Yesterday as I headed out the door to squeeze in a quick 30 minute walk before work, it was overcast, misty, foggy and 60 degrees. Did I mention it was also exhilarating too?!
And thanks Kim for cheering me on during my walk! 
By the time I got back home to get ready for work, I already had 4000 steps ā nice! Breakfast was another egg McMuffin maker ā egg white/spinach/cheese/high fiber English muffin. How the hell did that hot sauce get on there?! I never did end up eating the apple.
Just ended up keeping my head down at work, and before I knew it, it was time to get bizzy at the gym. Yesterday was shoulders, and again, new to me exercises. I have never done lateral arm raises on a Smith Machine before.
Strength took me about 35 minutes, and then I finished off with a mile run.
So although I am a Pinterest whore, I have really become an Instagram whore too. So many people to follow! My following is quite eclectic, which I like, you never know what you are going to see. Last week I saw this cucumber āsushiā dish and it looked really good. I was inspired by this recipe, but I knew I wanted to switch a couple things up. First, while I like that she cut her cucumber slices thin and then used a toothpick to keep it together before stuffing, I realized that I wanted a more āfinger foodā approach, so I cut thick slices of an English cucumber and hollowed it out a bit with a melon baller, leaving a little bit of the bottom so I wouldnāt lose any of the filling. I also wanted a creamier filling, so enter in Chobani greek yogurt and sriracha!
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Can I just say yum?! While these were messy to eat (I ended up eating off the shrimp first) the flavors were so good ā a little bit sweet from the fake crab, yet spicy with the jalapeno and the sour cream sriracha mixture was amazeballs. On the side was a veggie egg roll I made over the weekend over a bit of spinach white rice. This lunch was so filling. #winning!
I also am going to be putting a logo on my Instagram pics ā do you think that it is obnoxious?
I was actually busy at work yesterday afternoon so it went by really quick. I just canāt wait to see 5:00 on the clock to get the hockey puck out of there. Tony and I sat outside for a good hour ā it was so nice out! I didnāt have to do a thing because Tony made dinner. A cold pasta salad ā tri colored cheese tortellini, with carrots, celery, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese and some Newmanās Own light balsamic dressing ā I did add a bit of chopped giardiniera to mine, but this was delicious ā thanks honey!
And I had a guest for dinner! Although he didnāt stay long!
Thanks to my walk before work, I had no problem meeting my 10,000 step goal ā nice! I am actually taking it easy this morning ā my back and shoulders are a bit sore this morning after the last couple of strength workouts, so I am a bit slow going today. But I have arms on tap for my lunch workout
Off to get myself a cup of coffee and do some blog reading ā happy Friday ā make it a great day!
Biz you Goddess of the kitchen! Those cucumber bites seriously look like an appetizer at a fancy event. I am getting caught up on your blog slowly but surely.
Hey Christina!! Thank you for your kind words! Happy Friday!! š
My husband doesn’t do the spicy stuff either, so I get it! š
We love sushi/seafood! I’d def. make these, minus the ‘spicy’ stuff, since hubby and I don’t do spicy.
Thanks for sharing, and great job on all those steps!
If I had gone out for a walk in that weather my hair would have expanded about 3 times it’s normal frizz!
I hope things at work improve soon. I spent the first 2.5 years of my nursing career feeling sick to my stomach and crying as soon as I got in my car. That was due to constant staff drama. When you hear that nurses eat their young, I definitely found that to be true. It is still ironic to me that it took transferring up the psych unit to find peace. I haven’t felt those horrible feelings in over 4 years. That’s worth it’s weight in gold for me. I’ll send lots of positive vibes your way.
Glad you have work peace now! I have decided not to let it bother me, it’s out of my control, so I just go in, do what I have to do, and get out. I am making my life happy before and after work! š
Mmmm spicy cucumber rolls. What a great spin on the recipe you adapted it from. Yes to the watermark on the photos. Way to go on the steps. I keep thinking about getting a fit bit. I like the idea of wearing the bracelet type but I am having a hard time justifying spending the extra money on it.
You know Kym, the wrist one has lots of problems with it – it charges through a USB and tons of people can’t get it to keep a charge, and the jury is out on if it really tracks your sleep.
Mine was $59 at Best Buy – it takes a $5 3v batter – and I’ve just now changed the battery and I have used it every day since March!
