Late Lunchtime Yummy of the Day

I just made my favorite salad, with my favorite dressing, and I nearly licked the bowl it was so good!!! It is nothing out of this world as far as the recipe, but it is a quick fix and most certainly delicious!!!! Didn't get to take a pic because... well because it was that good. I guess I'll just update the post with a picture when I make another one later this week.

Handful of spinach
Handful of green or red leaf lettuce or a mix of the two (your choice)
Tbsp of raisins (sometimes I switch this up with Craisins, fresh grapes, blackberries or strawberries)
Small handful of nuts (I like pecans or walnuts or a little of both)
Tbsp (or a little more) of crumbled goat cheese
1-2 tbsp of Newman's Own All Natural Olive Oil & Vinegar (go light; this is heavy in calories) or opt for another dressing or none. I think you need something just to wet the leafiness some.
1-2 tbsp of chopped red onion
I didn't today, but you can even add some cilantro for extra zest if you please.
Mix it all up!

AND ENJOY!

Blogger Spotlight: My All-Time Favorite... CENTSATIONAL GIRL!

I love Centsational Girl Kate's blog. She is probably a good amount of the reason I even started to use my Google Reader and ended up finding all the lovely blogs I read. CG is the only blog I actually have the feeds sent directly to my e-mail. She is a DIY-Queen. Hopefully I can get some CG-worthy projects up here one of these days. I always forget to take before pictures though! Check her out:





Images via: www.CentsationalGirl.com

Summercise!

This summer I am hitting the gym and setting some lofty goals! I have a membership to the Crunch Gym about nine blocks from my apartment, and I am truly loving it. This morning I had a fabulous workout with a girlfriend of mine. We took a Hatha Yoga class and will be back for another tomorrow morning. In between the days on which I hit the gym, I also use a slew of pilates, yoga and cardio DVDs. Below are my favorites. In addition to these I own the vintage Abs & Buns of Steel and a Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred (recently purchased and yet to try).


I first purchased the Crunch DVDs in a set of three: Fat Burning, Burn & Firm, and Pick Your Spot Pilates-- all purchased bargain-price at Sam's Club. I loved them so much, I later purchased the Super Slim Down Pilates Yoga Blend on Amazon.com... all the DVDs can be purchased on Amazon (duh!) at great prices, used or new. I believe I also bought the 30-Day Shred and Abs & Buns of Steel on Amazon, as well.

One summer break during college, I lost about 15-20 lbs. over a period of 10 or 12 weeks. I was eating healthy, cut out all alcohol, set some rules, went to bed early, woke up early, and in the evenings I would do my choice of 45-minute Crunch DVD. For motivation, I had the University of Florida Homecoming Pageant that fall semester. This time around, Nichole's upcoming wedding serves as my "I can't been on display and not be at my very best!"

Anyhow, the DVDs are highly recommended by yours truly! Maybe I'll post another time about my other workout and diet regimens.

Quote of the Day

"That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet." -Emily Dickinson
(Admittedly, I came across this lovely quote on the Darling Dexter blog. Thank You.)

Speaking of sweet, berry pies/tarts/cobblers are my fave sweet. What makes your life sweet?