FEB FIRST ANDREA
Starting weight...exactly 120...

Breakfast: Banana soy smoothie with flax
Lunch: Quinoa salad, half bagle and cream cheese, two cookies
Snack: carrot soup
Dinner: lean turket burger, chips and beer on the side

GYM: 5km run on tredmill with hills in 28.31 seconds...NO BIG DEAL!!!
(I have a race on Feb 20th...hoping to be under 28...but will be bundled up so who knows...)

progress: None...but im hoping this challenge helps me get motivated with my running...after the marathon I ran a total of 8 km...in about four months! haha..jjuuusttt so sick of it...But started again in January...and now I want to get faster. Teen and I have a leisure run (celebrating beers) on st. pattys day,,,and I want to be under 27 minutes for that one!

Recipe: I dont think you guysloved it...but im on the quinoa train as its the healthies food you can make!


This is one of my FAVOURITE recipes of all time! and its wildly healthy!!!


*The directions look complicated...but I just put everything in a big bowl...no order, and then put the dressing on top. SUPPPERRR EASY!


Ingredients
2 c quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 c fresh chopped cilantro
2 avocados, pitted and peeled
fresh lemon juice, to prevent avocado from browning
salt and pepper
juice of 4 limes
zest of 1 lime


dressing
1/4c EVOO
1/4 c whie vinegar
2-3 cloves minced garlic
salt and pepper

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Directions
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Cover and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add beans tomatoes, and cilantro. Toss to combine.

3. Dice avocado, drizzle with lemon juice, and set aside in fridge.

4. Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until garlic is blended and dressing appears creamy. Set aside in fridge.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper and add lime juice and zest. Toss to combine. Serve in bowls, topped with avocado and drizzled with dressing, dividing evenly.