Monday, January 31, 2011

What the Body Ordered

by Meghann on January 31, 2011

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It’s as if she read my mind.

Well, actually I was planning on heading to yoga tomorrow, but when Megan opened the invite up, I happily accepted. :)

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Hi Megan! :)

Before yoga I had a piece of toast with peanut butter, pumpkin, raisins, and chocolate chips.

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Seriously delicious.

Yoga was just what the doctor called for or, I should say, just what the body needed. I left feeling stretched and relaxed. The sweat session really did a number on my back and legs, massaging them right where they needed to be massaged.

However, all the rag dolls and downward dogs left me craving a pedicure. It I’m going to stare at my toes for a portion of the class, I would rather be staring at pretty toes. Maybe I can try and fit one in this week. ;)

Meet my current arch nemesis.

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Oh 3/4 full jar of pasta sauce, why can’t I open you? I’ve opened you once before, but In an effort to preserve you I somehow forgot I used superglue to reseal you? Ughh…

I really, really hate to say it, but *gulp* I wish I had a guy around to open the darn jar of sauce. If there’s one thing guys are good for – it’s opening a jar of sauce.

I tried for 20 minutes banging, twisting, and gripping that dang jar, but nothing worked.

Send in the back ups.

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It took me all of two seconds to open the NEW jar of sauce. I guess I’ll save the other one for a rainy day. Though I was *this close* close to throwing it against the wall. If I hadn’t of had this extra jar in the cabinet I probably would have. ;)

The sauce was important. It took tonight’s dinner from ‘blah’ to ‘yum.’ :)

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Looks good, right?

It all began with a bed of spinach

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Then a heaping serving of roasted vegetables.

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Carrots, Apples, Red Potatoes, Purple Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts

Note the purple potatoes. ;)

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They roasted for 20 minutes at 420

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Next, Meatless Meatballs heated with pasta sauce.

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(I had a free coupon I got off Facebook. They were good. I would rate them above the Morning Star Meatless Meatballs easily. ;) )

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A shredded slice of swiss cheese to finish it all off.

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Plus bread. You can’t eat anything covered in pasta sauce with out a nice piece of toast to soak it all up!

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For dessert I had a small cone of Edy’s Take the Cake Ice Cream.

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Someone was asking if I could do a size comparison photo for this dessert.

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Does that help? It was really hard trying to find something in my kitchen that everyone would be able to picture the exact size of it. :)

Alright, time for sleep.

Good Night!

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Snack, Snack

by Meghann on January 31, 2011

My smoothie this morning left me feeling snacky. Less than two hours after I consumed it, I found myself standing in front of the fridge debating lunch. Being as it was only 10:30, I held off and grabbed a carrot instead.

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As well as a handful of Pretzel Goldfish. And Cereal. :/

I think smoothies need more protein for more staying powder. Next time I’m adding greek yogurt and doubling up on the nut butter instead of peanut flour. ;)

Guess who came home this morning?

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Maddie had a wonderful 3 night stay at the doggie hotel and returned a tired, worn out pup. Mission accomplished. ;)

When lunch time finally did come around I dug into some leftovers.

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My fridge is in need of some restocking and leftovers are meant to be enjoyed three – four days after their initial conception anyways. ;)

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My last 1/3 of my ‘spiced up frozen pizza

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And some of my ‘unnamed tomatoes and beans mix.’

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FLASHBACK

  • Year: 2005
  • Destination: Italy
  • Occasion: Kelly’s high school graduation trip
  • Why? Because I re-discovered the photos on my computer and wanted to share. ;)

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^Look^ I’m wearing ‘the jeans;)

Have you ever been to Italy?

I would love to go back some day, but I think I would rather see places I’ve never seen before first. Maybe France, London, Greece, Germany…? Derek and I are hoping to travel to Europe next Fall, but I’m trying not to put too much excitement into that trip until it’s 100% guaranteed. :)

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The Missing Pieces

January 31, 2011

Good Morning! Have you read my Miami Half Marathon Recap yet? A few things I forgot to include in yesterday’s recap: The Outfit: Headband – Sweaty Bands (I have three and a obsessed! They are the only headbands that actually stay on my head.) Shirt – Chicago Marathon (Best race shirt ever) Skirt – Target more ยป

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