Lately I don't really do anything unless I write it on a list and post it somewhere so I can be reminded to eventually check it off. So, that's what I'm going to do with my recipes as well. So - mental note - POST THESE RECIPES!
whole wheat banana muffins and their coconut-pineapple variation
mexican chicken bake
butternut squash and roasted veg enchilada
pumpkin soup (vegan)
roasted veg lunch rotation
oatmeal a thousand ways
That's a start....
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Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
I get it, I get it...
I should have learned my lesson. Have I not read my previous blog posts regarding fatty food, not enough sleep, and the impact on your run the following morning?
I should have learned my lesson.
But I didn't...
Saturday I spend 5.5 hrs in an organic chemistry lab. Whenever I am finished, I feel a little bit like a shell of a human. It takes a few hours of sunlight, grocery shopping, and NPR to get me back into my normal self. Also, since I have to be there at 7:30am, every other Fri night is shot for me. With long runs on Sun mornings, that means all Sat nights end with little to no vino, and an early bedtime.
Wow. I am so exciting.
So, in an attempt to shun this lack of a social schedule, I invited a friend over for dinner Sat night, and he brought a few friends of his. The hubby and I enjoy entertaining, so we thought it would be fun! Also, I knew it would force me out of my post-chem-lab funk a lot earlier.
However, it also meant I had to run around like a crazy lady for groceries, flowers, etc...clean the house top to bottom, and make myself presentable. Oh, and assemble dinner fit for guests!
I'm pretty sure I used up all of my muscle glycogen standing Sat am, cleaning for 4 hrs, and cooking for another 2hrs. Then, I sat back and enjoyed the evening. We had roasted butternut squash and black bean enchiladas, an endive salad with avocado, and angel food cake with fresh strawberries and gelato for dessert. (YUMMMMM!!!!)
Where's the problem? Oh, it was probably in the cheese plate before dinner, the 3 glasses of vino, and the 12:30am bed time that all left me feeling less-than-100-percent come Sunday am. I groggily scarfed down the toast/pb/naner combo that the running fairy (read: my hubby) made for me, and contemplated I had 7 mi to run.
Fail.
The run was pretty uneventful. It was warmer than I wanted (since I couldn't wake up earlier than 7am), and I definitely felt sluggish, but overall it was fine. I did listen to my body, and tackled 6mi instead of 7. I was tired at 6, and knew that I should just call it off and not injure myself, etc.
So, lesson learned. In the words of SNL's spoof on the great GW:
"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."
???? : )
I should have learned my lesson.
But I didn't...
Saturday I spend 5.5 hrs in an organic chemistry lab. Whenever I am finished, I feel a little bit like a shell of a human. It takes a few hours of sunlight, grocery shopping, and NPR to get me back into my normal self. Also, since I have to be there at 7:30am, every other Fri night is shot for me. With long runs on Sun mornings, that means all Sat nights end with little to no vino, and an early bedtime.
Wow. I am so exciting.
So, in an attempt to shun this lack of a social schedule, I invited a friend over for dinner Sat night, and he brought a few friends of his. The hubby and I enjoy entertaining, so we thought it would be fun! Also, I knew it would force me out of my post-chem-lab funk a lot earlier.
However, it also meant I had to run around like a crazy lady for groceries, flowers, etc...clean the house top to bottom, and make myself presentable. Oh, and assemble dinner fit for guests!
I'm pretty sure I used up all of my muscle glycogen standing Sat am, cleaning for 4 hrs, and cooking for another 2hrs. Then, I sat back and enjoyed the evening. We had roasted butternut squash and black bean enchiladas, an endive salad with avocado, and angel food cake with fresh strawberries and gelato for dessert. (YUMMMMM!!!!)
Where's the problem? Oh, it was probably in the cheese plate before dinner, the 3 glasses of vino, and the 12:30am bed time that all left me feeling less-than-100-percent come Sunday am. I groggily scarfed down the toast/pb/naner combo that the running fairy (read: my hubby) made for me, and contemplated I had 7 mi to run.
Fail.
The run was pretty uneventful. It was warmer than I wanted (since I couldn't wake up earlier than 7am), and I definitely felt sluggish, but overall it was fine. I did listen to my body, and tackled 6mi instead of 7. I was tired at 6, and knew that I should just call it off and not injure myself, etc.
So, lesson learned. In the words of SNL's spoof on the great GW:
"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."
???? : )
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Running fuel!!!!
Just a quick note - with fall around the corner. I always eat oats for breakfast on my planned running days. Today, I doctored mine up with a half cup of pumpkin - not only was it delish in a very fall way, but I managed to sneak in another 3g of fiber and a whole heck of a lot of beta carotene. Add some pumpkin to your next batch of oats, or pizza dough, or chilli - it will add bulk and taste without added sugars or preservatives!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
All I talk about is running...
Not just on this blog, because, well, quite frankly, I have no followers, and I did this blog as a way to keep myself accountable to my mileage while training for the half marathon in April.
But lately, life has become hectic, and it seems all I do is eat, sleep, work, study, and run. As the runs get longer, my preparation gets longer, and my recovery is a bit longer as well. This eats into my overall time set aside to have a life. Hence, I do not have one at this moment.
I have a few great recipes I need to post. However, all this week, I have been eating a Chicken Tamale Casserole from Cooking Light (that I made on Sunday). I have organic, free-range chicken sitting in the fridge, waiting for me to cook it. Tonight perhaps, we shall see....
On a side note - as women, we all need our iron. I made a giant pot of kale that I sauteed in olive oil with a bunch of garlic and red pepper flake. De-lish. I put a piece of bacon in there for flavor - but it was nitrate free, and at 20 calories a slice, well worth the flavor boost. : )
But lately, life has become hectic, and it seems all I do is eat, sleep, work, study, and run. As the runs get longer, my preparation gets longer, and my recovery is a bit longer as well. This eats into my overall time set aside to have a life. Hence, I do not have one at this moment.
I have a few great recipes I need to post. However, all this week, I have been eating a Chicken Tamale Casserole from Cooking Light (that I made on Sunday). I have organic, free-range chicken sitting in the fridge, waiting for me to cook it. Tonight perhaps, we shall see....
On a side note - as women, we all need our iron. I made a giant pot of kale that I sauteed in olive oil with a bunch of garlic and red pepper flake. De-lish. I put a piece of bacon in there for flavor - but it was nitrate free, and at 20 calories a slice, well worth the flavor boost. : )
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Post-a-thon!
I have a great recipe for a turkey meatloaf I made last night - will post tonight when I am home and can snap a few photos of my loafy masterpiece.
On another note - I have to write a post about how husbands can be easily adapted to your foodie ways....at least most of them can be adaptable! My 1 meat-free meal a day has now translated to my hubby, and I could not be happier!
I have been pouring over this book the last few days and HIGHLY recommend it! Less than 10 bucks on Amazon! Love it!
On another note - I have to write a post about how husbands can be easily adapted to your foodie ways....at least most of them can be adaptable! My 1 meat-free meal a day has now translated to my hubby, and I could not be happier!
I have been pouring over this book the last few days and HIGHLY recommend it! Less than 10 bucks on Amazon! Love it!
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