Exercise and veggie-eating
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asterrocJust thought I'd update my continuing summer projects / resolutions. I've been quite good about the exercise.
Since I don't have classes Tues/Thurs, I exercise on those days (provided I'm not at work all day for meetings), and also on at least one weekend day, so at most I do 4 days/week, at least 1, and on average 2-3. Up till recently my routine was an hour-long bike ride down the rail trail. Now that the weather's getting nasty I'm borrowing a stationary bike stand and I instead spend a half hour stationary biking, doing calisthenics, and free weights. It's even more boring than biking outdoors, that I can spice up by listening to audio books, but I also need something to engage my eyes when indoors, so I'm still working on how to sufficiently entertain myself indoors. I've been trying things like watching a movie, reading a comic book, or watching T$ play video games. None quite satisfy me, but I think by alternating I can tolerate it well enough to keep doing it, and that's what matters.
The veggie thing's been slacking off. I'm finding it hard to come up with interesting vegetarian meals that I do not make in excessive quantities. Got any good vegetarian recipies for me?
Since I don't have classes Tues/Thurs, I exercise on those days (provided I'm not at work all day for meetings), and also on at least one weekend day, so at most I do 4 days/week, at least 1, and on average 2-3. Up till recently my routine was an hour-long bike ride down the rail trail. Now that the weather's getting nasty I'm borrowing a stationary bike stand and I instead spend a half hour stationary biking, doing calisthenics, and free weights. It's even more boring than biking outdoors, that I can spice up by listening to audio books, but I also need something to engage my eyes when indoors, so I'm still working on how to sufficiently entertain myself indoors. I've been trying things like watching a movie, reading a comic book, or watching T$ play video games. None quite satisfy me, but I think by alternating I can tolerate it well enough to keep doing it, and that's what matters.
The veggie thing's been slacking off. I'm finding it hard to come up with interesting vegetarian meals that I do not make in excessive quantities. Got any good vegetarian recipies for me?
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Date: 2008-11-09 08:32 pm (UTC)Here's a really easy one (more like a side dish, but pretty filling) from another friend's journal:
Roasted Acorn Squash
2 acorn squash (looks like a ridged green football with orangey blush)
4 Tbsp. butter
8 Tbsp. brown sugar
Preheat oven to 375F. Halve squash at the equator, remove seeds. Place squash cut-side-down in a baking dish filled with ΒΌ inch of water. Cook for 30-40 minutes.
Turn squash cut-side-up, then add 1 Tbsp. butter and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar to center of each squash half. Return to oven for another 30 minutes.
For a nice presentation, let each person have their own squash-half. Scoop out flesh with a spoon, lightly salt to taste if desired.
Served with crusty bread, cheese, and a green salad (optional but yummy!)