The Spanish teacher in me wanted to make an all-out Mexican feast for dinner tonight. But, the scheduling gods decided that Adam needed to work until 9:30, and Me + TONS of Mexican food = Disaster! I went, instead, with a Latin-inspired meal with a very healthy twist on it. We’ve been talking about making [...]
I don’t know why, but I’ve wanted red meat the last couple days. Hmm… this seems to be a monthly pattern… I decided last night after talking to Adam that tonight would be burger night. I make a mean burger (mean in the best possible sense), but I wanted something a little different. (Isn’t that [...]
Yesterday, I told you all about my personal veggie challenge and day 2 went fantastically well! I had leftovers from last night for lunch which gave me 2 veggie servings, and then dinner tonight gave me a whopping 3 servings! Before I get to dinner, I want to share my (if i say so myself) [...]
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on March 3, 2009
in Asian,beef
Today marked day #3 of Jazzercise, and I’m still loving it! It takes 21 days to make a habit, right? I guess I’m 1/7 of the way there. My teacher, Chris, busted out some killer ab and butt routines today, and I’m willing to bet I’ll be whining about how sore I am tomorrow! My [...]
by Mara @ What's For Dinner? on February 26, 2009
in Italian
Today was another great day… I’m really on a roll here! It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this great. I think a huge part of it is that I’ve really switched up how I’m eating. Lots more whole grains (instead of breads), less sugar, more fruits and veggies… all components of a healthy [...]
Well, it’s 8:30 p.m. CDT and I just finished dinner. Usually, I’m cleaned up, in my PJs, and LONG done with my blog post by now! What’s different? Well, a few things. For one, I’m proud as punch to be able to post the very first “What’s For Dinner?” workout report! Thanks to my friend [...]