Days 12 and 13 - Guess What I Made?

I wake up every Saturday excited for brunch. I love pancakes, coffee, eggs, fresh fruit, oatmeal loaded with maple syrup... I love breakfast. It reminds me of college mornings with your friends and the randoms who woke up on your floor, weekends at home, and eating at hotels. I love breakfast and I am sick of eggs with rice and salsa.

Lucky for me, Maria has this amazing, life saving recipe that allows me to indulge without cheating. Oatmeal Pancakes!



Recipe for Oatmeal Pancakes (1 serving):

• 1/2 cup raw steel oats
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1 tbsp Raw Almond Butter

 Mix all ingredients together the night before and let them set in the fridge.

In the morning heat up a non-greased pan on medium low. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the batter on the pan. It is ready to flip when it no longer sticks to the pan, about 2-4 minutes. I used the 1 tbsp (1 oz) of almond butter as a topping.
Ali wanted me to let everyone know that the pancakes are inedible to anyone who eats real pancakes and bread. However, if you are on a restricted diet these will satisfy your cravings.

I have a problem with portion control when it comes to almond butter, so I measured it into small containers.





I enjoyed my oatmeal pancakes with a cup of sugar free mocha.

Recipe for Sugar Free Mocha:

• 1 tbsp sugar free cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Rice Milk
• 2-4 cups brewed coffee
• Optional - 1 tsp Xylitol for sweetness

Mix 1 tbsp cocoa powder with 1/4 cup rice milk until it is completely dissolved. Try not to drink it before you add in the coffee. Once you add the coffee you can add Xylitol if you really need the sweetness.


This weekend I am resting my body. I am finally not sore anymore and am looking forward to working out on Monday.

All my meals were balanced and on track, except for my last meal on Saturday. Because I woke up later than usual, I only got in 3 meals for the day. After a hike on Angel Island, I was exhausted and starving. Ali and I went to our favorite Persian Restaurant for dinner and I already knew what to order, Barg (3-4 oz thin Filet Mignon) with vegetables.

When I gave my order to the waitress, she told me it came with rice and that they wouldn't substitute. I ordered the Filet Mignon with veggies instead. It took longer than usual to make and I was really bummed when they finally brought it out; a huge piece of meat with 3 spears of asparagus and tons of Persian fries (yes, potatoes are veggies). I didn't eat the fries, but I devoured the rest. Afterward, I realized it may have been too much meat. I asked the waitress how many ounces it was and died laughing when she told me 12. I ate 3 times what I should have. After I logged my food I realized I was within my daily caloric intake, however, the portions were out of their normal ranges.

On Sunday, the scale bumped up less than a pound, but I know it's mostly water retention from throwing my system off. I should get back down by Tuesday. My goal is to lose another 2 lbs this week.

I am still cranky and hungry, but if I stick to my 4 meals a day and plan them out the night before, I will be fine. This week will be amazing. Larissa and I are going to refocus and help each other through this.

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