Thanks for the info it helped in my decision.
those rolls do look pretty fantastic! Man, I love the spicy tuna or salmon or whatever rolls…love how you made the crab spicy! YUM!
Sriracha is seriously becoming my favorite hot sauce š
Nice work on those steps! I’ve been using my pedometer every day and it’s really helped in the motivation department. When I am glued to my desk or just being a lazy bones, I make myself get up and walk around the perimeter of our office.
Loved the pic you posted on Instagram of the crab and carrot sushi – what app are you using to add the link to your pics?
I do the same thing Erin – if I have to print stuff to our big copier across the office, I make a point to pick each project up separately to get in more steps!
It’s picmonkey.com – I can add text and then move the text around wherever I want. I think that part is free, I pay $5 a month to have all the bells and whistles, which I don’t even use that often!
Wow, those sushi rolls look amazing! I’m kind of a crab snob though (maybe it’s being from CA, land of dungeness). I’d totally put real crab in those and be oh so happy! I can’t wait until my crazy life gets back to normal and I can visit you every day again!
I know, you’ve been busy! And had the $$ been in the budget, I would have – but we spent $15 on salmon and shrimp earlier in the week – my package of fake crab? $2!
I love getting steps first thing in the morning! Great job on your overall steps yesterday! š
Your sushi rolls look and sound great!
Have a wonderful weekend, Biz!
You too Andrea!
I think you should definitely put a logo on your IG pictures!!!
HaHa – glad the cheer popped up right as you were walking!!!
I hope today is a better day at work!
It was perfect timing Kim! š
Delish looking sushi!! And I like the misty/stormy pics. Very nice.
Thanks Lisa – enjoy your weekend!
Go you on the steps! Whoop whoop! You know I”m always cheering you on š I love instagram too..I think I could spend all day on there…What a fun idea for “sushi”. HAPPY FRIDAY! PS- glad it warmed up š
I love following you on Instagram! Gotta see what my Baby K is up to – she’s getting so big!
Nothing worse than feeling uneasy at work. Sorry you are going through that Biz, you certainly do not deserve that. You are the leader there and everyone sort of follows you so why they are giving you a hard time is beyond me! Now, on to the food. Way to go Tony, that looked delicious. While I love my husband and am so grateful for his strong and sweet soul, he just cannot cook! Darn it! Those cucumber rolls look yummo by the way! Cucumbers are definitely a go to diet food for me.
Yep, I’ve decided to get out my stress at the gym, and that has helped tremendously – no deep dish pizza for one here!
I am lucky that Tony is a great cook – I just take over the kitchen is all! My store sells English cucumbers for .99 each – love it!
Those rolls look amazing! Please write a cookbook!!!! Have a wonderful Friday Vat!
Ha – love it Roz! Enjoy your weekend too! š
You should definitely watermark all your photos. Keeps them a little safer plus you might gain new readers.
Regarding work – Just remember “Not my circus, not my monkeys”
Ha – loving that saying MB! I may need to print that out and tape it on my monitor at work!
a. those photos during your walk are beautiful
b. I know I just said this on an earlier post, but I need those rolls in my life. I LOVE how you put them together.
Thanks Karli – loved the spread on your engagement party you put on – you could be a food blogger too! š
Get the hockey puck out of there! I love your sayings! LOL
Interesting use of the Smith machine. Never seen that before.
About 75% of these exercises are new to me, which I am loving! Love that you get my sense of humor too Courtney!
Your walking and lunchtime workouts are ON POINT. I love it!
I have to say, though, your posts make me crave cheese like whoa. I haven’t been eating it, and haven’t really missed it, but when I see your pictures all I want in that moment is CHEESE!!!!
I want all the cheese! And believe it or not, I was doing an inventory of my fridge and freezer to meal plan – I HAVE NO CHEESE AT ALL! Need to fix that – quick!
Those rolls look fantastic! You’re doing great with your lunchtime exercise – I’m sure that helps get rid of the morning negativity from the job. I’ve missed your swimming! That almost got me into swimming lessons – I’m still thinking about it – so…much…thinking. Anyway – enjoy the summer weekend and keep an eye on your mailbox š
Thanks Lynne, and you are right, I work out the stress at the gym, not with my face full of food!
Next week I am back at the pool! I think my strength training in week 4 is going to take longer than my lunch hour, so I am switching it up next week and hitting the gym before work, so I can hit the outdoor pool at lunch. š