Good weekend, Super Sunday

Had a good weekend. I must say it was the most football I have watched. The playoffs are pretty interesting to me, especially when our team is in them. Let me start though with Tim Tebow. It doesn't really matter of you are a Broncos fan or even a football fan. Tim Tebow is the real deal. If you don't know who he is look him up. He is the most genuine public figure I have ever seen. He pulls no punches about his love for the Lord and his actions show it. Yes I was sorry to see him get totally clobbered by the Patriots, but Tebow has a higher calling than football. Gotta love his humility.

We also got our first snow this weekend. It is so pretty. Sweety took a couple shots.








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By the time he was heading back to the house the snow was just about melted.

Then it was some NY Giants football.





What a great game! He doesn't look thrilled but he was.

Got in a 3 mile walk on Sat. But with all the football did a wee bit too much snacking.

Today back on the straight and narrow.

Blessings,

Trish

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Have I mentioned quinoa?

That title is a joke because I know I have talked about quinoa, but I am just obsessed with it lately. It is so delicious with a nutty flavor and such a high nutritional content. So much bang for your nutritional buck. It is becoming so widespread too on all the talk shows, news articles etc.

I made some the other day and have been enjoying it all week.





It is soooo yummy. I use this as a meal or a replacement for rice. I add lemon juice and roasted vegetables and fresh basil and cilantro. You could also add chicken or pork to make this a full meal.

So, try some quinoa. If you like cous cous, it is most like that, but I like the taste way better. Note: kids are fussy on this. I CANNOT get my kids to eat this. I try, but they just don't like it. I will keep trying, who knows someday they may change their minds.

Today's tip: Try quinoa. If you have a Costco around that is where it is the cheapest. Otherwise it could be quite pricy.

Blessings,

Trish
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Happy Tuesday. I have been cutting back again....you know over eating over the holidays. The first thing I do is measure my food. Gosh have you ever measured a serving? It really puts into perspective how much I eat. I had a bowl of Cheerios this morning. I measured out a serving...3/4 Cup. Here is what I got:


That's it folks. This was before my 1/2 cup of milk. This is not much food. I think we as a whole just eat way more than a portion. I know I do. Let's just say I was still hungry after this bowl of cereal. That is why I usually go for more bang for your buck foods. A 1/2 cup of oatmeal is the same amount of calories but way more filling for me. Tip for today: Measure your food for a day. You may be shocked at what a serving really looks like. Blessings Trish - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Portions

Tennis Anyone?

Ok so this weekend was really good. First off on Friday I tried a little tennis. Sweety wanted to try a sport we both can play together and he saw some tennis rackets at the local thrift store and wanted to get them. I said no way and kept walking. I have never played tennis before. Now I am not totally unatheletic, I played softball and was a cheerleader for 4 years. Please don't sneer, cheer leading is hard sometimes...I was ALWAYS at the bottom of the pyramid. So I thought about it and went back and got the 2 prince tennis rackets and wrapped them up for Christmas. Friday was doom day. It was 60 and sunny in January...what are the chances? So we went out to the court. I was feeling pretty good with my headband on and all.


Well, let's just say it didn't go too well for my first go around. I hit way more balls over the fence than over the net. Poor Sweety. I guess I am used to swinging a bat not a racket. I will not give up though. I have to try again. I have to say I am very sore from the experience which is good. I used some muscles I usually don't use. Yesterday was an all around good day. Had a great church service, celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary, and watched 2 playoff games. I can't believe I have been married 18 years! Where does the time go? The Lord has truly blessed me with the most wonderful husband.


Now onto football. What a great day. I am a huge NY Giants fan. I used to live 10 minutes from Giants Stadium. So when the Giants ran all over Atlanta yesterday it was great. Sweety is a Steelers fan and although I wanted to support him (especially on our anniversary) I just wanted to see Tim Tebow win that game. Besides....the Steelers were just in the Superbowl. I know I am a bad wife. Well in the end Tebow pulled it off in overtime and won the game. So that was my weekend. Oh I forgot to mention I ate way too much but did buy a new Leslie Sansone walking DVD which I did all 5 miles on Saturday. So that was good. All in all a great weekend. Today's tip: Try something you haven't done before. It may be tennis like me or walking a mile or a Pilates class etc....You may not be great at it, but it it great exercise and you may find out you like it. Blessings, Trish - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Tennis anyone?

Well it is 2012. A new year with new ideas, tips and hopefully some new motivation. I hope to not only try to up my game health wise, but also in other aspects of my life, including relationships with people and food, and my spiritual life.

I don't make resolutions but I do aspire to do more... to be more. I want to be a better wife and mother, a better friend, daughter, worker.

So today we took down our decorations and started fresh.

I actually slept in....till 9:30. I haven't done that in ages. I had some fruit for breakfast, should have had more but the waking up late messed me up. I made a quick soba noodle soup for lunch with a yogurt, and a salad with grilled chicken for dinner. It felt really good to eat light.




-The salad was really good, but I do admit to still being a bit hungry still. I had a half of a yogurt for dessert and that is it. I have to stop the evening snacking. That is where I struggle the most.

I got a 30 minute workout in as well. It felt great.

Happy New Year to you all.

Today's tip: Sit down and plan out some personal goals for this year. Write it down. Make it simple. Stick with it.

Blessings,

Trish
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Merry Christmas

Well Christmas has come and gone...and so fast Gosh, it seems every year goes by faster and faster. The boys seemed to really like their gifts and I always get something nice. This year I got my engagement ring reset and added 2 diamonds and it is gorgeous. It has been 18 years since I got it and it was getting lose and needed some attention. I love it!!!! I also got a whole new closet system for my small closet. I am so trying to be more organized and this was just the thing to get me started. He did such a great job installing it. We had a wonderful church service and a nice dinner with the grandparents. We are truly blessed. The exercise...almost as bad. I am just in the holiday funk. Ths morning was oatmeal and green juice. Gotta give the digestive system a break. Well wishing you all a blessed New Year. Blessings, Trish

The dreaded jog...and the recovery drink

Today was that dreaded day of doing the exercise I loathe. I mean I don't love to exercise, but I do it 6 days a week because I have to. I know, more about that bad attitude another day. I really don't like jogging....I dare say I hate it (gasp)

I try to jog at least one day a week though because it is just about the best cardio you can do to burn lots of calories. So today I trudged through my 3 miles...ugh. I walk some of it, but jog a lot of it and boy do I get tired and sweaty.

So, when I get back I need some potassium and protein immediately. It is best to have protein within 30 minutes of working out so your muscles get the protein and vitamins it needs so you are not mega sore the next day.

Here is what I have:

It is skim milk, 1/2 banana, 1 scoop Trader Joes chocolate protein powder, 2 tsp natural peanut butter, Chia seeds, ice.





Blend this all in your blender or bullet type blender.




-Enjoy

It is yummy.

Today's tip: do something for yourself that you dread...it may be the treadmill, weights, walk at the park or yes that dreaded jog. Once you get through it you will feel great.

Blessings,

Trish
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