On the road again

I definitely did not workout yesterday. I was so tired, it was like I was going in slow motion. Shouldn't I be over this jet lag by now?

Well it doesn't help that I'm on the road again, either. I do try to fit in some exercising at each gas stop by traveling with a jump rope, and you wouldn't believe the looks you get when you pull out a jump rope while pumping gas. My husband hates it, but I figure I'll never see those people again. You gotta do something to get your heart pumping when you're sitting in a car for 9 hours!

I also bring food with me so that I don't have to eat fast food and end up feeling even more sluggish. I had a Special K protein meal bar and a banana for breakfast, those bars really stick with me and I'll usually have one before a morning run because it's not too heavy, but still has some substance. For lunch, I had a tuna lunch-to-go kit with cut up cucumber, broccoli and cauliflower dipped in Bolthouse Blue Cheese Yogurt Dressing, which is only 2 weight watchers points for 2 tablespoons and you won't get much better than that for blue cheese (they also make a thousand island yogurt dressing that is tasty). I keep away the boredom munchies by drinking A LOT of coffee and diet soda, and I sneak in a little water every now and then. Of course, this makes me have to stop about every hour and a half or so for the bathroom, but that just gives me a chance to stretch a bit and jump a little rope.

Even though I didn't workout yesterday, I did have a really good home-cooked meal for dinner. Have I mentioned how amazing a home-cooked meal is when you just ate out for an entire week? It's the best. Me and my sister-in-law made dill-lime salmon, acorn squash with brown sugar and sautéed mixed veggies. Heather made the salmon on a George Foreman grill and grilled fresh dill directly on it then we spritzed it with fresh lime when it was done. Delish! The veggies were broccoli, green peppers, red onions, green onions and garlic, with an extra dose of garlic and the acorn squash does really good for substituting a sweet potato, but is 0 weight watchers points (just count whatever you top it with).

If you've never had the acorn squash, it's too easy:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 and cut the squash in half, length wise (this is easier said than done. It's a bit tough, so use a sharp knife and don't let your sister-in-law watch you cut it if you're not trustworthy with a knife)
2. Scoop out all the seeds and stringy stuff from the center
3. Place it facing up on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and spritz the inside of the squash with some spray butter
4. Cook for half an hour, then pull it out, score the inside with a knife, sprinkle with brown sugar (if you use Splenda brand it's still 0 points), spritz with  some more butter and bake for another half hour, or until very tender
5. Let cool for a couple min, then scoop out of the skin. Enjoy!