Sunny day calls for healthy meals and activity (by Jess)

Good afternoon indeed to you all! I must say I am more than thankful for the sun to be shining, fruit stands full of fresh fruit/veggies, and luscious trees and greenery all around me. This always inspires me to eat well and not just to do so, but to ENJOY this good-for-me food. It also makes it more appealing to get active outside. So thank-you beautiful Canadian weather!

This morning, I woke feeling great (gotta love days off work). Matt, having been a workaholic the entire weekend and beyond, was with me and he made me a delicious breakfast. We had cream of wheat, with banana protein powder in it (not much, just enough to get the protein punch), real bananas cut up, raisins, and fresh kiwi and cherries on the side. No added sugar. It was lovely and I really appreciated such a treat!

Matt and I, after being comfortably full, took off to High Park and throw the frisbee around for some time, and the made our way to the water where we walked along to a real fresh fruit/veggie juice stand. Matt got a fresh squeezed lemonade with fresh raspberries and blueberries blended in. He was on cloud nine after a good workout and with the sun beaming down, making his need for quenching thirst important.

We returned to the apartment and I made us a GREAT salad (I thought anyhow), with mixed greens, walnuts (my alternative from my #1 love - the crouton which I always pack too many in and ultimately I know increases the fat and calories t any salad), avocado, broc sprouts, carrots, with a light dressing. No more ceasar salad for some time for this dame, unless it is my dads which is much better than the creamy one with loads of real grated parm cheese that I make! haha.

For a snack we ate cherries and another banana. A hand full of peanuts each too made for a nice taste.

I am having a visit from my aunt flow, so I know my iron is low as I am just right tired and pooped. This happens monthly and I have got to know my body so well. If I miss a meal or don't get proper nutrients, I am a useless human being. I have been getting my iron from dark green vegetables, raisins and nuts. I will feel better tomorrow I am confident.

Yesterday Matt and I ate at Fresh restaurant and enjoyed tofu, salads and juice. It was yummy. He was very active playing softball and him and I walked a lot yesterday adding to the activity. Pssst, he is passed out sleeping as I type. VERY CUTE. No snoring yet though. ;)

How are you all doing? Has anyone needed a good cheat or are we holding firm on day two? My "cheat" or what makes me feel like I am a happy/normal human not being deprived of my little food treats is coffee occasionally (or tea for work) with little sugar now, and thinsations to make me believe I am enjoying a cookie. haha

Love reading all your entries...they are great!

Love you all!