Green Monster Shake | Fit and Fortysomething

Saturday turned out to be a day of Fitness, Fun and Food! Perfect if you ask me.

Of course how can you go wrong when you start with chocolate pancakes?

Terri and I enjoyed a wonderful ride. It started off cold but once we got away from the ocean and into the hills it was perfect.

A mid-way treat. Cranberry, walnut muffin and tea:

After the ride, My husband and I had lunch with some friends at an outdoor café. Unfortunately no pictures were taken but I did have a yummy turkey and bacon wrap. We also shared probably the best chips and salsa I ever had. Nice think, crunchy chips-mmmmm. Thank you for coming to our neighborhood, Ann and Dave!

Then the surprise occurred! We found out it was Terr’is birthday and celebrated at a small italian restaurant. What could be better? Good friends, good conversation, and lots of good food………….

Here is the evidence (sorry for the bad lighting):

Thank you friends for such an enjoyable day.

Today is all about detoxification! I foresee a sweaty run in my future and a green monster shake.

Hope you have a great Sunday!

Greek Chili

January 13, 2010 1 Comment

This morning we woke up to the sound of rain outside. Even though it was raining Pepsi and I headed out on our morning walk.

Got ready for work.
Had my shake (Green monster-YUM!)

And drove to work. I don’t like driving to work. I would rather walk but between the rain and an early morning meeting I had no choice.

Had a great lunch.

Those are leftovers in the Tupperware.

Came home and had no energy to workout. Sometimes a day off is good.

And decided to make this bean soup. Which turned out to be more of a Greek Chili.

Super comforting on a cold day.

sautéed 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves in olive oil (probably 2 tbsp)

Added in 1 14 oz can diced low salt tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 2 tbsp dried dill, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 tbsp brown sugar.