So So Sleepy!

Ok so I know I didn't do that much today but I did do alot of driving and I'm exhausted!! Adam and I went down to The Breakers and put down our second deposit, we tried to walk up by the beach but it was WINDY and COLD. I was bundled but Adam wasn't so we walked around the block and ended up going and buying me some hair dye! :) I am going red for the fall its a wash out... I'm scared of anything that I have to keep up on, like my roots! I'm excited to do it, I can use alittle change. I started getting hungry for dinner around 6ish which surprised me since I ate so much so late, but oh well. I had a bowl of Chobani plain greek yogurt with Fiber One and lots of frozen berries. I also had a big old spoonful of peanut butter for some more protein and yummyness. For dessert I made some general foods international mayan chocolate drink but wasn't that impressed :( I thought I put enough in.. oh well.. I drank most of it and was pretty full so I tossed the rest. I then got a phone call from my friend Kelli that we got tickets to see our favorite bar band play next weekend at http://www.tikibar.com/ its their Halloween party so I have to figure out what to be. Any Ideas?!?!? please help!! haha my friends are being cowgirls.. but I dunno... Have a great night and see everyone tomorrow :-D

and here are some pictures that should up on my camera.. Adam enjoys cooking and likes for me to show everyone what he is making :) Today while I was reliving my college days he was home sweating over a hot stove making some veggie chili! It is great and quite spicy :)

WOOHOO Going Food Shopping :)

Yes I am such a dork, food shopping is my favorite time of the week. Since Adam is on his way home from lunch with his dad and friend I thought I'd type up my lunch post quick before we are off to Target and Wegmans. I finally dragged my butt to the gym and did about 2.25 miles on the treadmill, I really don't want to push it since my breathing isn't great. DAMN ALLERGIES! I think I might have to cave in and go to the doc if it doesn't get better. I hate meds but if it helps me breath I guess it is a good thing :-p

Lunch was a handful of nuts inhaled after the gym since I'm a piggy! I then had a plain Oikos with a ton of frozen berries and about a 1/2 cup of Fiber One. I also added some vanilla extract for even more flavor. MMM I then saw an open bag of pretzels Adam must have busted out last night while I was gone so I had a few of them also.

After shopping we are coming home dropping it all off then we are going to my parents house for dinner. Adam and my dad love prime rib, we usually have it for Christmas dinner but it was on sale and since daddy now has found a lover of prime rib he bought it. I'm not really a fan but will have a few bites and whatever else they are having with it. Mom said we have salad fixing there so if all else fails I can whip up a salad. She also got cupcakes from Stop and Shop so at least I know I can have my sugar fix ;) See you after dinner!!

APPLE PICKING DAY!!!!!!

Well I finally got a decent night sleep!! I went to bed alittle after 11 and woke up around 7:30 thank goodness :) I got up and made some of the Irish Creme coffee we got from Wegman's last week and had a nice big bowl of Special K Vanilla Almond with some Fiber One, cinnamon, Banana and the last of my vanilla lf soymilk. I also had 2 bites of Adam's corned beef hash, I really don't know why because I don't like it.. but it was there.. I have to stop doing that!!! I'm gonna be lazy for a few since this is the only down time I will have today. Then its shower time and off to APPLE PICK!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait this is my favoritist time of the year :-D

I'm off to get my shiznat together and I will try and come back for lunch if we have time between apples and Adam's dads house. Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

Oh and I took a picture of the cereal I was eating last night, I also had a small handful of it since the box was out and all ;)

My Last Day of Summer Vacation!

I actually had a meeting at the school this morning but I really don't count that as "work". I woke up before the alarm so I just got up and started my day. I made strong coffee last night and put it in the fridge to make an iced coffee today :) I blended it up this morning with some skim milk and splenda in my magic bullet, and boy was it yummy! I haven't had a iced coffee all summer long and I've missed them. Breakfast was a bowl of the last of my Fiber One with alittle bit of the Kashi Go Lean Crunch and some Banana, with LF soymilk.

