my favorite tofu scrambler

Since eliminating dairy from my diet in January, I've been experimenting with different tofu scramblers. I was eating egg scramblers so often before the diet change that the tofu was unwelcomed to my tastebuds, initially. Then I discovered a vegan sausage that is very similar to the Jimmie Dean variety and my tastebuds couldn't get enough. I make this tofu scrambler 2 or 3 times a week after particularly hard workouts. It's loaded with protein and very tasty. To make: Pat dry firm tofu and crumble into a cooking pan sprayed with olive oil. Crumble some vegan sausage, adding it to the pan. Throw in some steamed broccoli and let the whole thing fry until the tofu begins to brown. I add a tablespoon of something at the very end -- pico de gallo, salsa verde, homemade pesto, a sweet chili sauce would be awesome, too. If I have some Flaxseed Ciabatta (from Trader Joe's), I slice and toast one or two pieces and cover it in hummus. It's a very, very good breakfast!

When moderation goes out the window...

Yesterday's experiment: Purchase this package of Oreos and NOT eat the entire package in one sitting. I failed. Well, not exactly, but the Oreos are gone less than 24 hours later. I recognize that I have a serious problem with sugar and moderation. I don't typically buy this sort of stuff because it just doesn't work well for me. The rest of the family is fine, but not me. Moderation completely goes out the window when there's something like Oreos in the house. I honestly thought I could pace myself with this package yesterday. I'm chalking it up to a lesson learned. I will not be buying these again. Ever.

P90X

My latest experiment has involved my newest exercise regimen-P90X. This is a program I have heard about for years, but was never ready for the commitment. It is a 90 day program- 6 days a week of intense workouts. Once I start a program, I go for it 100%, so I knew I couldn't start unless I was willing to finish. :-) The time was finally right for me. I needed a break from running, and I decided it was time to focus on building core strength and total body strength. Jeff agreed to do it with me, and the next door neighbors and friends, the Giles, also took the challenge. So, pretty much every night for the last 6 weeks we have spent from 8:30pm-10pm following this program. The results have been awesome! I love working out with Jeff, and I love getting stronger! I do miss running, but I don't miss getting up at 5:30 am (or earlier!). I am not completely ripped yet, but I do see definition that I have never seen before. I have lost 6 pounds and about 6 inches total. We are not quite halfway through the program and I think our progress will continue to build on itself. My view of exercise is that everyone has to do it. The key is finding workouts that challenge you! I am hoping that when I go back to running in the summer, that my core strength will ultimately make me a stronger runner and I can still aim for that Boston goal!