Bowl of Berries

Thought I would start posting my workouts as well as weekly menus, just in case anyone was interested

Saturday
-Workout: 11 mile run
-Dinner: Out with Scottie’s parents to celebrate his new job!

Sunday
-Workout: 3 hour Open Water Swim Clinic
-Dinner:  Honey and Lemon Roasted Chicken, roasted herbed potatoes and parmesan zucchini

Monday
-Workout: 5 mile run
-Dinner: Nog Run Club Dinner (Chicken Fajitas Quesadillas if still hungry)

Tuesday
-Workout: Swim (1200 meter workout)
-Dinner: Veggie Fritatta with salad

Wednesday
-Workout: Open Water Swim Practice (maybe short bike ride)
-Dinner: Tortellini with arrabiatta sauce and chicken sausage

Thursday
-Workout: 5 mile run
-Dinner: Whatever is left in the fridge, grilled cheese and leftover sausage

Friday
-Workout: Nothing!
-Dinner: Who knows, we will be in Boston!

Wow am I nervous!  I didn’t think I would be this nervous but I seriously cannot concentrate today.  I keep picturing myself floundering in the middle of the lake…must think positive, must think positive!  The first round of nerves came when I printed out the race details and found I would be in the last wave (since I signed up as a novice) I am fine with this but the worse thing will be the wait!  I have about an hour wait before my wave so I know the nervousness will only multiply.  Then I opened the course map, I have ridden the bike course a few times and feel quite comfortable with that, the run will just be a surprise which is fine considering that is my strength but then I saw the swim course and got super nervous again.  There is a short swim straight out, and turn left and swim probably 500m straight, then turn to the shore.  I need to practice breathing on my left side, since the bouys will be on my left I figured this will make the most sense and will probably help with my sighting.  Since I was too lazy this morning to get up (remember that whole sleep thing) and it looks as if we have plans tonight, looks like it will be an early but easy swim tomorrow morning.  I have an all day Jaycee meeting tomorrow and had hoped to sleep in a tad but looks like it will be a normal early morning for me.  Le sigh.  Luckily the meeting should keep my mind off of the race for the most part

One thing I did accomplish today (beside work ofcourse!) was creating a menu for the week. Scottie and I are on a spending diet so I am really watching what I spend (I almost cried when I had to buy another pair of goggles this week- I know pathetic) so dinners are using things in the fridge and freezer and also include the same ingredients throughout the week to reduce waste.  I also have been inspired by some new recipes I found which also made the menu planning more fun.

Saturday-Dijon and Brown Sugar Salmon on a cedar plank, baked sweet potato, some kind of green veg , dumplings for an appetizer (can’t break the pre-race tradition!)

Sunday-Celebration dinner! Tenderloin Steaks with blue cheese, roasted potatoes, the last of the squash and Mumm!

Monday-Chipotle style pork burritos (pork, lime basmatic rice, black beans,cheese, guacamole)

Tuesday-Pulled pork sammiches, spiced sweet potato fries, broccoli

Wednesday-Black Bean Cakes with salad, baked zucchini

Thursday-Shrimp Po Boy pitas, corn on the cob, green beans

Friday-Make your own pizza…mmm Greek pizza!

I am back from a great trip to Texas, saw just about all of my Dad’s side of the family and was able to spend some quality time with them all.  Dad and I ate alot while we were there but hardly any veggies so this week it’s all about the veg.  Scottie and I  also have a month until the big race, and I wasn’t able to do my long run yesterday due to some extreme  sleep deprivation and cold weather so it’s back to running as well as a new weight lifting program.  It’s nice to be home and back into the swing of things.

Monday-Black Bean cakes with corn and jalapeno chutney and salad
Tuesday-Jaycee Board Meeting- Scottie on his own
Wednesday- Chicken Stir Fry (bok choy, carrots, onions, peppers) with brown rice
Thursday-Big Salad and Grilled Brie sandwich on foccacia
Friday-Sunday- still up in the air, maybe a trip to Sanford for dinner, maybe a fish dish another night

Last week I failed miserably at sticking to the menu, resulting in eating out 3 nights in a row- ugh!  This week we are back on track, I hope

Monday: Tuna Nicoise Salad
Tuesday: Pork in Pineapple Chili Sauce with brown rice
Wednesday: BLT’s with Potato and Kale Soup
Thursday: Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche with salad
Friday: Baked Penne with Spicy Sausage
Saturday: V-day…don’t know what we are doing yet- maybe get some lobsters
Sunday: London Broil with baked sweet potatoes

Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend.  This week is shaping up to be a busy one so the menu has been tweaked accordingly

Monday-Pasta at Tir Nag Nog courtesy of the Nog Run Club- can’t wait!

Tuesday-Jaycee Meeting-Grilled Portabellos and Salad

Wednesday- Black Bean Tostados (must make these!  I have three avocados to use up!)

Thursday-BLT’s and Kale and Potato Soup

Friday- First Friday Downtown! I think I will make calzones if we don’t eat downtown

Saturday- Bleu Cheese and Bacon Mussels with baked french fries and salad

Sunday-I think I am going to try to make some Indian food- we shall see!

Ok so it’s Tuesday- whatever

Sunday- lasagna with garlic bread
Monday- Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Tuesday-Jaycee meeting- left Scottie to make Taco Salad for himself
Wednesday-leftovers
Thursday-Roasted Chicken, potatoes, and green beans
Friday-Make your own sushi night!
Saturday-Black Bean Tostados
Sunday- Super Bowl! If we don’t go somewhere, I will make some chili and buffalo chicken dip

Almost every Sunday, Scottie and I head to the grocery store to stock up on things for the week.  By the time we leave, I have already researched the menu for the week based on what’s on sale and what produce I am getting delivered for the week.  Since we are in “money saving mode” (who isn’t these days!) I am a big fan of the menu and using leftovers for other meals throughout the week.  Plus it usually alleviates an over crowded fridge.  Usually.  Luckily the past fews weeks have brought on a ton of great deals at Harris Teeter, Scottie and I have 8 packages of boneless, skinless chicken breast, probably 4 bags of shrimp, 2 london broils, 2 whole chickens, plus lots of halibut and salmon from Alaska between our two freezers.  It will be nice to not buy meat for a while and just buy perishables!

So I thought I might as well start posting the menu as a reminder to myself and a resource for other.

Monday- Grilled London Broil with a sauce TBD, grilled corn, sweet potato fries
Tuesday-Fajitas with peppers and onions and leftover london broil, whole wheat tortillas, Mexican style rice, maybe this recipe
Wednesday-Jaycee dinner- Scottie on his own
Thursday-Broccoli and Bleu Cheese soup, maybe a grilled Monte Cristo sandwich
Friday-Appetizer Night! Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, maybe some Potato Skins
Saturday-Jamilyn’s Going Away Party!
Sunday-Maybe Guy’s Mojito Chicken, recipe here