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Sweet and Perfect Hump Day Lunch

04/07/2010 | 25 comments

My co-worker, Carlos, and I decided to eat lunch at Sweet Basil for lunch. This restaurant never disappoints.

We started off with an appetizer

spring rolls PLEASE!!

Followed by soup consisting of mushrooms and chicken in a savory sauce…silly me forgot the name of it too.

I went with the Sweet & Sour Chicken and brown rice. One of my favorite dishes that they offer. I try new dishes, but I always return to this dish.

Every bite was delicious.

I left with a ”food baby” in my stomach. I believe it was due to all the extra chicken they had in the soup today.

~Tonight Chris and I are going to the Rangers game with friends. I’m excited for Baseball Season and our friend Amy is making Lentil Veggie burgers…can’t wait to eat those. I think that’s better than eating $1 hot dogs

Who else loves baseball; whats your favorite team?

Giving Thanks

11/25/2009 | 15 comments

Giving Thanks:

My personal relationship with God (Phil 4:13)
Family- I couldn’t ask for a better one in the world
Wonderful boyfriend Chris- who puts up with my silliness and makes me smile! KISSES
Friends- I have such a great group that I love and are always there for me.
Dog- I love my Missy, she keeps me young. lol
Healthy- In mind, spirit and body
Blogging Community- my readers, fellow blogger’s are AWESOME!!

Tomorrow’s plans include eating with my Family and then driving about an hour South to eat with Chris’ family. We will be eating at his Aunts this year and watching two football games!! Texas Longhorns Baby!

Smell of Fresh Banana.

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My all time favorite fruit

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Chai Tea LUNA bar

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I loved this bar, best LUNA EVER

Office Workout:

3 set of 12 squats
30 crunches
30 reverse crunches
3 set of 12 reverse lunges

Lunch: My office was invited to tour a new Senior Living Community and they provided lunch from Palio’s! I love Palio’s and the pasta, was just as delicious as the pizza. I loved the Apts we toured…beautiful place, but I’m not 55 for another 20+ years.

Tonight’s Menu:

Annie’s Mac n Cheese (HOLY YUM), homemade turkey burger and corn.

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I love eating on my new Christmas plate!!

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Nom, nom, nom…gotta love a great dinner.

Evening Workout:

3 mile run/walk
45 min Cardio- The Firm

What are you thankful for? Are you traveling to be with family?

Good Night,

-Nicci

Chris is at work until this evening, so I’m flying solo today. Sometimes it gets boring having weekends off while everyone is working. BUT I wouldn’t trade my weekends off for anything.

I tackled 3 miles this morning, in just under 40 minutes…Yay me!! The miles were slow and I was feeling lazy but I got it done. I cooled down with an Upper/Lower body workout from Crunch. I love Netflix instant downloads to the Xbox!

Sore Legs…

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Breakfast before 3 miles:

Grapes and Wasa crackers spread with strawberry cream cheese.

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I attempted to clean around the apartment, but it’s not going well. I think I may put it off till Sunday and focus on folding the clothes sitting in the guest room.

I found a box of Trader Joes Couscous in the pantry. I completely forgot about the quick and easiness of preparing the couscous. I picked this up on our AZ trip earlier this year, I would love a Trader Joes down here in TX!

Grilled chicken and steamed veggies over couscous.

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Perfect Saturday lunch

Chris and I are going to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate a friends birthday tonight, so I may not post later. I will try and take some pics when were out.

Have a lovely Saturday!

Do you push yourself during the week or weekends with your fitness?

11/14/2009 | 16 comments

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Let’s take a moment to remember all the Men/Women who fought for our freedom and still pray for all the people at Ft. Hood, here in Texas. I was happy last week to learn my friend did not have training down at Ft. hood; his training was local and I was thankful for his safety.

It feels so weird to have a day off during the middle of the week, but I was happy to sleep. Also to go for run that wasn’t before 6am and have Chris join me.

Pre-Run Fuel: toasted bun with PB and Strawberry cream cheese… don’t judge. I don’t like anything on my stomach in the morning but since I slept in I was hungry. I made myself eat this and drank a tall glass of water, then headed out the door.

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Exercise: I’m very proud of my 32 minute 3 mile run/walk.

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I was so happy that I pushed myself and kept going plus encouraging words from Chris as we ran. I hate his long legs and how is always ahead of me j/k. I think 32 minutes is pretty good considering this ex-sprinter from high school is attempting to become a long distance girl. I had decided to not run the Turkey Trot later this month and run a different 5k in early December; after today I’m may do both races. Am I crazy? I think so because that is two 5k’s in less than 2 weeks! Today’s run took me back to high school and early college days, when I loved to compete and run for fun….I miss those days. I’m setting goals for myself and sticking with them, which I’m proud to say is going well.

Future Goals:

5k coming up shortly
10k by Summer 2010
Half by Fall 2010

Wish me Luck!

I was extremely tired when I got back to the apartment! I started to make a Amazing Grass Smoothie and decided to drink it tomorrow morning instead. I ran out of bananas and was too scared to try it without them, the smell turned me away

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