Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Among the many great things he did, he also gave us a day off from school! I slept in until about 9.
For Breakfast: Coffee. Whole Wheat english Muffin and two eggs over medium.
I spent the entire day doing laundry, and cooking. I loved it! That may sound sarcastic but absolutely love the feeling of having all of my laundry clean, and being able to pick from a fully stocked closet! I made soup today, and also prepped raw carrots and celery, and made some sauteed veggies for this week. I Sauteed carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms in my cast iron pan and set saved them in the fridge to eat later. I love having chilled, grilled or sauteed veggies, you can eat them hot or cold.
For lunch: I munched on veggies.
17 bean soup with Chicken.
1 package of Trader Joe's 17 bean medley.
1 onion
2 carrots
3 celery stalks
chicken, shredded. I actually used the chicken I had left over from the beer can chicken. I rendered it to make my own stock and then used the left over meat in the soup. This is a great way to save money, and also makes your chicken stock so much better then just using a boxed kind, but if you don't have a chicken dinner a couple of nights before then, you can just used store bought chicken stock and a couple of chicken breasts, diced and pre-cooked.
Salt
Pepper
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Savory
Bay Leaf
all to taste.
I diced the veggies, and soaked the beans. I started my soup pot with the onions and celery and carrots, let them cook down and sweat. Then I added my cooked chicken and the seasonings. After that, the bean medley and then that amazing homemade chicken broth. I brought it up to a boil, then into the crock pot for a few hours on high!
After the soup was going, I played my guitar with Tim, and we had our own little jam session. Unfortunately I had to go to work tonight, it was slow. Now I am home and getting ready for school tomorrow.
For Dinner: A bowl of my 17 Bean Soup with Chicken and Veggies.
I am going to the gym tomorrow, and I am starting my cycling class on Wednesday, I am so excited!
Late night Snack: Non-fat vanilla Yogurt.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Day 125 (Sun. 17th)
We all slept in today from our late night.
For Breakfast: Coffee.
For Lunch: a couple of mom's homemade meatballs with tomato sauce. I made cassi a huge meatball sandwich, I decided to have a couple on the side, they looked so good!
Cassi and I lounged around my parents house for a while, and hung out with Tim and Katie, and the rest of them. It was Katie's last day here, so she and Time were headed down to Seattle to do a little more sight seeing. later on, we gave Josh a ride to the bus station downtown and Cassi and I went to a movie . . . we saw "It's Complicated" it was really funny. I had popcorn! No butter, but I did have the popcorn. I regret it because it made me feel awful. I won't do that again.
After the movie we went straight home and went to bed.
For Breakfast: Coffee.
For Lunch: a couple of mom's homemade meatballs with tomato sauce. I made cassi a huge meatball sandwich, I decided to have a couple on the side, they looked so good!
Cassi and I lounged around my parents house for a while, and hung out with Tim and Katie, and the rest of them. It was Katie's last day here, so she and Time were headed down to Seattle to do a little more sight seeing. later on, we gave Josh a ride to the bus station downtown and Cassi and I went to a movie . . . we saw "It's Complicated" it was really funny. I had popcorn! No butter, but I did have the popcorn. I regret it because it made me feel awful. I won't do that again.
After the movie we went straight home and went to bed.
Day 124 (Sat. 16th)
Woke up this morning and got ready. Cassi and I went to the market. I bought some gorgeous organic carrots. I tasted some that were out on display, so good. You can taste how, fresh and organic they are.
For Breakfast: Coffee, part of an apple. I wasn't very hungry this morning.
I dropped Cassi off at her GRE prep class and I went home to clean up, do laundry and crochet a scarf. I love to crochet, it's a stress reliever. I picked Cassi up from her class and headed straight up to my parents house.
Tonight we went to watch Kyle Erickson play at the White Horse in Arlington. It was like an Arlington Reunion. I saw so many people their from high school! I was the designated driver for everyone, and of course I stuck to my water all night. They have a real lengthy shuffle board table there, as it turns out, I'm not too bad! Kyle was great, he always is. We all had a great time, it was nice having Cassi there to introduce to all of my old friends.
