FitRinny Fave: Mix 1 Hi-Antioxidant Fiber Drink Dark Berry

I was running late this morning and didn't have time to pack my lunch. After my shoulder workout, I wanted something with a mix of carbohydrates and protein. I picked up a Mix 1 Hi-Antioxidant Fiber Drink Dark Berry and was surprised at how good it tasted.

I am not a big fan of anything that tastes artificial. Heavy whey protein flavor makes me gag a little. Thankfully, this Mix 1 drink was fruity and yummy. Light, not too thick. It reminded me of a thin yogurt smoothie.

An 11oz serving has:
115 calories
1.5g fat
17g carbohydrates
9g protein (whey)
And a whopping 8g of fiber!

Also contains green tea extract, vitamin C & E, lycopene and lutein.

FitRinny Recipe: Lemon Feta Chicken

Chicken is one of the easiest, leanest protein sources around. If you are tired of the barbecue and plain roasted varieties, try this simple, tasty version. If you are avoiding dairy, just skip the feta and add a little salt.

Lemon Feta Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese, oregano and pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
  

Four servings, with each roughly 170 calories, 8g fat, 1.5g carbohydrates and 24g protein.

Dear Mr. Scale

Today you are my friend. Amazing how a good number from you can start my day with a smile. The opposite - an unexpected increase or dreaded plateau - and watch out. My mood will be low, I might be snappish and heaven forbid my spouse tell me I “look beautiful.” Grrrrh.

I’m just guessing you are male, although more likely you are female…we are so much more judgmental and critical.

Why do you have this power over me? My rational side knows you are an inanimate object that just spits out a number, yet even now after years of our love hate relationship, my heart still races when I step on. I know deep down that I have control over you and your results, not vice versa, but you still scare and thrill me a little.

Thankfully, my decision to check in with you daily has taken most of your power over me away. I know my number, accept it and do what I need to either maintain it or change it.

You have helped me finally attain a weight that I am happy with, so thank you. After years and years…and years…I am accepting my number and have no desire to drastically change it. My goal now is to improve my overall health, fitness and strength.

So, today was a good day, but I know that tomorrow might not be. And it might not be because of anything I’ve done or not done. Our daily meetings have shown me one thing…the body is fluid. Weight ebbs and flows. As long as I am taking the right steps and eating properly, you will react accordingly, in your own time. An increase could have been a result of hormones, soy sauce marinade or heck, just a change in my sleep habits. I promise not to panic if I see an unexpected number, although I may still be cranky. See you in the morning.