Breakfast:
Yogurt – 2
Lunch:
Grilled chicken – 4
Kashi Moroccan curry pilaf (review here) – 4
Snack:
String cheese – 2
Dinner:
Tilapia – 3
Leftover curry pilaf from lunch – 4
Frozen yogurt – 3
Snack:
Nonfat milk – 3.5
Snack bar – 4
Total Points: 29.5
Exercise:
WPA Balance: 35
AP Balance: 3
Water: 64 oz
Consecutive Days OP: 14
I just had to share about a new food item I tried today. It’s Moroccan Curry from the folks at Kashi and it is CRAZY good, IMO! 
Here’s a pic of the prepared product:
The base for this pilaf is Kashi’s original whole grain pilaf mix which consists of oats, long grain brown rice, rye, hard winter red wheat, triticale (wheat/rye hybrid), barley, buckwheat, and sesame seeds. For this particular variety, they have also added carrots, coconut puree, currants, lentils, curry powder, cilantro, and a hint of ginger.
As for the nutritional information, per 1 cup serving, there are 220 calories, 5g fat, and 7g fiber which works out to 4 points for those of us on Weight Watchers. There is also only 400mg of sodium per serving which is generally pretty low for this type of convenience food. There are two (2) servings per bag.
I had this with a piece of grilled chicken for lunch and it was wonderful! It only took 60 seconds in the microwave, so it’s fast & easy to make. I could definitely see having this as just an entree as well since the combination of grains & lentils would provide a complete protein.
I found this at my local Ralphs supermarket which is owned by Kroger. It was regularly $2.69 per package, but I got it on sale buy one get one free. I liked it enough that it’s something I would buy again even at regular price.
They also have another new variety called Fiery Fiesta, but I’ve not tried it yet. It starts with the same whole grain base, and then includes roasted corn, tomatoes, red bell peppers, black beans, cilantro, and poblano chilies. As much as I love southwestern food, I definitely want to give it a try, too! 
Until next time …
Breakfast:
Iced coffee – 2
Banana – 2
Lunch:
Subway 6″ orchard chicken salad – 7
Baked chips – 2.5
Snack:
Light string cheese – 1
Yogurt – 2
Dinner:
Vegetable soup – 1
Grilled cheese – 3
Snack:
Nonfat milk – 3.5
Snack bar – 4
Total Points: 28
Exercise: Walking – 1 AP
WPA Balance: 35
AP Balance: 3
Water: 80 oz
Consecutive Days OP: 13
Breakfast:
Iced coffee – 2
Lunch:
Chicken breast – 3
Tomato, onion, & basil salad w/2 tsp olive oil – 2
Potato wedges – 6
Snack:
Popcorn – 2
Dinner:
Veggie burger w/cheese on bun – 4
Baby carrots – 0
Baked chips – 3.5
Pudding – 2
Snack:
Nonfat milk – 3.5
Snack bar – 4
Total Points: 32
Exercise:
WPA Balance: 35
AP Balance: 2
Water: 64 oz
Wow, I can’t believe that I completely spaced on posting a photo of the replacement exchange squares I received from Corinna. She kindly stepped up and volunteered to stitch them for me as replacement for the earlier failed exchange. The design is “Tiny Sampler” from La-D-Da and I love it! She did such a fantastic job. Thanks, Corinna!! 
It’s difficult to believe that another month has passed by already, but it has. The new moon was yesterday, so that means it’s time for another Totally Useless SAL photo update. Here ya’ go (the photo was taken a night, so please pardon how dark it is):
I don’t really feel like I made much progress in my ort collection since last month’s update. I was on vacation for about the first 10 days of this TUSAL month, so that definitely contributed to the lack of stitching this month. Hopefully I’ll have a lot more going into the jar this month.
I also wanted to post about another great stitchy giveaway. Jan is giving away a lovely chart, and everything needed to stitch it, in honor of the birth of her new granddaughter Alexandra. She has all the details for the giveaway on her blog. What a lovely way to honor her new grandbaby. Here’s a pic of everything she is providing:
Until next time …
Breakfast:
Iced coffee – 2
Banana – 2
Yogurt – 2
Lunch:
Tostada salad (no shell) – 9
Snack:
Popchips – 2
Dinner:
Hot dogs – 3
Broccoli w/cheese sauce – 2
Grape tomatoes – 0
WW ice cream bar – 2
Snack:
Nonfat milk – 3.5
Snack bar – 4
Total Points: 31.5
Exercise: Walking – 1
WPA Balance: 35
AP Balance: 2
Water: 80 oz
    
    I'm a Tennessee girl who now lives in southern California. I drink copious amounts of coffee and love to stitch, read, and spend time with friends. I'm a total geek and love all things technology & gadgetry including my iPhone, iPad, Mac, Kindle, etc. I'm also a member of Weight Watchers on a journey to better health. |
August 1, 2001 |
