I Need a Garmin!!!

So, my fiance got some bad news about a friend last night and didn't really have an appetite for anything...even froyo!!  So, we stayed in, watched college football (like the rest of the freakin' world), and around 9:30 pm ordered a pizza (I know, way too late to eat.  But he got his appetite back and I felt that I should make the sacrifice, if pizza is what he needed to make him feel better.)

This is what's left of the pizza.

I had two pieces.  My fiance...well, he had the rest.  A little emotional eating never killed anyone, right?!?! (or has it!?!?)  Anyway, there were only 8 pieces total...and I'm the one that made what was left of the pizza that weird shape that it is in now (missing the crust and a little on the right hand side...I guess I should say that I had two and a half pieces).

The night actually turned out okay...even without froyo.

I woke up bright and early this morning and decided that I wanted to run...outside!!!  The weather has been soooo nice and since I'll be running the Vinings Downhill 5K next Saturday (Thanks, Lee!), I should probably get my butt off the treadmill and on to the sidewalk.

The run was okay.  I did about 4 miles (I have yet to get a Garmin, so I don't have a pace breakdown or anything fancy like that).  My pace for the whole run was 14:15 (Don't laugh!).  I did a 5-8 minute warm up walk and a 5-8 minute cool down walk....and I walked a minute or four in between.  I really need a Garmin!

Post run glow:)

I was feeling so good that I decided to keep going.  Inhale with Steve Ross!!  Love him!

Post yoga glow:)

This is the best part!!!  Savasana!!

So now, my fiance and I are headed to the mall for some Labor Day shopping.  We were supposed to go to the North Georgia Premium Outlets, but I was not excited about the drive...or the stores.  So off to Perimeter.

Oh!  Before I go...look what happened to Carson!!

He got a haircut!

It was definitely not his best haircut...but he was so matted that they had to go low (I'm a bad mom...I know!)  The lady left his fur around his mouth/cheeks so long...we've been calling him "Chops" and "Jowls."  It'll grow back...but he looks pretty terrible right now.

Okay...off to the mall!!!:)

Green Monster Time!!

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I just realized that I haven't posted my favorite Green Monster "recipe."  So, here goes...

Chocolate and Banana Green Monster

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (I use Fage)
1/2 cup Chocolate Almond Milk (unsweetened)
1 cup spinach
1 banana
35 grams Chocolate Rice Protein
1 Tbsp Flax, milled

And that's it.  I mix it up...and drink it on my way to work.  Filling and yummy!

PB, Banana and Vanilla Green Monster

INGREDIENTS
5.3 oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt (I used nonfat, Brown Cow)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup spinach
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp peanut butter

I tried this one today.  Very simple.  It was a nice change from my usual morning green monsters.  Not as thick and really sweet.  It also wasn't as chalky either...because I didn't add my rice protein.

377 calories, 54 grams of carbs (whoa!!!), 8 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein

Goodbye Lil Crispy Shrimp Taco, Hello Froyo!!

Yesterday, I overindulged.  BIG TIME! I think that I almost ate a whole pound (3500 calories...well, not that much, but close!)

The day started normally with a smoothie and some coffee.  I had a vegan burger for lunch and an apple and peanut butter dip for a snack.

Then it was time for dinner.  I wanted to take my fiance to the restaurant where we are planning to have my shower.  I went there this past Wednesday and the food was really good and the margaritas were AMAZING!

Since we were near my mom's, we stopped by her house first and picked up her new grill from Home Depot.  After grill set-up and some chit-chat, I was STARVING!!!...and more than ready to eat.  (When I'm really hungry, I get extra grumpy.  I'm not sweet...not at all.)  Anyway, I was feeling like "not-sweet" Carla and I needed some food.  So we headed to INC Autentico Street Food for some Latin yumminess!!!!

