Working Out in the HEAT + Healthy Breakfast at Mimi's

It's been so hot that I feel like staying cool and hydrated is something I need to pay extra attention to these days. Maybe I'm a delicate petunia, but the sun will definitely give me a headache if I'm not careful. 

Hence the extra large 2.2 liter water bottle. Honestly, it's not the most practical if you're a cardio bunny (it won't fit most treadmill or elliptical cupholders), but it will keep you hydrated so you're not constantly refilling your bottle. It's perfect if you're lifting weights or taking a HIIT-style class because then you've got your bottle right next to you on the floor. My goal is to take in at least 80 ounces of water on normal days, and more on days I workout. 

Unbeknownst to me, Mimi's Cafe has a delicious (and healthy and vegetarian) breakfast option on their menu. The Egg White and Veggie Omelet is an open-faced three egg white omelet made with spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and goat cheese. It's served with a side of fruit, and I think the goat cheese is the game changer here because it adds a lot of flavor without a ton of calories. It filled me up, and clocks in at only 290 calories (24g protein, 28g carbs, 3g fiber, and 629mg sodium). This is definitely going to become my post-gym go to on the weekends 😋 

xo, Glory

Grocery Haul + Homemade Mexican

Hope you all had a happy 4th! I don't know about anyone else, but I really prefer my holidays not to fall on a Tuesday. It's so much better when you can get a long weekend out of it, and not have to worry about fireworks keeping you up late. 

Anyway, if you couldn't already tell, I looove grocery shopping. Seriously, I just love finding new products and ways to keep my diet interesting. The possibilities seem endless, and I'm a total sucker for tasty and convenient foods. 

I think I've already mentioned that I love these veggie pepperonis by Yves. They're low fat, high in protein, and crisp up pretty well on a homemade pizza. I also can't live without these CelloWhisps, they come in parmesan and cheddar cheese flavor and they're both to die for. They're the perfect crouton substitute if you're looking for something crunchy but also low carb. And I'm also going to post a recipe for the Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame Spaghetti. It's super high in protein and fiber, and while it doesn't have the same texture as regular pasta, it was more than satisfying (and delicious), and it obviously didn't have anywhere near the same number of carbs. 

I also love Mexican food.  Ever since becoming a vegetarian (again), I find myself making it at home more and more often. Maybe it's because I like having meat substitutes (and they're not widely available at Mexican restaurants), or maybe it's because I like having control over how much butter/oil/cheese is used. We may never know 😉 What I do know is that it's all pretty easy to make and it always comes out delicious 😋  These Siete chips are also a game changer -- I found myself wanting to eat way fewer chips with my organic refried black beans. Why? I honestly think they're more satiating, so I was satisfied with having less. They're super pricey (in my opinion), but worth it if you're looking for grain free chips that are delicious and don't taste like cardboard. They're also available Whole Foods (for $5 a bag), if you don't want to buy 6 at a time. And the meat substitute I have there in the picture are beefless tips by Gardein. I use those instead of flank steak for fajita nights. I know some people are against meat substitutes, but I say to each their own -- they help me right now because I feel as though I'm still enjoying the same foods as before.

Please comment if you have some meat substitutes I should try out! 

xo, Glory

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