A Better Buffet

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there! I hope everyone has had an enjoyable day!

The weather was spectacular this morning - thanks, Mother Nature! It was sunny, but a little on the cooler side and breezy. Perfect running weather! I was out the door by 8:15 a.m. and ran for 40 minutes. The wind made it a bit tough ,providing some resistance, but I just slowed my pace during those times and that helped me get through it. I came home and was shuffled upstairs by the husband and daughters who wanted to give me my breakfast in bed. I really wanted to stay on track with my eating today, so I kinda dictated what I wanted to eat for breakfast. I know that sounds very type A, but if I didn't, the husband would have made a really elaborate breakfast and I didn't want to splurge that much. I tried not to take the fun out of it for them, but I had to keep my goal in mind of what I needed today. So, I decided on whole grain banana almond pancakes. The husband made them and put a few sliced strawberries on the side. He was disappointed that they didn't come out in "perfect circles" (now, who's type A!) because he knew I would take a picture of them and he wanted them to look really amazing! Aww. I made sure he knew that it doesn't matter what they looked like, they tasted TERRIFIC! I really enjoyed this 3 POINT breakfast in bed...

After I lounged around, I got ready to meet my parents at Gram's new apartment community. We were all going to have brunch in the restaurant there. I wasn't sure what to expect for this. Brunches are notoriously a bad place for those who are trying to make healthy choices! I was pleasantly surprised at what was available. I was able to fill my plate with a bit of Cinnamon Rubbed Pork Loin, mixed green salad, green beans, broccoli and a spoonful of potatoes...

I also had a nibble of my Mom's cheese blintz, cheese strata and little daughter's chocolate cake. I was able to avoid the other hot buffet items and completely avoided the mile long dessert table altogether. Hey, if you don't look at it, you don't really know that you're missing anything, right?!

I also had a few sips of Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)...

and a nice cup of decaf...

I estimated the whole thing at 10 POINTS. I was happy that I didn't go hog wild and felt satisfied with everything I ate :)

We spent the rest of the afternoon touring Gram's new community, walking the grounds and the husband and daughters even played a little putt golf. It's a beautiful place and was a wonderful afternoon celebrating mothers and daughters...


Later, the husband and daughters wanted pizza for dinner (they could eat it every night!), so I made Veggie and Smoked Gouda Quesadillas for myself. I sauteed baby portabellas, onion and red bell pepper and spinach with cooking spray and filled 2 small La Tortilla Factory Tortillas with the veggies and 2 oz. lite smoked gouda cheese. I used 2 tbsp. marinara for dipping this yummy 6 POINT meal...

Dessert was on the menu, tonight! A repeat of last night - Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip Vitatop with PB2 - gotta love it!

What a great Mother's Day! I got to do the things that are important to me, eat the way that is important to me and be with the people that are important to me! Can't ask for much more than that!

Have a great night =)