Ate in the dining hall tonight – and the meals have improved!! Although I brought my own bread, I noticed they now have 100% whole wheat bread (Nature’s Own) and SOUPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE soup, so this totally made my night (the vegetarian option that I usually get was fatty eggplant parm).
So I had a huge bowl of vegetable soup that I loaded up with extra raw veggies for more bulk. The soup was actually really flavorful! They also had chickpeas on the hot bar (not sure of their butter content, but I had about 1/4 a cup). YUM!! I love beans. Go Queens for having new options!
I had a salad on the side, which I wasn’t that into. Then I stopped to think and remembered WHY I was eating it – for the nutrients, fiber, and benefits of vegetables. So I savored every last bite!!
I also had a toasted slice of husband’s wheat bread, which I gobbled down without noticing. I had to eat in 20 minutes because I was running late, so I didn’t get to enjoy this dinner as much as I would have liked!
Total dinner calories: ~330
And here’s the crowning jewel: coconut cake! I love it and was just going to have 1 bite, but it was so fantastic that I ate the ENTIRE piece. I’m guessing around 260 calories based on the nutritional info for Sara Lee and Pepperidge Farm’s cakes. I could be way off…..but it’s my BIRTHDAY and this icing was good. REALLY GOOD!
Snack:
Had soymilk and some cereal at 4:00. I was starving!
Total Thursday calories: ~1851
-430 from workout + a tiny bit of walking
= net of 1431.
Not the best way to start the weekend, but I think I earned that cake.
Anonymous says
Yay for your early b-day cake! I’m not a fan of coconut personally…but my husband loves it. Hope class was fun tonight! – Meggers-
Caitlin says
Happy belated birthday 🙂
sarah (the SHU box) says
LOVE watching the evolution of blogs 🙂 yay blast from the past! and happy bday yet AGAIN!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Aw this is great that you posted back to 2007. I think this should work it’s way up to 26 comments and then it will be perfect!
Allison says
I was actually reading your blog back then. I can’t believe how long it has been. You blog style has certainly evolved! (Calories counts, etc.) Have a great birthday.
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
I love to see how your blog has evolved too. The focus is more on the food itself and enjoyment now. 🙂 I like that. Of course calorie counting had its purpose for you (and for many), but you know what I mean! Sometimes I cringe when I read old posts of mine and I see that I posted ‘calories burned’ for my old workouts, now I don’t even think about it anymore.
Happy bday!
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Definitely love the new blogging style too, but so fun to see old posts! Happy bday!
Katy says
I just looked back at some of my early posts, too — it’s so funny to see how we all evolve!
Happy happy HAPPY birthday 🙂
Runeatrepeat says
Love looking back at old posts 🙂
Happy Birthday!
laurie says
I want to get your comments to 26 also!! I have been reading since the beginning and it is like a fabulous journal of your life you now have! I love your blog and think you are awesome! Happy Birthday!!
Alyssa says
happy birthday kath!
Haley says
Hau’oli La Hanau, Kath!! Thanks for sharing your “one comment” post from 2007… it gives this new blogger hope that I, too, will someday have a booming, successful blog like you! =)
Carol says
Just commenting to help you get to 26 on this post! Happy B-day in 2010!
Izzyy says
Just over half-way there! 26 or bust!
izzyy
xoxo
RhodeyGirl says
Happy Birthday Kath!
I can’t believe I’ve been “celebrating” your birthday with you for over 3 years now! So crazy.
Have a great day old lady 😉
Nelle @ Living Cliche says
It’s inspiring to know that even super popular blogs have the most humble beginnings! We all appreciate that you kept with it! 🙂 Happy birthday!
Grace says
I don’t know that I’ve ever commented before, but I love your blog and loved this blast from the past! Happy Birthday, Kath!
lauri (redheadrecipes.com) says
oooooohhh the ‘get to 26 comments’ challenge!!! Just a few more to go!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY (belated…)
ilana says
haha- another comment to get ya to 26. 🙂
Karie says
Happy Belated Birthday Kath!!
Kaitlin With Honey says
I figured I’d comment and add to the 26 comments challenge. 🙂
Breanna Andreu says
22nd 🙂 Happy birthday 🙂 haha
K says
Had to join in the challenge to get to 26 comments too! We’re almost there!!