Well I have been really busy - hence the lack of posts. I did actually get my new bike and I really like it. I am having problems with my hands falling asleep but I am working on that. The day I picked it up I had a marathon work out day, I had been to the gym and done 40 minutes of cardio plus weight stuff with my legs. Then rode the bike home from the bike store - 15 minutes then the DH and I went for a ride - 1 hour 15 minutes. Mind you he was riding super fast since it was his first real ride on his bike too. Anyway been on the bike every day since. We went early yesterday and this morning. Today was the longest ride so far this summer, 22.5 miles - I love the new bike computer. It tells you how long you ride, how fast, how many miles, avg speed, fastest speed. This weekend is the Cub-Sox games and my DH is a Sox fan and they lost the 1st game so we are really hoping they win today.
Last night we stayed home and grilled some fish, I made a salad and also roasted some carrots and zuchinni. Very yummy, I had a really good eating day but the scale was only down .5 and I am still staying at the same level My goal is to do really well today and Sunday so the scale will move. Tonight we are going to 16 - the new restaurant at the Trump hotel. I have eaten there once and it was amazing. Luckily the portions are perfect and even when there is sauce it is just a smear or drizzle. We also have to go to a B day party first 5-6:30 then dinner at 7 Hoping I can restrain myself to no drinks but we shall see. Tomorrow we have no plans so I am sure we will be grilling. I have to run out and try to find a pair of navy pants to wear tonight. Hope everyone has a great weekend planned.
Well I went to the gym this morning because it was a little chilly and I plan on doing some riding this afternoon. I did pretty well only 35 minutes of cardio but then 30 minutes of arm stuff with weights and a couple machines. I did not get inthe shower until noon and I still need to got blow dry the hair. After I pick up the DH from work we are going back to the bike store to try again to find me a bike. I also am going to return a couple things to Target. I had a big breakfast of yogurt, fruit and then oatmeal with almond milk in it. I am still not hungry but that works out for the DH's schedule since he works until 1:30 he doesn't eat until after that so usually 2 or later which should be about the time I am hungry. Nothing very exciting for dinner last night I just heated up some Boca Chili and put it over baked chips with lf cheese on top. It was just OK but it did the trick. Tonight I think I am just going to eat a LC Butternut squash ravioli thing I have and add veggies. That is all for now, hope everyone enjoyed the photos.
These are from Sat night - We went to a graduation party at Naha which is a restaurant that the chef - Carrie Nahabedian - just won the James Beard award for the Great Lakes region - a really big deal. She is in the group shot. Then after we went to eat dinner at a new restaurant called Graham Elliot
See those fat arms will not go away
A much better shot without arms
Yummy curry popcorn instead of bread - still not good for you had butter on it too
Cucmber soup with crab in the middle - yum and so light, no cream more of a cucmber broth but super flavorful
Well I finally went bike shopping today and it was sort of a let down. I was all psyched to get this awesome new bike and then I test drove 4 of them and none of them were quite right. I have to go back tomorrow because it got too cold outside and it was time to walk the dog and the seats were starting to really hurt if you know what I mean. The DH found a new bike and they are getting it ready for him, that should be tomorrow. I have a mountain bike now and that is not really what I need, I only ride on the paved paths so no dirt, hills, or rocks. I am looking for a touring bike but not a super racing kind, those you have to bend over soooo much. Anyway I am sure I just need to keep trying them. I also went to Target today - to get 2 things, shorts and maybe a new planter. Well I bought shorts, 2 pairs which need to be returned since I had to go to the restroom and couldn't try them on there. I also bought all this great summer stuff 75% off. I got a blow up baby pool for $2.50 - a inner tube float thing for teh kids for $.75 - Plastic cups were a quarter. I bought these drink sleeve things you freeze and put around your can - 2 for $1. Adorable paper napkins for 65 cents. I got other stuff too, that always happens when I go there. I did find a pair of black cotton strech bermuda shorts for $17.99 - that was a find. I am uploading photos so I will post those next. Oh - yes got in a 1 hour 25 minute bike ride at 6:45 am -we went farther than we have been all year and on the old bikes. Also a good eating day, hoping for the best on the scale tomorrow.
It is Sunday and I have been running all morning. Slept in - that was nice since usually I cannot sleep late even if I want to. Up at 8:45 and then made a smoothie with yummy strawberries from the farmers market - delic! Walked the dog and then I went to the gym since it was raining. I did a 30 minute run and then ab work. Stopped raining by the time I left the gym, good thing for the BBQ. I went to the grocery store and then tried to find gas - 4.59 and 4.57 I was sure the DH said he saw it for 4.29 so anyway even though the light was on I came home and let him get the gas. I then made the corn salad I have to take to my SIL's for a Father's Day BBQ - Corn, diced red peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Dressing of lime juice, honey, olive oil, cumin, and chili powder. Pretty tasty. I still haven't showered or called my Dad so I have to run, tomorrow looks really open I am hoping to get caught up on everyone's blogs and mine too.
Got a quick 1 hour bike ride in this morning then met the guy who picked up a rug to take it our for cleaning. Picked up my niece from school it was her last day and now we are going shopping and then to lunch. Tonight is catch up around the house and I need to make some food for Ravinia tomorrow. The weekend is going to be super packed so I need to get ready for that. Oh - I did go to the bike store and they had some great bikes but I have to go back when I have the right gear on so I can test ride. They don't open until 11 so that is way after I am done with my ride so I need a day I don't have to get cleaned up.
That is the name o the wine tasting event I am going to tonight. The scale was finally down 2.5 pounds this morning but still up 4 pounds from last Thursday. Anyway still fighting the good fight, I went for an 80 minute bike ride this morning. Ate a Pria bar before and had breakfast at 10:00 of oatmeal, almond milk, 40 cal yogurt and berries. I am off to a Dr's appt at 12 and then have to pick up the DH and go for a salad then to the bike store and tonight at 5:30 the wine tasting. It is over at 7:30 and we are going to rush home to see the final Top Chef - we are rooting fro Stephanie, she is from Chicago and her old restaurant is about 6 blocks from my house, the new place is Takashi where I went to eat a couple of weeks ago and had the spring roll and fish. Earlier in the week they said it would rain today but now it looks sunny and hot. I need to take the car to get washed too.
