Ice Ice Baby

by Emily

It’s been a busy, but random. I had plans of getting up early but the husband felt like studying until 1am last night which totally threw me off. When we were in the city and my job was crazy he was always mad at me for staying up until 4am while he tried to sleep (especially difficult in our one room apartment!). Here, where he is in medical school and I do nothing am not, the situation is reversed. We have multiple rooms now but I’ve found I have a hard time falling asleep without him around – cheesy relationship moment alert!!!

When I did get up at 10 this morning I went straight to the phone for the next 3 hours! I don’t know if I actually accomplished that much, but at least I got the ball rolling! My hunger was totally off and I ended up eating the last serving of pretzels for breakfast!

Unhealthiness aside, here is a healthy tip: buy a food scale! I’m not saying you need to be obsessive and measure everything you put in your mouth, but things like pretzel nuggets add up faster than you think – a serving of those bad boys is ONE ounce. Once you are eating pretzels straight out of the bag for breakfast, there is no way you are going to pull out a measuring cup. But plopping the bag on the food scale? Easy. (P.S. My scale read 1 and 1/4 oz, so with the weight of the bag I had a perfect serving left)

At 1pm – once I had at very least left a message with every single number on my list – I set out for the gym sat on the couch and kissed Adam and stole some slices of his turkey pepperoni. I ended up pushing the gym back to the end of the evening in favor of going to the post-office and being dropped off at the Spot. I worked on Chemistry by myself for a while before Caroline met me for some group studying. By myself I got a late lunch.

A big diet coke and a turkey cajun wrap (turkey, lettuce, tomato, pepperjack cheese, cajun sauce, ww wrap).

The salad looked over-dressed so I didn’t even taste it, but I demolished the sandwich.

During my social studying I also had a medium pumpkin pie latte (pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon; 1pump syrup, skim milk).

Yums.

Caroline dropped me off at home at 9 and after so very brief glancing at the magazines I got in the mail we set out for the gym. It was about time too, I’d been rocking this look since 10am!

I always work out in baggy t-shirts but I went ahead and bought some running tank tops last weekend. Somehow I feel more “official,” not that I look too fine in that picture!! I’ll show you all of my new finds as I wear them; this one was $4 at Target.

On the treadmill I did 10minute warm up – 20minute run – 5 minute cool down. In the end the totals were 3.25miles and 361 calories. My legs are still crazy bothering me (my knees, hips, ankles often hurt but lately it is an intense pain in my calves!). I did a lot of stretching when I got home and now I am trying icing them.

We’ll see how it goes.

I can’t believe I’m doing such a late recap post but considering that dinner just kind of never happened I guess it’s not that surprising! I got a lot done today, but tomorrow is still going to be jam-packed. We just found out our in-laws are visiting this weekend which makes this week even busier. I’ve got to go deal with my ice bags and take a shower, see you in the am!

Do you ice? Any tips for me?

19Oct2009

Curried Chicken and Cider Soup

by Emily

I totally lied when I said I was going right to class. That was the plan, but I was so cold (inside my house, with the heat on) that I just couldn’t bring myself to go outside yet! I sat on the couch and read my book.

Heat seems like it is going to rock my socks, it’s a memoir about, among other things, training as a prep chef for Mario Batali. I am all about memoirs and food, so it seems like the perfect fit.

Once I did get off the couch and get dressed I realized I was wearing an outfit from my teaching days and the whole thing felt sort of surreal.

I don’t know if anyone read my job identity search post this morning, but the one thing I do know is that do not want to teach! I swear I sort of have PTSD from my experience!

Also, I was super hungry so I packed myself a snack for the road –

1 oz buffalo wing pretzels with some turkey pepperoni (don’t worry mom, I only ate at lights!).

That totally did not cut it though. After I finished printing at the library I set off in search of food. I ended up with an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese.

