Food, Food, Oh So Yummy – Day 3

Food the last 3 days

I did it—I worked out yesterday. And now? I can’t feel my legs.

There has got to be something wrong with a workout program that has me doing squats every single day. It just hurts. No recovery day? We’ll see about that...

So, part of this fitness journey includes sending my trainer photos of everything I eat. I guess it’s his way of holding me accountable (read: making sure I’m not sneaking cheese in the middle of the night). After years of trying every diet under the sun, eating healthy isn’t the challenge—it’s the exercise... and maybe the wine. Okay, definitely the wine. And I do have a tendency to indulge a little more than I should. I mean, who doesn’t love a warm, toasty bagel with cream cheese for breakfast?

What do I miss most since starting on Monday? Cheese.

I love cheese. The Comedian always says we’re cheesy people, and he’s not wrong—both in the corny-joke way and the dairy-obsessed way. But I’m making it work. Chicken breasts, veggies, toast with peanut butter... honestly, not so bad. Still, I know my taste buds. They’re going to need a little jazz soon.

Next challenge: find some clean, creative recipes that keep things exciting. Wish me luck—and maybe a little mercy for these sore legs.

Yes, Some Girls Love Football

I laughed to myself as I read this meme. I find it comical that for the longest time, I continually dated guys who didn't watch sports.  It was a bit of a conundrum to me.  The biggest complaint I've heard or read from other article was that men would watch sports and ignore their significant other.  But yet, I wasn't dating those guys.  I actually find it attractive that I can bond with a guy through sports.  What if the girl you were with were cheering along with you?  That was me.

As a matter of fact, the group of girls I hang with now all watch football.  When I first started dating the Comedian, several years ago, he looked at me and said, "You're amazing."  I smiled and asked, "Why?"He looked at me and replied, "Because you watch football and drink beer and eat wings."  I snickered, "Most of my girlfriends do."

I guess its a rare breed.  As a matter of fact, I am a Florida Gator and  New York Giants fan.  Even though either team is not performing at their absolute best this season, I still will watch with passion, as well as entertain any arguments about their performance.   I do get upset when they lose and hear all of the people who root for opposing teams jam up my news feed with teasing remarks.  But its all part of the game.  Once, the Comedian's father asked me why I love it and I replied that it was because of the camaraderie, the passion for the sport, and the challenge of the game.  He agreed.

At the end of the day, I am looking forward to the next game.  When it's Spring, I miss football season and I am excited for the next tailgating event.  It doesn't matter what you're passionate about but don't change yourself to fit your guy's needs.  He will love you regardless :-)

I leave with you with a photo of all of us on the way to a NY Giants game in Atlanta.

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