Last Saturday I woke up and had a taste for pancakes. I don’t normally crave sweet breakfasts, but I got to town on making pancakes. I decided not to add any added fat to the pancakes – most recipes called for oil or melted butter to the batter. Guess what? I didn’t even miss it! I made my batter and let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes to let the baking powder do it’s magic – you’ll get fluffy pancakes every time.
I used my 1/3 measuring cup for the batter and got 20 pancakes out of this batter. Each pancake comes in at 92 calories, .6 fat, 18.6 carbs, .6 fiber and 3.2 protein.
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I added raspberries and strawberries to my pancakes, with a couple pieces of cooked bacon. This was super filling!
Yesterday was a shoulder day for working out. I am happy to report that finally today my legs are not sore anymore from Tuesday’s leg work. Seriously I was having problems standing up if I had been sitting for a while, that’s how sore my legs were! It took me 25 minutes to complete the routine – new exercise to me? The reverse fly machine – never used that piece of equipment before!
I only had time to run/walk 1.5 miles before having to get back to work. I am proud to say that I used a 20 pound dumbbell for the incline bench press!
And me wearing my Helen Keller glasses – so happy to be able to wear my contacts today!
Lunch was a picky plate. The last of the shrimp cocktail, a piece of pepperoni focaccia bread (my store sells it for .99 cents!), carrots and cucumbers dipped into Annie’s goddess dressing and apple and grapes for dessert.
The afternoon dragged on and it was finally time to come home. One of the things I love about summer? Tony waiting for me to come home and we sit outside for an hour or so. He had a glass of wine waiting for me while he enjoyed his cigar. I can’t tell, but I think he may be sick of me taking his picture!
While we were sitting outside, my sister sent me this picture – I have to laugh because my brother and sister can’t do any meat off the bone – I’ve had grilled turkey legs and they are delicious!
I was going to make homemade pita bread for gyros sandwiches, but completely forgot I defrosted pork chops. So while Tony and I sat outside, I put a pan of red potatoes on the stove to cook so I could finish them off on the grill. Tony’s plane jane pork chops – just sprinkled with a touch of garlic salt.
It was pretty stormy last night:
And I nearly got all my steps in!
I have another Friday night off from the restaurant, and I just got next weeks schedule and I am only on Saturday night again. Hard to make money at a part time job when you only work 4 days a month! I may look for something else when we get back from the Mayo Clinic. Until then, I’ll enjoy my Friday nights with Tony!
Off to put my food together – I hardly ever meal plan for Friday, so this should be interesting! Make it a great day – Happy Friday!
Bummer about the Fridays, but definitely enjoy that time while you have it!
I have that same glass, Da Bears!
Your photos are amazing! Bummer about the cut In hours at your second job. Hope you have a great weekend!
I’m not much of a pancake person. I like them just fine. I’d just choose an egg over them any day. Your lunch plate looks more up my alley. A little bit of everything! So colorful and so satisfying! And those potatoes look ToDieFor. Can’t wait to have dinner at your place! 😉
Then I realize, I never really comment about your workouts. You are rockin’. I want to do better with lifting and such, but then don’t. I haven’t made it a priority and I need to!!!!
Umm…is that you sitting on the reverse fly machine?! I didn’t know your hair was that long and you look tiny!!!
Love the picky plate, the picture of Tony and his crazy cigar, and the note he wrote to you that you shared on the last post. You guys are great! Have a wonderful Friday Vat!
I always THINK I want pancakes but when I finally get some, I realize that they aren’t my favorite thing. Yours looks very photogenic. 🙂
YUM! Those pancakes look fantastic! SO fluffy!!! And I’m such a big fan of picky plates with a little of this and a little of that. Haha- love the picture of Tony. Have a good Friday
You are one brave lady. I am intimidated by free weights at the gym. I use the machines and use small ten pound hand weights. That looks like a serious storm cloud that was headed your way. Glad you were able to get your grilling done before it hit. I’m surprised you are not getting more days at Zeal. Has business slowed down for them? Enjoy your Friday with Tony. Instead of meal planning today you could always go with pizza Friday.
I’m not a big pancake eater, but those look lovely! I did make a pancake recipe last weekend – they were made with oatmeal instead of flour. We both loved them and my husband declared that he only wants that kind from now on! Summer nights on the deck are wonderful – and we have to appreciate them because the season is so short around here. Happy Summer, btw. Longest day of the year – have a great one!
I just realized that I always comment on your food, but never your exercise. (sadly, that’s very telling about my priorities). Anyway, I’m really am impressed with your ability to always fit in some exercise – it’s inspiring! Now I just need a kick in the ass!
That’s funny you posted the drumstick. Definitely giant and disgusting! I will call you later B!
Oooh, those pancakes look SO GOOD! I love long summer nights too…so nice 🙂