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Toga Party
Feb. 10th, 2019 08:59 amYoga cushions and bolsters just make me think, "Oh, look. It's a doggie bed for humans."
I promise I don't have a hate on for yoga. I sometimes feel like getting into yoga, although I think I'd be happier joining a gymnastics gym and doing calisthenics (which is essentially what my current workout entails, just in smaller measure).
I've managed to get a lunchtime routine going at work. Luckily, I'm in an office with just me and one other person for the most part, and we both are trying to monitor our eating, just in different ways. It means we've taken over the kitchen and don't have to worry about someone stealing our gadgets or food. As such, I've bought a George Foreman grill, glass bowls, cheese grater, etc., so that I can actually COOK something for lunch. My typical menu consists of a fillet of salmon cooked on the grill with a little balsamic glaze, a quart of veggies (which is a LOT of veggies) steamed in the microwave and then smothered in butter and cheddar cheese, and 2-4 cups of spinach salad with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, 4 cheeses (a 3-cheese blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago, and then some shredded smoked Gruyere or smoked provolone, depending on which one I bought), slivered almonds, and pine nuts. I've varied the tastes enough that I can eat this menu every single day and never get tired of it.
Although, I will still hit some of the food places around and just try to make better choices, like Chipotle salad with barbacoa, Olive Garden grilled salmon or salmon piccata, or Cotton Patch Cafe or Outback steak and veggies. I'll still sometimes splurge for a Dickey's brisket baked potato with all the fixings, anything Schlotsky's, or my stupidly favorite Cane's 3-finger combo, but for the most part, I'm trying to both save some money on my meals and see what I can accomplish with different food choices. I still love Mama Cuca's in south Arlington, which has hands down the best steak quesadillas I've ever had.
Man, I love food too much.
Speaking of food, I treated my mom and two youngest nephews to hibachi last night, and the OMFG!!! look on Littlest's face when the grill was set on fire was absolutely priceless. He's what I call an über-picky eater, which is typical toddler behavior, but he's 8 now and still acting like he's 3. It completely drives me up the wall with the highly limited menu he'll eat from (although he'll eat all the candy, soda, and desserts he can get his hands on). So, I was rewarded with him actually eating all the veggies, rice, beef, and chicken that was put on his plate, and not turning his nose up at it and then complaining of being hungry still, which is a much more common occurrence when we go out to eat with him. Overall, it was a great dinner.
I promise I don't have a hate on for yoga. I sometimes feel like getting into yoga, although I think I'd be happier joining a gymnastics gym and doing calisthenics (which is essentially what my current workout entails, just in smaller measure).
I've managed to get a lunchtime routine going at work. Luckily, I'm in an office with just me and one other person for the most part, and we both are trying to monitor our eating, just in different ways. It means we've taken over the kitchen and don't have to worry about someone stealing our gadgets or food. As such, I've bought a George Foreman grill, glass bowls, cheese grater, etc., so that I can actually COOK something for lunch. My typical menu consists of a fillet of salmon cooked on the grill with a little balsamic glaze, a quart of veggies (which is a LOT of veggies) steamed in the microwave and then smothered in butter and cheddar cheese, and 2-4 cups of spinach salad with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, 4 cheeses (a 3-cheese blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago, and then some shredded smoked Gruyere or smoked provolone, depending on which one I bought), slivered almonds, and pine nuts. I've varied the tastes enough that I can eat this menu every single day and never get tired of it.
Although, I will still hit some of the food places around and just try to make better choices, like Chipotle salad with barbacoa, Olive Garden grilled salmon or salmon piccata, or Cotton Patch Cafe or Outback steak and veggies. I'll still sometimes splurge for a Dickey's brisket baked potato with all the fixings, anything Schlotsky's, or my stupidly favorite Cane's 3-finger combo, but for the most part, I'm trying to both save some money on my meals and see what I can accomplish with different food choices. I still love Mama Cuca's in south Arlington, which has hands down the best steak quesadillas I've ever had.
Man, I love food too much.
Speaking of food, I treated my mom and two youngest nephews to hibachi last night, and the OMFG!!! look on Littlest's face when the grill was set on fire was absolutely priceless. He's what I call an über-picky eater, which is typical toddler behavior, but he's 8 now and still acting like he's 3. It completely drives me up the wall with the highly limited menu he'll eat from (although he'll eat all the candy, soda, and desserts he can get his hands on). So, I was rewarded with him actually eating all the veggies, rice, beef, and chicken that was put on his plate, and not turning his nose up at it and then complaining of being hungry still, which is a much more common occurrence when we go out to eat with him. Overall, it was a great dinner.
