My NEW Kryptonite is.....

Today was jam packed from 5am to 8pm! I woke up early and chose to do one of my favorite workouts Tone Up Anytime Anywhere workout. This workout always gets my heart rate up and has me panting. After my quick workout I decided to make an egg scramble with some leftover ground turkey. This was so good the second time around too…thank you Tiny Sophisticate for the awesome turkey burger recipe. (See second picture for my grand looking dinner from last night)

Last's night dinner...Turkey Burgers courtesy of Tiny Sophisticate!

After breakfast I headed to the bus early because of I have an early meeting. The day went by so fast and before I knew it was 1pm and it was lunch time. I brought my favorite Trader Joe’s salad Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut dressing…so yummy. I dipped carrots, tomatoes and my apple slices. It was the perfect lunch. J

After a long day at work I headed home on my 554 bus and rushed home. I was starving…I decided to use the leftover ground turkey from yesterday to make spaghetti less the pasta. Instead of pasta I decided to use couscous and it was so delicious. Hands down the best meal I have had in a couple of weeks. I forget how much I love home cooked meals…I really need to prep in the morning so I just have to cook when I get home…I think that maybe wishful thinking.

I felt like this meal needed some green...enter edamame!

Today I realized what my kryptonite was…freaking gummy bears. I can’t get enough of them! They are especially amazing when you pop them in the freezer and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. The end result is super flavorful gummy bears. Sometimes I forget about them sitting in the freezer and get a fantastic surprise. Long live gummy bears they truly make me happy.

Off to bed because I have to get my butt out of bed super early for another morning run and early meeting at the office.

Easy Creole Haddock

This morning was a tough morning, there was no way I was even going to contemplate working out. I decided to just skip right to my breakfast. On today's menu was oatmeal with blueberries & bananas topped with strawberries! I paired this delicious breakfast with some coffee.

I think I could eat this every morning.

Kelly and I ran a few errands this morning for Lily's upcoming 2nd birthday. I just have to say that party stores are sooooo overwhelming, I don't enjoy them at all. I think the main reason is because I feel like I am getting ripped off. :)

Our last errand was to Old Navy and they had an awesome Clearance Special on their jewelry. All clearance items were an additional 30% off. I just love this place, I was able to get two necklaces and 2 sets of hoop earrings for $12.62. 

When we got home I made myself get in my workout clothes and drink some water. :) I went outside to do the Tone Up Anytime, Anywhere. This workout kicks my booty every time but I do always feel better after I sweat it out! After I completed this workout I headed in to make a Green Monstah in honor of being in Boston.

Pretty tasty!

After cleaning up I told Kelly and my brother that I would cook them a fish dinner. I went to my go to my cook book, which is CookingLight.com. I found a Creole Cod recipe that looked quite tasty. I headed to the store to grab some fresh cod but when I got there the haddock looked much better. Here is the recipe for Creole Haddock, it's so easy:

1) Make the marinate

    2 tsp dijon mustard

    2 tsp olive oil

    1/2 tsp creole seasoning blend

    1/2 tsp salt

2) Get out two long pieces of aluminum foil to place

haddock on

3) Coat the haddock with the marinate and wrap in foil

4) While haddock is on grill cooking (10-15 minutes)

start steaming the asparagus. 

5) Serve a piece of haddock with 5-6 asparagus spears

and some lemon wedges.

This recipe was delish and I think you could use the same marinate for chicken. It was wonderful, light, fresh and idiot proof! :)

Now its dessert time....my favorite watermelon sorbet with chocolate sprinkles. It never lets me down and it makes me sleep like a baby. :) 

A tiny piece of heaven!

Long Live the Gaucho Sandwich!

Today I is the right day in Boston I woke up completely exhausted...I looked at Lily while she was eating breakfast and I said "Auntie Lindsay is Tired..." Lily responded with "yeah" and a smile. So cute!

The big girl ponytail kills me!

As Lily was chowing down on some oatmeal...I decided to follow her lead and make some oatmeal for myself. I added some frozen blueberries and a half of a banana. I turned out super tasty! I paired it with coffee and a half of a sandwich thin. :)

Totally recommend added fruit to the oatmeal...10x better!

I was so excited when Kelly told me we had a few errands to run and then we were relaxing at home because she had some work to do.

First stop: Panera Bread...for Kelly's second breakfast. I just freaking love her style.

Second stop: Target...Easter shopping!

Third stop: Nordy's Rack...I had a giftcard that I wanted to use. :) I ended up getting two stylish tops that Kelly suggested so I know they are cool. The total cost was under $30...what a deal. What do you think?

I'm so excited for my new summer gear!

Look at those prices...I win!

Four stop: HOME! I headed up to my bed because it was 11:00am and this chick needed a nap. I didn't even have the energy to take off my coat or shoes. I slept for an hour and then woke up motivated to workout.

Today's workout was a variation of Tuesday's workout Tone Up Anytime, Anywhere! Today I started off with a 9:15 pace half mile and then did two sets of the workout. After my second set I did a 9:30 pace half mile to finish up my workout. This workout is TOUGH! I have to say the jump squats and push-ups are the worst part...if you can get past that you are golden. :) After my workout I made myself a delicious blueberry protein shake...with blueberries, a banana, almond milk and protein powder. It was pretty darn tasty! BTW I love the Magic Bullet it is so convenient for a single serving shake. :)

Note: Item 1 on Lindsay's 2011 X-Mas List: Magic Bullet!

I decided today that I wanted to make dinner for the family and Kelly and I decided we wanted some sort of steak sandwich. So I told here I was going to make her my famous Gaucho Sandwiches. This is my go to recipe for impressing people. :) I found this recipe in a Rachel Ray Magazine years ago...and it never disappoints.

Here is a condensed version of the recipe:

1) Gather the ingredients pictured here! Turn oven broiler on HI.

2) Chop the onions and tomatoes and put in a bowl

3) Place the jalapeno, garlic and parsley in the food 

processor. Place on low until the mixture is finely chopped. 

4) Place flank/skirt steak on a foil lined broiling pan. Cook for 15-20 flipping the meat every 5 minutes.

5) Take meat out of the oven and let rest. While meat is resting add the EVOO, red wine vinegar and lime juice to the food processor. Mix for 2-3 minutes on low.

6) Place buns in the oven to toast

7)  Add 1/3 of the food processor mixture to the tomato and onion bowl and toss evenly

8) Cut the meat and toss it in a bowl with 1/3 of the food processor mixture

9) Take out the buns and top with the meat, tomatoes mixture and goat cheese! Below is the finished product. I delicious, crunchy, flavorful Gaucho Sandwich. This recipe didn't disappoint again. :) 

Long Live the Gaucho Sandwich!

On a side note look at how Lily looks like a little girl now...no more baby Lily! But seriously how cute is she in her bohemian outfit and high ponytail??

I am just loving my extended stay in Boston...more to come. :)