Say What You Need To Say: On A Whim

Oh my, WHAT A DAY!!!

To say my day was busy would be an understatement. It was more like organized chaos.

I began with a 5 mile run. For some reason, my legs were just not into moving this morning. I don't think I left enough time for them to rest because I was experiencing lead legs and had to stop a few times to stretch.

I barely finished 5 miles and then hopped on the ET for 15 to finish out the hour.

Breakfast:

1/4 Cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch, 1/4 Cup Kashi Vanilla Island, 2 TBL Love Grown Granola, Blueberries, Blackberries, Almond Butter

I eat 1/2 a grapefruit every single morning with my cereal. Since I'm really bad at hydrating after my workout, I find this is a good alternative.

It was after this that my day began to spiral into 12 million different directions. I had to be 305964040 places at once and I don't think I even sat down at my desk until after lunch.

Speaking of…..

Lunch:

I was supposed to go out with my friend for lunch but had to cancel on her last minute when I found out I had to be somewhere at noon unexpectedly. By the time I was done, it was going on 2pm and I was starving.

I rushed home and threw together whatever I could find to eat salad style.

Spinach, Tomatoes, Avocado, Broccoli, Homemade Black Bean Burger, Pineapple

The dressing was salsa and plain yogurt and I also threw in a few Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips on the side

Thank goodness I'm creative because this salad was not only delicious but so filling although I think I threw it down in 15 min.

So it seems to me that when one thing in my day goes haywire, the rest of the day is so out of whack. I am such a planner but when something I plan gets away from me, I can't get back on track.

Take for example dinner…..

I had NO idea what to make for dinner. A few ideas swam through my head today but when it came down to the time, I went blank. I wanted salad but then realized I had eaten the last of the lettuce with lunch. I wanted to grill but then realized Toly wasn't home to light the grill. I wanted eggs but then realized I was out.

Hmmmmm……

I'm thinking it was Jessica who channeled this idea based on her recipe for Cheesy Artichoke French Bread she posted the other night.

Dinner:

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Focaccia

This was better than I imagined.

I cut a wedge of Trader Joe's Tomato Basil Focaccia, spread one side with Basil Hummus, the other with a Laughing Cow Sun Dried Tomato Wedge. Then I stuffed the bread with artichoke hearts and spinach and pressed in a grill pan for a few minutes.

It was simple but incredible! On the side, I had a bowl of TJ's Rustica Sauce. Half was used for dipping the sandwich, the other half I ate with a spoon like soup. Yes, I definitely eat tomato sauce with a spoon and I always have. To me, it's not much different than tomato soup.