Run-tastic Weekend!

This past weekend was one of the best I've had in a long time.  Saturday kicked off with a 15 mile run. It was a tough run but I pushed through and in the end, I never ever regret a run.  After an awesome final weigh-in, I had lunch at my favorite restaurant with my little girls.  We even scored the table right next to the fireplace.  The rest of the day was relaxing and catching up on much needed housework.

On Sunday, my husband went before the Illinois Air National Guard promotion board... and received his next stripe... Senior Master Sergeant!  I can't tell you how proud I am. He's a hard worker and after 20 years of military service, he has earned it.  To celebrate, I wanted to make him a nice dinner.  Meatloaf is one of his favorites, so I decided to make a "healthy" version.  I was incredibly happy with the taste.  In fact, the whole family gobbled it up!

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HEALTHY TURKEY MEATLOAF

Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey 20oz. pkg

1 T. Ground flaxseed mixed with 2 T. water (allow to soak for 5 min.)

1 c. crushed/rolled reduced fat wheat thin crackers

(you could also use bread crumbs or crackers)

1/2 c. finely chopped onion

1 large egg

1 T. Horseradish

1 t. dried mustard powder

1 t. Italian seasoning (or just oregano)

1/3 c. ketchup

olive oil spray

Spray a loaf pan with olive oil. Mix the rest of the ingredients in bowl thoroughly.  Shape into a loaf and place into your pan.  Bake at 375 degrees for an 1 hour 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.  Only 180 calories per serving!

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Once I got the meatloaf in the oven, I snipped fresh green beans and sliced up some mushrooms.  Toss them up with olive oil and garlic pepper.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 35 minutes. (I roasted the green beans right below the meatloaf at the same temp).  Absolutely delicious side dish!

In true multi-tasking fashion, I sprinted out the door when the green beans went in the oven.  As soon as I got running, a slow but heavy snowfall began.  We haven't had much snow this winter, so it was a welcome surprise! 

What is this thing called snow?

The quick 2+ mile run allowed me to have one of these for dessert...

Hmmmm, homemade TURTLE Cupcakes!

To top off the weekend, I was given the 'green light' to plan our family Disney trip... which just so happens to be the weekend of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon.  Coincidence?  I think not.  wink. wink.  Got any helpful advice for planning a Disney trip?

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So I've noticed that the Wordpress blogs I follow have now fallen off my Blogger Dashboard which I used to read my favorite blogs.  Ugh.  What are you using as your blog reader now that Google Friend Connect cut out non-Blogger blogs? 

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Don't forget to register for the 2nd annual Jelly Bean virtual race {here} 

and grab one of the Heart & Sole shirts!

Order a shirt HERE