Updates:

(I realize that these are going to look a bit odd considering that I am a day ahead down here!)

Wednesday
Was healthy all day until...the dreaded baking began. I made salted white chocolate oatmeal cookies and these brown sugar oatmeal bars with chocolate and caramel for a few friends who are going back to the states. I found myself constantly "tasting" the batter for the bars...which was really just taking heaps of the oatmeal mix (oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter) and dipping it into the homemade caramel...over, and over, and over again. Gah. The only redeeming part was that I went to the gym and did cardio and weightlifting.

Thursday
So healthy! Success! I ate three very healthy meals with my only snack being a small apple. I even went out for drinks (to a very nice mixology bar) and refrained from any alcohol. I was very proud of myself and am glad that I decided to not opt for drinking empty calories. I also did a hot yoga class during the day. I was hoping for some cardio and weights at night, but we did the bar with friends instead. At least I got my yoga in.

Friday
Going to try and stay on the healthy eating kick! This morning was three scrambled egg whites with half of an avocado. I have another hot yoga class tonight that I am looking forward to. It is one of the 75 minute ones and it really kicks my butt. Yay!


Ohh, I have been making cauliflower rice a lot and have been loving it. I think that you girls would love it too! You just take your cheese grater and grate a head (or a half head) of cauliflower. You can apparently use a food processor for this as well...but I don't have one down here...so cheese grater it is! I saute a chopped onion before I throw in the "rice" to warm and toast up a bit. It is super easy, makes a slew of "rice" and is a great base for veggies and other meals. Last night, I had the "rice" with broccoli, peas, and tofu and topped it with some curry sauce. I also know you can microwave it as well...but I try and stay away from microwaving things as much as possible. I am a nut, I know, I know. It leaves me feeling really full without feeling guilty.