Misadventures

I am thinking about renaming this blog "Taryn's Misadventures in the Kitchen".  It seems like every time I try to cook, I manage to burn or destroy something.  Tonight I am trying Baked Banana Oatmeal for my breakfast for the next couple of days.  I am currently out of spinach, so I can't do my Green Monster.  (I'll post that recipe later, but it's loosely adapted from here.  I'll let you know how the oatmeal is after I've finished it!
But back to the misadventure: I turned on the oven without checking inside. A couple of minutes later Ron asked what I was burning; it's a common occurrence. When I opened the oven door a few minutes later, smoke billowed out! Sitting on the rack was the pizza box from dinner earlier! Fortunately nothing burned but the cardboard was a little blackened. Oops! Maybe next time I'll check!

Home again!

So I am back home.  I'm working on my St Louis post, but it might be a day or two before I have it ready.  I wasn't able to see much beyond our hotel, but we were a block from the Arch. 
I did not get any workouts in.  I actually had time for legs on Saturday, but my key wouldn't work!  Ron was in meetings, so by the time he was finished, I barely had time to get ready for the mixer!  This weekend I did not set the best example for healthy eating/living.  There was too much alcohol involved, not enough good, real food, and little to no exercise.  So today, I am getting back on the wagon. 
I had a grilled chicken salad at lunch from Logan's Roadhouse in Waxahachie and lots of water.  Tonight we are having Ron's Mom's Pot Roast.  I'll post the recipe if it turns out.  It usually does!  And I am doing Kenpo X.  Ron is running a 5k with Chris next week while G and I are camping, so he is planning to run tonight.
We are also currently stressing over the status of our house purchase.  I won't go into much detail, but we're afraid our buyer may have walked on the contract.  It's outside of her option period, so legally she can't do that.  But we are back to not packing. I am so ready for this part to be over!  Who knew it would be so stressful!  I'll keep you updated.

We have lift off!

So morning yoga and I do not agree!  The plan this morning, since the day was going to be so hectic, was to wake up at the crack of midnight and do Yoga X. Ambitious, I know. My alarm was a set for 5:15. It went off at 5:15. Then 5:25. 5:35. You get the picture. At 6:10 I finally rolled out of bed, put on yoga pants and a sports bra and headed into the living room. I figured I could at least do 35-40 minutes. Then I realized the workout was 1:35:42 long. Keep in mind that yoga is my least favorite workout. Within minutes I am bored and looking for something else to do. My mind cannot stay blank. I forget to breathe. The list is longer, but I won't bore you. So the time tracker at the bottom was very discouraging. 12 minutes in, I quit and went back to bed. Slacker. I have the dvd's packed, so hopefully I can squeeze in legs and abs tomorrow.
I worked for a couple of hours this morning then rushed back to the house to meet the inspector. The buyer arrived shortly after he finished. It was so nice to meet the woman who plans to raise her children in this house that Ron and I have worked so hard to turn into a home. She is a single mom expecting her first child. I hope they are able to make many happy memories here!  And the good news is that it looks like there is nothing major wrong with the house!  I didn't think there would be, but it's still worrisome that there will be something that makes her change her mind.  I guess we can start packing when we get back from St Louis!
As soon as they left I was off to the airport. Then, I got to wait in lines!  One at security, one at Starbucks, one to get to my seat on the plane.
Snack from Starbucks: 

tall caramel light frappucino made with soy milk. I also got a slice of banana nut loaf, but I ate it before I could take a picture. It was yummy. The fruit probably would have been a better choice, though. I also have some granola stashed in my bag.

I think I might be in the minority. I love to fly. Love it. Even in the cramped, tiny seats where I can never really get comfortable. I think it's the adventure. Knowing that at the end of this journey, there will be new places to experience, new pictures to take. And the return flight home is just as enjoyable. Heading back home to loved ones. It's also a little bit of a rush. Sitting on the runway, as they start to rev the engines, I can't help but smile. The speed, the bump as the wheels leave the ground. Love it!  I have a big goofy grin on my face just thinking about it!  I look out the window and watch DFW get smaller and smaller. Trying to find landmarks I know, determine which lake we're flying over. Today I had to close the window, though, because the sun was reflecting off the wing right into my eyes. Pooh.
I will post pictures as I can, though I won't get to see much of St Louis during my short time there. Can't wait to get there!

