Getting Back

Hello friends! It has been awhile since I have gotten back into the swing of things since my big move, about a month ago. It seems like longer than that. I haven't so much picked up a dumbbell in the last month...(or 2). Until today.

I did some personal training with Jackie Warner this morning. It literally kicked my butt- all 40 minutes. My glutes were shaking with fear. And walking up the stairs to get into the shower was a chore. I really need to get back into the habit of working out because when I am I really enjoy it. It is definately hard when you go through a big change (change is good!) to get back to old routines or even sticking with new routines. I find myself organizing and trying to get other things done because I don't feel fully settled into the new place. Either way I am determined to get back to my old self! Also I am not a 5 minute drive to the gym like I used to be. So when I want to work out it's going to have to be planned on the way home or during lunch on work. A minor setback but nothing that I can't handle. Something just irks me about driving 20 minutes to go the gym.

What are your gym habits, workout routines if any?

You know what is finally back in the stores after a 3 month hiatus?

KOMBUCHA how I have missed you!!!!!!! This will definately help me GET BACK!!

I made Averie's Carmelized Chick Peas for a quick afternoon snack.Very easy to make and definately satisfies the sweet tooth.

I think these will make a great topping on salads.

I made another version of my Eggplant Parmsean, this time I breaded it and baked it instead of grilling it. That may have something to do with the tempature change.

For the breading I used:

1 slice of ezekiel bread, toasted

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

(I still marinated the eggplants overnight)

Dipped them into the breadcrumb mixture and brushed with olive oil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Not a very thick breading but enough for me. I suppose you could get more breadcrumbs on the eggplant but brushing with olive oil beforehand. Topped with Marinan and Daiya Mozzerella cheese this is a HUGE hit in my kitchen again.

Eating some leftovers today...

I actually like this "soup" better, now that it has sat a couple days and I think the flavors have really come out more.

Hope you have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Nichole

 

Synergy & Winter Farmer's Market

I am so happy that I found out Milwaukee county has a Winter Farmers' Market! I just had to share it & it's going on now....

Saturday mornings from 8am - Noon at:

Tommy Thompson Youth Center

                                                                      State Fair Park

Ag Village, Gate 5

640 South 84th Street

Milwaukee, WI 53214

This is so close to my home and I am very eager to try it out!

Whenever I head to the organic grocery store I always try pick up one of these babies...

G.T.'s Kombucha

While this is interesting to taste at first, all I am drinking lately is water so this actually brings some flavor into my life.

Kombucha  (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) is a handmade chinese tea that is delicately cultured for 30 days. During this time, essential nutrients form like: Active Enzymes, Viable Probiotics, Amino Acids, antioxidants, & Polyphenols.

Apparently the product's creater GT Dave began bottling Kombucha in 1995 after his mother's success from drinking it during her battle with breast cancer.

Kombucha supports:

Digestion

Metabolism

Immune System

Appetite Control

Weight Control

Liver Function

Anti-Aging

Cell Integrity

Healthy Skin & Hair

If this isn't enough information for you to try this product I am not sure what will be ;)

I had half a bottle for breakfast and was not hungry until 3pm! I don't think it is safe to just drink that for breakfast and lunch but I was busy at work and the time just slipped by me...

I had another bowl of my veggie chili for dinner (love chili leftovers).


Breakfast today was my Green Lemonade in which I am starting to think I enjoy more in the summer. I juiced a batch on Sunday and realizing I am not enjoying as much as I do normally... however I am trying to beat a cold so I might keep drinking it for the benefits.

Happy HUMP day!!!! Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their week :)

Nichole