A Foodies Life

The Biggest Loser

So I haven't commented on The Biggest Loser this year yet.  It's half way through the season and I've been watching have you?  Why is this all so fascinating to us even after as many versions as we've been through. 

I know for me it's because I wish I could do what they do.  They are about to do the weigh in and they say that one person is going to lose more weight than an entire team.  My guess is that it's Brady because he didn't lose weight last week.  What do you think?  

What are your thought's on The Biggest Loser this year?  Comment below.

Baytowne Beer Fest

Today was one of those days where you just wanted to stay home and do nothing.  Or at least that's how I wanted to spend the day.  Alas, I didn't.  And in hindsight I'm glad that I got out and had some fun.  It's days like these, and the days at the beach that I feel like I'm so lucky I live where I do.  After a morning of playing around on the computer, including a little writing I got a text message from one of my best friends, A.  A and her boyfriend were coming over to Sandestin to go to the first annual Baytowne Beef Fest.  How perfect it being October right?  For $20 bucks, because I live here, you got a little shot glass and got to taste all the beef around.  I'm glad I showed up with only an hour to go because if I had started earlier I don't know how long I would have made it.  

First I need to make it known that I am not a beer fan at all.  All my friends will tell you that I never drink beer, ever!  They had Sweetwater, Sam Adams, and everything in between.  My favorite beer was a beer that A and I both thought was a fruit pebbles tasting beer.  It was the Sunset Wheat Leinenkugel.  I was actually surprised how much I liked the darker beers.  

I've been to a wine festival before but this was my first beer festival.  They did a great job, I look forward to it next year!  Now it's time to get ready for the week, ugh back to work.   

A day at the beach

So I went on my walk for breast cancer this morning and now I'm sitting on the beach. What a beautiful October day. The walk was fun. If your gonna walk you might as well do it for a great cause. My mom's friend made a donation for all of us to walk so we did our own thing. We got there and started on the route before everyone else. We had issues following the signs so we ended up walking more than everyone else. That's ok though. It's nice to know that I walk more than 5k anytime I go walking. I'm going to enjoy my day on the beach! Hope everyone is having a relaxing Saturday!

Walk for Breast Cancer

A couple of weeks ago, actually I think it was on the night of the Turducken incident I was asked with my mom to do a walk for breast cancer.  The walk is this morning.  So I'll check in later and post more about it.  This is the first time I've ever done anything like this.  I'm not sure how long the walk is, I think it's 5k but we'll see!  Check back later for more details!

My Ramblings........

I'm sitting up in my room/apartment, it's 6:30 in the morning and the rain has been falling since yesterday morning.  I know it doesn't rain here much but I'm ready for it to stop.  At work yesterday people were talking about the weather and how nasty it was.  I was thinking to myself that I've become such a wimp.  This weather isn't nasty, it's rainy and windy that's it.  I'm not shoveling feet of snow, as a matter of fact I was at the beach just the day before sitting on my rump and reading a book.  Life can't be that bad right?  

Yesterday was very relaxing after work.  I wrote a little, talked to some old friends who I've got in contact with via Facebook.  I've become addicted to it.  Especially since I have the app on my iphone.  I check people's update status's constantly.  It's like a have a nervous twitch and my hand goes for that icon.  

Anyway, I'm beginning to realize that I need to write everyday.  I eat every day right?  I should write everyday.  Although all those people that want me to lose weight might not like what they hear I'm eating.  You might not like to know that just like the facebook app my hands couldn't stay off the cape cod potato chips that were in the cabinet last night.  And then I ate two crab cakes that a family friend had left here the night before with a side salad.  If you are ever in my area and want a good crab cake you should check out Sarah K's Gourmet.   It's very good, even a few days old.  

All right I guess I need to get ready for work.  TGIF!

Still here.........

Hey Everyone,

Haven't written in awhile because I've been working daily until I finally got a day off yesterday.  I spent a lovely day walking and on the beach!  What glorious weather we have been having down here in the panhandle of Florida.  The temperature is reaching the mid seventies and blue skies.  It's supposed to rain today so I might not get in my outside walk but maybe when I get home from work I'll walk on the treadmill. 

Hope everyone is well out there.....

Ron

Amy Grant

Amy is going on tour!  If you'd like to see her check this out!  Share this widget with who ever you can!  She's going to be too far away from me but if you go report back and let me know what a great time you had!  To get this widget click on "Get this widget" on the upper left hand corner. 

Cole slaw salad

 

Ok so you all know that I'm trying to lose weight so you haven't seen a lot of reviews in the past couple of weeks.  But this is my my favorite thing to make because it's so good and good for you.

Basically, you buy cole slaw mix and then pour a bunch of stuff in it.  In this creation I have a head of broccoli and cauliflower, raisins, apple and then some flax seeds.  The dressing is Newman's Own Sesame Ginger dressing.  It's something you can keep in the fridge and eat all week long.  Just cook some chicken and add it to it. 

What are your favorite healthy recipes?

Shooting Star

Do you ever have these moments where you totally intrespective about your life?  When your sitting alone on a beach, going for a walk or for me at about 4:30 yesterday morning I was standing on my porch above my apartment.  I was lost in a daze thinking about people and friends from long ago drinking a cup of coffee.  I looked up to the right side of the sky and out of the corner of my eye I saw a shooting star.  It was one of those magical moments. 

Not much news on the weight end.  I'm down about three pounds.  I got some new headphones called V-Moda Vibes to go with my iphone so I can walk, listen to music and talk if I want to. 

I guess that's it for now!  Enjoy your day!

Checking In

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to write a quick check in.  I'm doing much better in my working out.  I've walked everyday except Tuesday because I was at work late.  I feel like I'm finally stepping back into my routine of working out and not going to the bars etc.  I noticed this week that when I work out I sleep much better than I when I don't. 

I also wanted to publicly thank Charlie for his kind words that he posted on the Marlin Grill post.  He said he was dedicating a mile of the Chicago Marathon to me on Sunday, which is great!  Let's all put out great vibes to Charlie that he does a great job fulfilling a life dream! 

All right I gotta get dressed to go to work.  Have an awesome day everyone!

Ron