Yesterday I mentioned that I made a batch of home made gnocchi and ohmygoodnessiminlove! Especially after I made this sauce to go on top of it. This was my Meatless Monday.
Presto Pesto (1 pt per serving, 2 servings)
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw spinach
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp vegetable broth
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Combine the above and blend.
It’s that simple. This pesto would be good on anything. I left out the pine nuts due to the husband’s allergy, plus, I’m not a huge fan of them. I had it on gnocchi with a side of zucchini and onions. It was an amazing dinner.
I was famished by dinner time because I…MADE IT TO THE POOL!!!!
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Swimming laps is HARD WORK! I had my Blackberry in a Ziploc bag beside the pool because I’m on call for work. I wouldn’t normally have taken pictures, but after my behavior the past week and a half, you guys should be demanding proof of my workouts. I did 20 minutes of serious laps, stopping for a 1 minute break every 5 minutes or so. I did a mixture of freestyle, back stroke and breast stroke. I also spent 5 minutes before and after really stretching out my knee in the water. It felt so good! I am so lucky to have an indoor pool at my amenity center. I can’t believe I haven’t been using it!
So, I give myself a Gold Star for Monday. I know one good day, does not get me back on the wagon, but at least I feel as if I can see the wagon now!
I want to thank you all for your encouragement and support yesterday. My heart is full. I was really surprised by how many of you appreciated my honesty. I promise to lay it all out there, if it helps someone feel like they are not alone. This journey is hard. We have to support each other.
I just got back from the gym where I did 22 minutes on the Elliptical, some arm weights and crunches. I didn’t have nearly enough time as I had hoped I would, we seem to be having a smoke detector issue at our home this morning, I spent 15 minutes climbing up and down on a stool changing batteries. I think that totally should count as exercise.
I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday!
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5 comments:
good job! keep it up! hey, we have picked up your tradition, we are starting meatless Mondays! last night was the first time, and it went well.
My grandma & I used to make gnocchi together- so good! :) Never thought to make pesto w/ spinach- hummm interesting! :)
I was going to have the therapist the the pool I go to take a picture of me, but I didn't wanna answer all the questions as to WHY? lol Good job on the pool workouts! :)
yum!
good job! That looks so good!
Cute photos!!!
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