Add a few tiddely poms!

05
Nov
2008

Add a few tiddely poms!

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Does anyone recognize the title?

This morning I tried a new yoga video by my favorite guy (Tom Morley of Cardio Yoga) – Buns and Thighs Yoga! It was a nice 20-minute workout.

Breakfast:

1/2 cup oats, 1.5 cups water, 1/2 banana, 2/3 cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt
an apple

Mid-morning I snacked on a wrap, then took my hour walk before lunch and talked to my parents. I’m so excited to see my dad tomorrow!

Lunch:

1 WW wrap with PB&J, topped with sliced apples
carrots and celery with salsa & bbq sauce
an apple
cashews (1/4 cup)

Snack:

another wrap
an apple

Class was fun; I picked up our Tofurky for Thanksgiving on the way home. I printed out a $0.75 coupon for it though! I also got Bobby more of his pretzels. He grabbed a 6-inch from Subway (tonight was his crazy night) for dinner, which counts toward our challenge total.

Total spent at Whole Foods (Tofurky and pretzels): $11.53

And at Subway: $2.99

Thanksgiving Challenge Total so far: $35.04

For dinner I made my Blogger Secret Ingredient recipe - Italian Eggplant Stirfry! It’s “Italian” because I used spaghetti sauce and topped it with cheese (rice cheese that is). I’m so glad Meghann from “The Inner Workings of a College Graduate” chose Eggplant!

Ingredients:

1/2 eggplant, sliced in 1 cm slices
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 carrot, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 thick slices of onion, chopped
spices: red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cilantro, cumin
2/3-3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
shredded cheese (I used rice cheeze)

Directions

Dip the eggplant in salted water and cook in a saute pan for 2-3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle it with the spices while cooking.
In another saute pan (or a wok; I used a wok), saute the rest of the veggies (carrot, cabbage, onion, pepper) for 3-4 minutes. I like to add some water to make the cabbage cook better.
Add the eggplant to the rest of the veggies. Continue to cook until everything is tender. I usually add some more water to keep things moist.
Add the spaghetti sauce and remove from heat. Mix well.
Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!

I also had a veggie plate with TJ’s Sesame Soy Ginger Dressing:

Dessert:

honeydew with greek yogurt, applesacue, wheat germ, and cashews
a few bites of vanilla soy ice cream to finish it off
a few mindless cups of millet puffs (I didn’t really realize I was eating them as I watched TV…)
EDIT – to add trail mix

Changing topics – I am very happy with the election results. Though I didn’t really support either candidate at first (I’m a libertarian), I think Obama will make a great president and I’m hopeful for the future.

My dad comes to visit tomorrow! Have a great Thursday!

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15 Comments on Add a few tiddely poms!

ttfn300
6 November, 2008 at 6:08 am (5 years ago)

Mmm, that sounds like a yummy stir fry
gina (fitnessista)
6 November, 2008 at 6:09 am (5 years ago)

oooh the eggplant stir fry looks incredible!!!
have a great day!
Peggy Snyder
6 November, 2008 at 6:35 am (5 years ago)

Tiddley pom…definitely something from either Beatrix Potter or Winnie the Pooh
Melissa S.
6 November, 2008 at 7:12 am (5 years ago)

that bsi submission looks great!
Meghann
6 November, 2008 at 8:26 am (5 years ago)

I’m glad you enjoyed my choice! I like what you’ve done with it, yum!!!
jess
6 November, 2008 at 8:29 am (5 years ago)

I’ve never tried any yoga videos but have Really been wanting to since I moved and no longer go to a studio- I’ll keep an eye out for some Tom Morley-Thanks for the reccommendation!

Your bsi recipe looks amazing; have a great time with your dad!!
AlliJag
6 November, 2008 at 8:30 am (5 years ago)

Eggplant freaks me out, but your recipe looks delicious!

Keep up the good work on the challenge!
Becky
6 November, 2008 at 9:36 am (5 years ago)

hey there! I’ve been reading your blog for a bit and I’m curious to know what this Cardio Yoga is you’ve been doing. I found one On Demand last night but I’m not sure its the same one. Who’s the trainer/host? I’m looking to add some variety to my workouts.
Thanks!
Erin
6 November, 2008 at 10:07 am (5 years ago)

Yeah libertarian!
I don’t recognize the post title -
VeggieGirl
6 November, 2008 at 3:46 pm (5 years ago)

Love the BSI dish!!

Don’t recognize the title either, haha
Brittany Mullins
7 November, 2008 at 6:30 am (5 years ago)

I don’t recognize the title… WHAT IS IT FROM??

Hooray for your Dad visiting- I hop you have a great visit with him. I recommend taking him to the Thai place that we went

Also, your BSI dish looks fab and now I want to go buy some eggplant.

Last thing, how did you eat your wrap with apple slices? Did you roll it up or eat it like pizza?
Biz
10 November, 2008 at 11:13 am (5 years ago)

Loved your BSI submission!
RYErnest
29 November, 2008 at 6:48 am (5 years ago)

Nice post u have here Added to my RSS reader