Hi everyone! HAPPY SATURDAY!!
I didn’t get the chance to post yesterday because I was busy from 8AM until 10PM!! When I got home last night, I had the chance to speak to the pilot online for a while, so I think you would understand 
In the morning I had to meet with my management group for a project. I had "Protein Pudding" with1/3 cup nonfat yogurt, 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder and a crumbled Spooky S’mores Z-bar on top –it was my first time trying this flavor and I have a new favorite!!! It was soooo good:
Breakfast a la cup:
I met with my group, picked up some groceries for the baby shower, walked the puppies on the base trail, then had a snack: whole wheat low carb tortilla, polar fruit spread and Naturally more (the PBOC –peanut butter of choice):
Has anyone else tried this peanut butter?? It has flax which gives a little crunch, lower cals, lower fat and higher protein (10g!) than the average PB
I spent most of the afternoon shopping for a baby shower gift and making food:
My favorite Pasta Salad
An idea I got from the lovely Christie at Sportsnutritionliving– Crudite Cuties
I also made some Sweet Potato Feta Rounds
For lunch, I wanted something light since I knew I would be feasting out later that evening, so I had a smoothie:
- 1 cup milk
-1/2 cup ice
-1 scoop chocolate protein powder
-1/3 cup pumpkin
-1/3 cup fat free plain yogurt
-pumpkin pie spice and Stevia
I also had an Emergen-C. My throat has been bothering me (I always get a little sickers when the seasons change) so I’m determined to fight it!
New dress (TARGET!!) and little Bella:
The baby shower was SO much fun! Jeni and her mom did such a gorgeous job putting all of the food together (I should have taken pics of everything), but here is plato numero uno:
Crudite cup, pasta salad, apple and brie, marinated shrimp (marinated for 24 hours…and it was incredible)
Plate #2:
Sweet potato found, fruit, more delicious shrimpies
I also had 2 glasses of red wine (they didn’t want to be photographed).
It was so cute playing baby games and watching Vanessa open her gifts. It almost (key word there.. don’t get too excited, pilot) made me want a baby!
Check out the cake:
You know I had a piece of that
So after the shower, I got home kind of late and then spent the rest of the evening chatty with the pilot until he went to bed (god bless AIM!).
This morning, I had some brown rice cereal with 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 2/3 cup fat free organic milk and a small nanner:
I’m almost out of Cinnamon Pecan Roll Coffee..
I took the puppies on a walk to Jeni’s to pick up my car (I got a ride home last night since there was a car blocking me and didn’t want them to have to move it) and came home.
For snack, I’m about to eat a Cocoa Mole Larabar. I’m so excited for this flavor!! I love spicy and I loooove chocolate, so I know I’ll be a fan.
I’m off to get started studying for management, hit the gym for biceps, triceps and cardio, then tonight is sushi night
Hope you’re all having a wonderful Saturday!
Take care,
G
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ahhh i gotta try that PB! that sounds awesome!! I’ve never seen it in stores though?!
and that cake is so cute!!!
happy Saturday G!
Wow, that PB sounds amazing, I wish I could try it! Glad you enjoyed the baby shower, you’re dress is so cute and the food looked yummy too
have fun at sushi night and the rest of your day!
I have had that PB, and I do like it but not as much as my sunflower seed butter!
You did an great job making those crudite cuties! I thought it was my pictture.. I am glad you got a chance to use somthign I posted! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Did one of your friends make that cake? It’s adorable!
I’ll have to try that PB. I’ve seen it at the grocery store, but I generally stick with plain PB because I love it so much!
I love the Cocoa Mole Larabar – it is so delish!!! Have a great Saturday and enjoy your sushi dinner.
That cake is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
I looked up that PB online because it definitely seems like something I’d be into, but alas, not sold in Rhode Island. Boo. Maybe on my next trip to visit Mark in NJ.
It looksl ike you had some healthy food choices at the baby shower. WHy is it whenever I go to one there only seems to be fried food ?
LOVE TARGET! They have the best clothes. Not denim, maybe, but love their tops and stuff.
I see that PB at Wal-Mart. I’m totaly gonna buy it now!
I love the cake. How cute.
Cute little crudite cups!