Class went well, we are studying electron orbitals which I love – it’s like a puzzle! When I got home at 9 I got right to work on dinner. We made Curried Chicken and Cider Soup from “Everyday with Rachael Ray” (click on the name for the recipe link).

I skipped the cumin, and substituted 1C of water with 1C extra cider, but otherwise I followed the recipe. I topped my bowl with buffalo wing pretzel nuggets for a crouton-like effect.

I don’t think I would have liked it without the added spice, it was pretty sweet, but with the addition it was perfect.

Afterwards I had this fun drink I bought a while back.

It’s not really Sangria, more like strawberry soda. It’s from Japan and was totally cool; you had to pop the top to release a marble.

I was supposed to paint my nails tonight but it is almost 11 so it looks like I’ll be heading straight to bed. Tomorrow I have a gym trip planned, plus tons and tons of schoolwork, and hopefully some job searching. Sweet dreams!

Do you like buffalo wings? I’m not a huge wings fan but I love buffalo sauce!

19Oct2009

When I Grow Up

by Emily

Sorry I went missing yesterday; I had a hangover, and lots of homework, and dead camera, and a hangover…..

This morning I hopped up and got to work on a project I’ve been putting off – looking at prereqs, getting contact information, and recording submission dates for the programs I am hopefully applying to. I’ve been dreading it because I’m still not even quite sure what I want to do with my life!! It’s basically between Dietetics and Anthropology (with a slight chance that I’ll move to LA last minute and pursue a career in acting!). I’m so frustrated that I already quit a career – two practically because I started college as a communication major and basically completed half the program before I switched to education – and I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.

I also spent some time working on my (sad, sad) resume. I’m planning on trying to apply for some random jobs tomorrow but I don’t have high hopes; most people do not want a former teacher as a waitress! I’ve done retail, waitressing, teaching, and now I’m figuring out my next adventure.

I also ate breakfast.

Fat free blueberry yogurt and a Fruit and Nut Boomi Bar.

And now I’m headed to my volunteering shift at the hospital. There was a short time I thought I wanted to be a nurse, which I’ve since strongly decided against, but I still have a little interest in Physicians Assistant programs (another option!!!). I’ll be back this afternoon with lunch.

Reader Poll: What do you did you grow up to be?

17Oct2009

Jay and Silent Bob Go to Duwalli

by Emily

Let’s be honest – I’m a bit drunk and it’s been a long day. This will be quick 🙂

Oh man, what a Saturday! Sorry to not post all day but it was pretty busy. We got up at 9 and headed straight for the gym, the husband kind of never goes so I’m always up for a trip when he is. My run was terrible again, what is the deal?!? In the end, I did 3.5miles / 37minutes / 397calories.

I mentioned when we did our closet switch last week that neither Adam or I really has a winter wardrobe, well today was the day to rectify that. I know some girls love to shop, and I do love clothes and bags, but shopping itself is pretty tedious to me. My mom is the best shopper on earth and I think my lack of mall-enthusiasm is her only real complaint about me! 🙂

We packed a bag of grapes to share but they ended up being inedible.

So we hit up the food court for lunch a few stores in.

I got steamed veggies and grilled bourbon chicken.

When I was growing up we didn’t have a mall, and when we visited the states I was obsessed with getting bourbon chicken at the mall! Today I killed the veggies but split most of the chicken with the husband.

Shopping ended up going very well. We were at the mall for HOURS, but we are 99% done! The husband and I are officially both ready for winter. Plus we found many things on sale (like the children’s snow boots I bought). This is my “we are leaving the mall after 5 face” –

We rewarded ourselves for a day well shopped by driving to Anderson’s for ice-cream.

I got pumpkin soft-serve with peanut butter cups. Mmmmn.

We had to rush, rush, rush as soon as we got home to get dressed in semi-formal clothing. Our evening event was put on by a group at Adam’s medical school; Duwalli is India’s festival of lights. There was an open bar so I got boxed white vinfindel x2.

I ate two samosas while we mingled.

