Wilco was amazing last night!! It was my first time to see them live, Cain's was packed, and I was with my brother. GREAT NIGHT!!
Great nights are often followed by a long day when you are an adult, boo!! Add a late night to a broken air conditioner, Monday in general and problem city in dental world.
Cody worked all weekend, so I did not get to try any recipes. However, Sammie has my inbox full of recipes to try. I'll do my best. I did cook yesterday before the concert. Home style tacos!
I'm so proud of my couch to 5K class. We started week 5 today, everyone did so well. All my participants are still coming and giving it their best.
I'll be staying home more this week and cooking, I promise to get some recipes up soon. Today I did start my diet off well. GT/PS/B, yogurt and apple for a snack, salad for lunch. I have to stay out of Sammie drawers this week, he he!! Bombed dinner when I ate at the Brook w/ my parents. Tomorrow is a new day!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
GOOD FRIDAY!!
Today was such a great day! I picked up my SLF (special lady friend) at Chris Nikel's and we headed to the river. Completed my week 2 homework at Riverside this morning. It was a beautiful day AND we decided to walk an extra 4 miles. Couch to 5Kers, in week 2 your 2o minute walk/run is the equivalent of 2 miles, wow!!
Lunch at Old School Bagel, I had the egg salad on an everything bagel with a berry cup. I had requested a whole grain everything bagel (it is the BEST) and they were out! Must have been a busy morning at Old School Bagel?! SLF and I sat on the patio, it was so relaxing. Drank our waters (SLF is knocked up) and had lunch.
SLF also approved two new swimsuits for COSTA RICA!! Also two dresses and veto'd some shorts. Then I dropped her off, hit up the USPS, the Gap (return), Walmart trip one at Admiral and Memorial . . . yikes, Walmart trip two at 68th & Memorial, Reasors, liquor store, house cleaning, study, dinner and blog. Spin tomorrow AND Easter with my family. I'm so excited about Easter, we're watching OU play Texas A&M in women's softball. SO EXCITED!
Diet: PS/B/GT for breakfast, egg salad bagelwich w/ mixed berry cup for lunch . . . run errands like crazy . . . snack along the way - Starbucks sleeve of cashews and a Venti green tea . . . Dinner - veggie whole wheat pasta
Not so Man . . . Whole Wheat Veggie Pasta (VS. Man Pasta)
Begin water boiling on the stove
Slice 1/3 a white onion
Slice 6-8 crimini mushrooms
4 Roma tomatoes
When water is boiling, add 5 handfuls of whole wheat penne pasta and set timer for 6 minutes. When pasta is done boiling, strain and set aside. Rinse w/ cold water to maintain texture.
Begin to heat EVOO two turns in a large skillet, add white onions over low heat
Lunch at Old School Bagel, I had the egg salad on an everything bagel with a berry cup. I had requested a whole grain everything bagel (it is the BEST) and they were out! Must have been a busy morning at Old School Bagel?! SLF and I sat on the patio, it was so relaxing. Drank our waters (SLF is knocked up) and had lunch.
SLF also approved two new swimsuits for COSTA RICA!! Also two dresses and veto'd some shorts. Then I dropped her off, hit up the USPS, the Gap (return), Walmart trip one at Admiral and Memorial . . . yikes, Walmart trip two at 68th & Memorial, Reasors, liquor store, house cleaning, study, dinner and blog. Spin tomorrow AND Easter with my family. I'm so excited about Easter, we're watching OU play Texas A&M in women's softball. SO EXCITED!
Diet: PS/B/GT for breakfast, egg salad bagelwich w/ mixed berry cup for lunch . . . run errands like crazy . . . snack along the way - Starbucks sleeve of cashews and a Venti green tea . . . Dinner - veggie whole wheat pasta
Not so Man . . . Whole Wheat Veggie Pasta (VS. Man Pasta)
Begin water boiling on the stove
Slice 1/3 a white onion
Slice 6-8 crimini mushrooms
4 Roma tomatoes
When water is boiling, add 5 handfuls of whole wheat penne pasta and set timer for 6 minutes. When pasta is done boiling, strain and set aside. Rinse w/ cold water to maintain texture.
Begin to heat EVOO two turns in a large skillet, add white onions over low heat
- Cook onions until they are beginning to go clear in color and add mushrooms, two Tbls of minced garlic (from the jar), and 1 Tbs of salted butter. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Optional - add 1/2 cup of white OR red wine while simmering
- Wilt spinach over the top - 2 or 3 handfuls
- Add pasta into skillet and 1 Tbs of butter
- Juice one lemon and add to skillet - stir evenly
- Optional - add Parmesan cheese to taste 1/4 shredded small container
- Salt and Pepper to taste, dress w/ fresh or dried basil
Grocery List: 1 medium white onion, 1 bag of baby spinach cheapest they have all the same, 6-8 cremini mushrooms, (ANY VEGGIE YOU WANT TO ADD), 4 Roma tomatoes, 1 lemon, penne whole wheat pasta, minced garlic (in a jar - usually by the fruits and veggies at the store), salted butter. Meal Cost - $20 feeds 3-4 or 2 and leftovers :) Man Pasta option - add 1/4 lb of Italian Sausage.
