Day 4: Going Strong

It occurred to me this morning during my 40ish minute commute to work (yuck) that if I do at least one positive thing for my health per day, whether it's physical or mental, then I can be proud of myself and know that I'm on the right path. I'm a firm believer in "everything in moderation", which means that I WILL eat junk along with the good stuff sometimes, and yes I enjoy a drink in the evening when I'm cozied up on the couch watching t.v. and getting my ass kicked by my boyfriend in Words with Friends. *side-eye to the boyfriend and his 127 point word* The point is, without the indulgences of life in moderation, we're not fully experiencing life. If we fuel our bodies with the good stuff and get exercise regularly, it's okay to have a cookie and a cocktail. And speaking of the good stuff- I tried an absolutely delicious new way to prepare broccoli last night:

SO GOOD....and I brought the leftovers for lunch. Is it 12:00 yet? Here's what I did:

Roasted Broccoli with mozzarella:

1 bag of frozen chopped broccoli (you could also use fresh of course)
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic powder OR minced garlic (1 clove)
Salt and pepper

Toss it all into a large ziploc and shake, shake, shake! Spread out in a baking dish and cook for about 20 minutes at 425 F. Remove from oven and sprinkle liberally with grated mozzarella. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. While it's roasting, mix up this simple dressing:

Honey-Balsamic dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove minced garlic

Drizzle over your broccoli (or dump it on like I did) and enjoy! You can make a full meal of it or use it as a side dish.
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After I digested my broccoli masterpiece last night I was ready to try out my new MSR snowshoes. My boyfriend and I took a quick evening hike to the river valley nearby. The shoes were incredibly easy to get used to- they allowed for a very natural stride and gripped the ice like nobody's business. On the flip side, they also did well in the deep powder off the trails. I am very happy with my investment. It was a lovely, mild evening, and it's always exhilarating to get outside this time of year.

My partner-in-crime leading the way: