There is a God...and He createth Tilapia.

Oh, my Lands.

This is officially Day 1 of Operation Health & Body Makeover--I refuse to call it a 'diet' because the food is delicious and healthy! When my trainer first suggested this particular meal plan, I was skeptical because it doesn't allow for a lot of sugar (i.e. fruit) and I love me some grapes, oranges, and nanners. They are not completely off the menu, but I have to limit my intake. The plan includes lean meats, egg whites, green veggies, brown rice, and sweet potatoes.

This morning began with a Green Monster and an omelet (2 egg whites, 1 egg, fresh pico de gallo). And I just scarfed down THIS baby for lunch:

Oh, me, oh, my...it was fantastic! I've never dabbled with cooking fish at home other than my shrimp pasta. But last night I stocked up on fresh turkey, tilapia, and chicken like it was nobody's business. The next few weeks will entail lean meat 3 times a day. I'm more of a meatless-meal fan but this "makeover" calls for protein. With meals like today's lunch, I'm all in. The entire meal took less than 7 minutes. The broccoli was steamed and tossed with some teriyaki and Tuscan Sunset, and the sweet potato was nuked in the microwave...all while the fish broiled in the oven.

Broiled Tilapia

4 3-5 oz tilapia fillets
kosher salt
fresh black pepper
juice of a lemon

Salt and pepper the fish on both sides, place on a baking sheet with cooking spray, and drizzle lemon juice over fillets. Broil for about 5 minutes or until fish is tender and flaky. Perfection.

Side note: Satan Mike worked out my lower body on Thursday...as of this morning, I can barely walk. The squats and calf-raises have left me hobbling around and in need of The Stick. But I.will.survive!