I was then off to the meeting and to finish up some loose ends in the classroom, I left there around 10:30ish (with a bag of fresh veggies from one of the other teachers garden) and ran to the gym. I did 3 miles on the treadmill while watching the view, New Kids on The Block were on so I didn't want to get off!! hahah then I did some upper body lifting, and decided to stop by the parents house on the way home. I gave my dad eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes, he said he'll make up some ratatouille for me!! (its my favorite). I snacked on some grapes while I was then bsing, and going threw more of my crap in the garage that I kinda ignored when I moved out last year. I came home and got a few things outta the way for work since I wasn't very hungy, my tummy doesn't seem very happy today. I think its my nerves for my big day tomorrow! I feel like its my first day of school too! lol

For lunch I decided to try making eggs in the microwave like everone's been doing and boy was it easy. I put some egg whites in a corning ware ramekin with some skim milk and ff mozzerala cheese and in 1.5 minutes it was perfect. I also had a boca sausage and some pickles (random I know but I saw them and wanted them!) I also had a half a piece of bread while the eggs and sausage were cooking. I was hoping some bread would make the belly feel better! I'm now going to try and relax a bit and look through some books that another teacher gave me. Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! see ya for dinner :-D

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Hi everyone, lets see I quess I'll go back to breakfast and make my way up to now. Breakfast was the same as usual, I woke up at 7 this morning since we went to bed at 10:30 last night! I waited for Adam to get up before I ate to see what his plans were for breakfast. We both had cereal, Mine was the normal Fiber One, Kashi Go Lean Crunch LF soymilk and banana with coffee on the side. I then showered and we were off to the mall for some shopping! I had about 20 bux left on a macy's gift card so I figured I might as well use it up. I got 3 cookie sheets and a spatula for Adam. We then came home and was ready for some lunch! Adam picked up a tasty cheesesteak on the way home, and I had Chobani vanilla with berries and granola. I had a bite of his cheesesteak and some peanuts while getting stuff in the kitchen.

After we were done eating I got to cooking up a dinner that Adam enjoys. Its Chicken Pomodoro its so easy to make that it takes less than 10 minutes for the sauce, the longest part is waiting for the pasta to cook!

here's the recipe if you'd like to try it :)

Chicken Pomodoro

8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti ( I used ww rotini)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
I use Perdue Chicken in the package that is already cooked (You can use as much as you like)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil



Cooking Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add anchovies (if using) and crushed red pepper and cook for 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Stir in tuna and cook until it is incorporated into the sauce and heated through, 2 minutes more. Divide the spaghetti evenly among 4 plates, top with sauce and garnish with basil. Serve hot.
Yield: 4 servings

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Long Hot Sunday!

Today was a fun day, Adam and I were up eary because I had to show my mom how to get to the courthouse in our county since she has jury duty coming up. I scarfed down a bowl of Kashi Go Lean Crunch and Fiber One with Cinnamon and low fat soymilk. I had some peanuts too while running around the house trying to get ready for her to pick me up. I brought a nice big cup of coffee with me for our ride. I came home and Adam and I went out foodshopping for a few things, since I was out of bananas! (I thought my world was ending) I then made some of granolaish bars that I got from Kath http://www.katheats.com/?page_id=4681. I tried a couple of bites to see how they tasted.. Can't have anyone getting sick from them now can we? I also had a few grapes too while cooking.

I then ate some lunch around 1 since we has to be to Adam's moms house for the party around 1:30. I tried the weight watchers Cherry Cheesecake flavor with some granola and berries, the yogurt was pretty sweet and tasted just like dessert which worked for me ;) It was so hot out, I couldn't believe it!! We hung out and I snacked on a chip with homemade guacamole, a bite of a philly pretzels and probably something else ;) For dinner I had grilled veggies with some homemade pesto from Adam's cousins garden, it was amazing. I also had some fruit salad a few pickles, a bite of Adam's sausage and peppers, a spoon a baked beans, and god knows what else I stole off of his plate! A bunch of people went and played volleyball so I sat and talked with the other non-athletic types and watched the kids play. We then had some cake and cofee, Adam and I split a piece of cake it was a huge slice. We are now relaxing in front of the tv, the cup race is on so Adam is glued to the tv! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

Here comes a long weekend!!!

GOOD MORNING ALL!!!

This morning I was up bright and early around 7:30ish but layed in bed until after 8. We watched some of the morning news then made some coffee and breakfast. I had my usual cereal, Kashi Go Lean Crunch and Fiber One with cinnamon and banana and low fat 8th continent soy milk. Adam had the rest of his diced potatoes and onions with bacon and eggs. He's definately enjoying being able to eat breakfast every morning and not eating something while he's driving 2 hours away!

We are planning on a nice long walk today and some food shopping at Wegmans :) A perfect day in my book. Tonight I have to teach his mom how to make jello shots for a party at her house tomorrow.... hahah I was the queen of making them in college (even though I never really did them after a bad experience freshman year!) So tonight should be a fun night and as long as it doesn't rain I want to try for a nice long walk on the boardwalk again :)

I hope everyone's Friday flies by for them :)

No Rest For The Weary!