And it a bit it was time for dinner.

The food was fantastic, all authentic, spicy, and delicious. I have no idea what I ate, but it was mostly veggies with a little chicken.

And spiced rice pudding for dessert.

After dinner there was an Indian dance presentation. I loved watching, the music was catchy and everyone’s saris were beautiful. There was plain old dancing afterwards but we left with a friend to talk in a more quiet spot. We ended up at Wine Thief, which was quite fun.

I had a great glass of riesling (this pushed me a bit over the edge).

We got home by 11 and I might have drunkenly eaten two small rolls while I blogged,

and now I’m going to tumble into bed! See you in the morning!

Have you seen Mallrats? If not, do!

11Oct2009

The Change You Won’t See

by Emily

Good morning! The movie wasn’t as good as anticipated (it was much sweeter than we were expecting but not as funny) but I loved my Halloween Dots. I also snagged half of Adam’s small popcorn and drank a huge diet coke. I think my favorite part of the entire experience was the soda!

Unless I don’t post at all for the day, I show you pretty much every single bite I put in my mouth. I know some bloggers have a bar here or there that they don’t post but that’s not my style. The only things I don’t show are –

if I take a bite or two of the husband’s food
vitamins – I take Flinestones Gummy Vites (shut up) 4-7 days a week
non-caloric drinks; water and diet sodas

Previously I was having at least 1 (sometimes many many many more) diet sodas a day. I realize that many people think diet soda is unhealthy, but I do most things healthy and it makes me deliriously happy which I think is a good trade-off. I’ve thought about “quitting” diet soda over the years, and I’ve always decided that my happiness is a big part of my health too and therefore, for me, the diet soda is healthy.

However, as you know, I don’t have a job. And in this economy (especially in Buffalo) I could not have a job for a while. I’ve always been a big saver, so we actually are fine living off our savings and Adam’s loans for the next year, but we do have to be more careful with our money. We made a budget last weekend and I decided that ultimately, it’s not worth the money to pay to have diet coke in the house. So now I have to really really enjoy it when I buy one when I’m out 🙂

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Today is another busy day. I have some fun things I want to do this afternoon, but I’ve got to get all of my not so fun stuff out of the way first. I have Chemistry work, a quick trip to the gym, and today we finally need to switch out our closets for our winter duds. For breakfast I had 1/2C whipped cottage cheese with 4oz fresh cut pineapple.

I’ll see you for lunch.

What is your take on diet sodas? Do you have a favorite? Mine is Diet Cherry Coke.

7Oct2009

Extra Kredit

by Emily

I know, I know, I just did my dinner post! Consider this extra-credit for funsies. The fabulous Katie gave me an award –

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Thank you! Now I am supposed to tell you 7 random facts about myself:

Earlier todayI mentioned that my middle name is Helen, but now I’ll tell you that my full name (too much blog disclosure???) is Emily Helen Wax. When I was a kid my parents used to say “Emily Helen Wax, Boop Boop!” My best friend practically lived with me and of course she heard so for several years many friends called me that in public!
Similarly, all of my friends have always called me Wax (some said E) and when people call me Emily I get very confused.
I started running because my (now)husband was on the high school cross-country team and I wanted to flirt with him!
I also did volleyball, basketball, and softball (I sucked at all of them, badly), and cheerleading.
My rhythm is so bad that when I was a cheerleader I was told to pantomime clapping, I wasn’t allowed to actually make noise!
When I was in high school my parents said I could pierce my belly button if I attended Saturday math tutoring…..the class was canceled after 2 weeks! 🙂
For my birthdays I’ve – gone rock climbing, gone parasailing, gone sky diving, shot a gun, and flown a plane.

And award 3 other bloggers (this was hard, I realize not all of these are healthy living blogs, and I’m not sure if they’ve already been awarded):

Cybele from Candy Blog
Camile from Classroom Confessions
Kelly from Beneath It All

Now I’m off to write a short acceptance speech that I can slyly pull out of my pocket in mock surprise…….

