Today's Total Points: 34

Determined Day #114

I tend to buy the same old vegetables over and over so I am trying to branch out a little.  I usually buy yams and sweet potatoes during the fall, but why not eat them year-round?  Yams are a superfood because of their dense nutrients.  They contain a great amount of fiber, vitamin b, vitamin c and potassium.  They are high in points compared to other veggies.  However, I feel a yam is worth it's points because they are: filling, healthy and satisfy my evening sweet tooth!

Breakfast: 9 pts

2 eggs = 4 pts
1 cup sliced sweet mini peppers and onions sautéed in 1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt
2 slices bacon = 3 pts

Snack: 0 pts

1 apple = 0 pts

Lunch: 9 pts 

2 ounces salmon = 2 pts 

1 cup baby carrots = 0 pts 

1 single serve Sabra hummus = 4 pts 

3 cups homegrown kale sautéed in 1 tablespoon olive oil = 3 pts 

Snack: 3 pt 

1 string cheese = 2 pts
7 almonds = 1 pt 

Dinner: 13 pts 

2 cups homegrown lettuce = 0 pts 

1/8 cup basil leaves = 0 pts 

4 sliced strawberries = 0 pts 

4 ounces rotisserie chicken = 4 pts 

2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 

2 tablespoons Ken's Fat Free Raspberry Pecan dressing = 1 pt 

6 ounces yam = 5 pts 

1 teaspoon butter = 1 pt

Today's Total Points: 34

Determined Day #113

Breakfast: 10 pts 

6 mini sweet peppers = 0 pts 
2 eggs = 4 pts 
1/3 cup onions sautéed in 1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt 
1 tablespoon fresh dill = 0 pts 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 
2 1/2 ounces salmon = 3 pts 
1 slice avocado = 1 pt 

Snack: 3 pts 

1 NutriGrain bar = 3 pts 

Lunch: 7 pts

2 corn tortillas = 2 pts 
1 cup purple cabbage = 0 pts
4 ounces grilled chicken breast = 4 pts 
1 tablespoon sour cream = 1 pt 

Snack: 2 pts 

1 string cheese = 2 pts 

Dinner: 12 pts 

1 serving Lemon Chicken = 10 pts 
2 cups zucchini and onions sautéed in 2 teaspoons olive oil = 2 pts 

Today's Total Points: 34 

Determined Day #112

It's such a wonderful time of year.  Yards are full of beautiful flowers, the weather is nicer and best of all - raspberries are in season!  Not only are they delicious, but 1 cup provides a whopping 8 grams of fiber, which is 1/3 of the daily recommended amount for adults.

Breakfast: 10 pts

2 eggs = 4 pts
1 cup green bell pepper and onions = 0 pts
1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 
1/4 avocado = 2 pts 
2 slices turkey bacon = 2 pts 

Snack: 4 pts 

3/4 ounce cashews = 4 pts 
1 cup raspberries = 0 pts 

Lunch: 7 pts

1 Morningstar Mediterranean Chickpea patty = 3 pts 
1 single serving Sabra hummus = 4 pts 
1 cup baby carrots = 0 pts 

Pre-workout snack: 3 pts 

1/2 ounce turkey = 0 pts 
1 ounce cheddar cheese = 3 pts 

Dinner: 12 pts 

5 ounces baked salmon = 6 pts 
1 cup Good Grains Quinoa and Kale = 3 pts 
2 cups homegrown lettuce = 0 pts 
1 cup sliced sweet mini peppers = 0 pts 
1 tablespoon walnuts = 1 pt 
2 tablespoons Ken's Apple Cider Vinaigrette = 2 pts 

Dessert: 2 pts 

1 Outshine Blood Orange bar = 2 pts 

Today's Total Points: 38

Determined Day #111

As much as I want to avoid desserts all together, I am finding it really hard!  I found a great alternative - Outshine fruit bars!  Have you tried them?  SO delicious!  The Creamy Coconut is 3 points and the Blood Orange is 2 points.  I am looking forward to trying more flavors. 

Breakfast: 7 pts

2 eggs = 4 pts
1 1/2 cups wilted kale and onions = 0 pts 
2 teaspoon coconut oil = 2 pts 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt
3 strawberries = 0 pts 

Snack: 2 pts 

2 slices turkey bacon = 2 pts 

Lunch: 9 pts

4 1/2 ounces grilled sirloin steak = 7 pts
1 serving Italian-Inspired Vegetable Barley Soup = 2 pts 

Snack: 3 pts 

3 Reduced Fat Whole Wheat Triscuit crackers = 1 pt
1 single serving Justin's Almond Butter = 2 pts

Dinner: 10 pts 

1 cup mixed vegetables = 2 pts 
1 serving Lemon Dijon Chicken over Pasta = 8 pts 

Dessert: 2 pts

1 Outshine Blood Orange bar = 2 pts

Today's Total Points: 33 

Determined Day #110

How was your Memorial Weekend?  I went off plan during 2 meals, which I am not proud of!  However, I am not dwelling on it.  I jumped back on plan and I am determined to make this a great week!  

Breakfast: 6 pts 

2 eggs = 4 pts 
1 cup zucchini, green bell pepper and onions = 0 pts 
1 teaspoon coconut oil = 1 pt 
2 tablespoons feta = 1 pt 

Snack: 0 pts 

1 banana = 0 pts 

Lunch: 7 pts

1 Morningstar Mediterranean Chickpea patty = 3 pts 
1 cup raspberries = 0 pts 
1 cup homegrown kale wilted in 1 teaspoon olive oil = 1 pt 
1/3 avocado = 3 pts 

Dinner: 12 pts 

4 1/2 ounce grilled sirloin steak = 7 pts 
3 cups grilled zucchini, squash, bell peppers and onion = 0 pts 
2 teaspoons olive oil = 2 pts 
1/4 avocado = 2 pts 
1/4 cup cottage cheese = 1 pt 

Evening snack: 5 pts 

5 cups popcorn = 5 pts 

Today's Total Points: 30