GI Day Sixteen

I woke up a little earlier than usual today, but mystifyingly the alarm I set never went off... quite frustrating. My boyfriend and I had a rather protracted argument, the result of which was that I had to spend the day doing paperwork (bleh).


Breakfast

• lite whole grain English muffin with low sodium deli turkey and a bit of low-sodium ham
• almonds
• 1% milk

Despite complaining that he hated the low-sodium turkey, my boyfriend ate enough that I was short what I needed for this sandwich. Fortunately, I had the ham to swap in, and I think it's about even.

Can't say enough good things about these English muffins. Awesome.


Lunch

• beef and cheese tacos with salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado & fresh cilantro
• green grapes

Another favorite, definitely enjoyable. The avocado was a bit under-ripe, but still tasty.


Snack

• whole wheat tortilla chips with salsa, creamy Parmesan dressing, and low-fat Cheddar cheese

I got these delicious whole wheat tortilla chips, which made for excellent nachos. I was in a lousy mood when I made these, but I perked right up with how much I enjoyed them.


Dinner

• toasted ham & low-fat Cheddar on flatbread with mustard and mayonnaise
• lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper & fat-free Italian dressing
• dill pickle

This sandwich was fantastic. I baked and then broiled the sandwich to give it a crisp pannini-like texture, which contrasted beautifully with the melty cheese and creamy warm mayo.

The salad was delicious, and I was stoked that the meal called for a dill pickle, since I absolutely love those. Admittedly, I use them as sort of "free" rewards for myself on occasion, so it was nice that this one was sanctioned.

Evening Snack
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