working out for Disney

[epcotisbest]

@epcotisbest, since you asked for photos--I didn't get to snap the teriyaki beef with pineapple rice, but here are my shrimp dishes. I've included the recipes in case you're interested.

Garlic-Ginger Shrimp. If anyone is interested in a wine pairing, an New Zealand sauvignon blanc goes nicely.
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Makes 4 servings.

Warm 2 tbsp. vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp. grated or minced peeled ginger and 3 garlic cloves, minced, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add 1 pound frozen medium shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined) and 1/4 cup rice wine or dry white wine to the pan, and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook 3 minutes more or until the shrimp turn pink on both sides and are opaque. Add 1/2 cup chopped scallions to pan, and toss well to combine. Divide 2 cups hot cooked brown rice and shrimp mixture evenly among 4 serving bowls.

I'll even give you the Nutritional Info!
Calories 311, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 172mg, Protein 26g, Carbohydrate 27g, Sugars 1g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 172 mg.

I was able to provide that info because I got the recipe from Health magazine.

You may notice that the recipe doesn't call for snow peas, but you see them in the photo. I had them on hand and threw them in. More veggies! Healthy! Woo!


Creole Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon (courtesy of Food & Wine magazine)
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Makes 4 servings

1 lb large shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Creole seasoning
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 c chopped parsley

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, Creole seasoning and bell pepper

2. In a skillet, sauté the shrimp mixture in the oil over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp once, until just white throughout. Add the lemon juice and parsley and serve.

Wine pairing: Pinot Grigio.
I served mine over brown rice. Pasta would also be a good choice. Sharp-eyed observers will notice that I used an orange bell pepper instead of a red one, because that's what I had on hand. Red pepper would definitely make for a prettier dish.

These look great. Thanks for sharing the photos and recipes...gonna try them both when we get home.

 

[epcotisbest]

Spent some time early this morning walking, then pool time for a bit before heading back over to SeaWorld again today. We enjoy SeaWorld.

 

[Sans Souci]

OK-

I woke up at three AM and never went back to sleep. So, I was dragging a bit today. I never really worked out, but I went for a walk. My son walks to school and it's not pedestrian friendly here. Plus my son has Asperger's, so sometimes he's not really attuned to his surroundings. So, until he feels comfortable, I meet him. Actually, I've been leaving later every day, so we meet closer to the house.

 

[Sans Souci]

OH, yeah, I went to Target tonight and someone was there in a gorilla costume. It was a customer, not an employee. Then it went over to the Halloween costumes and I was holding them up seeing how they would fit. This man was watching the gorilla and he had the most unimpressed face on. It was hilarious.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Good evening, all. With our temperatures up over 90 and our heat index at about 100, a walk was out of the question today. So I did the unthinkable...I woke up early to exercise. Yes, that's right, I was up and out of bed bright and early and ready to work out this morning at 6 am...

Spoiler

I got up at 9 am to exercise. My first class wasn't until 12:30. That's kind of early, right? Right?

Or not. Anyway, I did 35 on my mini trampoline and 25 minutes on my stationary bike, making a conscious effort to get my heart rate up.Not sure what's up tomorrow.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Good evening, all. With our temperatures up over 90 and our heat index at about 100, a walk was out of the question today. So I did the unthinkable...I woke up early to exercise. Yes, that's right, I was up and out of bed bright and early and ready to work out this morning at 6 am...

Spoiler

I got up at 9 am to exercise. My first class wasn't until 12:30. That's kind of early, right? Right?

Or not. Anyway, I did 35 on my mini trampoline and 25 minutes on my stationary bike, making a conscious effort to get my heart rate up.Not sure what's up tomorrow.

Weather is never a concern for me because I do about 98% of my walking exercise in the local mall, which has four different levels so I can go up hill or downhill or upstairs or downstairs, my choice and I never get wet, if it's raining out or sweaty, if it's hot out or chilly, if it's cold out. If it weren't for the fact that it is, in all probability a dying mall I would be really happy. However, it is starting to look like a ghost town in there. Out of 101 available storefronts... 21 have recently closed up with no replacement. Two of those were ginormous stores (Sears and Macy's). So I figure that they have lost 21% of the stores and if you factor in the size of Sears and Macy's, I'd guess close to 50% of their available rental square footage is no longer producing revenue. Not good!

My daughter tells me that Malls are losing popularity. I guess I'm just old because I remember the old downtown shopping districts, that gave way to strip malls because of convenient parking and one stop shopping. Then along came the Malls with all indoor, one stop, never leave the controlled environment which to me was way better then sex. Now it's big box stores which require transportation between each one from one parking lot to another, in and out of weather and only a perceived increase in choice. They just carry more of the same things. To me those are worse then the downtown shopping areas. They require much more property and upkeep then the Malls and they are not really more attractive, inside or out. But what do I know.