The food was great...the drinks were yummy and the crowd was...uh, middle aged.  Let's just say it wasn't our crowd...which kinda sucks because I LOVE everything else about this place.  The graffiti on the walls...the kitchen that looks like a food truck...the garage door that opens up to the back patio.  It's a really fun place...with good food and drinks!

I got crispy shrimp tacos and a Texas margarita.  The tacos were awesome-sauce!!!...even better than the ahi tuna tacos that I had there the other night.  They double up their corn tortillas...which means double the calories...but hey, whatever...it was my splurge night.  I ate one and a half of the three tacos on my plate...and my fiance finished a half.  One whole taco was boxed up to go (to be continued on the fate of that third taco).

Anyway, we ate and got the hell out of left downtown Roswell.  We decided to hit up Friday's for a lil Brownie Obsession and another drink.  The brownie was super sweet...we didn't even finish the whole thing.  I got a glass of Reisling...and followed that with some water (even though my fiance got another drink....this rarely happens.  We usually go toe to toe with our drinks.)

Anyway, everything was going well...I wasn't stuffed.  We had a great night...big fun and all.  Then we got home...and I don't know what really came over me.  I don't know if it was the alcohol that had my inhibitions down...or if it was just an old habit coming back...but I did it.  I went into that little styrofoam box and devoured that last little crispy shrimp taco.  It started with one bite...then another...then another.  Then the taco was gone (R.I.P. lil taco)...and I felt HORRIBLE!!!!  Full and ashamed.

When I got up this morning, I felt like crap.  I don't know if it was a hangover or the shame that I felt from yesterday's binge.  I ran some errands...one of which included me taking a four mile walk while I waited for my tire and oil change.

During my walk, I felt pretty good.  It was a GORGEOUS day!!!!  But when I got home, a headache came home with me:(  I had a green monster (cause that's what everyone else says cures their hangovers)...but it didn't help.  And now, I've wasted this whole beautiful day feeling like crap.

My fiance wants to get out, but I feel so blah and complacent.  I just want this headache to go away.  (I think this is the place where I'm supposed to swear off alcohol forever...but let's not hold our breath...we both know that's not happening).  Anyway, I feel guilty that I am not out enjoying this Labor Day weekend with my husband-to-be.

His friend's wife and her sister are in town...and I'm tempted to tell him to just go out with them without me.  That will leave me here to mope by myself.  Maybe a shower will make me feel better (Yes, its 5:30 pm and I have yet to take a shower...don't judge!)  Or maybe froyo will help!!!  That's something we can do together and outside!

Okay.  I'm off to suggest it...Pinkberry, TCBY, Yofuria, Jujubee's, Yogli Mogli, Yoreka, Planet Living...so many choices!  Let's see if he wants to go.  Yay!!!  Yogurt makes everything better!!!

RECIPE FAVE: Creamy Peanut Butter Dip

• Take one 5.3-ounce container of non-fat Greek Vanilla yogurt.
• Mix in 1-2 tbsp. peanut butter, 1/2 tbsp. honey, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and/or pumpkin spice.
• Serve with slices of apple, banana, and pear. 

"Borrowed" from fitsugar.com

RECIPE FAVE: Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Dressing

• 2 medium portabella mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 avocado
• 3 Tbsp low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
• 2 hamburger buns or sandwich thins, lightly toasted
• 1 roasted red pepper, large (from a jar)
• 2 Tbsp. feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add olive oil.  cook onion slices until golden, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.  Put onions to the side.

Add mushrooms to skillet.  Add salt, pepper and Worcestshire sauce.  Cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Add roasted red peppers.  Transfer mushrooms and peppers to plate.  

Meanwhile, combine 1/2 of the avocado, yogurt, garlic and salt and pepper in food processor.  Process until smooth.

Spoon onions and roasted peppers Spread smooth Avocado mixture on bottom of each bun; top each with stuffed mushrooms, onions and roasted peppers.  Sprinkle feta on burger. 

Adapted from About.com: Vegetarian Foods
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