Day Twenty Two
If you’ve fallen of the wagon…today is the perfect day to hop back on. This is the last week and 7 days on this program can make a big difference in the way you look and feel.
So Welcome BACK! 🙂
After 20-minutes of cardio do the following…
Kick Off Tip: Enjoy the process of living fit and healthy. Look at all of the food you get to eat as a gift instead of deprivation and you will succeed in living a beautiful, happy, healthy, life. Our attitude in how we see food, and exercise, is what will bring us to success or failure.
BONUS!!!
Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This refreshingsalad can sit in the refrigerator for a few hours without deteriorating, so it makes a great choice for bringing to work or to a party.
1 cup quinoa
3 cups water
Salt to taste
2 cups diced cucumber
1 small red onion, finely minced (optional)
2 cups finely diced tomatoes
1 to 2 jalapeño or Serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 avocado, sliced, for garnish
1. Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes. Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear. Bring the 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and translucent; each grain should have a little thread. Drain off the water in the pan through a strainer, and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dishtowel, replace the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. If making for the freezer, uncover and allow to cool, then place in plastic bags. Flatten the bags and seal.
2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber with cold water, and drain on paper towels. If using the onion, place in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.
3. Combine the tomatoes, chilies, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, season to taste with salt, and add the quinoa and cilantro. Toss together, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve garnished with sliced avocado and cilantro sprigs.
Yield: Serves six.
Advance preparation: The quinoa freezes well, and the assembled salad will keep for a day in the refrigerator. The leftovers will be good for a couple of days.
Todays Meal Plan:
Upon Waking: Warm Water with Lemon
First thing in stomach: Green Lemonade
(note: if you are a coffee drinker you are going to love our TBFC Coffee and can have this at this time)
15-30 minutes later: Green Apples with Cinnamon (as much as you like)
Take in a Probiotic: Kombucha is great!
2-3 hours later….
Lunch: Grilled Salmon with a the Garden Salad (make extra if you like to snack)
Dessert: Herbal Tea with 1-2 squares 80% Dark Chocolate
2-3 hours later: Have more of what you had for lunch or Green Lemonade
Dinner: Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Dessert: Herbal Tea with 1-2 squares 80% Dark Chocolate