 

[Figgy1]

Spent some time early this morning walking, then pool time for a bit before heading back over to SeaWorld again today. We enjoy SeaWorld.

I wish we could go there, there never seems to be time to do that

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning. No formal workout today. I'm not planning to sit on my bum all day either. I'm going to do some sun salutations and twists, walk at the mall, go to the big farm market and when I get back straight to the pool to enjoy some nice weather. I have left over veggie chili and some curry so no cooking for me.

 

[MinnieM123]

Weather is never a concern for me because I do about 98% of my walking exercise in the local mall, which has four different levels so I can go up hill or downhill or upstairs or downstairs, my choice and I never get wet, if it's raining out or sweaty, if it's hot out or chilly, if it's cold out. If it weren't for the fact that it is, in all probability a dying mall I would be really happy. However, it is starting to look like a ghost town in there. Out of 101 available storefronts... 21 have recently closed up with no replacement. Two of those were ginormous stores (Sears and Macy's). So I figure that they have lost 21% of the stores and if you factor in the size of Sears and Macy's, I'd guess close to 50% of their available rental square footage is no longer producing revenue. Not good!

My daughter tells me that Malls are losing popularity. I guess I'm just old because I remember the old downtown shopping districts, that gave way to strip malls because of convenient parking and one stop shopping. Then along came the Malls with all indoor, one stop, never leave the controlled environment which to me was way better then sex. Now it's big box stores which require transportation between each one from one parking lot to another, in and out of weather and only a perceived increase in choice. They just carry more of the same things. To me those are worse then the downtown shopping areas. They require much more property and upkeep then the Malls and they are not really more attractive, inside or out. But what do I know.

You're right about your local mall--both Macy's and Sears are "anchor" stores in the larger malls. If they move out, that's a really bad sign for the future of the mall. I knew that Macy's had closed a number of their stores across the country, recently.

You're also right about the big box stores being spread out all over. It's not as convenient.

 

[Sans Souci]

I stopped going to my local mall, unless absolutely necessary. It was once a pleasant mall. It had fountains and seating areas around the fountains, but they tore all of that out. Then they started leasing space for these carts and the people who own these carts are so aggressive. They get in your face asking you about your cell provider and asking if you if you want your hair straightened. I was once looking at the directory and this guy came up to me, took my hand while I was busy looking at the directory and started telling me how damaged my cuticles were. Then he told he could sell me something to fix them! Rude! My husband said something to him and the guy got testy with him. Stupid move. What used to be a wide open space to walk is now littered with these carts. I do about 95% of my shopping online now.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I stopped going to my local mall, unless absolutely necessary. It was once a pleasant mall. It had fountains and seating areas around the fountains, but they tore all of that out. Then they started leasing space for these carts and the people who own these carts are so aggressive. They get in your face asking you about your cell provider and asking if you if you want your hair straightened. I was once looking at the directory and this guy came up to me, took my hand while I was busy looking at the directory and started telling me how damaged my cuticles were. Then he told he could sell me something to fix them! Rude! My husband said something to him and the guy got testy with him. Stupid move. What used to be a wide open space to walk is now littered with these carts. I do about 95% of my shopping online now.

I only encountered two pushy cart (kiosk) places. One was for phones and the other was for skin care products. Really you see my avatar, does it look like I need skin care. Before you answer remember I'm 68 years old... the skin ship has sailed without needing extensive surgery to fix it. Anyway, they are also gone. There are about 5 left and a number of coin operated machines scattered about. Just three years ago they landed a Dave and Busters that took over about 5 previous stores. Directly across from D&B there was a triangular area that also had stores, they tore that out and put in a little kids playground. Doing my walk around there it is obvious that it was a mistake. I hardly ever see anyone in D&B and they have a million games in there. The playground apparently is reserved only for children that are able to scream at 10,000 decibels. Loud enough that the stores that surround that area have taken to leaving their doors closed with a sign that says... Yes, We Are Open! Come In!

They have a couple of maintenance people that as far as I can tell have a job that requires that they spend the day walking around the mall and talking on their cellphones. I have seen them do almost nothing else. Very sad and very poorly run. If the do manage to have an event, they don't bother to advertise it anywhere. You don't find out about it until you get there and almost no one is going there anymore. It is more of a hangout for us old farts that are just there to ward off joint freeze ups and mothers with small kids that want to just get out of the house and get the kids to tired to be a pain when they are home.

