Lunch right now is some zucchini (seasoned with simple salt and pepper) I stir-fried up in olive oil the other night mixed with some bulgur wheat, made with chicken broth, that is also a two-day-old leftover. It’s remarkably delicious. When I bought this zucchini (aka courgette) at Trader Joes the other day, I immediately sauteed some ina little bit of butter to feed the impatient hungry child who is my son. He loved it. And I love that he’s so keen on a vegetable. It’s definitely one of my faves.
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I biked to work yesterday. Even took the boy to day care (in his bike trailer) along the way. He hated the (new) helmet and actually fell asleep in the 5 minutes it took for us to get to his day care. But I really liked being outside, and moving, and getting where I needed to go. It’s funny how being in a rush in the car translates to putting foot to gas pedal, while on a bike I was able to translate that “I’m late” adrenaline into real, physical action — like nature intended. It may have taken me 5 minutes longer, if that, to get to work (and back) by bike. I really want to love it, but I must admit I was happy to get the car back today. The equipment hassles, the discomfort, the sweat, etc. wasn’t so great… but the feeling of doing it was. Will have to just keep doing it until it’s second nature and the hassles don’t bother me any more.
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I weighed in on Tuesday (which I think is going to be my new day) and was up nearly 3 lbs. Not surprising considering I baked cupcakes for DH’s birthday and (wallowing in self-pity because he was away all day) ate many of them. Also, I guess going in the evening means I’ll weigh a little more from the day’s food/drink intake. But I think I’m going to keep up Tuesdays because I liked the leader, it fits into my schedule easily, and it’s just too easy to blow it off on a Saturday or Sunday because of the desire to sleep late, relax, or do other things. Signed up for a spring pass, too, so I’m committed.