Broccoli Stuffed Everything

I arrived home from work feeling kinda hungry. Although my lunch was tasty, it was lacking on the protein side. I needed a snack before I headed out for my run.

A banana hot dog. 1 slice whole wheat bread, a schmear of peanut butter and 1/2 a banana.

I had planned to go to the gym, but I got stuck at work late. Lucky for me, the sun was shining so Jersey and I ran instead. 5k in about 32 mins. Not bad at all.

Dinner was delicious.

I bought a huge bag of broccoli at Costo earlier in the week, so I put it to use.

Broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken, broccoli topped potato, roasted carrot sticks and some shredded brussel sprouts.

How good does this chicken look? I just nuked some broccoli until tender, mixed it with some grated cheese and added in in the middle of a sliced chicken breast. I wrapped the chicken in tin foil prior to baking, which kept everything together. It turned out to be moist and delicious.   There was some left over stuffing, so I added it on top of our taters.

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More Ask Anything Q&A’s

How do you find time to blog?

I honestly find it challenging. I blog in the evening after dinner , usually on the couch on my laptop while watching TV.  Often, I’ll write a couple of posts and set them to post at a later date and time.

Do you make Jersey run too much? I’ve heard too much running is bad for dogs.

I have consulted with the vet on this issue, and he is THRILLED that both Andrew and I are runners. Running is hard on bigger dogs, but Jersey is on the small side of the retriever family at 55 lbs. We never run for over 45 minutes with her. She also receives glucosamine enriched dog treats every day.

What is Jersey’s favourite treat?

Jersey isn’t like most dogs. She doesn't LOVE dog treats. I mean sure she’ll eat them, but she doesn't jump through hoops to earn them. Her favourite treat is actually peanut butter or cheese. Another weird treat quirk: If a stranger offers her a cookie, she won’t eat it. She’ll only eat treats from her parents. :)

How do you like EA Active? Is it a good workout?

I looove EA Active, and yes, its a great workout. I had no idea that a video game could deliver such great results. My only beef: The resistance band that comes with the system is WAY too light. I just use a thicker one that I had at home.

Does Andrew actually enjoy the food you make him eat?

Andrew’s quote: “Yes, I love Amy’s cooking. Except you go a little overboard on the beans sometimes, you try to sneak them in everything”

Truth be told Andrew isn’t very good in the kitchen. The first time he ever made dinner for me (bless his heart) he made a Lipton Side Kick, an M&M chicken Kiev and some frozen veggies.

We had the “She cooks/He cleans” system in our house, and it works out GREAT for us.

I ADORE you Amy and read your blog faithfully. I used to be a runner but stopped and gained a lot of weight. I really want to get back to it but am scared because I feel like I might be TOO heavy and will hurt myself. Would you have run at 250lbs?

I’m not really sure how to answer this, as I don’t have a proper background to answer correctly.

That being said, I’m a firm believer in taking things slow. If you follow a PROPER training program (Running Room’s Learn to Run for example) you will gradually increase your running time and distance which will help in preventing getting injured.