Evil Girl Scouts, 7 miles, New Recipe, Sicky…

Long time no type! Eek! Here’s why…

Monday I woke up feeling sick. You know, runny nose, sore throat, burning eyes, etc. Grrrr. I tried to push it away and walked 4 miles at work, and even went wedding dress shopping with Stacy and her mom, future MIL, dad’s girlfriend and another BM – then when I got in at 9 p.m. it was like full on sickness. Benadryl and bed for me! I ended up at 1,893 calories, 237 carbs, 53 fat grams and 92 protein grams. Here’s what I ate. Yes, girl scout cookies were delivered that morning. Evil cookies. And Stacy’s sweet BM brought champagne, brownies and TJ’s dark chocolate hearts. Evil girl. J

Tuesday I woke up feeling sicker. I tried to push through, walked 3 miles at lunch, had lots ‘o meetings but just felt crappy! I headed straight home after work, making a few pit stops along the way – Party City for some St. Patty’s supplies, and Sears for a folding table and new cooler! Then I got home and passed out… woke up, made stuffed shells and packed Wednesday’s lunch bag/gym bag, then out again. I ended up at 1,616 calories, 209 carbs, 49 fat grams and 78 protein grams. Here’s what I ate. Damn those thin mints.

We got this - but in a graphite color. We were torn on getting stainless vs. something more 'outdoorsy.' We looked around and decided this may be best for leaving outdoor, no rust, etc.! I'm happy about it!

Today I woke up feeling like a total Benadryl zombie with the nastiest cough. I told myself to go in and just make it until lunch, then if I don’t feel good I’ll go home. Well, it was raining, so it took me over an hour to get in. Then I got to work, got lots done, had lunch but couldn’t make it anymore! At a little after 2 p.m. I forfeited, got gas, and hit up the doctor’s office. Sinus infection fo sho. At least nothing more. So off to the pharmacy for antibiotics, prescription cough syrup, steroids and afrin. Then back home to bed for water, rest and Gossip Girl/90210/Melrose – the usual suspects are BACK!

I HATE being sick. I seriously get angry when my body makes me slow down! I feel behind on my cooking, workouts, etc. – but what are you going to do? I have to heal and get better… GRRR.

So to not leave you with a boring, pictureless post – here is the new recipe I made on Sunday night (which by the way – I ended up at 1,403 calories, 171 carbs, 43 fat grams and 79 protein grams – here’s what I ate.). Another from Gina’s Weight Watchers Kitchen – just adapted a bit and I used chicken instead of shrimp! Here goes:

Garlic Chicken in Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro for FOUR


1 pound chicken, defrosted
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/2 cup cilantro, diced
3 tsp minced garlic, jarred
sea salt
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
14 oz can light coconut milk
2 tsp lime juice

close up shot - love how CREAMY it was - nom nom nom

In a medium pot, heat oil on low. Add red peppers and sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Add scallion whites, 1/4 cup cilantro, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, coconut milk and salt to taste, cover and simmer on low about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend together and to thicken the sauce. Add chicken, put lid back on, and cook 10 minutes. Shred chicken into medium-size chunks. Add lime juice. To serve, divide equally among 4 bowls and top with scallions and cilantro. Serve over rice. (I used basmati rice – 1 1/3 cup rice; 2 2/3 cups water). Nutritional Information: 432 calories, 8 fat grams, 56 carbs and 31 protein grams.

It was REALLY good you guys! Very soupy and “restaurant-like” per Austin! It tasted like a panang curry sauce, we added extra red pepper flakes and a little salt before eating! Definitely a keeper, although I feel like it could have done without the green onion? (just to simplify it?) and I felt like I could easily add more chicken and make this SIX servings as it was pretty soupy. Austin LOVES his soupy - i'm on the fence - but that's definitely an idea to make it less caloric.

So... did you buy any girl scout cookies? I bought thin mints and samoas - i'm pouring through them - eek!

R U sick? seems like everyone is. I blame part of it on the constant weather change - snowing last week, sunny this week, heavy rain today. Glug. Who can keep up?