Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Throw Back to the 80s

by Meghann on February 24, 2009

Tonight I decided to break out something that has been buried in my closet way too long..

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my Rollerblades!

I bought these babies a couple of years ago in attempt to make exercise more fun. Little did I realize that rollerblading is not as effortless as it was when I was 12. These babies give you quite the work out and I gave up on them after a couple of turns around the block.

Tonight I was determined to enjoy this work out, rather then dread it. I did a 20 minute skate around my apartment complex and could feel it in my legs, abs and shoulder. I relished the pain as it meant I was accomplishing something with these babies.

I think now that I’ve rediscovered the skate and their benefits I will utilize them more often for cross training purposes. :)

Whens the last time you were on a pair of rollerblades or skates? Were you someone who went to the skating rink as a kid? I remember going on Friday nights and hoping my crush would ask to hold my hand during the slow songs..swoon..

Anyways..

Before I left work I had a Kashi Pumpkin Pie Bar.

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Dinner was a fun twist on a Frittata.

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In my egg white Frittata I had Dates, Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Asparagus and Green Onions. I heated up all the veggies in a small pan then coated the veggies with a cup of egg whites. I let the bottom heat for a minute or two, then transferred it under the broiler for about five minutes.

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I topped the frittata with a dollop of Tomato Chutney. It added a spicy touch to the sweet and savory combo in the frittata.

On the side I had a toasted Flat Out wrap slathered with Tomato Chutney.

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It was a great, protein rich meal.

For dessert I had the last of Tami’s Whoopee Pies.

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Thanks again, Tami, for the wonderful whoopee pies! I enjoyed each and every one of them!

I’m off to watch some trashy tv. Good Night!

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Time for Lunch

by Meghann on February 24, 2009

Thanks for all of your suggestions with my food rut. I think its time to have a little fun experimenting and will be putting together of plan of action for next week, so stay tuned!

I did manage to void a bar as my mid morning snack (too bad I packed one for this afternoon :( )

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I was able to be completely satisfied nibbling on a piece of reduced fat string cheese.

For lunch it was too the fridge for left overs and a beautiful, colorful salad.

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I had my left over Curry Chicken with Bashtimi Rice from Sunday night.

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And a Spinach Salad I topped with Grapes, Carrots, Green Onion, Tomato, Corn, Goat Cheese and a drizzle of Annie’s Cucumber Yogurt Dressing.

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There’s not such thing as a simple salad in my book. Once I break the green out I can’t help piling on all the pretty colors to fill the bowl. :)

And there was a Carmel Godiva Chocolate for dessert! ( Yes, I still have a couple pieces left. Slow and steady wins the race)

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This one was my favorite I think. so chewy and rich!

Tampa Meet Up

Right now Caitlin, Jenna and I are finalizing the call out for any readers or fellow bloggers who want to meet up in Tampa this Sunday for lunch after our Half Marathon. Please send me an e-mail at graduatemeghann@gmail.com if you’re interested.

If you’ve already e-mailed one of the three of us, then you should be getting an e-mail sometime this week with the details. I can’t wait to see everyone!

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Happy Tuesday everyone!

February 24, 2009

Congratulations,you have survived Monday! The rest of the week should be a breeze. I am trying not to over it do it this week before my races this weekend, so this morning I found a work-out on my Netflix Instant Play that seemed relatively easy and low impact.  I did the Self: Slim and Sleek, more »

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