Mini Vaca Time

Time to pack. I'm headed South this weekend! I am very excited to spend time with the fam - plus it has been years since I've been. My suitcase is entirely to large for just several days...but I like to have options or items on reserve.

The official Biggest Loser was today. I am down 1.4lbs this week. Hardly in first - but still better than gaining. Next week should be a little better because I will feel like running!

Does food ever tempt you? I get home to a delicious meal cooked by my brother and his guy friends. I was super-proud. Stuffed porkchops (insides included sausage and cheese), rolls, rice, and corn casserole! Yum! I only had 3 bites of the corn casserole and a porkchop. Somewhat low-carb and that's the goal!

All is well in this country song of a life of mine! Be back next week!

-Ciao

Poop

I feel like poop. My nose and lungs are achy. I am not out for the count...but I could certainly be better. I have no energy and keep sniffing. So much for keeping up with my running schedule! My symptoms keep going from one thing to another. When is this going to get better?! And truly I would like to know what "this" is.

I plan on getting in bed in about 15 minutes. It will be at about 8:30. Rest is good when you aren't feeling well - so I guess I will try this angle.....

Shoooping!

Me and my cousin had a fun day of shopping - and looking at wedding dresses. We found the best one for her. She will pick it up tomorrow. I also bought 2 super-cutise shirts from Express! I did splurge a little bit...but it is worth it.

Question: Is it real? haha.

Wow. How long has it been since you have watched Saturday Night Live? It's been YEARS for me. I am watching a re-run and thinking that I would do some naughty things for a bag of popcorn (ok, maybe not 'naughty, naughty'). Since I am on a diet and we are out of snacks...I am having to settle for a sugar-free snack pack.

Stay-at-Home Date: Holder & Amanda Style

Last night we decided to stay in and cook Italian. H & I love to cook together. It never fails that a few dances will break out in the middle of the kitchen too! It was a ton of fun - not to mention a dinner a restaurant couldn't even dream about creating & leftovers to die for!!!

Now for the Recipe of the week!!!

Lover's Artichoke Heart Pasta

What you will need:

• 1 bag pasta noodles
• 2 cans artichoke hearts
• 1 can of romano olives
• 2 cans alfredo sauce
• sundried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp miced garlic
• 2 tbsp pesto

Directions:

on med-hi heat dump atrichoke hearts, olives, sundried tomatoes, pesto, garlic & alfredo sauce. cook until tender. while heating - cook noodles as directed on package. drain, add, & stir to pot!

Appetisers:

pinch off each bite of Italian loaf of bread and dip into sauce. Sauce: olive oil and pesto - mix.

Sides:

Spring Mix lettuce, red onions, olives, salad toppings, and crutons. Add Raspberry Vinegarette dressing!

Yummy!