Most people hate Mondays, but I'm the total opposite, I LOVE Mondays! I'm usually wicked productive & refreshed, Thursday I'll be singing a different tune.
Mother Nature kept the rain to herself this weekend which was greatly appreciated, I was more than happy to spin on the trainer while it rained buckets this am. I'm proud to report that while spinning lil peep #2 to it upon himself to pack his own lunch and snack. Leftover Tacos and Melon salad very Paleo friendly choices... Although the bag of goldfish not so much :)
Crazy busy day so I hit the pool this evening for an AWSOME interval workout... I can feel summer coming and I'm so EXCITED.
Since I'm back on the training wagon I'm back on the EATING wagon.

Here's another 2for1 recipe

Blackened Chicken Thighs w/ fresh veggies.

4 chicken thighs
*2 tbs Blackened seasoning
1 Bell pepper
1 Sm Red onion
1 Cup Baby Spinach
1/2 shredded carrots
2 tbs Jalapeño (optional)
1/4 cup Corn
1/2 Lime squeezed
Pepper to taste
Lettuce Leaves, bib,romaine,iceberg will all work as a substitute for a franken-food tortilla or flat bread.

Preheat oven to 425. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning on both sides of chicken thighs. Place in oven for 20 minutes or until internal temps reach 165*. While chicken is baking, dice bell pepper, red onion,baby spinach,carrots,jalapeño.
I used fresh corn, it's in season and on sale but there are plenty of healthy canned options... Yes, corn is almost negate of any nutritional value but it adds texture and sweetness, if you are a hater... By all means forego the corn.
Mix everything together into a bowl. Cut the lime in half and squeeze over the diced veggies and toss with pepper. Once chicken is done cooking, cool and dice, toss into veggie mix.
Pull the leaves off of the lettuce head and rinse clean. That's it! Pack for lunch or serve as a light summer fresh dinner.
As you can see I added some extra whole jalapeño goodness to mine:) Spicy, yum.

I said 2for1
In the morning mix 1/4 cup with 3 egg whites, top with salsa... Yum! Egg McMuffins taste like Dirt.