Day 31- Late Post! Sorry

Hello, hello!  I need to start blogging earlier in the evening.  I was just so tired after teaching Zumba last night!  But it was definitely a good tired.  I came home and crashed.  It was another fun night teaching Zumba at the church.  A lot of nice new faces!  I sure love spreading the love and joy of Zumba. 

Yesterday was a busy day.  My mom and I are trying to get things ready for this baby shower we are doing.  I have been preparing food for the past few days.  I made Chocolate Chip Banana cupcakes and put them in the freezer.  Oooohhh these little guys are so delicious.  I want one baaaaad.  Then I made chocolate dipped pretzels.  Aye aye aye!  My mom is having a chocolate fountain and fresh strawberries.  This day will surely be one that tests me.  I know I can probably enjoy a little, but I don't know if I will.  I am trying to get off a certain amount of weight before I enjoy any treats.  Also, there are just some foods that trigger my eating, and I am a little scared that if I popped one of those luscious cupcakes in my mouth right now, I wouldn't stop at just one. 

We are also having Chicken Salad Puffs, Vietnamese Egg Rolls (which are heavenly), Chicken Ramen Salad, veggie tray, nuts, mints and M&M's.  Looks like I will be eating fresh strawberries and veggies.  That is ok.  It is not the end of the world.  Baby showers are for welcoming a new baby (babies) into the world and to celebrate.  The food is just the icing on the cake (no pun intended)! 

I will be sure to report back tonight, and I will share another recipe then, too.   Have a good day everyone!  Here is what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast-
2 scrambled egg whites
2 slices turkey bacon
1 c. green tea
32 oz water

Mid-morning snack-
1/2 c. mixed nuts
16 oz water

Lunch-
Smoothie with 1 c. almond milk, 1/2 c. blueberries, 1 apple, handful of spinach
1 bowl vegetable soup
16 oz. water

Mid-afternoon snack-
1/2 c. dried cherries
16 oz water

Dinner-
Tossed salad with grilled chicken, tomatoes, sliced jicama, green bell pepper, celery, green onions, pinenuts and low-cal Italian dressing
16 oz water

After-dinner snack-
1/2 c. sunflower seeds