I was so excited about my Balance Bar giveaway that I forgot to mention that I was in our local Sunday paper! Those of you who follow me on Facebook and Instagram already know, but Tony contacted our local paper after I won the Share the Pot Crock Pot recipe contest. That was in early December and he never heard anything back. Well last week a reporter finally contacted me and when I went to the grocery store, I picked up a copy of the paper. I knew that it would be in the insert part of the paper, so that’s where I went to first. I love that it’s my picture too!
So I put the paper in the top part of the shopping cart, and continued my shopping. Tony was home watching football, so I got to touch everything. Yep, I am one of those people in the grocery store that touches all the produce, goes down every aisle, etc. I could literally spend a couple hours in a grocery store if I let myself! It wasn’t into half way into my shop I looked and saw that I was mentioned on the front page too!
You can read the article here. I have Tony to thank for being my PR director – thanks honey! I told him when I got home from the store that I kept being stopped for autographs – ha!
I ended up making another potato crusted quiche for four of my breakfasts this week – this time with broccoli, ham and cheddar. This time baked in an 8×8 pan so four servings. Served with some really good honeydew melon.
I planned on swimming at lunch – it was weird. Usually the gym is packed at the beginning of the year. I walked into the locker room, swam for 40 minutes, and took a shower and changed and never saw another person except for the lifeguard in the office. Huh?! It was a sunny day so the reflection of the sun off the pool was so peaceful. I love that you can just step away and not think of anything while you swim.
I was reading Courtney’s blog on Sunday. She is a menu planning queen, so I like to check out her weekly menu. Um, turns out I missed Jessica’s post on Honey Chipotle Chicken bowls! I knew Tony wouldn’t buy into it for dinner, so I ended up making it for lunch. The only thing was that my chicken didn’t turn out very spicy – if you like spicy I would double the amount of adobo sauce. And I did make some additions. I added pickled jalapenos, corn, black beans and for the dressing, mixed a 100 calorie pack of Wholly Guacamole with a tablespoon of ranch dressing.
The lime quinoa was delicious. My bowl was so packed I only managed to get a 1/4 cup on there. Once mixed together this was not only delicious but really filling. I made one for my co-worker (um, who also ditched the 21 day detox) and she said “this is the most filling lunch you’ve given me yet!” I think because of the triple protein in the chicken, black beans and quinoa.
In keeping with trying to eat less meat and more seafood, I made tempura shrimp tacos for dinner. Tony gives me thumbs up every time I make these – I’ll have to remember these for during lent.
I cheat and use a tempura mix – I don’t really follow the instructions on the package, because I usually only use enough for just the two of us – I pour about 3-4 tablespoons of mix in my bowl and then add enough water to the consistency I want – my batter is on the thin side. For each of my tacos: 4 shrimp, 1 tablespoon white corn, 1 tablespoon black beans, diced tomato, sprinkle of cheese and hot sauce. YUM!
Thanks for all your support about my weight gain – I am using your confidence in me and I am up early this morning to hit the gym and get back to the weight training. I am starting a new program on Body Building.com – this one looks intense!
I packed my food last night, and my gym bag, just need to grab my Balance Bar for fuel and then I am out of here – make it a great day!
What a great article, love it! And you deserve to be put in the spotlights!
I need to start working on my weight a bit too. I’m slowly gaining.; Since I don’t want to follow a diet or count calories anymore, I need to think about a “game” plan that’s working for me.
Terrific article Biz! Congratulations!! That was really sweet of Tony to contact the paper.
The photo of the pool suddenly made me want to swim. Your lunch bowl looks delicious. I’ve been concocting more random “bowls” especially for lunch. I’m loving the combination of crisp greens with roasted or steamed vegetables on top.
How did I miss this on facebook!? Awesome!
Congrats on the article! Love it! I’m a slacker & haven’t made your award winning chili yet but I’m for sure having it for the Super Bowl if not before!
Have a great evening!