Today is a day off from walking so I did some of the strength training Coach Alan taught me. This morning I took out my bands and worked on my hips and knees for a little while. I didn't over do it, because tomorrow is Easter and I needed energy to do marathon baking. Baking has to be another form of cross training considering I was on my feet all day and I kneaded two bread doughs by hand. Now I know why little, old, Italian women can pack such a powerful hand upside the head when you talk back. Not that I ever talked back, but I was a witness to such events. Okay, I know it first hand....get it , first hand. I just cracked myself up.
Since I don't have a lot to share work out wise, I'll tell you what I've cooked so far today. The first dough I made was for the Italian Easter pie that is filled with lots of cheese, eggs and ham. Then I made a rice Easter pie with rice, eggs and cheese. Then I baked the Easter bread with the eggs in the braiding. I only baked one cake so far today. Tomorrow after my walk/run, I will make chocolate mousse to fill the cake with and also a lemon-berry dessert that is diabetic and heart healthy. My sister is making lasagna and meatballs for the pasta course and ham, scalloped potatoes, asparagus and carrots for the standard Easter dinner. For those of you not of Italian heritage, yes this is a fairly typical holiday dinner. The type of pasta and meat may change, but stretchy pants are a constant. Tomorrow may require two walks. Happy Easter!
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