6Oct2009

Great Blogs Think Alike

by Emily

Good morning! I hope everyone’s day is off to a good start. Mine has managed to be both relaxing and productive. Embarassing secret time – scary movies have made me afraid of everything. It’s gotten better as I’ve gotten older (when I was a teenager I would jump into bed so my feet didn’t go underneath the bed!) but I still can’t shake my shower anxiety. I am very uncomfortable to be in the shower when I’m home alone. I peek out the curtain multiple times and hurry through everything. And since Adam is so busy almost all of my showers are alone.

But this morning I switched up my schedule and found a solution. I got up at 5:45 and headed to the gym early so I could come home and shower before the husband left for school. I came home and took a nice luxurious shower; I conditioned my hair, and used my favorite body scrub.

I won’t be doing this every morning, but it’s a nice solution for me to keep in mind. The gym was pretty successful too. My training schedule had 3miles for today. With warm up and cool down I did 38minutes/3.8miles/420calories.

After the aforementioned shower I got started on breakfast. It’s possible I was so hungry that I snagged a small hunk of chocolate pb bread before I even thought about real food.

I think every blogger who received this Nature’s Pride bread from the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program thought french toast and I was no different! I received two loaves to sample but for now I put one in the freezer and am focusing on 12 Grain.

I soaked two pieces of bread in a mixture of 1egg, 1/2C skim milk, 1shake each cinnamon and nutmeg, and 1T vanilla. The bread took a luxurious shower of it’s own (a quick soak), spent a few minutes in the sauna (pan with 1/2T SmartBalance), and gussied up with maple syrup and a chopped white peach and nectarine.

I loved the texture of the Nature’s Pride bread, and the toast was nice and eggy.

So yum, full recipe here. The plan for the morning is lots and lots of Chemistry make-up. I have 2 chapters to read – I’m only planning on doing one today though – another chapter to make notecards for, and a slew of practice tests to work on. Gotta go get my brain working!

What are you afraid of? I also have a major aversion to spiders. But I actually like most other typical girl fears (frogs, snakes, etc.)! My “abstract” fears are that I won’t figure out what to do with my life in time and I’ll get stuck in something that I don’t enjoy and that I’ll injure myself and lose my ability to run.

1Oct2009

Autumn is for Apples

by Emily

I was having camera and computer issues yesterday so I figured I was better off forgetting about a post. I’ve been feeling very, very under-motivated lately so I can’t say I personally accomplished much, but I did get a lot of excitement in the mail! I have some fun reviews coming up 🙂

I did spend a lot of my downtime yesterday thinking about what my goals are. I sort of have a list, but I think it’s important to put things down on paper so once I’ve solidified that I will share it with you all. With that in mind, I started my day at 5:30am. It wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be. I’m going to work on some getting up early strategiesthis week and if I hit success I’ll let you guys know.

My doctor’s appointment for today was cancelled so my plans got slightly switched around. The first thing I decided to do was tackle my lab work for this evening. It’s going to be a long and difficult one tonight, eek! I hope I do ok, and I really hope I get my quiz from last week back (and that I did ok!).

I was dreaming of apple picking while I ate – 1/2 an Apple Pie Lara Bar and a Nonfat Apple Turnover Yopliat Yogurt.

Breakfast was pretty light so I’m going to enjoy this Rockstar Juiced while I do Chemistry reading.

Next on the agenda is a trip to the gym. I’m trying to time it so I can walk straight from sweating to Walgreens, I have a 10am appointment to get my flu shot. Anyone want to mentally send me a lollipop for being brave?!?!

Are you a morning bird or a night owl? I’m a little bit of both. I’ve never been someone who is especially sluggish in the morning (not that I’ve been up for morning lately!) but I’ve always been able to stay up late. When I was in high school I didn’t need much sleep and I was basically hyper from morning until night 🙂

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