Today's Recap (10.20.2008)

For the first time EVER, I feel like my morning oatmeal picture was semi-neat and normal looking, so I wanted to share. This was also an amazing, and simple combo:

1/2 c oats
1/2 c skim milk
raisins
almonds
sugar-free maple syrup
spoonful of almond butter
Here is my cute pumpkin I picked up from the farm yesterday - making my oatmeal look more festive.OH - i almost forgot - today, I tried a Nectar Lemon, Vanilla, Cashew bar after seeing it in one of Erin's posts and it was AMAZING. I savored every single bite!! (picture is borrowed from the CLIF website, didnt think they would mind since I am giving kudos to their product!)I picked up a veggie sandwich from Catonsville Gourmet for lunch and it was incredible. Veggie patty with cucumbers, spinach, tomato, sprouts, and a wasabi aioli on wheat toast. Sorry, no picture.

Tonight's run was an 4 mile tempo run! The speed part was completely unexpected! Kevin was on his bike and Oscar was on the leash with me. Oscar didnt want to lose kevin, so he was dragging me for the entire 4 miles. Seriously, I was going faster than ever before, but my legs felts strong, the weather was perfect and afterwards I felt great. It is amazing how I was starting to get comfortable with a pace and then when i change it up, I surprise myself. I guess i need to push myself more often!

Dinner was a delicious combo of grilled chicken with garlic and wine marinade topped with muenster cheese and sauteed zucchini. I also whipped up some pine nut couscous and roasted brussels sprouts. I think I might have perfected the brussels! I drizzled with evoo and balsamic and then roasted for about 20 mins at 450 degrees, stirring once. Hope everyone has a great night!

*Lucy update: My little kitten is hiding behind the desk in the extra bedroom, but I got down on the floor and was putting pieces of food out for her - and she was coming closer and closer to me to eat them! Oscar is very interested and also very scared. He hasnt had the best experiences with cats and is scared to death. I have a feeling that their interactions are going to be better than tv in a few months! :)