Before I even start this post, I should warn you that this is my first time attempting to use Windows Live Writer on my new computer. I have no idea how it will work because the BOY set everything up for me, and he doesn’t even know the name of my blog…LOL! One of the things I still haven’t done is move my pictures and Eye-Fi onto this computer. I am so spoiled because my photos automatically upload, but I haven’t switched that around yet. It’s on my list of things (along with update music and take car for an oil change) to do this weekend.
I must say that snow is much more beautiful in the day light and when you don’t have to commute to work. The BOY and I were both up earlier than expected this morning. After a simple breakfast of banana walnut oatmeal and Elixer, I hit the road for Hot Yoga. The class was warm, intense, and rewarding. I felt strong in my balance poses, lightness in Warrior II, and utter fatigue in chair pose. I know that I have mentioned this before, but I really do feel different when my diet is clean.
After yoga, I picked up Mediterranean for lunch. Our favorite place just happens to be on my way home from the studio. Although their pita is amazing, I knew I had some sprouted wraps and homemade hummus at home. I ordered my favorite Fattoush salad with grilled chicken with plans to create a half homemade lunch that was clean and satisfying.
While the BOY dug right into his lunch, I created 2 grilled chicken wraps. One with garlic hummus and the other using this new Roasted Red Pepper Spread from the Forks Over Knives Cookbook that I whipped up earlier in the week.
Both wraps turned out incredible! With my salad on the side, even the BOY commented about how good my lunch looked.
I’m sorry I didn’t get more pictures, but after this morning’s workout, I was starving! I will tell you that this spread is really easy and versatile, and I would recommend using it to spice up your sandwiches.
I’m heading upstairs to pack and take a nap before heading into the city for a bachelorette party tonight. See you tomorrow!
How do you eat clean on the weekends?
Do you ever make ‘half homemade’ lunches?
Roasted Red Pepper Spread
From Forks Over Knives
Ingredients
2 cups or 1 15- ounce can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, roasted (I used jarred)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tbsp finely chopped dill (or 1 tsp dried)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
Store in the refrigerator.
I went to yoga today as well . . . felt incredible! I think I’ve been walking around with my shoulders up to my ears because of the cold. It was just what I needed to reset myself. 🙂 Have fun tonight!
Oh my gosh…yes! The cold totally puts me in a funk too. I felt so much longer and lighter when I left. I am thinking about going back tomorrow : )
Gah, still so jealous of how much you do yoga! I try to eat clean on the weekend by just eating at home. I have had a HORRIBLE Friday / Saturday of eating, I’m praying it doesn’t effect my run tomorrow, I am terrified of weighing myself Monday!
I truly hate that feeling when weekend fun catches up with you. Enjoy your run tomorrow and know that a few ‘bad’ days won’t affect you in the long run. You have are doing great! I love my yoga and I am thinking I may go back tomorrow : )
I eat clean on weekends by doing a crapton of cooking. Or by eating at one of the handful of places I know that specializes in clean eating. These wraps look good and something the Hubby would love. I hope you had fun at you bachelorette party. I’m making chili today, and it made me think of you. 🙂
He he! We are hunkering down for a big ice storm so I”ve got a pot of lentil chili on the stove. My mom said she is doing the same. I am totally a chili girl and can’t wait to share this new recipe. I live in my kitchen on the weekends too. And since winter salads don’t float my boat, I have been trying to make more veggie packed meals and snacks.
That red pepper spread sounds really good!
It is fantastic. I am totally digging this new cookbook. I think even a new spread can help spice up my lunch options. Thanks for the comment!
No better way to start the day than at a yoga class!
LOVE red peppers! And, they’re so easy to roast!
so I have never roasted my own. I definitely need to do that because I want to make red pepper soup!