Day 5: Treat Time!

Friday, October 19th, 2012

It's Friday... my favorite day of this week!  I picked up my granddaughter from school today, and we spent the afternoon together watching Halloween movies and making homemade pizza!  We picked
"Dark Shadows" to watch on Pay-Per-View, and we made our pizzas. 

We made whole wheat pizza crust, with my home made marinara sauce.  I used goat cheese for my pizza, and my granddaughter opted for skim motzarella.  I chose spinach, basil, and sliced tomato for my toppings, while she chose turkey peperoni only.  We made a huge mixed greens/veggie salad, and enjoyed a glass of lemon Seltzer Water with our treat. 

After we were done with our pizza, we made clean pumpkin bars.  The house smelled so heavenly while they were baking!  We each had a pumpkin bar when they were done and cooled, along with a scoop of home made clean vanilla "ice cream" made in my Ninja Kitchen System.  We watched our movie, along with a couple more vampire Halloween cartoons.  She stayed the night, as she often does on Fridays.  I love having her here with me!  My children are all grown up and live on their own.  Gets lonely sometimes.

Earlier in the day I did my Yoga and stretched, and walked over 3 miles with my walking poles.  I ate super clean all week, for my training and for my "treat."  Although the pumpkin bars and pizza were technically "clean," I still consider them to be treats, because I do not eat things of that nature very often.  I stick to lean proteins and fresh fruits and veggies every day.

I have kicked my coffee habit, finally!  I am now having hot tea every morning after my cup of warm water and lemon.  I have been working on my book and writings, as I promised myself I would.  I received a fabulous reward this week, as well as my "treats," so I am feeling pretty good today!  Life is good, my journey is going good, I have nothing to complain about, and I am still walking forward, taking baby steps.  One day at a time.  One treat at a time.  One workout at a time. One special visit with my granddaughter at a time. <3