Hannah got a job!!
Hannah got a job!!

Yes, after several filled out applications, two personal interviews and no job offer, she got hired on the spot at a kids birthday party place.  She called to tell me on the phone since I was still at work, but Tony said she had about the biggest smile on her face when she told him!  Good job Hannah!

BSI Lemon! I used both the juice and the zest
BSI Lemon! I used both the juice and the zest

Greek Garlic Lemon Potatoes (check out this link  for this week’s hostess, Krista, from Krista’s Kravings!)

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1. Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan.  Over medium-high heat, cook potatoes on one side for about 6 minutes, or until brown, then flip and brown that side for 5 minutes.   Reduce temp to low and cover for 5 – 7 minutes until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and oregano in a snall bowl.  When potatoes are tender, add garlic-lemon mixture, salt and pepper and shake pan to coat the potatoes evenly and sauce is heated through – about 2 minutes.  Sprinkle potatoes with parsley and serve immediately.
garlic lemon mixture
garlic lemon mixture
Very garlicy too!!
Very garlicy too!!

Since my side dish was Greek, I decided on gyros.  This kit makes it simple!

"12" sandwiches is actually six pitas - they consider half a pita one sandwich
"12" sandwiches is actually six pitas - they consider half a pita one sandwich
I had 2.2 ounce of pita, 1 cup baby spinach between both halves, 2 ounces of gyros meat (1 ounce per half) and 1 tablespoon cucumber sauce per half - with 4 ounces of my potatoes
I had 2.2 ounce of pita, 1 cup baby spinach between both halves, 2 ounces of gyros meat (1 ounce per half) and 1 tablespoon cucumber sauce per half - with 4 ounces of my potatoes

Dinner comes in at 508 calories, 23 fat and 59 carbs.  After dinner I took Ed for a walk while it was still light – he loves it!   I took him down to the river.

the water was really calm
the water was really calm

And I thought I would show you a picture of my house!

I'm kidding! I like this house, but it isn't mine - its across the river from us! :D
I'm kidding! I like this house, but it isn't mine - its across the river from us! 😀

Then we walked over the channel of the river:

This is our view of the river from our actual house
This is our view of the river from our actual house
And my daffodils bloomed - but not sure for how long - its supposed to get close to the freezing mark tonight and tomorrow night
And my daffodils bloomed - but not sure for how long - its supposed to get close to the freezing mark tonight and tomorrow night

Stats for the Day:

  • 1485 calories
  • 68 fat
  • 148 carbs
  • 13 fiber (need to work on that!)
  • 64 protein
  • 42% calories from fat (too much today!)
  • 18% calories from protein
  • 40% calories from carbs
  • Day 15 of 30 of Jillian Shred! 😀
  • 10 minute treadmill after shred
  • 20 minute walk with Ed

Biggest Loser Spoiler!

Can I just say that when the contestants met with their families, the water works began and didn’t stop!  Mind you, I cry at every Hallmark commercial, America’s Extreme Home Makeover – you get the picture! 

But what was most impressive is the drastic changes these people have made in their lives in just 15 short weeks!   But my saddest reunion was for Mike and his brother Max.  Now he feels like the odd man out because now he’s the only fat one in the family.  I can’t wait until next week when Mike finally confronts his Dad about his weight problem, and how he didn’t help his kids not fall into the same traps he did! 

But I mostly feel sorry for Laura – I mean, it made sense that they let her go because of her injury – at least it looks like she’s kept most of the weight off!

Okay, right now I am making a veal ragu for dinner tomorrow night – I am totally making this recipe up, so we’ll see tomorrow how it turns out!  See you then!