Round 3, Fit-n-Trim to Win (closed group)

Argh! lol... oh well.

Not surprising you're the biggest threat :laugh:

Erin, the fact that you're so good at this probably means even with the disadvantage you'll be great!

Have a good day everyone! oh - sweet potato chili recipe coming soon!

Wow way to get your F/V Sara!!!

Anne I can't wait for that recipe oh my yum!

Still haven't figured out my F/V for the day. But GOTTA get some exercise in there- I'm meeting a g/f for dinner and she chose BW3's... uggghh love the food but it's not the healthiest. Gonna have to try and grilled chicken salad or something... but man they're burgers rock lol.

Olivia's off with my parents today thru Monday, SAY WHA!? Awesome, so tonight I'm packing up my many "trinkets", tomorrow I'm riding my bike to the farmer's market- dog for a walk, hubs works OT 3-11, so I'll have to figure something else out! Sunday I'll have to get in another good workout- hubs, my 2 bros (one just had his 21st bday) and I are gonna hit the bar for the game.. Looks like I'll be going back and forth from drink to water!!! and no bar snacks!! Since it's a 3:15 game I think we're gonna grill out before hand... as long as it doesn't rain too much!!!

Happy Friday Teams!

*sigh* I love you guys. :happy:

Tough weekend to do it in.... Going to have to bust my butt monday and tuesday.

YOU WILL NOT DEFEAT ME!!!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! :devil:

Alright back to work....

I went to a fair yesterday and while I did have quite the array of veggies......they were kinda sorta deep fried :blushing:

Today will be much better though! :bigsmile:
We're leaving tomorrow morning for MD so we have to clean out our fridge.....and there's lots of veggies in there. So, I'll have some combination throughout the day of cucumbers, carrots, celery, peppers, onions and tomatoes - probably a salad for lunch (if my lettuce is still good) and fajitas for dinner.
Already had a kiwi for breakfast, planning on a banana in my protein shake after my workout, an apple for a snack later and maybe some fresh pineapple or strawberries too.

I so CRAVE fried mushrooms! I also partake in Tempura whenever we go to Thai, so what if its fried veggies, the name is fancy so it must be good for you!

haha I have to- it doesn't happen often so you gotta cram a lot in!!!

Okay, so this recipe is a ton of prep, I don't make it very often but when I do I double it and freeze some! Enjoy!

****Sweet Potato Chili WITH PEANUTS*****

2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced, to taste
1 1/2 to 2 pounds orange-flesh sweet potatoes,
peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in juice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced mild
green chili peppers with liquid
4 to 6 Tbsp. of chili powder, or to taste
1 Tbsp. ground cumin, or to taste
1 Tbsp. sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


In a large, heavy pot, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and bell peppers, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until onions are golden. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Stir in the sweet potatoes, peanuts, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, canned chili peppers, chili powder, cumin and sugar.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are just tender. Halfway through the cooking process, adjust the seasonings, adding more chili powder and cumin if you want. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 10 servings: Per serving: 385 calories, 15 g. total fat (2 g. saturated fat), 55 g. carbohydrates, 11 g. protein, 8 g. dietary fiber, 409 mg. sodium.

Well in all honestly- tomorrow will be very relaxing- there's not a lot I can really pack, we still have a month here.. and the hubs will be at work. Getting some of my fav candles today- and I'm thinking bubble bath, wine and some good music :drinker:

My farmer's market trip should take care of the wine.

Anne that sounds so yummy! It's so soup season. I just made roasted carrot and cauliflower soup with a bit of cream and Italian Sausage crumbles.. *droool*

Totally- it was super easy! and Thank you!! I think I may have extra big birthday celebration this January, it'll be 2 years! :drinker: Still trying to get the damned hubs to quit.

Just got back from the farmer's market LOOOOOOVE! Best part of moving to TX- it'll be year round!!!! :drinker: Spent $35 - I got organic parsnip and sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, jalepenos (I'm making chili for the game tom!) grass fed beef, free range eggs, organic garlic (2 diff kinds, love that stand they have like 15 diff kinds of my fav aromatic!), spaghetti squash, fresh baked bread, homegrown gala apples, giant green onions, HUUUGE eggplant, criminis... my oh my... This girls a happy happy girl!! Gotta get my beans and V8 for my chili and a few other things, think I'm gona make lasagna half noodles half eggplant.

Then come home- wake up the hubs and go up to Parnell Tower (beautiful this time of year) http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl tons of trails and an observation tower that you can see out for miles. Hubs and I have been going since 05 when we met, always around his bday (he turns 30 this thursday!) Take the dog for a walk some time today, and my bro wants to take me out. Happy weekend for me, hope yalls is just as good doing what you love!!!

wow that's a lot wish our markets were like that.. We get it cheaper then in the stores but don't think you could get that much for only $35 .. Nice job.. Love the markets ...

I forgot to post my fruits and veggies yesterday... I had carrots, raisins (yogurt covered though), blackberries, and probably 2 or 3 servings of steamed cauliflour.

Today I have had raisins, dried cranberries, frozen blueberries, and corn.

I REALLY need to go shopping, my options are super limited!

So jealous Jessica about your farmers market trip. Our is crazy expensive too Naomi!