Dinner out last night with Carmen. She had sushi (I can’t have the rice), and I ordered the Kalbi. I so need to learn how to make this.
I ate three of the BBQ ribs, and a couple slices of carrots. Lots of leftover rice, vegetables, and sushi for everyone else. I will enjoy the leftover ribs for at least a couple of days.
Blessings.
I have been walking in the mornings on our treadmill. I started with the cardio setting, but have liked the interval program. Oh goodness!! Liked is not really how I should describe it.
It kick my butt! I am out of breathe. Ugh. I am starting out my day with walking. Trying to kick up my metabolism. I needed a way to to track my walks, and found a printable insert with my Passion Planner. I love my Passion Planner.
Not just trying to log my walking habits but other positive habits as well. How do you track your habits?
Blessings.
I was lazy on Monday, and realized that I needed to fix something for dinner. So I searched in the pantry and found some elbow macaroni pasta, marina sauce, and some Italian meatballs in the freezer.
So I cooked the noodles, and thought of a making a ziti bake but with elbow macaroni. I just did the sauce, meatballs and cheese for myself. 
Mine without the noodles.
David’s with the noodles. It turned out nice. Dinner.
Blessings.
When my Mom used to make her German Potato Salad, she would make a peel or two have a little more potato on it than she would really like to have. It was a nibble for me. 
So I had to do the same when I made the potato salad the other day. Of course, my peels had more potato on them just because I don’t peel potatoes often enough (my Mom would say). Ha.
Add some butter and salt…and it is perfect.
My portion size…for my tummy. Ha. Not anywhere near the amount I used to have. Thank goodness.
Loved the flavor memories from this simple dish. I loved thinking of my Mom while making the potato salad, but especially loved this nibble. It was something so small, but always a fond memory.
Blessings.
A stick of unsalted butter, a tablespoon of garlic (minced), and 1/4 cup of fresh rosemary sauteed until lightly cooked. 5 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs.
Place chicken in a casserole dish with liberal amounts of salt and pepper. Spoon butter, garlic and rosemary mixture over, and place in a hot 425 degree oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Top with Italian cheese (we had a mixture), and place back in the oven until the cheese is melted.
It was moist, and really hearty. I enjoyed the rosemary flavor, but think I should have cooked the butter longer (needed more browning). My small plate with some canned, green beans. Yummy.
Blessings.
I know it doesn’t seem like much but my laces are straight, in the middle of the shoe. I recently realized that I am able to do this. Actually bend over to tie my shoes. The ties used to end up on the inside part of my shoe. I had to hike my leg up on the bed, and grunt while doing that. Struggling to tie them, I didn’t care where the bow was located.
I really like tying my shoes now. I like going for walks. I am liking this new me.
Blessings.
Perception… I never dreamed that I would be in a size L shorts, let alone Nike Shorts size L.
This picture is really not the best. And, I had just finished a outside walk with Dexter…BUT these are Carmen’s size L shorts! They are snug. But my bottom is in them!! Definitely a big Non-Scale-Victory!
You can see some of my skin issues. Thighs, and arms. Tummy – ugh. I will take them. Battle scars! ha. Happy Wednesday!!
Blessings.
One of the things I have missed with my surgery is pizza, well and bread in general.
I found these Flatout Pizza Flatbread at Publix the other day.
I thought it would be a good idea for dinner for all of us to make our “own” pizza. I had mushrooms, purple onion, pizza sauce, pineapple, ham, hamburger, and of course, pepperoni.
David likes BBQ sauce on his pizza, Carmen and I don’t. So this was a nice option for all of us to get want we wanted without take out or delivery.
The Flatout’s had 6 grams of protein, and were only 130 calories. I made one complete bread, but only ate a half of one. Should have made it into thirds.
But it was yummy, and we all had fun making our own pizzas.
Blessings.
I need something to do. Not do, really, but do. Ya know? I want to contribute to something that will have an impact. Make my life worthwhile. I don’t want my life to be just busy. Busy with work, laundry, homework, and cleaning. But busy with family, and friends. Hearing what they have to say. Be that encouraging friend or Mom or wife. I want those things. I think I do these occasionally, but not near enough.
I have begun my next Math class (online), and feeling overwhelmed at times again. So, with my anxiety, I don’t just want to add something to my day. I want my days to count, not to be wasted.
I have spent far too much time in my chair (or couch) with my weight, and Lupus the past 10 years or so. I am done with that. Especially now with my weight loss, I feel better. I have more time to contribute to friendships. But I want more – I want to be outside in my yard (that is dying…a topic for another post), out with friends chatting about their day, or just walking around the block with our kids. I want to be strong in faith. To encourage my friends to take those chances on life, to go on that trip, or start up that business.
So, I am thinking about how my days can be better managed so that I can contribute somewhere. Just not sure where yet. Prayers and positive thoughts appreciated.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” – Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)
Blessings.
So I have been wanting to make this for a while. After my doctor’s appointment today, I came home and made it. Well, my version of it.
This is Katie Lee’s recipe on Foodnetwork.com:
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the canola oil. Add the eggs and quickly scramble. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the peas and carrots, scallions and cauliflower. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
As the vegetables are cooking, whisk the soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Stir the sauce and chicken into the cauliflower mixture. Cook an additional minute or 2. Stir the cooked eggs back into the mixture. Serve with hot sauce and additional soy sauce if desired.
I used minced, frozen cauliflower (super short cut). I also cooked the chicken (thighs, sauteed with salt and pepper). And I didn’t have frozen peas or carrots. I had onion, broccoli, and carrots. I did blanch them before adding them. I didn’t have fresh ginger either (ha – I know) but had the paste kind. But I followed Katie’s instructions.
Even with all of my changes, it turned out really good. David and Carmen both liked it, and David even said we could have this every week. Minced cauliflower is now my friend. Although I think I will keep the shortcut and buy it already minced.
Blessings!
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