I have not taken a long vacation with work projects being so busy. I suppose I can just go ahead and plan and just go and let others taken over and figure it out. But I guess I am not like that! Oh well, so I planned to take Fri and Tues off. I had to log into work to help out but fortunately all was good and I was done.
Having a busy week so far! Ran some errands on Fri. Foot was shouting at me but I felt responsible to show up at our Galloway run on Sat morning. I ran/walk/shuffle with the group and my buddy Crystal. We did 6+ miles and my foot said that is enough. Foot pain kept me up but also I guess I was so utterly tired that even though I toss and turn, I did not wake up until 8:30am this morning. I actually felt OK!
I went to a Sunday Sparta class which I try to do every Sunday. People there are intense but also friendly, helpful and full of life and smiles. In as much the class is hard, I would leave there utterly exhausted but sense of happiness.
Today I partnered with Kristine and Mary - (don't like using full names here since I do not know how people feel since this blog is public). These 2 ladies are very strong but a delight. They helped me out with my form, help me out with my mental being - that I can do this, push my limits a little bit. I actually got to do one chin up without bands - woo hoo! I can think back when I first started going - I could not even lift myself up on the orange band which was the heaviest and easiest to get up.
Sunday is also my day to creative in the kitchen. We after a while eat the same foods: chicken, fish, veggies, etc...but I try very hard to come up with different spices combined to create a different taste experience.
Today on the menu was:
- Mahi mahi - this is totally a different kind of fish - I had it the first time on my visit to Hawaii. In as much it was freshly caught, and done nicely, it was sorta bland.This is what I did -
- Marinade for fish - dash of grapeseed oil, coconut oil, rosemary, garlic, sesame seeds, tahini, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, sesame oil, maple syrup , tamari , black pepper. The fish was grilled and then I topped it with a fruit reduction of:
-Fruit reduction - fresh mango, fresh pineapple, onions - I carmalized the onions then add the fruit, added some marsale and cooked it down - this goes on top of the fish
Stuffed Portabella mushrooms-
- chopped up mushroom stems, avoacado, onions, mustard, wine,
- Brush mushrooms with oil, garlic pepper and salt
top each of the mushroom with mixture - 2 of them I threw feta cheese
and other two I put artichoke hearts, peppers and tomatoes
Brown rice- long and short grain and beans cooked in chicken broth
I surprised myself but I think it went ok
Enjoy!
Sue
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