 

[93boomer]

Good morning!! Thanks guys for all the concern about my car. Good news and bad news. Good is they hooked it up to the computer and sensor tests, showed nothing. But, still don't know what it was. So, I researched last night. Don't know if that is a bad or good thing
Lots of people have had the same problem with stalling due to throttle problems. So my DH called this morning to our dealer this time and another test to see if a code shows up. If it doesn't, they can't do anything! Ugh!! It is so frustrating! So here I sit waiting for the guy to call to schedule an appointment. And afraid to drive the car.

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning!! Thanks guys for all the concern about my car. Good news and bad news. Good is they hooked it up to the computer and sensor tests, showed nothing. But, still don't know what it was. So, I researched last night. Don't know if that is a bad or good thing
Lots of people have had the same problem with stalling due to throttle problems. So my DH called this morning to our dealer this time and another test to see if a code shows up. If it doesn't, they can't do anything! Ugh!! It is so frustrating! So here I sit waiting for the guy to call to schedule an appointment. And afraid to drive the car.

Wow. That's really weird that they can't diagnose the car. I hope they can find something wrong with it, otherwise how do you fix a car that technically doesn't have an issue? I wouldn't want to drive it, either. I once car completely give up the ghost as I was waiting at light. I felt pretty helpless, because you can't push and steer a car alone. People were honking at me, giving me nasty looks as they went around me. Yes, I wanted my car to die at a light during rush hour.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

I am in with a full body circuit. It seems like it's getting a little bit easier. I can do without all of the burpees, though.

We were thinking of going to the beach tomorrow, but I am having second thoughts, there's a heat advisory and the beaches were closed last weekend because of Hermine. So, I think there is pent-up demand for beach going this weekend. I'll see how I feel tomorrow.

 

[93boomer]

Wow. That's really weird that they can't diagnose the car. I hope they can find something wrong with it, otherwise how do you fix a car that technically doesn't have an issue? I wouldn't want to drive it, either. I once car completely give up the ghost as I was waiting at light. I felt pretty helpless, because you can't push and steer a car alone. People were honking at me, giving me nasty looks as they went around me. Yes, I wanted my car to die at a light during rush hour.

I know, right?? We have an appt Tues a.m. at our local dealership. My DH says if it doesn't happen again over the weekend, he will cancel because he isn't paying them not to find a code. I had to run an errand and had no problem earlier so who knows.
People are crazy. I got over in the turning lane and had my flashers going. They would pull up right behind me and give me the 'why are you standing outside your car and not going'? look. Really?!

 

[epcotisbest]

I wish we could go there, there never seems to be time to do that

In just skimming through your trip report, which is amazing, I don't see how you could squeeze in much more. SeaWorld is fine for us, but I don't really see how it would add much of anything to your already excellent adventure. It might even take away from other stuff you might not want to miss.

 

[epcotisbest]

I know, right?? We have an appt Tues a.m. at our local dealership. My DH says if it doesn't happen again over the weekend, he will cancel because he isn't paying them not to find a code. I had to run an errand and had no problem earlier so who knows.
People are crazy. I got over in the turning lane and had my flashers going. They would pull up right behind me and give me the 'why are you standing outside your car and not going'? look. Really?!

So true...people are CRAZY. Had a family having a reunion and digging through a stroller in a doorway entrance to a shop yesterday at SeaWorld. We went around them. They were still there when we came out. I was not as nice about going around them the second time.

 

[epcotisbest]

Came back to the room early today. Pool time! It has been good weather most of the week except for evening rain Sunday. Very hot and humid today. Don't see how people handle the July and August heat, though I suppose it is similar to today.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Good morning!! Thanks guys for all the concern about my car. Good news and bad news. Good is they hooked it up to the computer and sensor tests, showed nothing. But, still don't know what it was. So, I researched last night. Don't know if that is a bad or good thing
Lots of people have had the same problem with stalling due to throttle problems. So my DH called this morning to our dealer this time and another test to see if a code shows up. If it doesn't, they can't do anything! Ugh!! It is so frustrating! So here I sit waiting for the guy to call to schedule an appointment. And afraid to drive the car.

This may not even be a situation anymore, but, I remember years ago having a car the stalled a lot and it was the Catalytic Converter that was plugged up, with whatever it is supposed to stop from getting to the outside air. However, the throttle body might need cleaning as well, but, is seems like that would have been the first thing they looked at.

I'm getting to the point where I will just try the easiest and cheapest way first. If there is an additive that claims to cover my problem, I give it a try. I'm really, as cynical as this sounds, starting to feel certain that the dealers just look in the repair charges software and whatever is the most expensive to repair will be what they tell you is wrong.

 

[Tiggerish]

Right?

Absolutely. Sounds like my own college days.