On the way home we stopped a got some chippies. Tim's Original and Jalapeno, simply the best! So good, and they did indeed prove to be irresistible, I indulged, whoops!
We stayed up real late, about 3:30 playing rockband, and hanging out, a lot of people came back to the house!
For Breakfast: Coffee, part of an apple. I wasn't very hungry this morning.
I dropped Cassi off at her GRE prep class and I went home to clean up, do laundry and crochet a scarf. I love to crochet, it's a stress reliever. I picked Cassi up from her class and headed straight up to my parents house.
Tonight we went to watch Kyle Erickson play at the White Horse in Arlington. It was like an Arlington Reunion. I saw so many people their from high school! I was the designated driver for everyone, and of course I stuck to my water all night. They have a real lengthy shuffle board table there, as it turns out, I'm not too bad! Kyle was great, he always is. We all had a great time, it was nice having Cassi there to introduce to all of my old friends.
On the way home we stopped a got some chippies. Tim's Original and Jalapeno, simply the best! So good, and they did indeed prove to be irresistible, I indulged, whoops!
We stayed up real late, about 3:30 playing rockband, and hanging out, a lot of people came back to the house!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Day 123
For Breakfast: High Fiber O's with rice milk.
I had my class today. I was great. We had an awesome discussion about childhood food. I asked the students to think about what they ate when they were kids, and the who, what, where, when, and why of it all. I was a little nervous about the time, two hours is a lot of time to plan for, but it was perfect.
For Lunch: I had some yogurt and a slice of oat bran toast with organic peanut butter. It wasn't much but it did the trick.
I went to work, and once again it was slow, so so slow. The good part was that Cassi and I worked together, so at least we were hanging out.
For Dinner: Cup of lentil soup, and when I got home I had a scoop of frozen yogurt with boysenberry jam, yum.
When I got home tonight I checked my email and there was a notice from the soccer team. It is time to decide whether Cassi and I would be going to Las Vegas again for the soccer tournament. It's at the end of April and we both want to go, but it's so expensive, it's just not in the cards for us this year. I wish I could play though, I didn't get to last year because in the first game I blew out my knee. :( I wish I could go back and prove myself but, it's probably not a good idea, so I guess it's a blessing in disguise that it's too pricy.
I feel super good about getting back to school and getting back into my routine. I have lost any weight that I gained over the holidays and I am ready to lose another 25 lbs, bring it on! I'm feeling good!
I had my class today. I was great. We had an awesome discussion about childhood food. I asked the students to think about what they ate when they were kids, and the who, what, where, when, and why of it all. I was a little nervous about the time, two hours is a lot of time to plan for, but it was perfect.
For Lunch: I had some yogurt and a slice of oat bran toast with organic peanut butter. It wasn't much but it did the trick.
I went to work, and once again it was slow, so so slow. The good part was that Cassi and I worked together, so at least we were hanging out.
For Dinner: Cup of lentil soup, and when I got home I had a scoop of frozen yogurt with boysenberry jam, yum.
When I got home tonight I checked my email and there was a notice from the soccer team. It is time to decide whether Cassi and I would be going to Las Vegas again for the soccer tournament. It's at the end of April and we both want to go, but it's so expensive, it's just not in the cards for us this year. I wish I could play though, I didn't get to last year because in the first game I blew out my knee. :( I wish I could go back and prove myself but, it's probably not a good idea, so I guess it's a blessing in disguise that it's too pricy.
I feel super good about getting back to school and getting back into my routine. I have lost any weight that I gained over the holidays and I am ready to lose another 25 lbs, bring it on! I'm feeling good!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Day 122
Got up extra early today to take Cassi to school. I went to the gym, third time this week! I'm doing pretty well and have already lost the pounds that I put on over the holidays. I didn't eat breakfast, but I did have a latte from Vivace. I have been drinking a lot of coffee lately, I guess it's become the thing that I let myself indulge in. I need to cut back, I am becoming so dependent on the caffeine, it's bad news.
