Hey there friends and FAM…so, I got an early start today and arrived at the park ready to go at 10:00am, but, guess what? The AZ sun was right there waiting for me! Already high in the sky like it was high noon and blazing. I just had to laugh because from my windows at home it didn’t appear to be fully out yet however, that was not the case when we got to the park 10 minutes away. I think I need to shoot for 7am. I officially INTEND to get to the park before the sun is out and doing its thing to the fullest. I need to meditate on that!!!
Anyway, as you all have gathered by now, I am of course, on a serious mission to get my sexy totally back. After all, my BFF Sharron and I have a serious deal, to strut an even more serious BIKINI on some beach somewhere tropical next year this time. So basically I just don’t have the time or inclination to let no Sun mess with my mission. I hit the trail and did 8 laps in an hour. Once again, yea me!!! See, I am sooo not the exercise type, and just hitting the trail like I have for the past 3 days in a row, is a seriously big deal for me. (patting myself on the shoulder)
Here’s the thing, in my 20s and 30s, I really never had to worry about weight, and I was NOT into the whole “gym” or “jogging” thing. As a result, after my body delivered two beautiful babies into this realm, it went into total shock. Not to mention how it reacted to hitting the, as they say, big 4 0 – that truly hasn’t helped much either.
Anyway, 8 laps down…legs started feeling a little tighter than the first two days and sweating like crazy, I called it quits. Nia did her usual 1 lap and Haile did 3, she even ran half the way on her 3rd lap. Yea Haile!!! I don't DO running!! I guess I have to, as my friend says, learn to breathe correctly, so I don't end up in a hissing and heaving lump in the middle of the trail. Any way...we got outta dodge.
We hit the smoothie spot and had an early lunch – delicious Peach Carrot Twists..Haile’s choice, and I thankfully copied her order. This smoothie was sooo refreshing, not too sweet with fresh carrots and peaches and fresh juices, and a shot of imunigizer (whatever that is) and it also quickly cooled us all down. We needed it too because we walked up into Keva Juice all sweaty, looking and feeling totally parched, flustered by the heat and looking kinda crazy i'm sure. LOL Thanks Reem!! (The owner of Keva Juice on Cortaro…really cool lady...show her support if you live in the area)
Back at the crib I got it in my head to make spaghetti and turkey meatballs and here’s the kicker, with homemade tomato sauce. No, I’ve never made sauce from scratch, Bertolli is typically my preferred brand, and yes, it was an involved 2 hour process – but absolutely well worth the time and effort. Another winner!!! See pictures of the process below.
First I placed all the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, green onions, some seasonings and a little olive oil in a baking dish and roasted them for two hours in the oven. Then I processed the roasted veggies added some cheese and simmered on the stove. See meatball process below.
Also, I figured out that all those store brands must add a whole lot of food coloring in their products because after that process, it is impossible for ANY tomato to remain that bright red color we’re all accustomed to. Any way, it was really good.
OK for the meatballs, i processed some more of the same veggies I roasted for the sauce and mixed it into a ground turkey and ground turkey chipotle seasoned sausage mix, with an egg, fresh made bread crumbs, and Parmesan and Romano cheese. Rolled them up and baked them for 45 minutes. Here's the finished dish:
So lets see, the only other related news is that I got my Food Lovers Fat Loss System package in the mail today and I must say this sounds like a winner and i am very excited to get started.
It is NOT a diet but an EATING program where I use food to lose fat. There is No starving, no special diet foos, no counting calories or fat grams. I can eat all my favorite foods and will learn how to cleanse, speed up my metabolism, order health choices from the menus at popular restaurants (not fast food joints of course) consume health portions, and it comes with motivational, exercise, and program guide CDs. So I will be sharing more info on this system as I get started and of course my results.
Well that’s it for tonight good and friendly people. Blog at you tomorrow!!
Love to you all and remember, CheRiSh YeSTeRdAy, DrEaM ToMoRRoW, LIvE ToDaY
Charmaine
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