Miracle Noodles

After a couple days of occasional indulging, it's time to get back on track!! Kim and I tend to be a little naughty on weekends, but as long as I acknowledge that it can't happen ALL the time, I still feel alright. So today I used the day to clear my mind and clean my stomach. I woke up at 9, made oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of wheat germ and fruit slices (strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, and blackberries), and sat down at the kitchen table to get some work done.

While working I drank 3 cups of tea to sort of get my system moving and flushed out. My best friend bought me "Blackberry Mojito" flavored green tea from Teavana for my birthday and I'm ADDICTED!! I've never steeped my own tea before so I find the whole process so much fun. I heat up water on my stovetop, scoop one spoonful of the tea leaves into my mug, and then once 4 minutes is up I take the tea-leaves out with the strainer! It's magical.

After my toasty beverages I almost forgot about my binge yesterday...almost. I was able to get through my entire PR paper until my stomach started rumbling. 2 o'clock can only mean one thing: time for lunch!!!

I was really excited for this meal today because I was planning on making a meal with my new obsession. It's called "Miracle Noodles" and it truly is a miracle. A wonderful senior in my house introduced me to them, and I'm completely addicted!!! Seriously I'll sing its praises to whoever is near and/or listening. Basically it's a brand of noodles/rice (how great, it gives you choices!!) that is made from the root of a plant called the Konnyaku Imo. The delightful edibles are made from only the soluble fiber of the plant, and as such it only contains a healthy soluble fiber called Glucomannan.

It is so remarkable because, and let this sink in for a second, IT HAS NO CALORIES. Not only that, but it also contains no fat, no cholesterol, no carbs, no sugar, and no sodium. It's practically air but 10x more filling and delightful. An individual serving size for both the rice and noodles comes in a bag, and all you do is rinse the little suckers, put them in boiling water for a minute, and strain them. Then you can add whatever you want to the dish and the rice/noodles absorb whatever flavor you add!!

To save money, I buy a pack of six off of Amazon for $15. The bags are usually around $3 each, so it definitely saves! Plus I have bags for days :)

I'm still drooling...LUNCH!! One package of Miracle noodles, grilled peppers and tomatoes, one egg white, and quinoa!! I added 2 tbsp of balsamic vinagrette for barely any calories. I feel so good and satisfied!

This lunch left me feeling amazing and 100% guilt-free. I have just enough time for another cup of tea before I have to head to sorority chapter! Have a great day!

--Lara