Rockin’ Thursday

<p>Happy Friday Eve my blogger friends!!! I’m especially happy for the weekend this week because my dear hubby actually has it off work!! Three cheers for a weekend with my man!! Hip hip hooray! :)</p> <p>I hopped out of bed this morning at 5:10am <strong><u>without</u></strong> even thinking twice about hitting snooze!! The “evil Darci” wasn’t anywhere to be found today!! :) I hit the gym and got in<strong> 35 minutes</strong> on the <strong>treadmill</strong>. I walked at <strong>4.0 mph</strong> at a <strong>4.5 incline</strong>! Great work out on the legs!! </p> <p>I <strong><u>LOVE</u></strong> to read while I workout (if I’m not running)! Right now I’m finishing up the <strong>Shopaholic series </strong>(Shopaholic And a Baby). I know a lot of people weren’t a big fan of the movie, but the books are an easy read and really keep you in it!! I haven’t watched the movie yet, but<strong> plan to</strong> when I finish this book. I’m looking for another <strong>book series</strong> to read next!</p> <p>Drove to the other side of campus to my office building to make my yummy breakfast! It was the usual <strong>oatmeal</strong> with a <strong>small sliced banana </strong>and<strong> chocolate PB2</strong> for <strong>4 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcV7iPds69cyZHk22z3Ty36mZ2Hp1miIAwvw7nrdohXeg6OgkqpJNt49R5fx0I1FZ7zgKqNHq1GmU4k2Ov4rxffirUJ5FGKiSnlFc7W6-suL-q-2FXk9URqSUKfpKRj3hpbitpiC6LXVgj/s1600-h/DSC05930%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05930" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbJf1f_g7sbietnDPxKAs_9GBNEWQU1vSJ-wxb7ATwsZPRt-CseNpluDhbQmXwd1GL7A1UPbrhd7eUO5IyVsT_8m_sSWu8k88LcYfCrkHP1LGmZWgaZ1asiHNzbbt82VU_2NEe8LAvSi8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05930" width="404" /></a> </p> <p>Work is slowing down a tad so it felt good to <strong>get caught up</strong> on a bunch of stuff today. I had the same morning snack for the 4th day in a row…but it’s<strong> oh so good</strong>!! <strong>1 1/2 c strawberries</strong>, <strong>vanilla yogurt</strong> (<u>hey that’s a change from the previous 3 days</u>!), and <strong>1/4 c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6kOd9CvSgm8a0aag1VEDEoMla1AiA6G7f2ywSwTYP59iaMQ-OoKGAaAVJqLfk4-jey49Q2EXIXY4w4X_kWmPaF7Dyrw1841PvWUIauv1YjHnWA-4YRtUL7tv1lUa5LMMhih6pPHT16u8/s1600-h/DSC05931%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05931" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWxOpAIiXvYPeQJ1v6WSLaDmo1m4zMdm2srbu0-BG_LiIy6gAk5Fqket2kfLJomvD4hX7AD0JB_aKrRpcQqvg2iLKDGX895yzqyvhWJRgS2hD_LL8EMXiHzSC1v9Ebp2HUg_oZWk5-YXf/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05931" width="404" /></a></p> <p>Broke for lunch around 1pm. I wasn’t sure what today so I just kept it <strong>simple</strong>. I had a <strong>chicken salad</strong> on a <strong>thin bun</strong> with <strong>cheese</strong> and sliced up a <strong>golden delicious apple</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. If you haven’t tried thin buns (I know there are many other names out there as well) before, you need to…they are <strong><u>VERY</u></strong> good!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLEec1ph0xzKluHNdLR6AefBYwBo2OZrn9HEtyv6ILm-5XjtJO9inFarIOrZxTVkR4bVyzlJeQWhaUqMsql2eLqZpWdo01YT0I3lPaCDDPIPhIE10gTYbw4ANxMvDMYScqqWCF-cfQ11N/s1600-h/DSC05932%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05932" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvZPvKeLjDubCDljyy_O7ftTzIrKcHhCFnSSupBLjYOgE3yvmuF7oBHohH6bEhbbP_z9B4oq2PiRaoGVkQ4Tg1JboH2hnAgRjCyg7R4jH6X4nSRGHa8mycGHjxYRHTpnw3BbsECp5lm4g/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05932" width="404" /></a></p> <p>I wanted something <strong>sweet</strong> after lunch so I had a <strong>peanut butter fiber one bar</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong> on my short little jaunt back to work. And it did just the trick!