Sometimes we need remindin'

Today was sunny and blue sky and mild and it would have been a great day for a run on the

waterfront, or around the lake. And I was quietly whining to myself about that very thing.

And realized, yet again, that attitude really doesn't get anyone anywhere does it ? Sometimes

we need reminding that the world reflects our mood. Got it !

I came home and did a good 45 minute ride on the wind trainer. That would be actually

46 minutes, 482 calories with a max HR of 178 and a stellar average of 158. Woot Woot !

I'm pretty darned pleased with that ! Tomorrow, another ride. And possibly Friday evening

as well. Gotta work off as many calories as possible for this weekend. Girls are hangin'

in the Big City ! Watch out Del Rey and Tavolata and Black Bottle !

Do you get the Hungry Girl emails ? Did you see the bit about Outback ??? ouch !

Don't Do It... 7 oz. Victoria's Filet with a House Salad (Tangy Tomato Dressing) and a Baked Potato (Sour Cream & Chives)
PER SERVING (total meal): 1,289 calories, 71.5g fat, 3,500mg sodium, 105g carbs, 11g fiber, 55g protein --

Oh, come on! A small filet (NOT topped with anything crazy), a salad (with FAT-FREE dressing), and a baked potato (NO butter, bacon, or cheese) -- more than 1,200 calories!? Lame. Luckily, you can get your steak with a much lighter nutritional price tag...

Just Chew It! 6 oz. Outback Special with Fresh Seasonal Veggies and Half a Sweet Potato (All Without Butter)
PER SERVING (total meal): 493 calories, 10.25g fat, 633mg sodium, 58g carbs, 10g fiber, 42.5g protein --

Steak 'n sweet potato... and just the right amounts. (No one needs a whole 418-calorie potato as a side order. Trust us.) Add a heaping pile of veggies and you've got a filling meal (plus half a potato to take home)!