My December 2010 Cardio Plan (sigh!), New Burrito Recipe, Book Club

Thanks you guys! I really like that bake - it heats up well, too - I've been bringing it to work all week! Wow. Our commutes are all over the place from work-from-homers zero commutes to 2+ hours round trip. I definitely see Biz's point about it getting to a point when you're in the car to much to really have a life! Drive + work + gym + work + gym + drive + sleep = not enough fun in there! I normally don't feel that way with my 1-hour-round-trip commute, but this week i've felt overwhelmed and exhausted!! On another, somewhat similar note, I worry I've walked myself into a corner. Basically, my goal is 1,000 miles this year. I slacked a few months. Didn't do anything over T-giving break. Now, here I am with 131.5 miles to do in December. Not too bad - BUT I'm in Chicago for 3 days next week... and I'm in Colorado for 6 days later this month. What's a girl to do? PLAN PLAN PLAN. Here's what I've come up with...

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I've confirmed that the Chicago hotel HAS a great gym!! It looks like the one in Colorado does too but i'd prefer to not work out on top of skiing, and really want to enjoy this trip with Austin and his family. (not that working out is unenjoyable - you know what I mean!) What do you think? Can I do it?! So far I did the first 4 miles yesterday per the plan.

Yes, 4 down and only 127.5 to go in the next 30 days - WOO! Awesomeness, so other than figuring out how my cardio schedule and walking 4 miles, yesterday just involved another LONG commute in, work and BOOK CLUB! Yay! It was at my sister Devon's house and the book to discuss was Sharp Objects. I personally LOVED this book - SO much. It seems that was the general consensus - nice! I really enjoyed seeing Dev, Shana, Karly, Danielle and Stacy - so fun to have a girl's night - and Devon made amazing food! Chicken Tetrazzini, cream cheese brownies, the best salad and garlic bread - WOW!

After book club I just headed home to the family so happy that Thursday is a work from home day. Yesssss. And, as has become customary, I have a recipe to share! (I know, shock)

Rotel Slowcooker Chicken Burritos
Recipe adapted from Fabulessly Frugal
Makes 6 Servings
Nutritional Information: 462 calories, 58 carbs, 10 fat grams and 32 protein grams.

Review: Yum! The guacamole added so much mixed with those beans. It was almost like a bean burrito then no – there’s some spicy chicken! I liked the sour cream and that little bit of cheese went a long way. This was a great burrito/wrap that we’ll definitely be having again. Although, next time I’ll double the chicken and use the other half in salads or in a taco or enchilada bake!

Check out the Recipe Here!

Q: What are your goals for December? Aside from walking/running131.5 miles, i'm still focused on doing more videos, doing more abs, and doing more mealplans!

Q: What's your favorite burrito mix-in? I think mine is beans - they're just so filling! I really liked how these mixed with the avocado. nom nom nom.