I did have a glass of Concannon Pinot Noir (and used for cooking) it's found w/ the other Pinot Noir's around $12 for the bottle at my particular liquor store. Would not pay over $13 for this bottle. Splurge wine - VanDuzer Pinot Noir, closer to $30 but will not disappoint.
Exercise:
Thursday - Taught 45 minute spin
Friday - 2 miles walking/jogging - 4 miles walking/also cleaned house
Thought of the day: Staycation - just vacation from life for one day if you can't take a week.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Can I just survive through finals?!
You ask Jami, have you not eaten since grilled veggie tacos?? But of course!! Since veggie tacos I've worked on two presentations for class, started couch to 5K at the Y, GNO'd, waited for a plumber, I would go on but I'm losing you!!!
I'm committed to be a better blogger after finals. I swear it!! I am re-committing to daily blogs and I am not committing to blog length. If you just joined and think, dang that's alot of exclamation points . . . please read earlier blogs and accept another very sincere apology for my blatant abuse.
Food: Today I PS/B/GT (protein shake, bacon and green tea), for a snack around 10 I had three apple slices and half a granola bar. Cody finds it amazing that I can eat 1/2 a granola bar, he teases me "Yeah, you better wait and see how that first half hits you." Back to the diet!! For lunch I had organic girl salad mix with coin sliced carrots (peeled this morning - HAVE to use REAL carrots) leftover pasta salad from the weeny roast, green onions, hilshire farms deli sliced roast chicken, 2 tbl spoons of blue cheese and stolen french dressing belonging to Tammy Goad (love you Tammy) It was only a tiny bit, I promise!! For my afternoon snack I had a lowfat yogurt and the other half of my granola bar. Tonight was GNO - we are on hiatus from Real Housewives b/c of couch to 5 K . . . which I could not be happier about b/c my friends are making me so proud . . . so we ran at class and headed to Marley's. YES, I had pizza, a dinner salad, and apps - THE SHAME. But it's the time of week I get to be selfish and enjoy some of my favorite people!! No dessert, no alcohol, weight loss plus!!
Exercise:
WTD-
Sunday - 6 mile Run!! woo hoo!!
Monday - Lifted, taught couch to 5k
Tuesday - OFF
Wednesday - Lifted, 15 minutes of elliptical, taught couch to 5K
Thought of the day: Ladies, take back your life and make it a dance. Ellen does it alot, I think she's pretty awesome :)
Education: One lecture to go and the final is two weeks from yesterday. I have almost survived, I'm so close, I better start studying!!
*spell check tells me I should change alot - but I like it so I'm keeping it. Creative rights!!!
I'm committed to be a better blogger after finals. I swear it!! I am re-committing to daily blogs and I am not committing to blog length. If you just joined and think, dang that's alot of exclamation points . . . please read earlier blogs and accept another very sincere apology for my blatant abuse.
Food: Today I PS/B/GT (protein shake, bacon and green tea), for a snack around 10 I had three apple slices and half a granola bar. Cody finds it amazing that I can eat 1/2 a granola bar, he teases me "Yeah, you better wait and see how that first half hits you." Back to the diet!! For lunch I had organic girl salad mix with coin sliced carrots (peeled this morning - HAVE to use REAL carrots) leftover pasta salad from the weeny roast, green onions, hilshire farms deli sliced roast chicken, 2 tbl spoons of blue cheese and stolen french dressing belonging to Tammy Goad (love you Tammy) It was only a tiny bit, I promise!! For my afternoon snack I had a lowfat yogurt and the other half of my granola bar. Tonight was GNO - we are on hiatus from Real Housewives b/c of couch to 5 K . . . which I could not be happier about b/c my friends are making me so proud . . . so we ran at class and headed to Marley's. YES, I had pizza, a dinner salad, and apps - THE SHAME. But it's the time of week I get to be selfish and enjoy some of my favorite people!! No dessert, no alcohol, weight loss plus!!
Exercise:
WTD-
Sunday - 6 mile Run!! woo hoo!!
Monday - Lifted, taught couch to 5k
Tuesday - OFF
Wednesday - Lifted, 15 minutes of elliptical, taught couch to 5K
Thought of the day: Ladies, take back your life and make it a dance. Ellen does it alot, I think she's pretty awesome :)
Education: One lecture to go and the final is two weeks from yesterday. I have almost survived, I'm so close, I better start studying!!
