The Mystery Mushroom

Although the name of this post might have brought back memories of a psychedelic college experience, I am not referring to THAT type of mystery. Keep reading for details...




For breakfast this morning I decided to go back to some smoothie action. I figured a light breakfast would be best to counteract the effects of bagelfest 2010. It was the perfect way to start a Monday morning (Ugh. Who am I kidding? Is there really any good way to start a Monday morning?). Today's smoothie flavor = strawberry, mango, pineapple with vanilla brown rice protein powder.




When lunch time rolled around I whipped out some leftover Indian food. Unfortunately I do not have a picture, but I do have a good excuse...

Today at lunch I held my first session of "girl's group." I will be meeting once a week with a small group of amazing young middle school ladies to discuss the issues that affect their lives and try to empower them to become leaders in our community. Whenever I have a chance to hang out with my students in this type of setting, I am reminded of how strong they truly are. Today, we talked about our likes and dislikes (reality tv may have been mentioned), as well as some more serious topics. I was saddened by their feelings about their bodies and their appearances. Having once struggled with many of the same issues myself, it is difficult to watch these girls talk about how "they wish they were thinner" or they sometimes "hate the way the look." They are all so beautiful! What are we doing to them?? I hope that through this group we can explore topics such as healthy living and positive body image. Maybe something will slowly begin to change...


Anyway, no lunch pics but a very wonderful lunch experience with some really good company : )





When I got home from work I tried out a Jackie Werner On Demand workout (I have had ENOUGH of that Jillian Michaels). After my workout I decided to get creative with dinner and use up some of the produce in my fridge (including the aforementioned Mystery Mushroom).

Bok Choy


Debbie (my mother-in-law) and I bought these interesting looking mushrooms when I was in Virginia a few weeks ago. I have been trying to figure out a cool way to try them out. I thought Thai Spring Rolls would be the perfect solution...

Chopped veggies pre-wrapping

Bok Choy, Enoki, Zucchini, Carrots and Avocado

The Wraps

SPRING ROLLS!

Thai spring rolls with peanut dipping sauce

Coconut brown rice with curried tempeh

Yummm....

I was loving the grilled tempeh!

Ok, well now that Mystery Mushroom Monday is officially over, I am ready for some serious sleeping -but not before a small cup of vegan chocolate chips... they may have only been Enoki mushrooms but I still have the munchies : )