Cheerleaders do have more fun;)

Friday nights are always the best. After being out all week and not having a second to catch my breath, the hubby and I decided to have date night at home. First we went to my schools Fall Carnival. I didn't want to wear my origianl costume for Haloween in fear it would get dirty, so I busted out the old highschool cheerleader uniform. To my suprise it was too BIG!!! I had so many parents come up to me and say they hope they can fit in there highschool chear outfits one day...lol.. All the little girls were all evil, and scary! What happen to princess and sweet costumes?

So after the carnival we had to decide where to eat out. These days I am super picky where we eat out for two reasons, on being that we try and only go out once a week so I want to make it special, and secondly I want to eat something that is not only deleciouse but somewhat healthful. Hubby wanted Chinease, and I used to love Chinease but a few too many food hangovers and I might have to say goodbye forever, unless I make it at home. Because there is a Chinease take out place right next to Tj's, I decided to grab dinner there and that way we could both have what we wanted. As I browsed the isles in my cheer outfit, I had so many people come up to me and ask if I had a game tonight. Too FUNNY! I was still so indecisive on what to eat, I was thinking salad but that was boring so I got a cheesless veggie pizza and a bottle of wine (and since I was there I picked up a few things of course). I got some pumpkin butter which I loved from last year and some sweet potato french fries.

On the way home we grabbed a movie to take home. Hubby and I have learned to compromise on a suspense/drama movie sense he doesn't do chick flicks:) So we got 88 Minutes, at first it was a little to gross for me but then as the movie went off I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!! Two thumbs up:) For dinner I made my pizza, and added a salad for some more veggies. The pizza was perfect I had seconds:) I had one glass of Cab to start with and then a second as the movie went on(I knew I was running in the am and didn't want to overdue it). I also had a skinny cow for my little sweet tooth, love these things. We hit the sack early, a long week always poops me out, or maybe it was the red wine..lol..

The alarm went off at 6:30am boo! Seeing that today is Saturday I hate setting the alarm. The hubby had a softball game at 8am and we had a coed right after that at 9:15am. So I decided to be green and go with him and during his game I could get in a good hour run. I was starving for bfast but didn't want to eat too much before running so I had two pieces of Oroweat bread and some pumpkin butter, perfect pre workout meal along with a cup of joe.

My run rocked this morning! I ran for 42 minutes, total of 5 miles, 8:15pace, and burned 600 calories. It felt so good to be out there running, I have missed it. My body felt great, hammys a little sore but not too bad. I had a great stretch after and did 30 Push up and some plank moves. Needed a LARABAR for a quick snack.

We won our softball game, I got on base 3 times! One hit and the second two I walked:) After I ran I took my bro over to his girlfriends house(he's getting so old:( ). Then I came home and worked on my BSI recipe. I came up with an old classic, inspired from my trips to Disney Lands Blue Bayou restaurant. A HEALTHY version of a Monte Cristo/Chicken Cordon Blue. I know both of these recipes are old but I wanted to mix them together and add cranberries! So my dish will be called Cranberry Chicken gone WILD! lol... It tasted Divine.

Cranberry Chicken gone WILD!

1 chicken breast
1/4 cup flour
2 egg whites
1 egg
cup of fresh cranberry sauce( just cook your cranberries in 1 cup stevia and 1 cup water)
1 tbs honey
1 tbs Dijon mustard
slice of low fat Swiss cheese

Directions:

Put the flour on a plate and put the egg whites in a shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg whites and then in the flour and then repeat. Place some evoo in a frying pan on low heat and then add the chicken 5 minutes on each side. Take chicken out of pan top with Swiss cheese. On the side mix Dijon mustard and honey in a small cup, then smooth on top of cheese. To top it off take your warm cranberry sauce and drizzle on top of your chicken.

Now I have Saturday afternoon chores to do before the Halloween Party tonight, so I have to get off this computer and get busy! Have a wonderful evening and I will be posting pics tomorrow.

