Berry Obsessed?

Happy Thursday beauties!!! After yesterday's post and reading about some of your food obsessions I realized that I too have been obsessing over fruits. Not all fruits though, it is an obsession to the culprits whose name ends in BERRY!! 

They are a perfect addition to cereal, specially Kashi cereal ;) 

Perfect for Parfaits: 

Great topping for salads

Who needs jelly or jam? Just make a strawberry and PB sandwich! 

RaspBERRY Kefir with some BlueBerries makes a perfect treat! 

BERRY smoothie... yess! 

Berry Greek Yogurts

BERRIES with chocolate sauce ROCK! 

Come on feed my obsession ;) 

What have you been making with berries lately???

Low-Down!

Hola chiquitas!! 

Sorry for being MIA for the past couple of days. I have missed you all, but since the semester is coming to a close I have been super busy doing last minute projects, papers, speeches, and reading. I really haven't had much time to blog, so I figured I would give you a low-down of some of my eats. 

*Disclaimer* - get ready for an overload of food pics!! 

Lately I have been eating and loving a lot of:

My breakfasts have been full of:

Kashi GoLean and loads of Berries

Egg Beaters  with Laughing Cow Cheese! 

Lunches have consisted of: 

Chick n' Filet wrap with a side of Hot Salsa

Portabella Burger with Egg Whites and Hot Salsa 

Dinners have been out but healthy: 

Holy Guacamole!! 

Chipotle's Vegeterian Bowl 

Teriyaki Tofu with Veggies and Brown Rice 

And of course my life isn't complete without some protein bars  ;) 

 I finally tried this bar!!! I really like it :) 

This chocolate mint flavor rocks!! 

What food product are you loving right now? 

Any protein bars I should try? 

If you are a vegetarian how do you get your protein? 

Smoothie Queen

Yesterday was cardio-day, thankfully, no Jillian Michaels bossing me around, haha!! Rusty and I decided to go for a run, which surprisingly is something we hadn't done in quite a while. After running the half-marathon in December, I haven't been running as much as I used to. My focus has shifted on weight training and circuit training, with some running in the mix but no where near as much as before. So, to switch things up a bit it was time for a run outside and far far away from the treadmill! 

It was such a beautiful day for a run around campus! After the run we decided to keep the cardio going by chatting it up with a walk through campus! Walking through campus really brought back memories of freshmen year in college, specially strolling by this place

I used to get a smoothie from Smoothie King daily, it was one of my daily snacks *yikes* I  could sucked those suckers down like nobody's bisnazzz. Oh and did I mention... I never once got the smallest serving size they offered. There I was naively thinking that I was making such a "healthy" decision. Boy was I in a surprise when I found their smoothies nutritional stats!! 

Check them out for your self!  

Keep in mind that those stats are for their smallest serving size. Since Angel Food was my favorite smoothie, on average I was ingesting 531 calories from one of my "healthy" daily snacks! I always question how I was so fooled to think that they were a healthy snack (maybe as meal replacements they make sense), guess I was just ignorant. So be wary of smoothies, they may pack in more calories that you expect.

But no more do I pay Mr. Smoothie King a visit, I am know a Smoothie Queen and choose to make my own smoothies. I know  Kalli loves to make her own smoothies as well she always celebrates with a Smoothie Friday! 

Like today's rockin' Strawberry Banana Smoothie (you bet it is beats Smoothie King's butt) 

Have you ever been fooled by a product that you thought was healthy but turned out it was not? 

What old unhealthy habits have you kicked to the curb? 

Hummus & Salsa... Yes Please!

Good Afternoon!!! T.G.I.F!!!!

Ladies thanks for all the comments on yesterday's post! As food bloggies there were many things in the article that we could all relate to. It is no surprise to note that foodies have a passion for food and enjoy sharing their eats, but of course if taking pictures of what we eat becomes an obsession then there lies a problem.

Many of you agreed with the statement, "tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are". I too believe that one can learn a lot about a person solely from their diet. I feel that characteristics such as discipline, self-control, and dedication shine through the food we consume. For me, it has not always been easy keeping a healthy diet... specially in college!  There are times I get the urge to drink soda, stuff my face w/ white chocolate covered pretzels, or do a midnight run to taco bell!  And it really does take dedication and self control to be able to avoid eating some of the stuff you once loved, even-though, you know in the long run it is bad for you. But of course, treating yourself once in a while is completely acceptable ;)

Now let's move on to food!!

