Froth-a-licious!
It was a VERY berry morning. Strawberry chobz + even more strawberries.
These were the Arnold Schwarzenegger of strawberries. They were SO huge, I think I only needed 4 to fill the bowl to the brim!
See!! Massive!
For lunch, I made a Philly NY cheese steak seitan wrap…yeahhhhh, my version has nada to do with the greasy, cheesy, meaty dish made famous by the city of brotherly love. Oddly enough though, seitan with veggie slices kinda reminds me of the artery clogging sammie (as gross as that is to admit). Fortunately, my wrap is a bit more healthy, and pretty simple to make.
1. Warm tortilla
2. Add way too much seitan (so there’s no way it will close)
3. Melt cheddar flavored veggie slices (or any other vegan “cheese”)
4. Be generous with the avocado
5. Try to make it healthier by tossing in something green
6. Stop, drop, and roll (like you’re on fayah!)
7. Gobble gobble
Lunch was delish, have I convinced any of you to make your own seitan yet?
I had an apple and kiwi before heading off to the gym. This was the first time I ate a kiwi WITH the fuzz…surprisingly, it was not even noticeable. So maybe Erin isn’t crazy after all…
I had a mayj BLAH of a gym sesh. I could hardly force my way through effort level 0 on the elliptical. Rather than force myself through an additional 30 minutes, I ditched. Lounging on the couch reading blogs was way more relaxing.
I had a WF tofu ball to hold me over until dinner.
And an apple…
All day I couldn’t seem to find anything that was satiating. For dinner I was really really really craving carbs, so I made some hummus and threw everything I could find on a plate to dip into it. What DOESN’T dip in hummus? (answer: nothing)
English muffin, mushrooms, steamed broccoli, and carrots…with the best home-made hummus EVAH!
Of course, I needed another plate full of goodies and more hummus, so for the second helping I had more broccoli and another English muffin, and 2 falafel balls.
I was full after this, but still not satisfied. Hard to explain. Some days are just like that – what my body wants, my body wants, why try to figure it out…might as well just give in.
All day long I’ve been rockin’ a Kirstie Alley sized appetite, even moments after eating, my tummy was ready for more food. As if nothing could hold my appetite – so frustrating! I felt like I was eating to fill up a post-marathon calorie void (only I hadn’t run a marathon). Grrr…
So I did what any good foodie would do…turned to chocolate…
…and cereal 🙂
Nothing like snacking the day away while expending next to no calories. I am back to work tomorrow, so I packed my lunch, laid out my scrubs, and got to bed watched Chelsea Lately.
OK, in the interest of full disclosure, I also had this bowl of (way way way too many) carob chips and raisins, despite the fact that I already polished off an entire chocolate bar less than an hour ago.
Ummm, am I carbo loading or carob loading?
wow that is one crazy strawberry!
What can’t be dipped in hummus???……chocolate or carob! HA!! Try that one Elise!
And i’m drooooooooling (like, drooling) over that wrap….and those WF’s tofu balls!
PS-in regards to your last post, i’m definitely a night-time shower girl! I just CANNOT go to bed feelin’ dirtyyy/sweaty/smelly… ew.
Carbo-loading! It’s my hobby! haha
TOFU BALL! I want to try one so bad!!
My mom actually makes her own seitan… It’s really good. I’ve been meaning to try it eventually.
Both carbo loading AND carob loading takes skill and patience. I am so proud of you! You succeeded entirely! MMMMDADDDYY!
I will have to admit..I am kind of scared of seitan. DON’T HURT ME! What is it? What’s in it? What does it taste like? Can you do a get-to-know-your seitan post soon? MERCI BEAUCOUP!
You are one tofu-balla my love.
Crikey! That strawberry looks about the size of an apple!
I would love to make my own seitan, but alas, I have yet to even attempt and revert to just buying my already-assembled tofu…sigh.
Anyway, when I feel like I just can’t satisfy whatever tapeworm is taking up residence in my gut despite a gi-normous amount of food, I usually have another cup of hot tea. Even though there’s nothing wrong with even more food, the tea settles my stomach and gives me some time to digest and decide if I’m really hungry or just bored.
And then sometimes I just have the tea and add along an extra serving of hummus, pita, fruit, etc…defeats the purpose, but whatever.
Do I need a food processor to make seitan?! Darnit…I want kitchen gadgets, man!
I need to get some more carob action in my life. I’ve only had it a handful of times but enjoyed it immensely on all occasions!
I feel you on the chocolate crave; even after my buttloads of veggies last night (1/2 head broccoli, 1 onion, 1/3 head of cabbage), I still wanted chocolate, but I did manage to keep myself to one square. Happy Wednesday!
Poor Kirstie Alley. She was actually my favorite actress when I was about 10… ever seen a little Disney Channel movie called “The Tooth Fairy”? Genius.
Hate those kinds of gym seshes, but I’m glad you left. Forcing yourself to sweat is just not fun.
What can’t be dipped in hummus? haha Have you ever seen “Don’t Mess with the Zohan?” If not, I seriously suggest you should, because you would appreciate for sure!
Power to homemade seitan! woot woot!
I love AHnold strawberries! Big and delicious (that’s what she said). You’re slowly convincing me to make my own satan because that wrap looks fantastic. Yes, satan!
OH MY GOSH! Your dinner?! My dinner has just been decided 😉 Is that a Thomas English Muffin? Have a glorious Wednesday full of carbs and carobs!
Big strawberries make my day 🙂
Glad you listened to yourself, and even though your hunger was insatiable, you did it up right!
Wow – that strawberry is ginormous.
on the coffee…whats that say if i make only one cup less…for myself, daily? mmmm caffeine
and as for the hair…most days thats the ONLY reason i shower, bc i sweat. dirty hair makes me move my ass. whatever we can use for motivation, rock on.
haha you made an awkward looking heart with your coffee cup in the first picture…
uhh that hummus looks SO good. I’m feelin that dip-a-dinner you made!
What did you put in the hummus? I’m thiiinking I should make my own soon…or get a job with Tribe?
chocolate makes everything better
1. Are those pink tights you’re wearing?
2. Your strawberry has elephantitis
3. Was that a Bravery reference? Great running music!
4. Erin IS crazy 🙂
OMG–are we twins?! I had a crap-o workout yesterday too (which I also cut short just to put myself out of my misery…), AND I totally know that full-but-not-satisfied-feeling! I had a total day like that yesterday too! WHAT else can I eat, right?! I HATE those days, and for some reason I seem to have them all too often…hmmmmm.
Anyway, I am glad you listened to your body and didn’t force yourself to workout and let yourself eat what you were wanting! It is all healthy and looks soooooo delicious and is making me want to EAT right now! Hahaha…
Hope work went well today!
Courtney
thats a HUGEE strawberry!! haha looks delicious though.
oh man your wrap looks so delicious!