New Recipe: BEST MEXICAN; Ormsby's, 2.5 Miles, Legs, Abs

Hola! Happy Saturday! I'm SO GLAD it's the weekend - this work week has been killah. For reals! Thanks for your comments on the incredible microwavable egg. I think I've had that every day this week even though it wasn't on my meal plan! Too easy to pass up. So I believe I left you all on Thursday -which was just work, 4 miles, more work, cooking and then about 2 more hours of work. Sigh. I'm still drowning a bit at work but know some of these projects are wrapping up soon! Light at the end of the tunnel!

So yesterday was another insane day at work. I worked HARD in the a.m., then treated myself to another Stacy & Kel Uncle Julio's lunch. Yes, we split the lunch size chicken fajitas again as per usual. Then we swung by Macy's - I had a $10 rewards card and had to spend it that day so I got a pair of Hue tights for $3.25 - golden! Then it was more work. BLAH. Then we raced to the gym after work and did this:

• 1 mile at 4.0 mph; 2 incline
• Abs (32 seconds astronaut; 20 toe touches; 20 double crunches; 20 fifer kicks; REPEAT!)
• 1 mile at 4.0 mph; 1 incline
• Legs (15 lunges alternated with 40 calf raises x3; 20 squats alternated with 12 leg raises x3; and the butt-blasting floor workout x1)
• 1/2 mile at 4.0 mph; no incline

Not bad! We got this done in a little over an hour. Then I raced home, cleaned up and headed out the door for a couple of drinks at Ormsby's with Monica, Andy, Stacy, Shane and Jason. It was fun! I just had a couple of drinks and visited, me and Austin played a game of pool - fun, chill night. I really like the atmosphere there. It's like you're chilling in someone's really sweet basement. Great night - glad we made it an early night though, today i'm off to shop with my mom & sister! They're going to be here soon so i've got to get ready! Then me and Austin are doing chill/family night - maybe a movie? I dunno - I just want a fun, restful, chill day! K - now it's time to share my new FAVORITE Mexican recipe EVER. I know... high praise.

Burrito Casserole
Makes 6 Servings
Recipe adapted from Blog Chef

Nutritional Information: 403 calories, 47 carbs, 7 fat grams and 29 protein grams.

Review: Two words: OH MY. This recipe seriously may trump my top Mexican recipe. No joke! I LOVE the layers, the use of flour tortillas, how that sauce mixture clings to the tortillas and makes it all taste just meshed together and creamy. I also love the hot sauce kick on those layers- perfect! Yes, time to update my top 10 - this one takes the cake. And the calories are great - love that it makes six too. Winner, winner. Austin loved it too! For less heat, simply leave out the hot sauce. You could even top with salsa if you want to leave the heat level up to each person!

Check out the recipe on Healtified Kitchen!

Here's a pic of the full dish - how it looks coming out of the oven!

Q: What are your plans today? I'm hoping I can get in a walk at the gym too! And I want to read some of my book - i'm almost done with Dark Places!

Q: What's your favorite mexican recipe? I'm SO glad I found this one. I love trying out new mexican dishes and have never turned away from a casserole. I still can't believe I found one that trumped my previous favorite - Beef enchilada casserole. I may have to make that one a runner up. :)