I rarely remember my dreams. I am sure I dream every night, but since I sleep like the dead I think I just don’t remember them. Except last night I had a vision that I was running in a race. It was cool enough that I could see my breath, but the sun was rising. I was wearing a zip up jacket at the beginning of the race, but handed it off to Hannah half way through and was wearing a tank top and a running skirt.
I don’t know how long the race was, only that I seemed to run it effortlessly, and I could see Tony waiting for me at the finish line. I don’t know if its because I am going to try to run 5 miles in 55 minutes this weekend for Lori’s heart healthy weekend, but it was almost as if my subconscious was telling me, if you keep running, you’ll get better. š
So the breakfast parfait was again on the menu – this time I upped the Kellogg’s Vanilla Almond to 3/4 cup in the layers, and when I went to pick up treats for work they had a package of sliced pineapple for only $1.50 – score! Breakfast comes in at 6 points.
It was another chilly day, around 32, but sunny. I ran/walked for 50 minutes. š I love this covered bridge near my office – and the water was frozen over and it looked so pretty.
I was more than ready to warm up to my leftover gumbo. I had enough to share with a couple people in my office. I did end up adding 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, so my bowl comes in at 9 points.
The comments I received?
Your gumbo rocked!
I would order that in a restaurant!
It’s such a flavorful heat – this will definitely be on the menu again soon. š
So again I was playing “spin the ingredients” for dinner. Here’s what I knew I had. Tuna steak (frozen from Sam’s Club), green beans, potatoes and sesame seeds.
I used chili paste to roll the sides of my tuna steak in before pressing sesame seeds on the sides.
I par boiled my green beans until they were crisp tender, drained the water, then added 1 tsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. of this hot sauce Hannah gave me for Christmas, then sprinkled with sesame seeds:
I just Pam fried 5 ounces of diced potatoes, then added a splash of the chili paste, salt, pepper, and some sesame seeds. Once I took the potatoes out, I cranked the heat and seared the tuna steaks.
- 4 oz. tuna steak (3)
- 5 oz. potato (3)
- 1 tsp. olive oil (1)
- green beans (0)
- teriyaki hot sauce (0)
- thai chili paste (0)
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds (0)
That giant plate was only 7 points. š So that’s why I didn’t feel guilty having pretzels and onion dip with Hannah while watching American Idol last night for 6 points – hey, at least I counted the points! š
Who else is doing Lori’s heart healthy challenge? What are you going to do?
My WW meeting times have changed – on Saturday’s they are 7, 8, 9 and 10:00. I hope to make the 8:00 meeting and hit the gym to get my 5 mile run done. š
Have you ever run in a running skirt before? Make it a great day!
Sounds like a good dream! š I’ve been curious about running skirts…
Your dinner looks absolutely fabulous!!!!
Have a great Saturday, and I hope your run goes well!
I see women running in those skirts and I always think how silly they look. But it’s probably because I know that I wouldn’t look so cute in one! LOL I’ve got to backtrack again–and find that gumbo recipe!
Now here is one way Shelley and I differ… I do not like running skirts! I want to like them because they are so cute but I just don’t. I think my thighs are too chubby or something.
I may actually get a run or walk or some type of movement in all three days of this weekend. It’s snowing here this morning and I don’t have yak trax so I’ll be on the treadmill. But that counts, right?
Your food looks great like always! Good luck on your 5 miles today you got this! Me? I’m going to my daughters wedding this afternoon. Will resume working out tomorrow like always.
Congrats to your daughter – have fun! š
OK, now you have to get a running skirt! You have the legs, you need to show them off and I think you would be SO cute in one. š Good luck with your race-you can do it!
isn’t it crazy when your dreams are THAT vivid. i’ve had some like that, you wake up and swear it really happened.
gosh the food you post always looks so amazing. i just love the parfait, and that amazing gumbo. i’ve never had tuna steaks, but i’ve always wanted to try.
Haha! Good luck in your run this weekend! I bought some Greek yogurt today and will give it another try, hope I like this brand, that parfait is just calling my name! š
I want a running skirt but do not feel I would look good in it yet. It was one of my running goals to fit into one. I just found your blog by accident from another one..great stuff!
