A Fun Alternative to Running

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I’ve told you before that while I love to walk and lift weights with other people, running is generally a solo sport for me.

I was feeling a little dangerous today, though, and randomly asked Ben if he wanted to join me on my afternoon jog! Unfortunately, he did not ( :( ) but fortunately, he WAS up for a game of tennis instead! ( :D )

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Here’s the thing – I could lie and tell you that Ben and I are really good at tennis. That we’ve taken extensive lessons, played competitively in high school, and dominate the courts! 

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The truth is…we stink. We stink bad! Although, Ben claims he hits the balls all over creation so he can help me get a good workout. Riiiight. ;) Hehe.

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Anyways, it’s the company more than the score that we’re concerned about, and we had a great time. After 30 minutes, Ben became permanently blinded by the sweat dripping in his eyes, and I thought my legs were going to give out from sprinting so much, so home we went…

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to devour Shrimp Korma!

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I used my favorite Tasty Bite simmer sauce, Good Korma.

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It’s a flavor mixture of coconut, cashews and Indian spices. IT. IS. AMAZING!

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In a salt-packed world, it still blows my mind to see the fabulous stats on this pre-packaged sauce. Love seeing that 0% DV in the sodium category. :D

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I started our dinner by sautéing some summer squash and broccoli in ~2 teaspoons of peanut oil on high heat.

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Just long enough to get a little bit of color on ‘em.

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Then I added shrimp and the sauce + 1/2 cup water, and simmered for 10 minutes. I ended up having way too much liquid, since the veggies and shrimp gave off so much, so I let it boil on high for several minutes after it was done simmering, adding some additional garam masala and garlic powder to season it back up!

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Served over brown rice and garnished with green onions and peanuts!

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I LOVE TASTY BITE!!!!!!!!

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Exotic, slightly spicy and so fresh. Perfect for a dinner just off the courts. ;)

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Oh, HAAAAA. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, then you know I am a candy addict. I would eat it all day, every day if I could. Lately I’ve been really trying to cut back (with success!) and haven’t had any in…weeks?! Well Ben knows I miss it sometimes so he got me a pack of Nerds so I could have a “quick hit” of candy when I need it. Ohhh gosh, I am just dying laughing. He is so great!

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Tonight I’m watching The Bachelorette – they’re heading to Iceland! I would LOVE to go to Iceland – I’ve heard such incredible things about it!!

ps have you heard about the new Bachelor/Bachelorette show where they’re bringing back infamous past contestants to compete for love/money?? Sounds so lame…but I’ll probably watch… Yikes!

Have a great night!

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Do you prefer to workout alone, or with a buddy? Does it depend on the activity?

What are you “addicted” to?

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