Today my hopes of laying out by the pool were shot down by the rain, booo!! Guess I still have the weekend to lay out :)

Morning began with a cereal-kick!

I am lovin' strawberries!!

1 cup of Kashi Cereal, 1/2 cup of A.M., Strawberry, 1/2 Granny Smith

Uhhh Ohhh! Houston we have a problem.... I don't know if I can get sick of this cereal!! (guess thats not that bad of a problem)

After b-fast I worked on some school work, needed to get a couple things done before the weekend. This weekend Rusty's parents might be coming up to visit and we might be going to Disney!!! So, I got most of my school work done so I won't have much to worry about when I'm spending time with Mickey ;)

After yesterday's rest day today was right back to Jillian Michaels workouts, Ouch! In the Making the Cut program she gives you 3 days off from her circuit workouts but your are really supposed to just have 2 days off, so one day a week I get to do my own cardio workout!

Today is Day 4 of the workout and I am lovin' it... my body not so much, haha! The workouts are awesome, but it definitely pushes you to the extreme. Today there were a couple of moments I wanted to quit but I felt like Jillian was right there lookiing at me and yelling "INTENSITY, INTENSITY, INTENSITY!"

After the gym I was hangry and it was time for lunch! I was in a creative mood and I made this delicious creation that I urge you to try!!

3/4 cup of Egg Whites, Handful of Broccoli Slaw

Guess, my omelet making skills are not too shabby ;)

For the sauce I used this lovely combo:

1 tbsp of Hummus, 1tbsp of HOT salsa 

If you haven't tried this combo, dooooo it!! I promise it will not disappoint. 

Result =

Take a peek inside! 

Oh this was soooooo GOOOOD!!!!!! 

I can't believe it was my first time mixing hummus and salsa together...I had been missing out! 

Any fun plans for the weekend?

Do you have any favorite combinations I should open my taste buds to?

"Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you what you are"

Hola Amigas!!!

 Can you believe the week is coming to a close!! HURRAY for the weekend!! Although I don't have a job, I always look forward to the weekends because I get to spend a bit more time with those who do have to work *cough Rusty cough* 

Today Rusty forwarded me this article, "First Camera, Then Food". I haven't been able to figure out whether he forwarded me the article to hint that taking pictures of food is a bit obsessive, or he just knew this article would interest me. Guess I'll never know, haha! 

Hear are some excerpts from the article: 

• In 1825, the French philosopher and gourmand Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” Today, people are showing the world what they eat by photographing every meal, revealing themselves perhaps more vividly than they might by merely reciting the names of appetizers and entrees.

•  But she has noticed lately that it’s becoming harder to suppress the urge to shoot. “I get this ‘must take picture’ feeling before I eat, and what’s worse is that I hate bad pictures so I have to capture it in just the right light and at just the right angle,” Ms. Sherman said. 

•  Photos are also a means of self-motivation for Mr. Garcia, who began photographing his food after he lost 80 pounds. “It’s definitely part of my neuroticism about trying to keep thin,” he said. “It keeps you accountable because you don’t want to have to see that you ate an entire jar of peanut butter.”

• The pictures, I realize now, are incredibly personal, and by looking at them you can probably deduce the type of person I am.” Moreover, the pictures set off memories and emotions in a way a written journal could not. “I remember every single day, who I was with, what I was feeling,” he said. 

Can you relate to the article in some way?  


Do you think one can tell who a person is from what they eat? 


I guess now I will tell you who I am!


B-fast: 

1 cup of Kashi GoLean, 1/2 cup of A.M.,  Strawberries, Cheese-Stick 

I guess you can say I am in a cereal kick! Since the days here in Flo- Ridah have been getting warmer all I crave in the morning is some crunchy cereal with some chilled Almond Milk. The Kashi cereal really keeps to its word, it always keeps me full and satisfied til' lunch time comes around. 

Lunch: 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich,  Apples & Strawberries

I love sprouted grain bread! It is sooo good when it is all warm and toasty :) 

Snack: 

Many of you bloggies prefer plain greek yogurt and adding the fruits yourself, I am sure it is healthier but I am just such a sucker flavored greek yogurt! Tomorrow I will finally try Chobani's Pineapple flavor, can't wait!!! 

Later in the afternoon I sipped on some rockin' tea! Check out the awesome tea Rusty brought back from China!! 

