Here we go day 3, Nice to see you!

"Wake Up With Determination. Go To Bed With Satisfaction!"


Day 3. Dayyyy 3. You are here. So, three things....


Well, #1. I just found this...

And this is truly what I hope to achieve. And I am starting to think I can do this. I really can.


Number 2. Ohhhh number 2. This weekend was a real test....in my breakroom at work there is a vending machine. Oh, the vending machine--in which I usually find myself standing infront of, contemplating chips, salted cashews, doritos or fritos. Well...this weekend...I didn't buy a single thing! I did not even look at it or give it a thought. I stuck to just what I had in my lunch box. And that....THAT felt good.


And 3 I tried Quinoa pasta tonight...pretty darn good. So, I tried to find more about Quinoa and recipes I could use to include it in my diet...and found this recipe...which I can not wait to give a shot!

2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry)

3 eggs

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

2 green onions, including white parts

1 /2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Olive oil for frying

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To cook quinoa:

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

(To help them stay in patty form and not fall apart, I cook them on med-low slowly so they have longer to set-up without burning. Makes them easier to flip, too.) Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.

Per burger: Calories 132; Protein 8 g; Fat 5 g; NET Carbs 12 g; (Fiber 2 g); Sugar 0 g; Sodium 200 mg

Hope someone else can use it too! Enjoy =)