Hi, friends! So I tried to post last night but my Internet connection wasn’t cooperating! Hate that! As usual, let me back up a bit…
Tuesday was a pretty good day! I worked (work has been BUSY), walked 4 miles during lunch, and ate one of my new recipes: Cheesy Stuffed Shells from Eat Well America. I adapted it a bit – here is my recipe for FOUR servings:
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20 jumbo pasta shells
8 ounces lean beef
½ box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
4 oz. shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp minced garlic
Kosher salt and pepper; cooking spray
2 cups spaghetti sauce
Preheat oven to 350. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare shells. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 minutes; drain. Brown meat. Mix meat, spinach, ricotta, parmesan, 1/3 of mozzarella, egg and garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mist a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of sauce in dish. Stuff cheese mixture into shells and place in baking dish, open side up. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes. Nutritional information for 5 shells (1/4 of recipe): 477 calories, 55 carbs, 11 fat grams and 34 protein grams.
It was REALLY good, we’re definite fans!! Even though it had similar ingredients to the Manicotti, we liked this one better! And I thought it was easier to prepare (spooning into a shell vs. stuffing in a tube.) Anywho – fabulous stuff!
I raced home after work, where my sister and mom were waiting. It was time to go to the Gwinett Arena for So You Think You Can Dance tour! Loved it – this was one of my favorite seasons so it was super fun to see my favorite dances performed live. I went to the show 2 years back, but thought this was one better! I met Monica/Lauren there, and even got to see my childhood friend Courtney and her fiancé Blake in town for the show from Birmingham!! I got home EXHAUSTED. Like, a total wreck. I fell asleep at midnight, ending up at 1,875 calories, 222 carbs, 55 fat grams and 116 protein grams (including a scoop of ice cream I procured during the show!). Here’s what I ate. P.S. I took LOTS of pics but they’re trapped on my camera. I’ve misplaced the cord… again. Sigh.
Wednesday I woke up feeling crummy, and concerned that I was getting Austin’s cold. But I powered through, worked, walked 4 miles during lunch, worked some more and then headed straight home. I was definitely getting sick (sore throat; burning eyes; runny nose, etc.). I got home, got in PJ’s, heated up some easy red curry and got in bed. And never left bed. I worked for about 2 more hours then finally passed out around 9:30 p.m. I ended up at 1,794 calories, 205 carbs, 60 fat grams and 101 protein grams. Here’s what I ate.
Today I feel even worse. Austin was up all night coughing so I didn't sleep, my throat was on fire and I’d had so much water I was up every hour. I feel like death. And I was SO excited for tonight – we’re supposed to be going to Turner Field at 6:30 p.m. for dinner at the 755 club, then a viewing of The Sandlot on the big screens from center field. I thought it was going to be neat – but now I can’t even fathom going downstairs for more agua. GRRRR. Are any of you sick/getting sick? Hate it. My mom had tons of medicine so I’m on a bunch. Hope to feel better soon! Off to read bloggies now, bye friends!
Note about weight: I’ve been slowly going down coming off last weekend. Today I was at 119 – yay! I’m thinking this weekend, being in town all weekend, will help out! Then again, I’m worried I won’t be able to work out. Do you work out when you’re sick? (i.e. have a head cold)
