More Inspiration

Date: 2/23/2012 Workout: 6:20-7:20am-- 40 minutes of cardio this morning at the Rush and a series of kettle bell exercises. 6pm--Teaching a Spinning class at 6pm tonight at the Rush
Food:
Breakfast: Quacker Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal and 8 Strawberries: 189 Calories, 38g Carbs (36 net), 4g Protein, 3g Fiber, 0g Fat, 253mg Sodium, 21g Sugar
Morning Snack: Luna Bar Peppermint Stick: 180 Calories, 28g Carbs (24 net), 8g Protein, 4g Fiber, 5g Fat, 120mg Sodium, 12g Sugar
Lunch: Tandoori Chicken Salad (recipe below) on 2 slices Whole Wheat Bread and a clementine: 277 Calories, 32g Carbs (20 net), 17g Protein, 12g Fiber, 6g Fat, 251mg Sodium, 15g Sugar
Afternoon Snack: Light Frigo Cheese stick and 16 Reduced Fat Wheat Thins: 190 Calories, 22g Carbs (21 net), 10g Protein, 1g Fiber, 6g Fat, 490mg Sodium, 3g Sugar
Dinner: Morning Star Orignial Veggie burger with spinach and avocado on a Whole Wheat Bun: 315 Calories, 33g Carbs (24 net), 22g Protein, 9g Fiber, 13g Fat, 470mg Sodium, 3g Sugar

Total Nutrition Intake:

1,151 Calories
154g Carbs (125 net)
61g Protein
29g Fiber
30g Fat
1,584mg Sodium
54g Sugar

Tandoori Chicken Salad Recipe:

Ingredients:
1 Chopped or Shredded Boneless Chicken Breast (cooked however you want it—I boiled mine)
1 Tbsp. Chopped Cucumber
1 Tbsp. Chopped Red Onion
1 Tbsp. Chopped Mango
1 Tbsp. Fat Free Mayo
1 Tsp. Tandoori Paste (you can find this in the ethnic section of grocery stores. It’s an authentic indian combination with spices)
½ Freshly Squeezed Lime
2 slices Whole Wheat Bread
Make a day ahead, mix all ingredients well & spread on wheat bread. Double or Triple recipe to make as many servings as you like & store for up to a week. 242 Calories, 23g Carbs (12 net), 11g Fiber, 20g Protein

My calorie count was a little lower than I want it to be today so I got a skinny vanilla latte. I think the only mistake with that is that I should have gotten in and had it with my breakfast.

If you have been following my blog or know me at all, you know I am a big believer in quotes and inspiration. I thought for today that I would post some quotes with pictures from my pinterest account. Most of them relate to health and fitness and a couple don’t but they are quotes I love and live by. They keep me going through my “Commit to be Fit” journey. I hope they will help you too J