*spell check tells me I should change alot - but I like it so I'm keeping it. Creative rights!!!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Grilled Veggie Tacos
Not ground breaking, just way better than I expected and super easy!! I used: Portabella mushrooms -2 Large Red bell peppers - 1 medium sized one White onion - 1 baseball sized Zuchini - just one Trim the porabella, clean and cut the bell pepper in half, cut zuchini into thick coin shaped pieces, and skewer 1/2 onion. Drizzled with EVOO, salt and pepper to taste. Grill veggies on medium heat, placing the onions on before others. Optional - lettuce, avocado, salsa, hot sauce, raw onion (the other half), sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, a can of pinto beans. You will also need - any type of tortilla. I would use corn tortillas, but if you want it to be like a burrito - wheat flour tortillas. If you want burritos, mash pinto beans. You'll want to: Turn on the grill to heat up If you are heating beans, place them on low heat Chop all indgredients Grill veggies, start with onions, let them cook for 10 minutes, then grill the rest of the veggies. While veggies are cooling, heat torillas on the grill or in a skillet. All together about 30 minutes to prepare.
Time to Tighten the Belt
8 weeks until Costa Rica. That's not an official count, but that's what I have been thinking in my head all week. Friday is April 1st, only leaves two months to be beach ready!! I have been eating salads everyday for lunch. That is always key for me when trying to lose weight. I have been very diligent about going to the grocery store, packing my snacks and trying making healthy choices. Thanks to the 2nd job at the Y, I haven't skipped many workouts either!! Gut check time, realistically I'm looking to lose 15lbs before Costa Rica. My sacrifice, social drinking. With the exception of finals week (oh, i just felt a stab of anxiety) NO DRINKY DRINKY!! I calculated the following to keep me motivated: 6 drinks a week - don't judge! At an average of 110 calories per glass of white wine (my dear friend) I'm saving 5280 calories over the next 8 weeks!! Go me!! I'm also committing to Monday runs - how I loathe 5:15 on a Monday morning, lifting weights no less than two times a week, AND more YOGA. I can change tomorrow, I can even reset in the middle of the day if needed. It's not about where I came from, it cannot be changed. It's all about where I'm are going, how hard I'm willing to fight. Making myself a priority is one of the biggest challenges. If I can do it, you can do it. I see it everytime I'm at the Y. Start with 30 mintues two times a week for yourself. Find the time, make the time. Ok, one recipe and off to bed!! I should be doing a playlist, Thursday spin will be upset :)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Hump Day is Oh VUR!!!
What a long week, and it's only Wednesday. Monday was a LONG day, end of the call period at work, Monday no fun day, I didn't exercise . . . boo!
In retrospect, I finished last week strong. Nina and I ran 4.5 miles at Riverside. It was amazing weather and we had a great run with my boyfriend Bentley (don't tell Karl!). Ashley and I walked Lafortune on Tuesday, and tonight we did an hour spin class with abs and push-ups afterwards.
Mid-week inventory: Need to work in more running, I want to lift tomorrow, also need to find time for yoga. Diet is going so-so, I need to cut down on my sugar intake this week. I cheated and had dessert Sunday and Monday, oh the shame!!
I feel extra spoiled that I will see Billy, Marty and LL two weeks in a row!! Thinking of some heatlhy dinner ideas that are budget concious to share. We'll see what I come up with by Friday. I promise a recipe and pictures!
In the past week, I have been thinking about friendship alot. Friendship is so important and so hard to maintain. It's true how friends come and go, old friends, close friends, co-workers, mutual acquaintances. I am happier with my life when I surround myself with people who better me, people to challenge me. Challenge me to be bold, selfless, humble, prideful, kind, sincere, heartfelt, honest, humorous, responsible, healthful, beautiful, reserved, private, family oriented, patient, trustworthy, benevolent, or to be better than yesterday. Today I am greatful for my friends, not matter how near or far.
Cody says to me "run-on sentence :)"
Good night, hello Thursday!!
In retrospect, I finished last week strong. Nina and I ran 4.5 miles at Riverside. It was amazing weather and we had a great run with my boyfriend Bentley (don't tell Karl!). Ashley and I walked Lafortune on Tuesday, and tonight we did an hour spin class with abs and push-ups afterwards.
Mid-week inventory: Need to work in more running, I want to lift tomorrow, also need to find time for yoga. Diet is going so-so, I need to cut down on my sugar intake this week. I cheated and had dessert Sunday and Monday, oh the shame!!
I feel extra spoiled that I will see Billy, Marty and LL two weeks in a row!! Thinking of some heatlhy dinner ideas that are budget concious to share. We'll see what I come up with by Friday. I promise a recipe and pictures!
In the past week, I have been thinking about friendship alot. Friendship is so important and so hard to maintain. It's true how friends come and go, old friends, close friends, co-workers, mutual acquaintances. I am happier with my life when I surround myself with people who better me, people to challenge me. Challenge me to be bold, selfless, humble, prideful, kind, sincere, heartfelt, honest, humorous, responsible, healthful, beautiful, reserved, private, family oriented, patient, trustworthy, benevolent, or to be better than yesterday. Today I am greatful for my friends, not matter how near or far.
Cody says to me "run-on sentence :)"
Good night, hello Thursday!!
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