Sweatin' Out the Garlic

I'm not sure when I became Ms. Martha Freakin' Stewart, but I can't stop taking food pictures all the sudden.  I'm not sure if the family is more freaked out about me actually making dinner, or me photographing the entire process.

I grilled shrimp with fresh garlic & then added left over chicken and sauted onions from last night.

I LOVE garlic.  Just ask Randee.  She has spent many a morning bitchin' about about me reeking of garlic while we run.

Just one more reason for this look.

Anyway, my mom told me about this....

You just keep this bag in the refrigerator.

It's already peeled and ready to go.

Then I set up a salad bar for the family to make their own.  Now if they would just clean up after themselves we would be good.

Spring Mix and Spinach

Sprouts, Feta Cheese, Cilantro, Red Bell Pepper, Tomatoes, Broccoli and Cucumber

The kids dug in faster then I did.

I tried this Fat Free / Gluten Free dressing for the first time.  Not bad!

Delish!

I'm still not getting enough carbs.  This is hard for me!  Eating gluten free for almost a year now, I'm used to cutting out most carbs.  I will be making a conscious effort to get more in as our mileage increases.

Now I am icing my shoulder.  Remember, my rib keeps popping out....better then my boob popping out I guess.

Ignore my crazy eyes and pretend smile.  Focus more on my wrinkly neck.

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WooHoo!  We survived Monday!

An Unusually Unbitchy Post...What's Up With That?

This weekend I have began my healthy eating plan.  It's not really a detailed plan, just a conscious decision to try and eat as much fresh and healthy foods as possible.  From my reading materials...

Remember my stack of books I purchased a few weeks ago?

...and from some of my favorite nutrition blogs...

Like Cotter Crunch

...I have gathered some great nutritional advice, both for marathon training and eating gluten free.

Here is a sampling of what I have been chowing on this weekend.

Greek yogurt with granola and fresh strawberries and blueberries.

I'm not a huge fan of Greek yogurt, but I'm trying to acquire a taste.  It's a bit bitter to me.  But I totally love everything else in this bowl!

By the way, the weather has been fan-FREAKIN'-tastic this weekend.  I have enjoyed multiple meals out by the pool!

Doing lazy things like reading "Better Homes then Yours," (as Doug refers to it).

I had some flank steak in the refrigerator that I HAD to cook or it was going to go bad.  I cooked it in my griddle skillet with Pam olive oil and it was not bad.

Flank steak with salsa and veggies and hummus.

I was going to a girly party on Saturday night, so I ate this before I went.  This kept me from thinking I was starving to death.  I did much on a few unhealthy Fritos, but otherwise controlled myself.

At the party we played games using items such as bananas, condoms, whipped cream and cherries.  This is the only picture you get from the night!  Use your imagination on the rest.

I spent too much time on Sunday trying to decide how to remodel my kitchen cabinets.  Any ideas?

Then I made some super yummy dinner.  It was 4:00pm, but we still called it dinner.  I was hungry.

Sliced chicken breast tossed with olive oil and taco seasoning.

Audrie makes some mean guacamole.

I sauted onions and cut up fresh tomatoes and cilantro. 

These were the toppings for our soft tacos.

We piled all the goods on corn tortillas.  It was OMG good!

I know, I know.  I said wine only on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  I have decided that I will add Sunday to the list.  With warm weather, the pool and summer....I have to have wine on Sunday.

Audrie agreed it was the best soft taco. Ever.

Marathon training week 2 starts tomorrow.  This next week you can look forward to me finally doing a book review for 'The Non Runner's Marathon Guide for Women'...I hope.  And....drum roll please....a guest blog.....

From Ms. Diva Runner herself...Talia.

I'm super excited to see what she has to say!  I'm sure she will share some great tips on running in full makeup and reapplying lip gloss on the run.  Oh yes, and how NOT to sweat.

Alright, this post has been way to positive.  It's time for me to go find something to bitch about.

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Happy Sunday!