We are trying

We, like many folks this time of year, are trying very hard to eat better and exercise more. The obvious goal is to drop some pounds but really, the healthier habits are what we want because they will help accomplish that goal AND help sustain it if/when we reach it. Duane has signed us up for a new fitness center. It is actually right here in La Crescent as opposed to our old center 20 minutes away (if you caught traffic just right) in LaCrosse. This place is great. No start up fees and no contracts. Duane and I are on a family plan that runs about $50/month for the two of us. The bonus is, we each have insurance that reimburses us $20/month if you go at least 12 times. So far, so good...although we only started in the middle of January.

Topping off this evenings list of things were doing to be healthier, I would like to share a recipe with you, but I won't. I don't feel like typing it all out. Let me know if you want it, because I WILL send it to you. It only took 30 minutes, came out of a diabetes magazine (no we're not, but it looked tasty) and is only 340 cal. per serving. It's a full meal in the recipe so it is eating light. I DO like to cook, and do (try) to do it frequently. It gets tough on pep band weeks and over the holidays, but I think we're back on track. Today's opening recipe was

STIR FRIED TURKEY TENDERLOINS with SUGAR SNAP PEAS



This is a picture of a picture, but it really did look just as good on our plates.

Then came the fun...learning to eat breakfast again. I thought maybe if I made muffins, it would be easier. Hopefully we still have some in the morning! (Hey, no one is perfect...we both like chocolate chip muffins!)



I guess that's all for now. More when I think of something semi-worthy!