 The flower is a small ball in the beginning and once it is in the hot water it slowly blooms! Really soothing tea, thanks Rusty! 

Dinner tonight was Jill Michael's inspired, Curried Swordfish with Eggplant. 

Swordfish, Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes, Curry

This dish rocked, the combination of all these ingredients really blended amazing!! Can you believe it was my first time trying swordfish! Every time I eat seafood it is mainly Mahi-Mahi, Salmon, Scallops, or Shrimps, boy have I been missing out!

What is your favorite seafood? 

I am off to catch up on some FlashForward! 

Hope you have a great Friday :) 

Making the Cut

I have had this book lingering around my apartment for quite a while... about a year! 

A year ago I picked up the book with all intentions of doing the 30 day plan, but after attempting the Day 1 routine I set the book aside. I was somehow able to come up with plenty of excuses why I couldn't  continue the program. For one, you are not supposed to drink alcohol in the plan and that was around the time I had just turned 21! (needless to say that wasn't going to happen) Looking back, I see that I made every excuse possible because the program really intimidated me *blush*. It has bothered me to no end not finishing something I began. So, I have made the decision to doooo it! I began the program yesterday (April 6th) with a goal to finish it May 5th two days before graduation!! 

The Plan: 

This is a 30-Day plan that states it will get you into the best shape of your life. All weight loss and fitness books claim this, so I was iffy on this to begin with. This is not a fitness plan for just anyone. It is geared for people who exercise regularly, are already at a good level of fitness, and only have 10-20 lbs of fat to lose, the last amount that's hardest to get rid of. There's no cheating in this, it's hardcore for 30 days -- no alcohol, no small indulgences, etc.

The main focus of this plan is broken down into two parts: the type of Oxidizer you are and your BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate I believe). You take a quiz and it tells you whether you're a Slow, Balanced, or Fast Oxidizer, then gives you a list of foods to eat according to your level. I, for instance, am a balanced oxidizer, so I take in an equal percentage of these foods. There's honestly not a whole lot of difference between these groups in terms of the types of foods you can eat; it gears it more towards percentages of each (protein, carbs, fats) in every meal. The other part, BMR, calculates how many calories you need per day if you sat on the couch and did nothing. The thought here is that if you eat just this amount, you'll burn off plenty more than that with the exercise you do.


I am not looking to lose 20 lbs. by any means I just want to get more toned and lose the last 5 stubborn lbs. I have been trying to get rid off! 

The book is pretty neat Jillian explains many things thoroughly such as; the sodium and water intake to prevent bloating, explains the correct form and purpose behind each exercise, and the diet needed (there is a tentative menu one could follow and the book is loaded with healthy recipes).

 2 days down 28 more to go! And believe me my body is feeling it, I am SOAR!! I will keep you posted on the progress I make :)

Now on to today's eats:

B-fast: Cereal & Eggs 

• 1 cup of Kashi GoLean Cereal
• 1/2 cup of Almond Milk 

• 1/2 cup of Egg Beaters

Lunch: Chicken Wrap & Greek Yogurt

• La Tortilla Wrap, which is only 80 calories! 
• 4 slices of Oven Roasted Chicken  
• 2 slices of Boar's Head low sodium White American Cheese
• Broccoli Slaw 
• 1 tbsp of Honey Mustard 

It was my first time trying Chobani's Pomegranate flavor... I am in love! I absolutely love the tartness and the texture the pomegranate seeds add to the yogurt. Publix had all the flavors I had never gotten a chance to taste, tomorrow I will try Pineapple!!!


Snack: Strawberry Smoothie 

• 1/3 cup of EAS
• 3 ice cubes 
• 3 strawberries 

Mmm... this was perfect, just what I wanted on such a nice, hot, and sunny day! 

Dinner: Mahi-Mahi, Brown Rice Pilaf, and Sauteed Spinach

Rusty made dinner tonight and no worries it was approved by Jillian ;)

We saw this at Publix and thought it was an awesome creation! All of the seasoning you might need for a specific recipe are all there. We decided to be inventive and use these seasonings on the Mahi-Mahi. 

For the Rice Pilaf we went the quick route ;) 

The result was a delicious dinner! Rusty you are such a lil' chef ;) 

Let's chat: 

Have you ever done any workout plans?

Have you tried any of Jillian Michael's workouts?

What's your favorite greek yogurt flava?