Cheat Day In Photos

I think I did it up right!

Lobster Spring Roll!!

Shrimp Tempura Roll Topped with Fresh Mango and Black Caviar

Spicy Tuna Roll topped with Fresh Tuna and Salmon

Spicy Girl~ Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Avocado, and Cucumber wrapped in Pink Soy Paper

Not sure I quite understood this, but, funny none the less!

HAD to have some Sweet Willows while splurging!

Sweet Willows is a local creamery that makes their own unique ice cream flavors fresh daily. They change the flavors constantly and match them to the current season! Not to mention, it's pretty much the best ice cream I have ever eaten!

Oh, did you want some?!? Because Sweet Willows will ship their icecream ANYWHERE in the U.S. by Fed-Ex on dry ice!

Visit their site because it will blow your mind!

Sidenote: All of the food was shared with Hubster! Oh so romanticle!

Then, to finish off the night...

A lil red wine in my favorite stem-less glassware!

What kind of tasty treats did y'all have this weekend?!?

Until Then....

On the Table~Day 3

Woo Hoo! 3 Days down-27 to go! I'm going to keep it simple for you guys tonight.

Breakfast:

Old Tasty Faithful

PB and Celery (at least I ate something!!)

Lunch:

Yummy Steak and Black Bean Salad from Chipotle!

PS-I didn't have cheese on my salad but I DID have a small scoop of tasty guac!

Dinner:

Another Cook This Not That recipe!

Stuffed Chicken: Red Pepper, Spinach, Prosciutto, and Pine Nuts

**Recipe Available online!

Snack:

Photo Found Here

Cinnamon Dusted Banana

Truth is, the banana was a splurge...but I figure it wasn't the worst choice i could have made! Tmrw is going to be exciting! Cheat Day!!!!!

Happy Weekend Lovies!

Until Then.....

On the Table~Day 2

Phew! there were just a couple tiny moments today where I was feelin the weakness! :-/

But, thanks to my WONDERFUL hubster...I made it through the day successfully!

Here is what ended up on our table today.

Breakfast:

Brunch Scramble from Taste of Home.

The recipe was fine. I substituted in a few egg whites for the real thing. The real problem was that I'm not/nor have I ever been a breakfast gal. I just can't eat in the morning! But, staying true to my plan I needed to eat within the first hour of being awake...So, I tossed it down and went on with the day.

Lunch/Dinner

Thai Lettuce Wraps from Cook This, Not That!

These were true to form! SOOOO GOOD!! I didn't even THINK of a tortilla while I was eating these! The steak was perfectly cooked (thanks in part by me but also thanks to the great cooking guide) and the sirachi sauce was freakin amazing!!! Bummer though, this recipe isn't online. Womp Womp!

Around bed time I started to hit a major wall. I wanted to eat again..which, I could because I only ate twice. So, I had some carrots and radishes...appetizing huh?!? LOL!

Nothin doin...I broke down and had some peanut butter with celery. I don't think I was supposed to eat the PB but it totally hit the spot! My mood lifted and I felt full even though I didn't eat alot! YAY!
I think I was experiencing a lil sugar with-draw...I mean what did I expect?!? I just gave up soda, carbs, and powdered donuts COLD TURKEY! YOINKS!

But, I made it! So, five claps and a snap for me!

On The Table~Day 1

Cue the oh-so handsome George Straight's voice singing

"What's going on in your world?"

"I hope your doing fine"

Been a little while huh folks?!? No excuses here...the writing just didn't happen this week. But, I have found my way back and I have plenty to share.

Let's see.
So, I came up with this plan...it's called time to go on the hot and sexy bikini diet. I mean spring is most nearly upon us and followed by that summer and that can only mean one thing (or two or three or more things):

Tank Tops

Shorts

Swimming

Bathing Suits!!

All of which will expose my winter layers - that were necessary to combat this insane cold that exists in the "nawth". Let's face it people - I'm not ready for all that! I mean, I AM ready for warm weather! But, I'm NOT sure my shape is ready for skimpier clothes!!!

So, with all of the good intentions that I have, I planned to start my bikini diet on March 1. Woops! It was a busy day!

Welcome to March 2 - the bikini diet has officially kicked off with this evenings dinner choice! YAY!

Here is what was on my table tonight:

Honey Mustard Salmon with Parmesan Roasted Asparagus!

The most pleasant thing about this meal-- it was TASTY!

The second most pleasant thing about this meal-- it was GOOD for me!

The third most pleasant thing about this meal-- it was EASY!

The fourth most pleasant thing about this meal-- mine looked just as good as THEIRS!

The fifth most pleasant thing about this meal-- OK I'm out of pleasant things!

But, it really was so awesome! I got the recipe from the "Cook This, Not That" book! Insert good news here!!! You don't have to shell out money for the book to get this recipe! A few of the books more famous dishes (including this one) can be found by following the link above!

I also threw out alllll the temptations lurking in my cupboard! Thank goodness the neighbor boy was around and likes mini powdered donuts! I may have shed a tear if I'd had to toss them in the can!

Some of you may be asking "What diet are you following?" or "What are you choosing to eat and not eat?" Give a round of applause for:

I have decided to go with a meal plan that I read about in "The Four Hour Body".

It's basically a zero carb/minuscule sugars diet.

So you get the gist.

All the meat, veggies, eggs, and beans a gal can handle!!!

Plus, one cheat day a week! How awesome is that?!?

I have already decided to commit to the diet for the next 30 days. At that point I will measure my progress and reassess. I'm actually pretty excited about it! I feel like this will really push the envelope when it comes to learning to be more creative in the kitchen!

photo courtesy of istockphoto.com

And...terror of all terrors. Tomorrow I am going to take my measurements! (scary enough right ladies?!?)

But I have to take it up a notch....I'm going to post them....here....for you and all the world to see.

I have got to up the accountability big time! (also a suggestion from the 4HB)

Yoinks!

No worries though, I am going to do it and I am going to be proud of whatever those numbers are!

Anyone with me?!? Well you don't have to post your numbers silly!! But, how many of you are gearing up for summer in your own way?!? What kind of diet and exercise plans are you trying?!? I couldn't resist doing SOMETHING when that Victoria's Secret Swimsuit Catalogue arrived!

Until Then....