Last week, I had a realization: I had to run a 5K in about a week, and I had not run in about 2 and a half weeks. That stretch of not running started out with an epic 5-day migraine, and then I just got lazy. I did some pilates and eliptical-ing here and there, but I had no urge to run whatsoever. And, I still don't...
But I have a 5K to run on Saturday. 3.1 miles. I hope I can run the entire time - if not, I am reminding myself that it won't be the end of the world. I tried running 2 miles on Thursday. It sucked, and my heart just wasn't in it. I had grand plans of going running again this weekend, but I was traveling and of course that didn't happen.
I was majorly craving pizza all weekend, so I went and picked up a calzone last night. My compromise was to walk the long way there and back to pick it up. That was my exercise this weekend!
So, here is my mini-training plan - making the commitment here, so hopefully I stick to it this week!
Monday: Eliptical (lunch) + pilates (after work)
Tuesday: 2.5 mile run
Wednesday: Eliptical (lunch)
Thursday: 3 mile run
Friday: Pilates (after work) + maybe walking
Saturday: 5K
Next Monday I start Best Body Bootcamp and am really excited!!! 8 weeks of accountability and a workout plan created for me. I am really looking forward to incorporating more strength training, and I really hope to see results from it!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Yet another Skinny Taste recipe, tested out by yours truly...
This turned out surprisingly delicious! Also, it is very inexpensive to make. I happened to have the broccoli and carrots in my farmshare, and all of the other ingredients in my pantry. This would be very kid-friendly as well. I plan on packing it this week for lunches. Here's to hoping it reheats well!
You can check out the link above and check out Gina's recipe. Of course, I had to make some updates to Katie-fy it. Aka remove ingredients I don't have...
Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
4 oz Smart Taste Elbows
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp light butter
2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth
1 cup almond milk - unsweetened
pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp dry mustard
salt and fresh pepper to taste
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp parmasean cheese
1-1/2 cups 2% shredded sharp cheddar
Directions:
Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
Chop carrot, onion, and garlic.
In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt light butter. Add chopped vegetables and sauté on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add flour and fresh pepper to the pot and stir until smooth. Slowly add chicken broth, milk, nutmeg and dry mustard powder; whisking constantly. Set heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil. Cover and cook on low about 10-15 minutes.
Add broccoli florets and parmesean cheese. Stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered until broccoli is cooked to your liking, about 5 - 10 minutes.
Add cheddar, mixing well until cheese melts and remove from heat. Add cooked elbows and mix well, adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Prepared per the Katie-fied recipe (serves 4)
296 calories, 37 g carbs, 12 g fat, 17 g protein, 5 g fiber, 733 g sodium
This turned out surprisingly delicious! Also, it is very inexpensive to make. I happened to have the broccoli and carrots in my farmshare, and all of the other ingredients in my pantry. This would be very kid-friendly as well. I plan on packing it this week for lunches. Here's to hoping it reheats well!
You can check out the link above and check out Gina's recipe. Of course, I had to make some updates to Katie-fy it. Aka remove ingredients I don't have...
Skinny Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
4 oz Smart Taste Elbows
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp light butter
2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth
1 cup almond milk - unsweetened
pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp dry mustard
salt and fresh pepper to taste
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp parmasean cheese
1-1/2 cups 2% shredded sharp cheddar
Directions:
Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
Chop carrot, onion, and garlic.
In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt light butter. Add chopped vegetables and sauté on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add flour and fresh pepper to the pot and stir until smooth. Slowly add chicken broth, milk, nutmeg and dry mustard powder; whisking constantly. Set heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil. Cover and cook on low about 10-15 minutes.
Add broccoli florets and parmesean cheese. Stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered until broccoli is cooked to your liking, about 5 - 10 minutes.
Add cheddar, mixing well until cheese melts and remove from heat. Add cooked elbows and mix well, adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Prepared per the Katie-fied recipe (serves 4)
296 calories, 37 g carbs, 12 g fat, 17 g protein, 5 g fiber, 733 g sodium
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sophia Grace and Rosie
These are the two coolest girls in Hollywood and they are 8 and 5 years old. Ellen found them and now has them do the red carpets for her at events like the Grammy's... just watch the videos and I think you will agree that they are amazing. Betsy and I need to become fast friends with them because we would just get along so well.
If you do nothing else today or tonight, whenever you are reading this... watch these two videos.
If you do nothing else today or tonight, whenever you are reading this... watch these two videos.
SG and Rosie go to the Grammy museum
SG and Rosie do the Grammy Red Carpet
They also got to sing with Nicki Minaj, go to DisneyLand, and go on a Toys 'R Us shopping spree - exclusively focusing on the Barbie aisles of course.
I envy everything about their lives. They wear pretzel and ice cream bling necklaces, tutus, and tiaras. They are extremely polite which I can totally appreciate. Also, they don't get nervous, they just get hungry and get to take snack breaks. They have no idea that they are on television.They sing wildly inappropriate song lyrics for their ages. And they are just awesome.
I have always had a secret dream of becoming a rapper. I wonder if SG would take me on as her protege? And Betsy can be an apprentice to Rosie and become a hype girl. This plan is flawless...
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