CardioX!

So yesterday was day 2 of P90X.  Cardio X. 

I worked out in the garage again.  I actually really like it out there.  I do think I'll work out inside tomorrow since the workout is Arms & Abs.

I was a little worried about the Cardio portion, though.  While I've been running, I haven't been running for more than 25 minutes at a time without a walk somewhere in the middle, so I wasn't real sure what to expect with a 45 minute concentrated cardio routine.  I didn't find it that difficult, though.  Sure I got a little winded at times, but not nearly as badly as after really pushing myself up a hill, or at a faster pace.  In fact, when I was done, I really felt like I needed to go for a run.  I didn't. I did, however, sweat:

My nemesis is the Superman/Banana.  That was at the very end, and I couldn't do it.  Superman is no issue.  Banana is TOUGH.  I will get it though!

Afterwards, I went in, showered off, and started dinner.  Last night's menu was Shrimp Penne with Garlic Cream Sauce and a large vege-ful salad.  A little too much cilantro, but very good.  And one of the best salads I've made!  All of the items were from Garden Harvest, except the carrots.  Yum.  There's a little left over for dinner tonight.  Yay!

After cleaning up the very big mess in the kitchen from dinner, I made granola from HERE.

The last time I tried to make this, it burned.  45 minutes was entirely too long.  So this time, I just kept a really close eye on it and stirred it every 5-10 minutes.  It turned out beautifully, and I am so excited about taking it with me to St Louis!  This will be one of my snacks on the plane.  I'm not sure what else I will take, but I'm sure I'll need something.  I really don't want to undo all of the good I've done in the last few weeks in two days in another city!

I took Ron to the airport this afternoon, so tonight, G and I will be on our own!  On the menu is Mexican Meatball Soup with cornbread and salad.

I also need to pack! But laundry and dishes will have to come first!

Day 1 of P90X

Wow! This is definitely going to be a challenge! My first workout was Core Synergistics. The cardio portions were no problem (thank you running!) but the rest.... Oh. My. Gah. Even though i took it easy, today my butt and hamstrings are sore and I love it! Tonight is Cardio X.

What will be difficult is getting an hour in 6 days a week. Especially with the move and the trip. But Cozumel is only 56 days away and I need a six pack!

And we're running

We are snowed in yet again! However, it should be clear by tomorrow.
So far this week I have run 4.5 miles.  Yesterday I did 2.7.  It feels so good to actually start to see serious mileage on my 30 minute runs!  I should get 9 miles in this week, since there are two more runs in the plans.  That is very exciting!
Yesterday I also ran with my new HRM for the first time.  I loved it!  I can't wait to see how many calories my kettlebell workout uses today!
Also, I'm sticking around the 121 lbs. mark.  I have tried to eat healthy, but haven't really been too strict. 
I feel really good about where I am, and where I'll be if I do get pg after this round of treatment.  I intend to still run the St Patrick's Day 5K in Fort Worth regardless of the outcoem of this month.  I may just have to take it a little slower.  But at least I'll still be working out. 

Snow Day!

I did end up completing 8 miles last week! On Saturday, I woke up early enough to run 2 miles before I had to get ready for our table top sale at Tractor Supply. And I need to make a correction on my last entry... I was on w2d2 of C25K.
I'm not sure if I'll run today or not. I was sick yesterday, so did not do my planned workout. I'm feeling better so we'll just have to see how it goes. I may just do my Jillian Michaels tape. If I do run, I know it won't be outside as there is this strange white stuff on the ground. It looks really pretty, but I'm not sure I have the right clothes to run outside in temperatures that feel below 0. My goal for this week is 7 miles. So really I do need to run today. Better start planning for that!