Good morning friends! TGITh because that means tomorrow is Friday and I have Monday off thanks to MLK being a badass (thanks MLK!) In Monday’s post I mentioned I was going to share a recipe for Chocolate Protein Balls but they were gross so I am just going to share some eats + some workouts.

Back to the protein balls – this is the second time I have tried to make these little truffle-esque balls with protein powder and the second time they have come out gross. I am just going to stick to my delicious protein shakes from now on. Lesson{s} learned.

Moving on. I did make something that was really delicious on Monday night. Cookies!! SL had a work party so I had to wifey up and make something. After perusing the pantry I decided on White Chocolate Macadamia Cranberry Cookies.

I used a basic cookie base and added 2/3 cup of each goodie. I realized that someone in the move my baking soda, baking powder and vanilla got lost (I think they are still at the old house) so my cookies went without and they still turned out great.

In less sweet eats, I made this amazing marinated fish with mango salsa that I will absolutely be recreating in the near future.

{Wild cod loin marinated with lime juice, honey and spices atop brown rice and sliced cucumbers with a *homemade* mango salsa}

This was SL’s plate, mine has a little less of everything and a little more cucumber. SL likes to think he is still a “growing boy” and can eat whatever he wants. I like to think I am NOT a growing girl…

SL’s mom gave us a legit full Thanksgiving dinner last night and I wanted to indulge like none other but I made it work.

{Roasted turkey, 1/2 sweet potato, stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce and a drizzle of gravy over spinach and arugula}

Thanksgiving over greens anyone? Everything in moderation as they say.

I’ve kept my eats pretty clean this week and have step up my sweat game as well.

• Monday – 40 mins walking on treadmill (wasn’t feeling my run game)
• Tuesday – Legs & Booty, Abs and 25 mins of run/walking on the treadmill
• Wednesday – Off day, needed that extra 45 mins of sleep
• Thursday – This kettlebell workout + 20 mins of run/walking on the treadmill

So that’s how my week has been going.

Question:

What has your favorite eat of the week been?

Mine – Scott’s mom’s sausage stuffing. I only had a small bit but I LOVED every bit of it 🙂