Oh ya I have to share a wonderful act of kindness hubby did last night. There was a homeless man outside the restaurant and instead of just giving him money, hubby bought him a meal. He was even so kind to let him just order whatever he wanted...WOW...I think being a women I am sometimes afraid to approach men, I shouldn't BE! When was the last time you practice a random act of kindness?

Weekend Warrior

What's a weekend look like without a baby shower, house warming, and birthday party? I wouldn't know because September is full of them!


Yesterday was so busy, and so fun! Got to sleep in a little which meant I had to run late, and the sun was already beating down. I went out for a 5 mile run and ended up doing 6.2miles and a 30 minuet bag class! The run was nice, I ran the first three miles easy and then ran the last 3 miles at 7:15 which was hard, but I did it and that's all that matters. When I finished I realized that I could make the last 30minutes of kickboxing and do the bags, so I drove straight to class. I love bags because it's like doing weights, without the weights. It makes you sweat like crazy and it's a great stress reliever. They really help tone up my arms, and with all the running I do I think it's a good combo to get my upper body strong.

After the class, I had to run out and pick up two presents (in my sweatyness and all) one for a my friend Christina's bday and for the Mulder families housewarming gift. I was pretty hungry so I ran into Jamba Juice and got me a Chunky Strawberry Yogurt, mmmmm...

I heard JC Penny was having an early bird sale so I made the trip. I walked around a bit, getting distracted by all the purses of course and then found two great gifts that I know they would love. It was a successful and quick shopping adventure.

I drove home to grab hubby because we had to go to play a softball game before all of the festivities. I didn't have time to change and I didn't really want to because I was just going to get all dirty anyways so he jumped in the car and we took off. I was wearing my running skirt and forgot that, thats probably a fashion no no, but whatever! I played real well though so I might be wearing that skirt more often:) I love playing with the hubby. It's fun to have something to do actively together. In between games(we had two) I ran to Sbux and picked up one of their new protein platters, it was wonderful. Full of the perfect amount of fruit,complex carbs, and protein!



We came home and still didn't have time to change, so I washed up and headed to the party in my running getup(I hope that I am not grossing anybody out). I think that is the wonderful thing about a running skirt, you don't look as under dressed because it is a skirt. All I know is that I am happy that my hubby doesn't care what I look like as long as I am happy, so off we went. The party had wonderful variety of Mexican food, and a salad bar. I just had a salad and shrimp because I didn't want to spoil dinner. My friend Ging is a great hostess, and decorator her house looks so cute. We chatted a little and let Bosco play with Bogey(their new puppy) and then jetted off to head to party #2.

Yes I did finally change and looked all pretty and such, hadn't blown my hair in over a month I forgot how long it is. I felt all fancy in my fall dress, it was Saturday night and I wanted to get all dolled up. We got to the party and all the girls were in dresses, so I am happy on my decision to wear a dress, hubby didn't look to bad himself. We walked around and saw that their were three bars, adult beverages,food, and a CANDY bar. Forgot my camera sorry for the lack of photos. There was more Mexican food, we live in California what do you expect. Not to many healthy options and because I was running in the morning I didn't want to get too full. Just had a tamale and some rice. We got a couple of chocolate covered strawberries from the candy bar, and a Bud Light with lime (my new favorite beer). We played poker with new friends, which was a lot of fun and then snuck out at 11 because I had to get up at 5:30 to run with Rachel. We went home and CRASHED!

Woke up this morning early had my morning coffee and a great 5 mile trail run with Rachel, twas so much fun. Miss having a running partner, I love the conversation and accountability. We started to talk about this upcoming weekends marathon which to tell you the truth I haven't thought about it much. I am sure it will hit me soon. I came home and made me a yummy bowl of oats and had some ice coffee, should have had water.
So today hubby and I are having some time to ourselves,were calling it McCormick day of fun! We haven't had a day with just the two of us in a while. We know it's much needed. We plan on hetting to Victoria Gardens and window shopping, dinner, and seeing Fireproof. Can't wait.