Have a great wknd Gina!
i love your dress and your foods you made for the shower sounds AMAZING!!!
what a cute cake! hope the rest of your day goes well!
oh wow, I’ve never seen or heard of that PB! I’ll have to keep my eye out for it.
and you look absolutely beautiful in the picture with your dog!
have a great day!!
I just started reading your blog and I really like it! I’m an Air Force brat so I love reading things like TDY…lol It’s home to me. Speaking of home, I’m from Tucson too! I’m actually in Tallahassee now for school though. Keep up the great blog!
I’ve never seen that PB before but I’m all for extra protein!
Sounds like a great party! You brought some fabulous food and that cake is sooo cute!
I love how those two glasses of wine didn’t want to be photographed ;o)
And cute new dress!! Yay for new clothes! I hope you have a fun Saturday!
aww that cake is so cute! that pb looks good–i’ve never seen it before!
have a great day. YAY SUSHI!!
Sooo happy that you had the chance to speak to the pilot online!!! Hooray!!!
Pumpkin-seed-butter has even MORE protein than that peanut butter – and the only ingredient is “pumpkin seeds” :0)
Such fun food at the baby shower!! And that cake is just too cute :0)
Love your dress!!
Aww, Bella is a doll!!
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday, Gina!!
I def. just returned that dress to Target! I had bought it for a bridal luncheon and then found one I liked better….but it is SO CUTE. I may have to re-buy it
I almost bought that PB yesterday. It was in my hand, and I put it back in favor of Smucker’s natural. I’ll have to try it next time!
ha, i wish you did the cooking out here. those veggie cups look amazing, hon. you never cease to suprise me with what little culinary gems you come up with. love and miss you like crazy, me
Oh adorable day gina! Looks like lots of fun, and cute dress (I love Target)!
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend
I have tried that PB…it’s actually made in my hometown, so the store always has specials on it! What do you think of it?
LOVE THAT PB! IT’S MY FAVORITE BRAND!!!!!! i thought no one else used it cause i havent seen it on blogs at all. but i love how you can see/taste the flax! yum
how cute is that CAKE? (yeah, it must be time for me to eat as that really is my first thought!)
never had the peanut butter.
need to lift the biceps today as well.
here’s hoping I make it—
M.
ooh, never see that one!!
Baby Showers are fun. I love all the games and presents. And, that is such a cute dress that you got from Target.
I don’t know if you have answered this question before but I am thinking about adding protein powder to my diet and I notice that you use it a lot. What do you think the advantages are of using… feeling full longer? And what brand do you use?
Thanks!! HAVE a great Sunday!
brittany- HI!!! thanks so much for reading and for your comment!! it’s always nice to hear from people in military families! that is SO cool that you’re from tucson. maybe we can have a blog dinner sometime in tallahassee?
veggiegirl- i will definitely be on the lookout for pumpkin-seed butter! i highly doubt i’ll be able to find it here, but maybe i can order some!
chickpea- i LOVE this peanut butter! it’s funny, i haven’t bought it in a long time because portion control got to be an issue (i would get home from work and snack out of it straight from the jar) but i’ve gotten better and think i can trust myself with it again
it is SOOO good!!
hey eatingbirdfood- i’ve had to eat a lot more protein powder since i stopped eating meat because it’s impossible to get all of my protein without it (i aim for .9g per pound of body weight), especially since i try not to eat too many soy products. i think there are a lot of advantages to it: i feel full longer and notice a difference in my appearance (my abs particularly look a LOT better when i get enough protein). it’s also convenient to carry around and you can add it to so many things– yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, smoothies, canned pumpkin, peanut butter…
let me know if you decide to start using it and what brand you pick!
You are just beautiful in that photo (but I already knew you were beautiful from your profile pic).
Did you like the cocoa mole bar? I was super-excited to ty it, but ended up hating it. I like the Jocolats much more.
happy Sunday!!!
That baby shower cake is so chic looking! love it!
ccv: thank you!
ughh i didn’t like it either! i usually LOVE sweet and spicy (like the mexican watermelon lollipops or the green and black dark chocolate with chili) but the larabar was BLECH. the combo just didn’t work out well.. i almost couldn’t finish it!