Kaje's week 3 update

I'm feeling rather pressed for time, so here's my quick copy over from last week:

My goals are:

-Exercise 3-5 times a week
-Drink 64 oz of water a day
-Healthy food and snacks 5 times a week.

Tuesday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Wednesday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Thursday: Made 2 goals, (went out with friends and shared a creme brulee with Matt), but since I make my goals for the week - 13 points
Friday: This was my free day and since I made my goals the rest of the week - 13 points
Saturday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Sunday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Monday: man... I meant to work out, and I meant to drink water but I didn't. I did however eat well - no snicker-doodles that my mom served after dinner. But... since I did eat well, I get a point for eating well, and 1 point for making my exercising for the week. - 2 points

Total for the week: 95 points
80 for goals
15 for extra fruits and veggies
0 for posts, I don't think I got 3 in the week

p.s. - I have been making an effort already with another challenge I'm working on to eat 3 veggies a day and 2 fruits. I used this to complete the weekly challenge, but if you guys don't feel that's fair, please feel free to deduct the extra 15 points. :-)

p.s. again - for those who know me... i got engaged this last weekend! Nothing to do with the challenge... but I'm excited!

Kaje Week 2 Summary

My goals are:

-Exercise 3-5 times a week
-Drink 64 oz of water a day
-Healthy food and snacks 5 times a week.

Tuesday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Wednesday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Thursday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Friday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points
Saturday: I exercised, drank my water, and had a cupcake and ice cream at a birthday party. But... since my goal is to eat well 5 times a week, I still get 13 points for today.
Sunday: Free day. I didn't even get my water in, so I only get 2 points for the day.
Monday: Made all 3 goals - 13 points

Total for the week: 95 points
80 for goals
15 for recipe
0 for posts, I don't think I got 3 in the week

Kaje's Healthy Recipe - Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus

I found this recipe for Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus on My Kitchen Cafe. I made it last night and it was mostly a hit. Next time I'll make it with cubed chicken and maybe a little less garlic, but overall it was really good!

This is copied directly over from My Kitchen Cafe:

Garlic Tuna Pasta with Asparagus
serves 4-6

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (this doesn't add spice - just a nice enhancement of flavor)
3/4 cup chicken stock or broth
2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water (2 cans), drained well
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon butter, cut into fourths
1 bunch asparagus (or substitute broccoli, peas, etc.), tough ends trimmed and stalks cut into thirds, lightly steamed (I steamed mine for 3-4 minutes until just barely crisp tender)
1 pound penne pasta or other similar tube pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions (or however you like it).

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant (but not browned!), about 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add tuna, slightly breaking up chunks with your fingers, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tuna is heated through, about 1 minute.

Toss tuna mixture, parsley, butter, asparagus (or other vegetable), and cooked pasta together in the skillet. Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Kaje Week 1 Summary

I didn't do very week during week 1. I exercised twice, but ate terribly, and I didn't keep track of my water intake!

I made myself a spreadsheet that I've been updating daily, so I'll keep myself a little better in check for week 2.

So, here are my points for week 1:

Tuesday: n/a - wasn't participating
Wednesday: 0 points.
Thursday: 0 points
Friday: 0 points
Saturday: I exercised. 1 point
Sunday: 0 points
Monday: I exercised for 45 min, drank 64+ oz of water, and ate well all day. 13 points.

Week 2 will be so much more awesome. :-D`