Vegan Eating Out

Tonight we went out to eat.  We hit up Red Robin and I had a Keep It Simple burger with a boca patty and a side of steamed broccoli.  No condiments, just the bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the burger.  I was able to eat a pretty filling meal for under 500 calories.  I drank water with lemon slices in, and no dessert for me.  Not too shabby if I do say so myself.  I am finding it easier to be vegan this time round.  I'm not sure if there's just more products that taste better available, or if I am just more motivated, or maybe a bit of both.  I am actually eating pretty healthy.

Having a juicer and a ninja blender has been a godsend.  I have been drinking juices and smoothies, which is upping my veggie game and I'm getting so many more nutrients.  My hair is softer, I have more energy, and am mentally clearer.  I have been using the MyFitnessPal app to track my nutrition, and while I don't always stay on budget for calories, I am paying closer attention to specific nutrients, and so what I am eating is more nutrient dense.  I have learned how to cook steel cut oats in the rice cooker, and quinoa too.  They have also been a godsend.  There is a recipe for rice/tofu/spinach that can be made in the rice cooker too, I pinned it on Pinterest and look forward to giving it a go.

Exercise continues to go pretty well.  I am still struggling a bit with getting to the gym during the work week, Even with that, I have been able to work out at least a couple of days a week, and hit the treadmill at home. Tomorrow I definitely have to go in, I need to reschedule my training session, as I've been asked to work that day.  I am continuing to work on it.

This weekend I want to acquire a gym bag, and soon I need a new pair of trainers.  It's a tight pay period for me this time round, though, so the trainers will likely have to wait, unless I can find a good pair at Kohl's.  I may go looking for them this weekend.  I need to just toss my gym clothes into a bag and go straight there after work.  Coming home is my downfall. I've only been able to get up and go a couple of times.  Small steps... keep moving forward.