Monday, January 7, 2013

Weekend Update + a recipe!

Not sure how we are all going to make it through this 5 day work week, but there's always wine right? Not for me though. I have been sticking to my diet and only indulging in wine a couple of nights per week (trying to be good) ((TRYING)). I hope you all had a great weekend - mine was actually perfect! Relaxing & got everything that I needed done - DONE!

So - today is my first day linking up with the lovely Sam and Leeann for the Weekend Update blog hop! I have been meaning to start linking up with them for a while and what better time than now? Check both of these ladies out if you haven't before - they both have incredibly funny and amazing blogs that I read daily! 

My dad was here for a couple of days over the weekend & that usually means him spoiling us with nice dinners. Since we are on our clean eating plan - our choices are limited in restaurants but that doesn't mean you can't find something delicious & appropriate to eat at almost every restaurant! On Friday night, we convinced my dad to take us to this new Asian fusion restaurant AZN that recently opened near Southpark. I think it has some of the freshest sashimi I have ever tasted! My dad and I also shared the Japanese Ceviche which had yellowtail, octopus, and avocado - it was delicious! 
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Saturday morning, my sister and I went for our first outside run of the year. I really need to work on my breathing. Ever since I have had surgery on my nose, I have a hard time with running outside and breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. It wasn't as bad as I imagined - we ran 2.5 miles in a neighborhood close by to our condo in 30 minutes, but I almost passed out after! I will definitely be having a little bit of protein before our run next time. I am going to try running one of these mornings since when I get out of work, it is already pitch black! 

Saturday afternoon, we finally saw LES MIS! I had been dying to see this movie since Christmas but had not found the time to. I am in love with the movie - I think everyone did a great job! I hate it when people criticize other actors - I thought Russel Crowe was a really great Javert - do NOT hate on him - he has an Oscar and you do not.  His acting was incredible. I cannot tell you how amazing Hugh Jackman was - HE IS VALJEAN! I loved Eddie Redmayne as Marius too - I know some people had a problem with his voice but I thought he was great and his Empty Chairs at Empty Tables brought me to tears. As a fan of the broadway show, it was so exciting to see a play I love so much become alive on the big screen! I was as excited as when watching the harry potter movies for the first time!! (yes I am a nerd.) I definitely want to go see it again in theaters soon! (soundtrack on repeat!!)
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comfy saturday movies outfit! Brandy Melville Cardigan, Bebe Leggings, Random old f21 shirt, & f21 shoes (old)
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 We ended up having dinner at CPK which was A-OK with me since I LOVE the roasted vegetable salad there! I got it with no sundried tomatoes and with grilled salmon on top. I also skipped the dressing and added hot sauce instead! So good! Seriously - anything with artichokes is right up my alley.. I should probably learn how to make that at home!
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Yesterday, I took my sister to the huge mall Concord Mills where they have this HUGE f21! It is so overwhelming, so while she was trying on clothes for an hour, I hit up both the Nike outlet and the VS semi-annual sale! 

Got all of this for $100! The bras are AWESOME. I love them way more than the lululemon ones that I have. And they were on sale for only $23 each! I got the other 2 jackets for running outside and for going to flywheel classes. 
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I also picked up these goodies from VS as well as some new undies! (50% off)
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After we got back, we worked out at our gym and then we made a yummy light dinner of grilled tilapia and garlic green beans and mushrooms! 
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This is an extremely easy meal to make! We just season the tilapia in mrs. dash lemon pepper & then grill it in very little extra virgin olive oil. 

For the garlic veggies - steam the green beans while you saute mushrooms in a pan with some extra virgin olive oil & then add freshly chopped garlic to the pan and then add the green beans once they are done steaming - I promise they are DELICIOUS! 

Have a great week everyone!! 

5 comments:

  1. love me some VS and some good food!!! and super healthy- i need to be better about that...

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  2. LOVE those sports bras! :) I love knowing I look cute when I'm working out! haha.
    GREAT buys! :) Love your blog!

    xo

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  3. Loooove the VS semi-annual sale, I always end up stocking up :)

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  4. Looks like you had a fun weekend Pam! I love the outfit! I have the same Urban scarf, great minds :)

    xoxo
    Stacey

    Five Minute Style 

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  5. I looks like you had a great weekend!! I love that scarf, and your dinner looks delicious!!

    xo

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