It was a chilly start to the day – 37 degrees – but a gorgeous one!
I don’t know what it is about the brisk air, but it just makes me feel alive. I heated up the other half of Tony’s breakfast from Sunday, and had strawberries and bananas on the side.
I had strength and cardio on tap yesterday, but now that the strength portion has more exercises and 30 minutes of cardio, I didn’t think I’d have time to do the whole routine, so I ended up doing 40 minutes on the stairmaster – 35 minutes, and then 5 minutes of cooldown. In 35 minutes I went 2.02 miles and 99 floors!
I love how sweaty the stair master gets me And I love that Chobani shirt – I got it in a gift pack from them a couple years ago, and its been washed so many times its super soft.
I made a big pot of chicken noodle soup over the weekend. There is just something so comforting about a good bowl of chicken soup. I gave a small bowl to my boss and she said “I don’t know how you get so much flavor in your soups!” It’s because I use the whole chicken carcass, skin and all to make a rich stock.
On the side I was so excited to try this hummus. When I was cleaning out the pantry, I found a bag of pitas – not exactly stale, but definitely not fresh. So I made pita chips out of them – so easy – I mixed minced garlic and olive oil together, brushed that over the pita (each one was cut into 6 pieces) then sprinkled with Italian seasoning and coarse sea salt – baked at 350 for 10 minutes.
Until I opened the package – fucking onions!!
I scooped out about a tablespoon from the middle, but ended up giving it to my co-worker – it just stank of onions. Lesson learned!
Before I knew it, it was time to meet up blog reader Randi and her wife Julie. We met here:
Randi had read some good yelp reviews of this place – but it turned out it was more of a take out place, but there were a couple tables so we were fine. They are headed back to California today.
They are wonderful people – I think Randi felt like it was meeting a neighbor because she’s read me for so long she feels like she knows me – I love that. They are down to earth and I am so happy that they found love and happiness together.
I think I’ve said it before, but Tony was sure that I was a lesbian – I played field hockey, softball, threw the shot put in track and was on a bowling team! Of course playing college field hockey we had a few lesbians on the team, sexual orientation has never bothered me. One of my best friends from college was a gay man – he used to fix my hair and if I saw an outfit on a girl on campus, he’d track her down and ask to borrow it!
The sign of a good Chinese restaurant is traffic. The phone rang a lot, there were a lot of take out orders. I ended up getting the szechwan green beans and the beef and broccoli. Yes, you are correct – the fucking onion rears its ugly head again – I’ve never heard of onions being with green beans before!
The broccoli was crisp tender, the beef was tender. I only had a couple of the green beans because when I got home, I put them in a colander and rinsed off the oil (which it looked like) and scooped out all the onions. I used some of the leftover green beans and broccoli for a stir fry lunch today.
Randi even brought me a gift! How did she know I loved granola?
And a package of dry rub – can’t wait to try this later this week – I have steak on the menu.
I love meeting new people, and I am so happy that we had a chance to get together – thanks Randi!
Since it was Monday night football, I had plenty of time to get my sweat on – I did 40 minutes of the Cardio Power & Resistance. Um, I think someone needs their bangs cut!
I am in a confidence pool with Tony and my step-son. I have absolutely no idea about football. I guess at who’s going to win, sometimes just based on which town I’d rather vacation to. I guess on the points too – which is driving them nuts because so far I am 63-29 on the season – better than the experts on Yahoo! Lori, you would appreciate my winning streak – I should make it a bet for dinner out like you and John do! Last night I got 108 points out of a possible 120! (Hi Joe if you are reading this – you didn’t seem to answer my texts about who’s won more games!).
Sadly, my streak will be short lived like it normally does – but I like to gloat when I get the chance!
Stats for the Day:
- 1561 calories, 202 carbs, 81 protein, 53 fat, 31 fiber
- A- grade from CalorieCount
- 29% of calories from fat, 20% from protein and 50% from carbs
- 40 minute Stairmaster – 2.02 miles
- 40 minute Insanity after dinner
I got up extra early this morning because I got the pre-authorization from my insurance company for my EKG and echocardiogram and am stopping by the outpatient building on my way to work. I may pick up some coffee at the hospital – it’s actually pretty good – I’ve had a cup or two over the years with Tony’s various hospital stays.
Make it a great day!
Damn Biz – you had better start asking for dinner with the picks! 😀
That beef and broccoli looks so good. That is probably my favorite chinese food next to shrimp and broccoli!
I can’t remember why you hate onions so much 🙂 but your comments about them sure made me laugh.
Looks like you had a great night with the girls.
All I know is that it was an onion hatred from the beginning, and both our Mom’s would cook with LOTS of onions, and when we complained would say “you can’t even taste them” to which we would shout “then why put them in the recipe in the first place if you can’t taste them!”
Somehow I birthed a child who loves onions, and on family reunions is the first to jump up and offer to chop onions!
The comments on this post are awesome especially Tony’s. I love onions! However if you were coming over for dinner I would make sure nothing had onions.
Sounds like a fun blogger meet up. I have only met one other blogger, but we work at the same hospital.
Well if I am ever in your neck of the woods or you come to Chicago, I would love a meet up with you!
I have to admit that every time I put onion in anything I have this inner voice that says “Biz would not be happy” 🙂
It’s always fun to meet new people!
It’s funny, I have blog readers who say the same thing about hot sauce – you know me so well! 😀
OMG…that hummus looks amazing…because of the onions! lol
wow! I’d eat the onion first then the green beans. 😛
How fun to have a meet up with a blog reader! As usual your food looks amazing. I have no clue about sports and lucky for me my hubby doesn’t follow them!
Thanks Tami – I have more barley in my pantry and plan on stalking out your blog for more ideas on what to do with it!
F’ing onions and Topless Tuesday! LOL That’s why I read this blog! 😀
Ha ha – so happy you get our sense of humor Sherry! 😀
Poor Biz and the onions. I laughed out loud when my text reading computer lady read that line about the onions. She is so deadpan, but she saves my eyes a little work.
We are a totally non-sports family including my son-in-law. On the few occasions I’ve been forced to watch a football game, I was always for the guy who had the ball and was running. Team? What team? Ha ha
OMG, I nearly spit out my coffee when I read this comment – although in my head I had a Stephen Hawking voice saying “fucking onions!” I am so glad that you are getting a break with your eyes – hugs!
I think your long bangs are so pretty! Or maybe it’s just you rocking the long bangs. 🙂 Glad you got to meet a reader and make new friends – good times!
V – I’ll take the compliment! 😀
I hope your tests went well. Have a great day! 🙂
It was over pretty quick! I guess they send the results straight to my GP and we’ll go from there. 😀
That hummus looks and sounds amazing – you are too funny about onions, and my BFF Catherine would totally agree with you, she is the exact same way! I have to cater to her onion issues every time I cook for her 🙂
Hooray – another onion hater! We should start a support group! 😀