OP Uh Ohs…

Working at the OP is going to be a big challenge for me. After all, that place played a large part in me going from 108 lbs to 140 four years ago. So did all the beer drinking, but if you saw the food at this place you would understand.  I think they put crack in it.

I wanted EVERYTHING that came out of the kitchen last night. From onion rings to chicken alfredo pizza to a greasy, breaded tenderloin. It doesn't help that I am working in one of my favorite restaurants that really only has carb and fat loaded foods. Even the salads are loaded with fatty sauces.  My favorite is the Sante Fe Chicken Salad and I terrified to figure out any of that nutritional information. Luckily, the owner made 3 rib-eyes for 8 girls to share. About 5 oz of  rib-eye is better than bread stix and beer cheese right? The rib-eyes also came with some of his amazing potatoes that were covered in a sour cream sauce. I had a few bites but did my best not to overdo it! Since I didn't eat much throughout the day, I had a FEW calories to spare.

I was also craving a shirley temple last night. This might have been because that’s what I ALWAYS drank when I worked there 4 years ago – if I wasn’t drinking “vanilla cokes,” as we called them. I don't know why I wanted it so bad - I hardly ever drink soda anymore, particularly shirley temples! After trying to fight the craving for about 3 hours, I poured myself about 8 ounces and added A LITTLE bit of grenadine. That satisfied me and I was happy with drinking water the rest of the evening!

The last couple days I have been tracking my food intake on Spark People.  After a few days, I am realizing that I really haven’t been being honest with myself.  I am not eating as well as I thought for damn sure.  My fat intake is out of this world.  My carb intake is within range and my protein intake is pretty low. I’m pretty upside down on the food pyramid lol.

It is going to be a lot more difficult to meet protein requirements than I thought. I originally thought that I didn't have a problem getting enough protein because I always crave meat, not sweets. I love me a good, rare steak (don’t care what cut it is!) or grilled chicken…or any meat grilled actually. After all I'm a meat and potatoes kind of girl from growing up in Iowa! This is gonna be something I have to work hard at! Today I'm going to go buy some eggs and some more chicken so hopefully that will help me out a bit. I also have a little bit of designer whey left so I will have a small shake after my leg workout today. 

7/7/11

 

I am still in Washington!  I love it here during the day.  At night…not so much.  It gets sooooo cold.  But the days are absolutely gorgeous!  And I thought it rained here?  So far it has rained like once.  Awesome for me, I guess.

Yesterday, Princess and I took a little drive over to deception pass.  We didn’t do any major hiking or anything because It was already 3pm when we got there and we wanted to hit up the farmers market that started at 4. 

We found a trail that look like it didn’t get walked all that much and decided to follow it around the little island between the bridges.  It was so gorgeous – def recommend to anyone coming to this area.

There is also a state park that you can go through but we chose not to since we were time limited and they charge $10 per person.

We ended up making it to the farmers market and it was so worth it.  I wanted something from every vendor!  We actually ended up buying some dill cheese  (which I cannot wait to snack on this evening), toasted almonds, a bread braid for the Princess, and some AWESOME sweet and hot mustard from a retired Navy guy.  Apparently this mustard won the gold medal at some mustard contest. He recommended trying it with some sweet potato fries…I can’t wait! Check out Aldrich Farms – they also have syrups, jellies, etc.  Soooo delicious and at a reasonable price.

After that, we went out for some Korean food with friends.  Princess and I LOVE Korean food, particularly Bimibap.  Though it wasn’t the best, it was delicious and worth the drive.  The couple with us got the Arirang special.  It was a beef dish that was cooked on a grill at the table.  I looked for a pic of it because I didn’t take any but can’t seem to find one that looked remotely like what they had.  It was a type of grill that you added water to in order to cook the meat.  Eventually, they found that if they left the meat to cook long enough in the water, it would caramelize into a bbq-like sauce.  I tried one piece and it was soooooo delicious. Princess and I are going to go back sometime, just for that!

Anyways, I’m off to do a long run today since I will be traveling Sunday.  Laterrrrrr

Have a Safe Holiday Weekend!

Today starts the beginning of my favorite holiday of the year.  Growing up in Clear Lake during the summers made this an easy one for me.  There’s something I love about being on the water and the heat.  I love going to Farmer’s Beach – just listen to Craig Morgan’s “Redneck Yacht Club” and that will pretty much sum it up.

I have loved that song since the day it came out.  It doesn’t fail to bring a smile to my face – mostly because of all the memories it triggers.  My other favorite part about the 4th of July weekend is the BBQs, beer, friends, and family of course!  Many people from the area come to Clear Lake for the annual carnival and what I believe to be the best fireworks in the Midwest. 

Unfortunately, I will be missing the biggest Farmer’s Beach party of the year, as well as my friend’s annual “Gurge Party” because I am going to be here:

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I have to get up bright and early tomorrow and drive to Princess’s parents’ house in Omaha and they are going to take me to the airport.  It’s a three hour drive but the ticket was cheapest out of there and I won’t have to pay for airport parking.  I guess it’s a win – no matter what my mother says.

I’m excited to see the Princess.  He flies into Seattle from San Diego about 20 minutes before me.  He just finished a military training this week so he will probably be super skinny, not that he isn’t already.  Anyways, I hope everyone has a FABULOUS holiday.  Be safe – don’t drink and drive and PLEASE don’t swim in unauthorized areas.  This happened here yesterday – so please be reminded.

Divers Find Body of Drowning Victim