Well once again last night I slept horribly, we went to bed around 11:30 and I tossed and turned until well after 2 o'clock! I was so miserable this morning when I woke up at 7:15 and couldn't fall back to sleep to save my life. We finally got up and I made Adam watch The Nanny with me for a little bit before my hunger kicked in full force lack of sleep does that to me :( We then made up some coffee and Adam got to making his breakfast while I just threw some Fiber One and Kashi Go Lean Crunch, bananas, Cinnamon and ff soymilk in a bowl. I wanted to inhale it but tried to take my time while sipping my coffee. I sat and relaxed for a few before it was off to the gym. Before I left though I got a call from a friend asking if we wanted to go on a dinner cruise tonight! She was on a bowling league this summer with some family and friends and had 2 extra tickets. We were going to go to Whole Foods for some dinner and shopping but I thought Adam would enjoy a dinner/booze cruise alittle more ;)

I ran to the gym and did about 40 minutes on the treadmill and some upper body weights. Came home and showered and we ran out to get some things at Target (one of my favorite stores) We stopped at Baja Fresh for Adam to pick up something to eat since he was getting hungry. We then stopped at Starbucks for me so I could try one of the Vivannos. I had the banana chocolate one with skim milk it was very good! I also had a bite of Adam's burrito and a handful of walnuts when I got home. I needed something to CHEW! now I'm relaxing for a bit before I get ready for our fun filled evening on the Manasquan River :-D

Oh and here's Adam's breakfast of a bagel with a fried egg, pork roll and some bacon and cheese. He was a very hungry boy this morning and wanted to join in on the picture/blogging ;)

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday!!

Summer is almost over!

I can't believe this is my last full week of summer vacation! It flew by so quickly, I'm so sad its almost over. I feel as if I barely did anything the whole time. This morning I was up at 8, vacuumed, burned a cd for my kiddies at work and had some coffee and breakfast. I wanted to make something fun, but then decided on being lazy and having cereal. I had some Fiber One and Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and half a banana. I also had a handful of roasted peanuts for some protein :) I plan on going to the gym soon but before that I'm going to watch Rachael Ray and do some abs. Then maybe later I'll bake something fun, since I might as well get it all outta my system while I have the time!!!

I hope everyone has a good Monday! Just think this weekend is a long one :-D

Another Busy One!

Hi everyone :)

Today is anothe busy day here, I woke up ate some egg whites and 1 boca sausage patty with lots of ketchup cleaned up and was out the door with Adam to do some more things in my classroom.

We left there and went to his mom's house to find out we are going to dinner at 4:30 at this bbq place in Point Pleasant. I'm not sure of the name right now, so we rushed out to go food shopping ince it was already after 12! We did a quick shop I came back unloaded and just made a quick bowl of cereal since it was 1:15 already and dinner will be around 5ish. I had some Fiber One and Kashi Go Lean Crunch with some skim milk and raisins. I forgot to take a picture since i'm rushing a bit ;) I'm not just trying to sit and relax for a few before I hope in the shower and clean up the apartment a little before we go. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!! I'll be back tonight with a recap of my BBQ dinner and our walk up on the beach (to work it all off ;) while I'm making some fun kiddie cds, what an exciting and fun way to spend my Sunday night.

Oh and here is a picture of Adam's breakfast too! (he wanted to get in on the fun) He had 2 scrambled eggs with diced potatoes/onions and some porkroll. Oh and if your not from NJ and don't know what pork roll/taylor ham is, well here is a link to explain it for you. :-D

http://www.jerseyporkroll.com/what.htm

It's probably the most unhealthy thing in the entire world for you and I try not to eat it much at all. Once a year is my quota, except for little bites here and there!! :-D

Busy Sunday!

I have Adam's family reunion today at his house, so today is gonna be a busy one! I had my normal cereal (1/2 cup Kashi Vive and 1/2 cup Fiber One) banana and ff soymilk today since my stomach is alittle funny after my delicious dinner last night. I don't eat read meat much but since we were celebrating I figured why not? My belly is telling me different though HAHA.

I have the 4 bean salad all tupperwared up to bring over to Adam's moms house in alittle while, it smells so good! This is a dish my dad always made for our big family parties when I was little, so its fun for me to be making it now, not that its hard by any means, but boy is it tasty and healthy!

here's the recipe if you'd like to try it :)

Dad's 4 Bean Salad

2/3 cup cider vinegar
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. Salt
green beans
wax beans
lima beans
kidney beans
I medium onion chopped
1 medium green pepper
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup salad oil


Blend vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved and set aside. Drain all beans and toss with onion, peppers, vinegar mixture and pepper. Pour oil over all and toss to coat evenly. Let sit in fridge covered for at least 8 hours.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday! I know I will its another awesome day at the Jersey Shore :-D