“tested” out

No, I’m not referring to  a new product I’ve recently tried…I’m talking about borin’ old TESTS. That pretty much sums up the reason for lack of blogging this week. Sorry guys! Good thing Summer is almost here! I can just taste it now…

Paradise.

Back to the testing, I knocked out a big chapter test in World History on Friday. But that was just a warm up for what was to come . I awoke very early this morning (not happily I may add) and made my way over to the college to take the ACT Test. Most stressful 4 hours of my life? Possibly.

Have you taken the ACT test? How did you do?

I fueled up with some good brain food before I left:

This creamy, dreamy mixture contained:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• cinnamon
• vanilla
• serving of protein powder
• 1/2 sliced banana

I planned on filling my breakfast with chia seeds, hoping the Omega’s would boost my brain function for the test. Loooooove me some chia seeds. What a nutritional powerhouse they are. I always feel more energized when I have chia seeds compared to when I don’t use them. Awesome.

The test was definitely challenging to say the least. The most difficult thing about it was the time limit for each section. I didn’t get through a lot of it and therefore had to do some major guessing. But I tried my hardest and I’m glad it’s done with. Now I have to put it out of my mind because I won’t get the results for 3-8 weeks. Gah!

Afterwards, I came home to make just what I was craving…A nice big salad. It’s been awhile! Now that the weather is warming up, I’ve been wanting lighter, summery-er meals

It contained romaine, spinach, broccoli, sprouts, tomato, black beans, a Baby Bel cheese, and hummus dressing. The dressing was just Sabra’s hummus mixed with a little water. It was yummy!

Also had some peanut butter mouse!

greek yog mixed with 2 tbsp PB2. Peanut butter cheesecake right there.

And some snackage obviously occurred:

Raw Rev raspberry and chocolate bar.

date and almond butter wrapski. Delish combo! Unflattering photo…darn.

Dinner was a mixture of all the things I was craving as well. I snapped a quick photo before it was quickly devoured.

Turkey burger plus tomato, ketchup, mustard, and laughing cow on a whole wheat sandwich thin. Sweet potato with pb. Cucumber with light ranch dressing. I hardly ever use ranch dressing anymore as I usually prefer a vinaigrette of some sort, but there is something about that cuke plus ranch combo that is so good!

Dessert….

 

PB & J banana soft serve!

Ok seriously, do you think I’ve eaten enough nut butter today?! It’s an addiction, I tell you. Not that I mind one bit. 😉

The workout of the day was Turbo Jam. I don’t do it very often anymore because of all my strength training lovin’ but I really do love it! If I could recommend one DVD program, that would be it. It’s just plain fun! If you like to dance, you will like it!

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I wanted to clarify one thing from my last post. The whole restaurant thing…I did not eat very much of my meal because I didn’t like it, not because I thought it too “unhealthy” for me. I definitely indulge in some not so healthy foods and as long as moderation is used, I think it is perfectly fine occasionally. I just did not find it appetizing to eat the syrup drenched sweet potato and the super oily fish. I just wanted to point this out and make sure you all realize that I’m not aiming for perfection with my eats…I’m just eating what I *want* and *crave*.

Now I’m going to kick back, relax, and enjoy the weekend! I hope you all can do the same!

Kristi