Pineapple Strawberry Protein Smoothie

Good morning, everybody

Even though I didn’t manage to get much sleep again, yesterday was a little bit of a better day than Thursday. In my post about my new diagnosis, I talked a lot about how the appointment went and how everything made me feel, but I didn’t really go into what Heel Pad Syndrome really is, so I thought I’d explain. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of information about it on the internet, so I’m just going to go off of what the doctor told me.

What is Heel Pad Syndrome?

Heel Pad Syndrome is a condition that somebody is either born with, or they’re predisposed to and it develops over time. The heel is the part of the body that supports almost all of a person’s bodyweight when they walk, run, or do anything involving their feet. The heel pad (also known as a “heel fat pad”) is a bunch of fatty tissue that protect the heel bone and cushion it during impact. Patients with Heel Pad Syndrome have a decreased amount of tissue making up their heel fat pad. The lack of proper cushioning results in pain when the heel comes in contact with the ground.

Alright, enough about that! Let’s get back to normal stuff…

I made an amazing smoothie today! Seriously, I think it was the best smoothie I’ve ever made. It was that good.

Pineapple Strawberry Protein Smoothie

(original recipe)

Ingredients:

1/2 medium/small pineapple; cored, peeled, and diced

6 frozen strawberries

1/2-1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

Blend until thoroughly combined.

Drink up!

You know what Friday means… groceries! I had the best time at the grocery store today. I planned out my grocery list to include lots of protein and veggies, with a limited amount of anything else. I was worried that, because my list was so long, and, because I was getting expensive fruits, veggies, and meats, that I would definitely be going over budget this week. But I really wanted to do well on my Healthy Goals Checklist, so I got everything anyway.

I was shocked when the grand total at the register was under budget! I guess skimping on the “extras” (like the Special K on sale that I really wanted) was completely worth it!! It feels awesome to know that I really can buy a huge amount of super healthy foods and stay under budget at the same time. It was a really nice surprise And now I can’t wait to go again next week with the same plan in mind!

{Stop & Shop}

Bananas (5) – $1.54 (.69/lb)
Tomatoes (2) – $3.38 ($2.99/lb)
Red Bell Pepper – $1.46 ($2.99/lb)
Red Delicious Apples (4) – $3.04 ($1.59/lb)
Cucumber – $0.99
Jalapeño – Hmm, can’t find it on the list. Maybe he forgot to scan this?
Celery – $2.29
Romaine Lettuce – $1.69
Spinach – $1.99
Strawberries – $3.99/each + BOGO*
Frozen Broccoli & Corn – $1.67/each

{Shaw’s}

Watermelon Quarters (2) – $5.00

{Stop & Shop}

Chicken Breast (3 lbs) – $6.70
Ground Turkey Breast (3 lbs) – $8.49
Ground Beef (85% lean) – $6.70
Eggs – $2.39

{Shaw’s}

Jennie O Shaved Turkey Breast (3/4 lb) – $4.99/lb (for Brent)
Jennie O Shaved Turkey Breast (1/2 lb) – $4.99/lb (for me)
Dietz & Watson Provolone (1/2 lb) – $5.99/lb

{Stop & Shop}

Fiber One 100% Whole Wheat Bread – $2.50
Pasta – $1
Calise Potato Rolls – $2.79

Shopping Trip Total = $73.92 ($1.08 under budget!)

Let’s see how I did on my healthy goals yesterday!

Healthy Goals Checklist

At least 100g of protein. No check. I only got 74.5 today . I kind of gave myself a little bit of a break today and yesterday, though, because of the really bad news and because I haven’t been sleeping great (When I don’t sleep well, I don’t feel well. And when I don’t feel well, I’m don’t get that hungry). All in all, 74.5 isn’t horrible. And I really did try to get in as much as possible, it just didn’t end up happening. I promise I’ll be back to normal today!
At least four servings fruits/veggies. Check! I got 4.5 servings.
No more than one treat. Check! Had a bowl of lucky charms after dinner.
Exercise and/or stretch. Check! I stretched for about 20 minutes before bed. I need to remember to exercise this weekend to get my three days of exercise in!

*ECB = Extra Care Bucks (see here for more details). UP = Rite Aid UP Rewards (see here for more details). WYB = “when you buy”. BOGO = Buy One, Get One Free. MC = Manufacturer coupon (found in your local Sunday paper and weekly Redplum flyers). CVS coupon = They print out on your receipt after you buy something and from the Instant Coupon Printer located in all stores. Printed MCs = You can print coupons from sites like Coupons.com and CouponNetwork.com from your home.