Minnesota Winter Skin...Oi!

My new skincare (body & hair too!) routine...I still love Paula's Choice but this is natural, removes makeup like a rockstar and is UBER moisturizing!

PS.  Walmart AND Target sell it, it may seem a little expensive but it is really concentrated and will last forever.

Avocado toast

My new favorite breakfast!

2 slices toasted Ezekiel bread

In a bowl smash together with a fork:
1/4 avocado
1/2 Tbs lemon juice
A each pinch of salt, pepper and cumin

Spread avocado mixture on toast and top with chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro. 

Fastest Meal Ever

Saute frozen vegetables and a protein in a little oil.  When it's done, mix in some Asian sesame salad dressing and top with toasted nuts or seeds for crunch and fresh cilantro.  

Here I used tempeh as the protein and it was super yummy and healthy...and done in about 5 minutes!

BAM!

Fried Rice Fix

Pita Panzanella

My absolute favorite food EVER is panzanella (bread salad)...well I am currently on weight watchers (still trying to stick to my rules but for now I just need to get some weight off in a way I will actually stick with)  Weight Watchers is the only diet I have ever stuck with and I love that you can combine it with other plans (vegan, paleo, pescetarian, gluten free, whatever).  Anyway, this is super low points and so so SOOO good!

Spread on a baking sheet:
1/2 whole wheat pita-sliced into 4 wedges and then each wedge split apart.

Spray with olive oil (or very lightly drizzle) and then sprinkle garlic powder and pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, tossing once, until light brown.

In a bowl toss together some chopped tomatoes, sliced string cheese or crumbled feta, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and crumbled pita chips.  E.A.T.

Day 2, I made it!

So, it wasn't SUPER easy but it was easier than any other diet I have tried, I ate super healthfully and I feel great!  For some reason having the list made me want to stick with it (and when I was hungry, I checked it and found something that fit my craving-sloppy super joe meat and a sweet potato topped with greek yogurt).

Make your own list-add your trigger/binge foods to the no list and the healthy, whole, low starch foods you like to the staples.  Somehow having it written down helps.

So far so good!

And for a little fun-this is my fantasy football logo (Madame's Minions). I lost to my husband last week but I think I win best logo!

Day 1