Woke up to the Burlesque soundtrack, as the little bit also loves it, and loves to play it. She kept jumping on me to get up and dance with her, so I finally did. How can you be mad at that. Been listening to it all day, AND dancing to it all day! Moving this body people - feels good - if a bit awkward at times, but I don't let it deter me from the knowledge that I am shimmying and shaking all this blubber right off of my bones!
Still feeling so Alive and good. What a gorgeous day it is today! I've got all the doors and windows open. I am doing laundry, and updating the blog today, since I got behind a couple of days. I am doing chair dancing while I sit, and regular dancing while I stand and cook or take breaks from sitting (or if the music just gets me, I jump up and gyrate all over for a few minutes).
I saw a DVD that teaches a sexy fitness workout to burlesque beats. I am considering purchasing this. Not only because I can lose weight from the workouts, but also, I can learn some sexy dances that may be something I can do for the husband. Anyway, it sounds fun. I'll keep you posted on this development as I consider it more. If you are interested in in, I posted the link to the left.
I have a stack of books I am supposed to be reading, but I just can't get enough of this music! I also have some things I am supposed to be working on for my friends. I will have to get to that tomorrow as the sun is going down already. I have been at this computer or dancing all day.
Oh yea, I forgot to tell you that while I was out with Diana yesterday, we went to Trader Joe's, and I was so surprised at how big and bright it was in there. I have only been to Trader Joe's twice in my life and once was in San Francisco the other in Everett, WA. They were nothing like this store. This one looked like a regular grocery store, whereas the other ones were much smaller and darker. They only carried dry goods, if I remember correctly. It was so nice! I was looking for that elusive Kefir and Agave Nectar. I actually found them there! You an also find them online. This is the brand I bought, but my bottle was smaller and only cost around $4. The Kefir milk was about $3 for a pint. I wanted the Kefir so I can make smoothies. I need the agave nectar for a couple of recipes, including Dr. Mike's Bar-b-Que sauce recipe. I have been wanting to make Bar-b-Que chicken breasts for weeks now, but can't make it without that agave nectar. I sure hope it was worth the trouble and cost. The young man at Trader Joe's said he uses it and its delicious. He said it's so good he even puts it on his pancakes. He said it's sweeter than syrup so you don't use as much. I am anxious o do something with it. Maybe it will be bar-b-que beef instead tomorrow. Although, I don't know what to have with it. I can't have pulled beef sandwiches, because I can't have bread. I may make rice or beans (or both) to just go with bar-b-que beef of some kind??? I will have to think about it. I also found fat free feta cheese. I have never had plain feta, it's always had Mediterranean spices in it, so that will be interesting. I also found some soy cheese that is fat free. That ought to be interesting too. BTW I found my artichoke hearts at TJ's also.
I made my own lemon water today, and drank it. It was actually good and tolerable - right temperature. I also made my tea at the same time. I ate a yogurt for breakfast. I forgot I had planned to make one potato with 2 eggs and turkey bacon for breakfast, so I decided to have that for lunch. The potato was shredded and cooked as a hash brown in a tiny amount of olive oil. The eggs were also cooked in a tiny amount of olive oil. The turkey bacon isn't technically listed for this cycle, however, when I checked out the nutrition information on the back, I decided I could have it this once. It is butterball turkey bacon. There are only 25 calories per slice. It has 1.5g of fat . No Carbs (no sugar), and it has 2 g of protein. However, the downside is that 15 of the calories out of the 25 comes from fat. I had 3 pieces. If that affects my weight then I will learn a lesson. However, it is a once in a while thing - never more than once in a week for me. I rarely eat something besides my yogurt and fruit in the morning. We'll see. I feel pretty good about it. I also had an apple with brunch/lunch.
I have been drinking lot of water and tea because I am thirsty form all the moving. So that is going to help me reach my goals in those areas too. For dinner, I am planning on having an asparagus and artichoke heart salad, left over salsa chicken, and steamed broccoli. I will post the salad recipe below, as usual.
TODAY'S STATS
Green tea = 3; Water = 6 (so far); Fruit = 1 (apple) ; Probiotics = 1 yogurt -(so far); Proteins = 2 eggs, turkey bacon, chicken breast; Vegetables = asparagus, artichoke hearts, broccoli; Friendly Fats = Tbs. olive oil; Outlook = Stoked
TODAY'S RECIPE FOR ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Found on ifood.tv....
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz)artichoke hearts in water OR 1 package (6 ounces) frozen artichoke
hearts
Lemon-Mustard Dressing (see below for recipe)
1 can (15 ounces) asparagus spears, drained and cut crosswise into halves or
prepare fresh asparagus
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
Your favorite lettuce
How to make Artichoke-Asparagus Salad
Cook artichoke hearts as directed on frozen package; drain. Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain. (OR you can use a can of artichoke hearts in water- drained)Prepare Lemon-Mustard Dressing; pour over artichokes, asparagus, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Remove vegetables with slotted spoon; reserve Lemon-Mustard Dressing.
Arrange vegetables on lettuce leafs on each of 6 plates.
Serve with remaining Lemon-Mustard Dressing. Enjoy!
LEMON MUSTARD DRESSING
Ingredients
Zest from one lemon
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbs. Dijon Mustard (or your favorite)
1 Pinch Sea Salt
Place all ingredients in a small container. Place lid on and shake until mixed. You're Done!
MY RATING OF THIS RECIPE
I liked this recipe. You have to keep in mind that the dressing is made from lemon and mustard - two very tart tastes. If you can remember that, you are good. I loved the vegetable medley that was in this recipe, and I was wondering what it would taste like without this dressing, maybe just salt and pepper. I also wondering how it would taste hot. I will probably find out tomorrow. I had left overs. I will try it warm tomorrow, with the dressing that is already on it. I will keep you posted. BTW my left over salsa chicken was good. I ate it as a main dish next to my broccoli. A nice dinner
MY RATING OF THIS RECIPE
I liked this recipe. You have to keep in mind that the dressing is made from lemon and mustard - two very tart tastes. If you can remember that, you are good. I loved the vegetable medley that was in this recipe, and I was wondering what it would taste like without this dressing, maybe just salt and pepper. I also wondering how it would taste hot. I will probably find out tomorrow. I had left overs. I will try it warm tomorrow, with the dressing that is already on it. I will keep you posted. BTW my left over salsa chicken was good. I ate it as a main dish next to my broccoli. A nice dinner
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