School started yesterday for teachers and I found out Sunday night that I didn’t have to be at work until 8:00 AM–not 7:30ish like I thought!! Yay!! Then I got this idea in my head that I would wake up super early and go to the gym to work out. Later that night, I reasoned with Dustin that it would make more sense for me to sleep in and work out Monday evening while he was gone. Yep, I pretty much talked myself out of an early morning workout and had my husband agree with it haha! Side note: I’m making it a goal for myself to make myself a morning person. I’m fine with getting up at 6:30 to workout during the summer, but I need to get up much earlier to be more productive during the school year.
After Dustin had left yesterday, I watched a little bit of TV before I had to change to get ready for the gym. A few weeks ago I moved my membership to another gym in town that had a lot more to offer in the group class area. And that’s what I love. I love a good hour-long class with other people pushing me to do something that I would have quit if I were working out alone. Plus, now that it gets dark earlier and I’ve got after school car duty for the next 9 weeks, there hardly is time to run in the afternoon during the week. Last night I decided to do Step Cardio and CXWX (which is a core class). Let me just say this–I really wish I had a video camera on me during the step class. I felt like I was in Zumba but with a step–I am not coordinated! I had to hold in a laugh when I looked at myself in the mirror trying to remember the moves and keep up with the instructor! Thank goodness it was only 30 minutes! I loved the CXWX class after Step Cardio–it kicked my tail and worked my core so much. I am going to be sore!
I rushed home in time to shower, eat supper, and watch The Bachelor. Eating healthy is so important to me but I’m human and I was craving something sweet! I raided our pantry for anything that was sweet–which wasn’t much because I just don’t buy it. I ate about 5 (!!!!) leftover reduced-fat oreos and a handful of chocolate chips. I felt bad afterward but hopefully my metabolism was still up from my workout earlier! Eating sweets are fine as long as it’s done in moderation, and in my case, not every day! Also, I NEVER consume caffeine and so I may be up a while from all the caffeine I had in the chocolate. You may think I’m kidding but I can’t eat chocolate after lunch time because I’ll stay awake at night.
I plan on doing a “Day in the Life” post soon of my day today. I just finished reading one from another blog and thought it was so interesting. Stay tuned!
Food
Five on Friday
This is post is just a little late…….oops! It’s been a busy day!
1. I came home Tuesday afternoon to a wedding package from my wonderful college minister! She had such a great influence on my college years and because of that, she knows me so well!
(apron from Anthropologie)
2. I did LOTS of cooking for our multiple Thanksgivings that we attended (and wore my new apron!). This is the Diabetic Pecan Pie that I made. Dustin said it tasted great, but I didn’t think so 🙁
3. I got up early this morning and shopped by myself for 5.5 hours and only bought myself two very small items!! (They were needs and on sale….can’t pass that up!) I did, however, go into Anthropologie while they had their big Black Friday sale and not buy myself one single item. That was huge for me because I saw about a million things that I really, really need! (hint hint Dust!!)
4. I also played a round of disc golf with my dad after I finished shopping! I realized I’m a little rusty with my disc throwing, so I’ll need to keep practicing before any sponsors start calling me ha!
5. Tomorrow is a BIG day in Alabama–the IRON BOWL!!! I went to college at Alabama, but I’ve been a fan since birth! The game is being played in Tuscaloosa, and we’re having a few people over to eat and watch the game. I’m thinking of cooking this.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!
A Few Thanksgiving Recipes
This Thanksgiving will be our FIRST married holiday! I am beyond excited only because we don’t have to worry about meeting up to ride together or both of us leaving to go to our separate homes. This year we’re both going back to the same home!!!!! And this year I’ll be legitimately cooking and responsible for bringing food to family gatherings. We have 4 (yes, FOUR!!!) Thanksgivings to attend starting Thanksgiving Eve night to Thanksgiving night. We are going to be so stuffed!!!
I’ve been Pinteresting like crazy since we got married, and I have a few boards just for food. I’ll be making some of the “regular” Thanksgiving food and trying out a new Pinterest recipe…..or two. I’ve listed some of the things I’ll be making this year and taking to family functions!
1. Deviled Eggs–You can’t ever go wrong with deviled eggs! These are such a southern staple that I’ll have to make a couple dozen!
(Source: SouthernLiving.com)
2. Diabetic Pecan Pie–My husband LOVES pecan pie, and I want him to be able to eat one without over doing it on his sugar. I actually made this last year, and I think he only had one piece while everyone else ate the rest! It’s pretty good for sugar free!!
3. Crockpot Mac and Cheese–This is a total Pinterest recipe!!! I’ll be trying it out for the first time for Thanksgiving–hope it works! I’ve pinned two different recipes for this, but the link is the one I’ve decided to make. I’ll let y’all know how it goes! Eeek!!
(Source: Pinterest)
4. Jiffy Corn Casserole–This is a fantastic recipe that is tried and true! So, so easy and I actually think you can substitute non-fat plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream. I won’t be doing this for Thanksgiving, but if I were to make it for us for supper one night, I would definitely substitute that along with a few other things.