Hi All! Thank you for your feedback on the last post!
I did wanted to clarify something I should have said however. I know it is ABSOLUTELY possible to eat completely clean in a way that is for purpose & pleasure! I should have been more specific, because in my last post I was referring to eating for purpose in a way, kind of like what is needed in the last few weeks before a physique competition, where food variety is very limited. I think clean eating in general provides amazing variety and is completely purposefully healthful 
There is the case for people who say they get pleasure from the fact that they look a certain way due to eating so purposefully. I completely respect & understand that.. but I’ll stick with my clean eating variety
So moving on..
I haven’t been posting as much this last week, and will probably stick to a similar schedule the next few weeks, because frankly, I was getting a little bored with myself :p I’m at the crucial 3-weeks out cut-off point where I am eating pretty much exactly the same thing every day, and my workouts are pretty much exactly the same. Not really the most exciting blogging material. But I do have a couple slightly different things today..
FITNESS
I just didn’t feel like going to the gym today.. I felt like working out.. but just not at the gym. So I took advantage of the tennis court right in front of my apartment unit, and my apartment gym. It went something like this..
30 min. Outdoor
30 min. Indoor
It was wonderful to get a workout in outdoors.. plus the added benefit of getting my daily dose of Vitamin D. Speaking of, this article was on Livestrong today: Vitamin D, What you need to know.
NUTRITION
I have no idea why it hadn’t occurred to me to do this before. Top Ramen (along with Kraft.. yes only Kraft.. Macaroni & Cheese) was one of the few foods I liked as a child. Love a healthy substitute!
(edited: Forgot to include the Soy Sauce and switched out the picture for the prettier version I ate tonight :p)
Tip Top Ramen
1 bag Shirataki Tofu Noodles – Ramen Style
1 c Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 tbsp Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
Mrs. Dash Onion & Herb Spices
4 oz cooked Chicken Breast (or another healthy protein source)
Drain and pat noodles dry. Mix together Noodles, Broth and Spices stovetop or in the microwave. Add Chicken in near the end of heating (so you don’t over-cook).
I was out of the Ramen-shaped noodles for this batch, and it isn’t the prettiest display..
Nutrition Facts: 242 calories / 39 g P / 7 g C / 5 g F
The other thing I’ve been enjoying, in order to make sure I’m getting enough healthy fats, is adding 1/2 tbsp ground Flax and 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds to my Slimmed-down PB Blender Protein Ice Cream..
FUN
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I'm trying to add healthy fats right now too. Great idea adding the chia seeds to your ice cream! AND a great idea on the Ramen!! That is on my list now too. Childhood fave: hot dogs!!! I know, gross. But thank goodness for good substitutes now
Oh good idea for the Shirataki Tofu Noodles. I picked up some (the spaghetti size) and only used half – dish was less than stellar. I think I like the larger noodles better.
Handstand push ups are one of the moves I've always wanted to try but am afraid I'll fall on my face! One of these days..
Favorite childhood favorites..hmm.. cinnamon toast crunch, and corn tortillas with cheese all fried up! LOL
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Fried tortillas & cheese!! .. oh mexican food.. my true weakness :p
Cinnamon Toast Crunch was my all time fave!! GOOD ONE! …and Lucky Charms…and Trix…and Froot Loops…oh my!
this is a great workout. I am so going to use it. if you don't mind? hehe. Question….the boxer jump ropes, are those when you kick your feet higher between jumps?
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I was just thinking of the high knees kind..
What a fun workout! I love outdoor workouts – they seem to go by so fast! I still have yet to try shirataki noodles but I loved ramen as a kid
Yum! Healthy chicken noodle soup.
I just saw a news clip on cardio tennis.. I swear! Looks pretty interesting! I saw it on ABC local news so you may find it on their website.
Childhood favs were all sweets!
handstand pushups, you little yogi-meets-lifter! yay! I can do them but not sure how many consecutively LOL
the article on D. I just did a post about Vit D and how most ppl are deficient and dont even know it.
your eating purpose/pleasure post and this one at the top, very interesting thoughts! I think I am a mix. But I have never really thought about it…honestly, I dont even care…hah!
Love the new layout!
Me too! It is a lot easier to mentally sort out the posts and other content, nice work!
whoaaa HELLO NEW LAYOUT! love it so much!! its so fun
and the colors ROCK…that workout outside sounds perfect! i love taking my workouts outside when the whether allows. Thereis a track right near by so I will go there sometimes nad do some sprints, walking lunges, squats etc…its awesome! and fresh air-nothin' better!
I totally agree with what you said! clean eating is the way to go, but when it comes close to a fitness competition, yes your foods and variety will be much more limited, all for a goal!
love the addition of chia and flax and DUH already signed up fr your newsletter!!
I made a similar Ramen free soup during my cut before my show in March. Low sodium Veg broth, chicken, broccoli or spinach, cubed soft tofu and/or chicken. Loved it, especially in the winter (its cold here).
love the chia & flax addition
i need to start getting some more healthy fats in my diet bsides peanut butter!
i feeeeel like you should totally be sending that recipe as an email to all college kids haha. it's so simple yet SO genius of you!
I always have chia seeds with ice cream! I call them "health" sprinkles!
can I make a suggestion for the ramen (I am a chef, so I always like to tweek recipes), try some grated fresh ginger and wakame. Wakame is a seaweed found at most asian markets and whole foods and it gives it some saltiness and its so healthy, rumor is it helps speed up metabolism.
I’ve got my husband eating chia seeds now too in our am oats… Secretly I know he is loving them!
Sounds like a rockin outdoor workout.