Transformation Day 3 + some yummy recipes

Oh delish! I made the best edamame hummus today for lunch!

For 1 serving:
In a food processor, blend the following until smooth:
3/4 cup shelled edamame
1/4 cup non-fat vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 squeeze (not a Superman squeeze, just a gentle one) lemon
salt and pepper to taste
(224 Calories, 17 g Protein, 10 g fat )

So yum yum yum! I used it as a dip for fresh vegetables (peppers, carrots) at lunch and was quite satisfied. 

Before I forget, I'm also experimenting with cocoa powder.  I miss chocolate whenever I'm trying to reduce Calories, so I needed a chocolate fix.  here is my favorite smoothie:

8 ounces Almond milk
1/2 banana
1 peeled and cored apple OR 1/2 cup strawberries
1 cup raw spinach
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt OR 1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp flax seed
1 tbsp protein powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder.
1 cup ice
(240 Calories, 14 g Protein, 10 g Fat)

Blend well in a powerful blender (so there are no chunks) and it tastes like a healthy milkshake without the sugar rush.

Now on to the main event!

Finally, a good day! I must say that I feel fairly proud of myself for everything I completed. I really only had a few epic fails. Even my hardest item (not yelling at my children) was at least partially achieved (just a bad moment when my son poured cheese crackers down the stairs).

So far, my favorite goals that have brought the most immediate benefit are the spiritual goals.  I rose from my meditation tonight feeling so at peace. I can't believe I ever fell out of such a lovely habit.

Task	Completed!	Partially Complete	Not completed
Physical/Emotional Goals
2 ½ cups vegetables	X
Caloric intake < 1500/day	X
300 min/week moderate exercise		X
Sleep 8 hours per day			X
Complete a brain exercise daily	X
Clean hands per CDC guidelines		X
Professional Goals
8 hours focused work daily		X
Arrive at work before 8:30 am			X
Wear make-up and fashionable clothes	X
Leave work at work			X
Spiritual Goals
Read scriptures 10 minutes per day	X
Pray on my knees twice daily	X
Meditate 10 minutes daily	X
Parenting Goals
Absolutely no harsh treatment		X
If I say it, I have to do it immediately	X
Family meals (No TV, sitting at table)	X
One-on-one listening time		X
Limit screen time to 2 hrs or less			X
Read for 20 minutes daily	X
In their own beds by 8:30 pm	X
Home/Finance Goals
Stick to a strict budget	X
Clutter-free home	X
Social Goals
Listen more than I talk		X
Speak only positive ideas		X
Call someone on the phone	X

 
Today's score:  60% completed (88% if we give partial credit)