Good week!  This challenge has really made me think about what I am doing, and avoid making excuses.  One example: in the past I have just figured if I didn't get a workout in by 6 or 7pm, I wouldn't do it, because I didn't want to be up all night.  But more than once this week I was on the treadmill at 9pm or later, just so I wouldn't lose those points - and I slept just fine.  I love crossing things off on my 'fridge chart (thanks, whoever made those - I love it!), and I am feeling great!

I also love getting the yummy dinner ideas, so here's one for you.  It's a recipe my friend swears by, but I haven't actually tried it yet (it's what we're having tomorrow night).  Hope you enjoy it!

Greek Quinoa and Avocados

Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup water
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Spinach leaves
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Mix with quinoa.
4. Place spinach on plates with avocado slices and quinoa. Sprinkle with feta.
Nutrition facts per serving: 332 calories, 7g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 24g fat (5g saturated), 8g fiber