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmKZ6Ses5s2lff7sCD569HeFmrnId16U7hln5ANtQcZlMBlo-VlbfxhPPR2mjLnSMsc7bOSHFppKJsNi3UpYuK0h37fMb_RnbpsnA-s-ZLZkUVo0Do-Q99nBBcZQiRiTBuZRFmCJ9KeOT/s1600-h/DSC05933%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05933" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGVZCKiR5mUsLTNwP0yDtJQwkroeN5M987URHT8EFCwMnrabOfC8-SusrzCiQs_yHI_cpUHHernGEd9e9z47kqoXUyQNlpLBvXYPA8KsN2I0y1LNSchGwxap0CkbSaHBLIaQhVRZRoTXK/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05933" width="404" /></a></p> <p>My afternoon was super productive. Afterwards I put on my sweaty gym clothes (from my morning workout!) and went back to the gym for <strong>3rd two-a-day</strong> of the <strong>week</strong>! Tonight was <strong><u>ZUMBA</u></strong>!!! I love this class more and more each time! And I think I pushed myself extra tonight ‘cause I was sweating a whole <strong>LOT</strong> more than I remember from Tuesday!</p> <p>When I got home I got right to work in the kitchen on supper! Another new try tonight! I made <strong>Deep Dish Pizza Casserole</strong>. It was <strong>pretty good</strong>, but I think next time I will <strong>add</strong> some green peppers & maybe some onions to the mix so it isn’t so meaty. I also had a side of <strong>corn</strong> to round out my meal for a <strong>delicious 7 point supper</strong>. <img alt="DSC05934" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGbydjG-pu8JopT6k_VC1JrWymYsYS5egyKtrp66ABBVUNfGI762ZvLNe4CPBz9XxhgT4T-LY6twchqdN0uk-mHacdDc5_Du9bsEcDljZhJOezGLSAGpXzjJKfuXjm_jp0mhT02SI5t96/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05934" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05935" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrgtMzwst7zfI8hOrwOu6QE7C_MJ2aag3kHx29HYoXZbE2hHfZlhsbeHZG3Xgd_a9VsptwMNS_TLvSs24xwaX0tnB0o5OUz9x4kPW-gbO99Es-b3qjLARgCTwQOo6bkF5efcVjq2g7tt4/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05935" width="404" /></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Deep Dish Pizza Casserole</font></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 lb ground beef or turkey </li> <li>1 15 oz can tomato sauce (the recipe called for chunky itlaian style…we aren’t fans of tomato chunks tho!) </li> <li>Cooking spray </li> <li>1 10oz can refrigerated pizza crust </li> <li>1 1/2 c 2% shredded mozzarella cheese </li> <ul> <li>Brown meat. Drain if necessary and return to skillet. Add tomato sauce and cook until heated. </li> <li>While meat cooks coat 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough and press into bottom and halfway up side of baking dish. Top with meat mixture. </li> <li>Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 12 minutes. Top with cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes or until crust is browned and cheese melts. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings. 6 points/serving </li> </ul> </ul> <p>My gym bag is <strong>packed</strong>, supper dishes are <strong>done</strong>, and food is <strong>ready</strong> for tomorrow! Now it’s time for bed!! I feel like a <strong>grandma</strong> going to bed at<strong> 9-9:30ish</strong>…but boy I just can’t get up very well if I don’t go to bed early!! So I think I choose<strong><u> feeling like a grandma</u></strong> over not working out!! ;)</p> <p><strong>THURSDAY’S STATS</strong> <br />POINTS = 19/23 <br />WATER =  116 oz <br />EXERCISE = 35 min walk @ incline/45 min Zumba</p> <p><strong><em>Do you read while working out? Do you have a good series to recommend I start next? (PS I’ve already read Twilight!) What’s your favorite book(s) of all time? </em></strong> <br /> <br />edit: Make sure to over to <a href=" http://enduranceisntonlyphysical.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-oiselle-running-apparel.html">this blog</a> for a wonderful giveaway!!</p>

Rockin’ Thursday

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