Good Morning!

Today’s supposed to be one of the hottest days of the summer here in NY. While I’d like to be lounging out by the pool all day, I’ll be inside helping sweaty foreigners all day. On the upside, I’ll be in the AC. I really really hate the heat, like can’t stand it! My hair gets frizzy, I get all sweaty, and I can’t sleep at night. I’d much rather be cold and grab some extra blankets or pile on the layers under my clothes. If you can’t tell, I’m getting a bit of writer’s block so ranting about the weather seemed like a good idea. What would you rather be, hot or cold?

I do have a confession to make. Last night the boyfriend’s Mom made baked ziti. I still have a small fear of eating things when I don’t know exactly what went in to them (she likes to put tons of olive oil in everything – from broccoli to pasta sauce) so I opted out of the cheesy mess and made myself a portobello mushroom burger instead.

I had it topped with spinach and bottomed with a 1/4 of an avocado on an English muffin. It was delicious but it was not filling enough – an hour later I was scrounging around looking for something else. Mark and I were watching the Yankees game, which was sponsored by Taco Bell… you can see where this is leading.

I don’t ever eat fast food anymore but Taco Bell was always my favorite in the past. I only like one thing on the menu though so that’s a good thing. I got a bean burrito. It was good but I just kept thinking how easy it would have been to make my own bean burrito. It’s just refried beans, cheese, onions, and some taco seasoning! So it’s actually good I went there. Now if I ever get the craving I’ll just make my own

Later that night I had some unpictured sour cream and onion Annie’s bunnies, compliments of my coworker whose allergic to corn and ended up breaking out when eating them. I feel bad for her allergy but can’t say I don’t love getting all the free organic/natural foods from her! I also had a banana with Barney Butter and cinnamon. Bored of my bananas yet?

This morning I made the best bowl of oats I’ve had in a while.

In the bowl:

• 1/4 cup steel cut oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/2 banana, sliced thinly and whipped in towards the end
• blueberries
• chia seeds
• pecans
• peanut butter

This will keep me full for a long time, it was almost hard to finish. Seriously, if you need to eat a hearty breakfast, add in some wheat bran!

Off to get ready for work. Have a great Monday!