Bento #40

Here is my lunch for today.  I thought since it was my 40th Bento, I should do something special.  So, I made a bear with my rice mold I won from Scrumptious Bento and even made eyes and a mouth!  So impressed with my bento basics!  Ha!

On the top:  A plout (combination fruit...plum and apricot), Breemer's Mad Woman Cheese (Got this at Whole Foods on my shopping trip the other day.), and Ham (Suppose to be ham flowers, but they look more like ham pom-pom's!)

On the bottom:  Edamame, Cucumbers, my rice bear, and a little soy sauce in the piggie.

That's what's for lunch Wednesday!  Enjoy!

Bento #39

Below is my lunch for today:

 

On the left:  Tuna Salad made with a fresh banana pepper that I purchased at our Farmer's Market, Celery, Bleu Cheese Dressing, and Hickory Smoked Tuna (YUM!)

On the right:  Bleu Cheese crumbles, Strawberries  (I know, a lot of bleu cheese.  But, I like it!)

On the side (but not pictured):  Donut Peach (also purchased at Whole Foods)

Remember yesterday I posted about a Mango Nectarine?  Well, it was just okay.  Not sweet at all.  Had the consistancy of a mango, but tasted a little green still.  I have 2 more to eat, so I am going to wait until they are a little more softer (riper) before I eat them.  Hopefully that will change my opinion of them, but right now I wouldn't buy another. 

Have a great Tuesday!  Enjoy!

Beat the Heat Challenge, Week 5

I know, I know.  The last post regarding the Beat the Heat challenge was for Week 2.  I was in and out of town for work the past couple of weeks, and just didn't get a chance to post.  But, I've been doing well.  Here's the update for Week 5:

Starting Weight:  212.8

Today's Weight:  207.2

Total Lost:  5.6 pounds

My personal goals for the challenge: 

1.  Journal my food everyday

2.  Exercise for at least 5 days a week; minimum of 30 minutes

3.  6 glasses of water a day

4.  Be in ONEderland by the end of the challenge

Not to bad.  In five weeks, I've lost 5.6 pounds.  That's a tad over a pound a week.  I'll take it!  Now, on to the questions for the week:

1.  What have you done this week to work towards your goals?  I joined a gym!!!  A new one in town.  It is one of those open all night gyms, so I have NO EXCUSE not to go!  AND it is only $17.50 a month to join!!  NO CONTRACT!  Going tonight for the first time to learn how to use them machines.   

I've been journaling my food and exercising, but haven't done so hot on the water.  Still working on it, but not up to 6 consistently.  

2.  What have you done to make yourself feel fabulous?  Hmmm...did I mention I joined a gym?!  Ha!  I am so excited about that.  My hopes is that they hire a trainer (they are working on that) and I get to work with them to set up a plan.  

3.  How are you finding the goals with this challenge?  Do you still think you can achieve them?  Yes!  I think I can achieve them!  I'm REALLLLYYYY hoping I make it to ONEderland!  THAT would be AWESOME! 

4.  Freebie!  If you want to change one goal, change it!  Explain your decision either way.  I'm not changing any of them.  I like to have a challenge to work toward.  (I also like the "High" you feel when you accomplish them!)

5.  Fun Question!  If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?  Your funds are unlimited!  Well, I would live in one of two places:  Wilmington, NC or New Orleans, LA.  Heck!  If funds are unlimited, I might just live in both!  Summer in Wilmington and winter in New Orleans!   I love both places.  I've never lived in Wilmington, but we lived about 45 minutes from it. We would go there at least twice a month to go to the beach.   The town is great!  It's not so big, but it's not so small.  They have everything you need!  Mall, GREAT food, and THE BEACH!   For all you older peeps...it's where Dawson's Creek was filmed.  

Now, New Orleans...Man, I love that town!  My parents have lived there for about 6 years now, so I get to go and visit them.  I love the music, art, people, and FOOD!  The first time I went to visit my parents,  I think I ate my way through the city!  Now, I just get my favorites...crawfish etouffee, broiled oysters, and red beans and rice!  I would love to live near Jackson Square in one of the flats down there.  Anywhere near Cafe Du'Monde and the French Market.  I could just sit and watch people all day.  Listen to the musicians who stop on the sidewalk and just start playing their various instruments.  I LOVE that city!  (Makes my heart excited just to talk about it with you all!)  People think New Orleans is just Bourbon Street, but, gosh...there's SO MUCH more to that city!  However, my positive picture is of me and my Dad at Mardi Gras this year!  

Have a great week, everyone!  Keep to your goals and you can do whatever you dream! 

Bento #38

Here is my Bento for Monday morning.  I'm using my Laptop Lunchbox.  I haven't used it in a long time!  But, I'm making something that needs to be warmed up, and I like to use it when I have to microwave.  I know that several of my bentos are microwave safe, but honestly, I don't remember which ones are and which ones aren't!  Ha!  Call it old age, but I'll play it safe with my Laptop Lunchbox! 

So, here's tomorrow's lunch:

Light Blue container:  Fruit Salad - Yummy, Yummy!  (For all you Wiggles fans!  Can't say "Fruit Salad" without the "Yummy, Yummy!"  LOL!)

Light Green container:  Cucumbers and Onions (my summer time favorite)

Dark Blue container:  Chicken Enchilada casserole

Bottom corner:  Babybel cheese and a Mango Nectarine!  Yes!!  A MANGO NECTARINE!  I've never tried one before, but I found it at Whole Foods and thought I'd give it a try!  I'll let you know what I think of it tomorrow evening!

Have a great Monday!  Enjoy!

Bento #37

Simple Bento from Friday.  It was a repeat lunch from a few posts before, but here you go!

On the left:  Sauerkraut, Turkey and Swiss rolled up, Cucumbers and Onions, and Dijon Mustard in the yellow container

On the right:  Strawberries and Cherries.

Simple and Yummy!  Enjoy!

Bento #36

Here's what was for lunch the other day.  I didn't get a chance to post it, so I'll post it today!

Top dish:  Cucumbers and Onions, Bleu Cheese crumbles in the piggie, Fresh Cherries, and Strawberry umbrellas!

Bottom dish:  Turkey and Pepper Jack sausages, Balsamic Coleslaw (YUM!)

This sausage is SO GOOD!  It's Hillshire Farms and I got it at my local grocery (Kroger).  It was on sale, so I thought I'd try it.  It's only 80 calories per sausage.  Not spicy at all.  Give it a try!

The Balsamic Coleslaw is my own concoction.   It's fresh cabbage, green peppers, green onions, celery, a little olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to taste.  It's a nice change to the normal coleslaw. 

Enjoy!



Bento #35

Hello, Bento friends!  It's been quite a while since I posted a bento!  Here is what is for lunch tomorrow:

 

In the bottom - ingredients to make a Turkey Reuben!  (Minus the bread)  Swiss cheese and turkey (rolled up together); in the blue cup is Dijon Mustard, and in the yellow cup is Sauerkraut.  

In the top - fresh Cherries; in the blue cup - Cucumbers and Onions (My summer time FAVORITE thing to eat.  The more tart they are, the better!) 

On the side - A Fiber One bar and a Greek yogurt.  

I made a bento for today, but couldn't get the picture to post, so I will work on it and *hopefully* post it tomorrow.  

Enjoy!