Drained!

I’m beat. I can barely get my mind and my fingers to work together to type up this post. I thought about skipping today because creativity and variety have taken a backseat during this busy week. However, there’s something about unloading my thoughts here that helps clear my mind and calm me down. So here goes….

I tried to keep things interesting today but my exam was the #1 priority. I woke up and studied non-stop (minus some tweeting and blog reading). Knowing that I like to eat while I study, I kept the first round on the light side.

Strawberry Short-millet-cake: Millet bread with Greek yogurt, strawberries and flax seeds.

Since I think millet bread has a pound cake texture, this worked quite well as a ’shortcake.’

Coffee (1/4 caf)

Shortly after cracking open my books/notes, I pulled out a snack. Can you even spot it amongst all my notes?

Why it’s a granola bar! I actually secretly gave into the baking urge last night . I’m still in the process of perfecting this recipe. This batch was too dry/crunchy. It tasted great–just not perfect!

I suddenly got a massive migraine so I took my notes outside and walked ‘n’ studied for 1 hour in the sunshine. I walked a leisurely 2.5 miles.

Afterwards, I had the laaaaast 1/2 slice of millet bread with coconut butter and raw chocolate spread along with a bowl of Greek yogurt, apples, and Kashi Puffs.

It’s official, I went through a loaf of millet bread in less than a week.

Don’t worry–I restocked last night at Whole Foods . I also stocked up on some random stuff:

• 1 artichoke (on sale)
• 2 organic avocados (on sale!)
• Organic Valley drinkable yogurt (on sale+ $1 off coupon! Is it like kefir?? We’ll have to see!!)
• Organic Rolled Oats
• Amazing Grass Wheat Grass
• Alive! Shake
• Millet Bread!

Then the exam ripped my noggin’ to shreds. I guess it didn’t help that I studied for 4 hours beforehand. My brain was tired. The exam was pretty difficult and tricky. Grrr.

After the exam, I went to the gym hoping to work off some steam. I ellipticalled for 60 min. and then did about 10 min. of jumping jacks and ab work. I missed the bus on the way back so I walked back to my apartment (takes about the same amount of time). I was POOPED!

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For dinner, I had to think outside of the box to make something QUICK!

I whipped together an Egg Salad Sandwich:

• 1 whole egg, 1 egg white (hardboiled)
• 2 T Greek Yogurt (!!!!)
• 1 tsp spicy mustard
• black pepper

SO EASY!!!!!

The Greek yogurt worked perfectly as a mayonnaise substitute.

I ate so many egg salad sandwiches when I studied in London but I don’t think I’ve had one since!! It is one of my favorites.

Apples chunks w/ cinnamon

Sunflower seeds and dried cranberries

Alive! GREEN Shake

• 1/2 packet Alive! Vanilla
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 cup spinach

I had to whip this up fast because a) I was hungry and b) I had to beat the sunset!! I made it JUST in time .

I’ve already dug into 1/2 a granola bar and a slice of millet bread with coconut butter and raw chocolate spread for dessert.

Believe it or not I’ve got a ton of work to do tonight. I better get on it!!

(somebody save me )

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