I had a map test today in my Vikings class. I am almost positive I got 100%, I won't know until I get it back though. After class got out I hopped on a bus downtown to meet up with Katie and Tim, and Matt at Pike Place market, it's so fun down there. I don' really by anything there, because the prices are so hiked up for the tourists, but I do love to walk around and take a look.
Later today Cassi and I went to see Avatar, it really is amazing! Then we went out to dinner with Suzie, Cassi's best friend from high school. She drove up from Portland for the long weekend. We went to wild ginger and sat in the lounge, just a soda water for me though. We split a few things, it was really good, and not too expensive.
For Dinner: Buddha Vegetable Spring rolls, Shrimp Wonton Soup, Kung Pao Chicken and a Tofu and Eggplant that rocked my world.
After dinner we called it a night and home and to bed!
I had a map test today in my Vikings class. I am almost positive I got 100%, I won't know until I get it back though. After class got out I hopped on a bus downtown to meet up with Katie and Tim, and Matt at Pike Place market, it's so fun down there. I don' really by anything there, because the prices are so hiked up for the tourists, but I do love to walk around and take a look.
Later today Cassi and I went to see Avatar, it really is amazing! Then we went out to dinner with Suzie, Cassi's best friend from high school. She drove up from Portland for the long weekend. We went to wild ginger and sat in the lounge, just a soda water for me though. We split a few things, it was really good, and not too expensive.
For Dinner: Buddha Vegetable Spring rolls, Shrimp Wonton Soup, Kung Pao Chicken and a Tofu and Eggplant that rocked my world.
After dinner we called it a night and home and to bed!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Day 121
I am so sore today from working out. It feels good, but not that good. I have a big map test tomorrow . . . all of Scandinavia for my Viking's class. I am studying right now like I good girl, but I am so tired. I don't think Cassi and I are used to getting up at 6:30 yet.
For Breakfast: High Fiber O's with rice milk.
For Lunch: Chicken breast leftover from the chicken I made last night, steamed broccoli and a half of a banana. I also had some dried cranberries and some hot tea later on.
I got called off from work tonight so I went to dinner with mom, dad, Tim and Katie Sue. That's Tim's girlfriend, she just flew in today from Virginia.
For Dinner: Grilled salmon with steamed broccoli with a piccata sauce (artichoke, lemon, caper sauce) I had a cappuccino and later tonight I had another scoop of my non-fat plain frozen yogurt.
Now . . . back to studying!
For Breakfast: High Fiber O's with rice milk.
For Lunch: Chicken breast leftover from the chicken I made last night, steamed broccoli and a half of a banana. I also had some dried cranberries and some hot tea later on.
I got called off from work tonight so I went to dinner with mom, dad, Tim and Katie Sue. That's Tim's girlfriend, she just flew in today from Virginia.
For Dinner: Grilled salmon with steamed broccoli with a piccata sauce (artichoke, lemon, caper sauce) I had a cappuccino and later tonight I had another scoop of my non-fat plain frozen yogurt.
Now . . . back to studying!
Day 120
I made dinner tonight for some friends. It was Me, Cassi, Tim, Kyle, Juliette, and Geri. I made a couple of Beer can chickens with roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. It was so good!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Day 120
For breakfast: high Fiber O's. These are so good!
I went to the gym early and had a great workout! Then to class, I had a Non-fat latte after my workout, Ally said it would be a good time of day, right after I work out, for a latte with non-fat milk, for the calcium and protein.
After school I came home and got ready and Tim and I went to lunch, just the two of us.
For Lunch: Sushi role with seaweed raw tuna and avocado, with cucumber and white rice. With miso soup and hot tea.
I went to the gym early and had a great workout! Then to class, I had a Non-fat latte after my workout, Ally said it would be a good time of day, right after I work out, for a latte with non-fat milk, for the calcium and protein.
After school I came home and got ready and Tim and I went to lunch, just the two of us.
For Lunch: Sushi role with seaweed raw tuna and avocado, with cucumber and white rice. With miso soup and hot tea.
Day 119
For Breakfast: Trader Joe's Organic High Fiber O's
Went to class, then to the gym, but before I worked out a had a sandwich!
For Pre-Workout: Peanut butter and banana sandwich on toasted oat bran bread.
