Weeks Two & Three

So I've been a little behind so here's a quick update on things.

Black coffee....Ryan says I've been doing it all wrong. I haven't yet made it through an entire cup and he says I should just down it! Haha. I'm going to stick with it for a little longer. I have switched to flavored coffee but I haven't decided if it was a good change or not. I smell this amazing hazelnut coffee in the morning, yet the taste doesn't really do it for me yet.

Veggies....You may laugh but my first new recipe involves potatoes. Haha! Not a new vegetable but new recipe. Mashed potatoes. Again, don't laugh. Traditional mashed potatoes (especiall in the south) are usually made with lots of yummy cream or milk and butter! Not this time:) This simple recipe is a bit more healthy. From the book Vegetables Every Day by Jack Bishop:

Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Boil 2 pounds russet potatoes with a generous amount of salt (I left the skin on, your choice)
Cook four peeled garlic cloves with the potatoes.
Drain potatoes and garlic.
Mash with 4 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary.
Season with salt and pepper.

Yum! It was a big hit at the pot luck last weekend. The next vegetable is....Rutabaga. Yeah, I'm a little behind with the one veggie a week:) I have already scouted out the recipe I would like to try. I'll let you know how it goes.

Workout...We have a great spin class twice a week at the gym! I've managed to keep up my 3x a week goal so far. If I happen not to make it in time I'll try to run a little and lift some weights. Ryan helps me out with the weight lifting. Fall is coming to I am looking forward to a little running outside!

Week One.

One week down and things are going pretty well.

1. 5 days of black coffee! The first few sips (everyday) were pretty rough, but I will honestly say that I am getting use to it. I think this week I'm going to try flavored coffee (still black).

2. Vegetables Everyday. This week was a little slack. We actually didn't cook as much as we usually do because there was a lot going on. So, no new veggie this week.

3. Workout! Spin two days and a few walks with Aeneas:) I'm getting excited about the classes at the gym and the weather for outside running!