I love my running skirt. The compression shorts are fabulous, and the skirt makes it so you don’t see every curve of my butt! I just have to spend a couple minutes at the beginning of each run forgetting to worry about what my bare legs look like! I like the ones with the longer compression underneath, as if my skirt is too short I worry about it the whole time.
Well Morgan, you make a tutu look cute when you run, so that’s why I know you can rock a running skirt! š
So was that a premonition dream? Will there be a race in your future Biz? a running skirt? or both? I’ve never run in a running skirt, but if I had cute legs like in the picture I would. I honestly cannot run in shorts. I have to run in capris or pants.
I just signed up today for Lori’s Heart Healthy Challenge. I have seen it here and a few other blogs so I thought why not I’m running anyway. My goal is to run a 5K (my own) in less than 30 minutes. Good luck with your five miles!
It might just be a premonition Aimee! I need to check out some races this spring š
I think you’re ready! I wish I could run one with you.
Wow, that Gumbo does look delicious. I love shrimp! I have never had tuna that wasn’t named Starkist or Bumblebee. I think I will put trying a tuna steak on my to-do list for this year. Good luck with your run this weekend.
I am hoping it’s a bit warmer tomorrow for my 5K in the snow for the Bloggers Happy Heart weekend. That’s what I’m doing running in the snow. I was going to go this morning but it’s -10 with a windchill of -20 so figured just not safe today but no matter what will go tomorrow because I said I would.
Do tuna steaks taste like tuna in a can? I have never had them and really hate tuna in a can (it’s cat food if you ask me). Just curious.
Take care and have a blessed afternoon Biz.
Tuna steaks taste nothing like tuna in a can, which I cannot stand. It has more of a meaty taste to me. It just takes a little used to getting used to the pink center – the first time Tony made it I made him cook it until it was completely grey, which of course was then overcooked!
I don’t know if I would like the running skirt. I am not cool enough to pull it off. And I for sure would need compression on underneath!
Glad you are participating in the Healthy Heart Weekend!
That’s so funny b/c I’m supposed to run my next race in a running skirt and I’m kind of intimidated!
Good luck with your run this weekend – I know you can do!
Um, with your legs Heather, you can do it! š
I love the idea of running skirts, but they make my short legs look even stubbier. Plus my thighs rub together when I run so I need longer length shorts anyways. Oh well. š
Good luck (and have fun!) with the 5 miles this weekend. You got this!!!
Good luck running the 5 miles, Biz! I know you can do it š
Where to start with this post! The tuna steak looks fabulous!
And I need to make a parfait like that. I usually just throw some fruit on my yogurt, but I just love it layered..you get deliciousness in every bite.
Good luck with your race!! š
Good luck with the running this weekend! I am rooting for you! (Will you wear a skirt? š )
If I had one, I might! Maybe by this summer?
Man, you can cook for my any time biz!
I think you missed your calling as a chef. It makes it more fun to eat when your food looks nice rather than just slapped on a plate. I don’t think I would wear a running skirt, seems odd to me.
One of everything, please. You are a great cook, everything always looks so appetizing. Thanks, too for always including the WW points. I’m hoping that my son is sprung from the hospital today so that I can get back to my kitchen. I’ve never had a running skirt, but they sure beat the field hockey uniforms I used to wear (RFB in HS and college), I’d settle for getting back to running more than walking!
I know how it is to be in the hospital and not able to cook – hope your son came home Tish! š
What’s on the green beans??? For a second I thought they were onions!
I am running 8 miles tomorrow for Lori’s challenge!
Oops – I forgot to add the point for the bacon on the green beans – thanks Jenn! š
I heart running skirts. I have like four of them and I want more! They’re the best. What a beautiful dinner. Sesame seeds always seem to make dishes special! Happy Friday
At least it was a running skirt and not a frou frou skirt. That would be funnier though.
That breakfast parfait looks awesome! Great picture!
I love my running skirts – and woohoo, I think my fashion is seeping into your subconscious! Good luck with your weigh-in AND run tomorrow – I’ll be doing my run for Lori’s challenge, too. Well, run/walk. And not in a running skirt (too cold). But soon!
Have a great weekend!