30 Day Fitness Challenge: Day 1, part deux

It is 11:11 in Austin and I am finally sitting down to journal my day. I am exhausted so I will make this brief:

I downloaded the app FatSecret to chronicle my caloric intake and track my exercises. So far, it has proven to be easy to use and incredibly helpful. I highly recommend downloading it - and the best part, it is free! Below I have taken screen shots of the super yummy and fantastic meals I prepared today; I have also input my a.m run (Town Lake, MoPac/Congress loop, barely under 4 miles).

During the few months that I had my trainer (Petra, the ruthless Ukrainian Barbie doll), I became educated on healthy fats and proper snacking. Hard boiled eggs (sans yolk) and whole wheat English muffins make up 85% of my breakfasts; it is so easy to boil a dozen eggs on Sunday to feast on throughout the following week. I am constantly on the go, quick and efficient meals are essential to my morning. If breakfast requires too much effort, I will skip it. Not good. Also, on a side note, I usually run in the a.m on an empty stomach. A quick 3-4 miles around the lake first thing in the morning is a great way to boost your metabolism. So, I wake up. I run. I come home. I eat. Then, I conquer my day.

I promise I didn't cheat today - surprise! This weekend is going to be difficult.  No beer over Memorial Day? That just seems un-American. Maybe there is a loophole, I will research.

I have to share this fantastic recipe I found for dinner tonight: Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers. Delicious. Low Carb. Low Calorie. And so easy to make.

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 (whole) eggs, beaten
• 2 (clove) garlic, minced
• 4 (ounce) feta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce box) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 1/2 (pound) ground turkey
• 4 (large) hamburger buns*

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
2. While the grill is preheating, mix together eggs, garlic, feta cheese, spinach, and turkey in a large bowl until well combined; form into 4 patties.
3. Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. *Note: Can be served without buns for a gluten free or low carb recipe.

Check out this recipe at Food on the Table