I got home and took care of the christmas tree that was still up in our living room. That was a lot of work needles went everywhere!
For Lunch: Romaine tossed with black beans, lime juice and salsa with tortilla chips, kind of a taco salad minus a couple of ingredients. It's all I had!
I worked tonight and it was again, painfully slow. I had a cup of our vegan lentil soup while I was there.
When I got home Cassi had brought home a peice of her salmon her aunt cooked and sent home for me, it was really good. And for dessert I had some non-fat plain frozen yogurt with bubbling peach sauce. (I have some peaches in the freezer from when they were in season.)
Went to class, then to the gym, but before I worked out a had a sandwich!
For Pre-Workout: Peanut butter and banana sandwich on toasted oat bran bread.
I got home and took care of the christmas tree that was still up in our living room. That was a lot of work needles went everywhere!
For Lunch: Romaine tossed with black beans, lime juice and salsa with tortilla chips, kind of a taco salad minus a couple of ingredients. It's all I had!
I worked tonight and it was again, painfully slow. I had a cup of our vegan lentil soup while I was there.
When I got home Cassi had brought home a peice of her salmon her aunt cooked and sent home for me, it was really good. And for dessert I had some non-fat plain frozen yogurt with bubbling peach sauce. (I have some peaches in the freezer from when they were in season.)
Monday, January 11, 2010
Day 118
Ally, Cassi, and I woke up and got ready to go to a one year old's birthday party. A friend of ours from high school has an adorable son, and daughter, it was his birthday. Other friends brought their babies, it was a baby party, so cute! On the way their we stopped to grab something to eat.
For Breakfast: a Croissant.
After the party we drove down to seattle and met up with Tim, Mom, and Dad on the boat! we cruised around for a while, while munching on carrots, and chips. It was fun. After that, back to the condo and we relaxed a little before we went out to grab a bite. We went to Snoose Junction, which is right in Ballard. I am not positive, but I am pretty sure that this is the place that was opened by a couple that fell in love . . . She was traveling around and keeping a blog of her food adventures and a guy was a following her blog, they met fell in love and opened up a pizza shop!
I had pizza, for the first time in months, since before I started this blog, it was quite good, I don't regret it, but it did make my stomach hurt.
For Dinner: Pizza with onions, mushrooms, olives, roasted bell peppers, and roasted garlic. It was good! I also decided to cheers Ally's last day here, with a half of a Mac and Jack's beer. Just half! I also had a salad with a really good vinaigrette, I would likt to figure out the recipe, because it was awesome. I really liked the place, I give it a 9.5. Very good.
I had to say goodbye to Ally, she leaves in the morning. We had such a good time having her home, I really don't want to go. Her and Cassi and I had so much fun, and it was so nice to have her and my mom and I together too, just us girls! I can't wait for us to live in the same city again, don't really know when that'll happen though.
For Breakfast: a Croissant.
After the party we drove down to seattle and met up with Tim, Mom, and Dad on the boat! we cruised around for a while, while munching on carrots, and chips. It was fun. After that, back to the condo and we relaxed a little before we went out to grab a bite. We went to Snoose Junction, which is right in Ballard. I am not positive, but I am pretty sure that this is the place that was opened by a couple that fell in love . . . She was traveling around and keeping a blog of her food adventures and a guy was a following her blog, they met fell in love and opened up a pizza shop!
I had pizza, for the first time in months, since before I started this blog, it was quite good, I don't regret it, but it did make my stomach hurt.
For Dinner: Pizza with onions, mushrooms, olives, roasted bell peppers, and roasted garlic. It was good! I also decided to cheers Ally's last day here, with a half of a Mac and Jack's beer. Just half! I also had a salad with a really good vinaigrette, I would likt to figure out the recipe, because it was awesome. I really liked the place, I give it a 9.5. Very good.
I had to say goodbye to Ally, she leaves in the morning. We had such a good time having her home, I really don't want to go. Her and Cassi and I had so much fun, and it was so nice to have her and my mom and I together too, just us girls! I can't wait for us to live in the same city again, don't really know when that'll happen though.
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