Let’s Have a Look
On my commute home Monday, I decided to snap pics. I do not have a nice commute. NJ is the most congested state in the Union…By Far. This is what most of my drive home is like:
More cars.
The circle where I got hit last weekend.
Getting a little better.
At last…home sweet home!
Din last night was one of our household faves…crockpot curried lentils. Hubz ate his with jasmine rice. I had a brown rice but tried to keep my focus on the loveliness of the lentils instead.
- curried lentils + green beans + peppers + mushrooms on a bed of spinach
- half a piece of whole wheat Naan with yogurt butter
- brown rice
- water
Is it a little crazy that I am over the moon with this meal?!
I’m finally healthy enough to squeeze some exercise into my life again. I was curious to see if my WO clothing even fit anymore. I know it’s only been 2 weeks away, but I feel like it’s been AGES. So I decided to take the sleasy route and heave-ho onto the elliptical. Just a mere 20mins since my ankle is still healing. Complimented by curls, dips, pushups etc.
Since I’m badass, it really only makes sense that while my Civic is getting her booty put back together at the repair shop, my rental car would be…
Slammin.
Since Monday normally = sucktastic, I was suprised that work actually moved along at a nice and sane pace for moi. Later in the day I had this….
- blueberry OIKOS!
Lunch on top of Mr. Stripey…
- whole wheat + Applegate Farms ham + 1 slice of American + romaine + honey dijon
- babied carrots
- ginorm stawberries likely suffering from growth-hormone enduced enlargement (cry)
- Musselman’s raspberry acai applesauce
At our staff meeting this morning it was announced that it’s still uncertain whether or not we will be taking unpaid work days during Fiscal Year 2010. That starts Jul 1. We should know soon. I don’t expect good news.
Breks was a total rush job, per my usual pace.
- teeny bowl of Nature’s Path pumpkin raisin crunch + handful of TJs cinnamon squares + skim milk
- peach + banana smoothie (ice, yogurt, peaches, half a banana)
That Breks kept me full til 12:30pm. Usually I need a mid-morning snick or a coffee to tide me over.
Su-Wheet.
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Tags: commute, Curried lentils, Nature's Path, New Jersey, smoothie, traffic
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June 23rd, 2009 at 10:12 AM
april says:yogurt butteR?? what is that??
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:40 AM
brandi says:AWESOME rental! that traffic does not look like fun , but I bet you can just run over people in that jeep now
those lentils sound so good!
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Melissa (Nibbles and Wiggles) says:Yucky commute for sure. I’m so glad I only have 2 miles to go - even so that takes me 15 minutes.
Oh I am over the moon just looking at those lentils and am going to research a recipe.
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Becci says:Your curried lentils look so good! I would love the recipe for them!!!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 AM
K says:Ew! I LOATHE traffic
I’m sorry if you’ve mentioned this before but what kind of bread do you use? It looks so hearty and delicious!
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Run Sarah says:Your lentils look so good - do you have a recipe for them?
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Kailey says:yikes that is a ton of traffic!!
mmm love lentils!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Jessica says:Ahh, I hate traffic but it reminds me of fun cities so I love it all the same!! Does that make sense??!
That lentil dinner does sound amazing, erin….FOR REAL. I love, loveee naan bread!
PS-love that sweet jeep you’re rolling in for the next few days! OH, and sunflower seed butter is totally worth the exta $$$….it’s only 6 or 7 bucks at my local tj’s though! It tastes like peanut butter, but has a little bit of a sweeter taste (but not overly so), since it has agave in it…I think!? TRY IT!! It’s a hard taste to explain, but pairs beautifullyyy with carbs and fruit! haha!
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:26 PM
janetha says:yay for cereal messes! and yeah, what is yogurt butter? i like yogurt i like butter, i bet i’d be down for this shiii.
thanks for the play by play of the commute, i do not envy that traffic!
did i miss the recipe for the curried lentils?
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Elizabeth says:Girlfriend, that dinner is BEAutiful. Add me to the recipe wanters.
Congrats on getting back to exercise. This weather has totally sucked the life outta me… (hanging my head in shame)
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Amy@ What Do I Eat Now? says:i hate traffic too- thankfully i dont live too far away from work. its a good thing when i am running late- which is ….. everyday!
my company is taking an unpaid leave- two full weeks of lazing around doing nothing. it might be good for the blogging though!
June 23rd, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Ellen (Peace In Motion) says:I hate hate HATE traffic. But it must have been so worth it to arrive home to that yummy dinner!
June 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Marianne says:I think the only thing I like about living in Victoria is the lack of traffic. That does not look like a fun commute.
And I don’t think there is anything wrong with loving come curried lentil goodness
Especially with tasty naan on the side.
June 24th, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Jillian says:I hear you- Jersey traffic is the worst!! I LOATHE/HATE/DESPISE my commute (which is only 20 mins but more like 45-60 because of traffic!).
June 25th, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Anne K. says:Yuck, I get so frustrated in traffic! Love your dinner, and that rental car is pretty awesome