Dang it feels like Friday. Not so, unfortunately! I slept in a little later this morning, which was quite nice.
Pixie says “Don’t just sleep in, sleep all the time!”
Today is to be a grain-free day. The challenge will be dinner out – for my football winning dinner! 😈 Poor John.
I made up a banana bread pudding for breakfast:
Topped with coconut butter and orange marmalade. Yummy! This is quite filling.
Doing well on my monthly goals. I did my 3 miles yesterday – all outdoors because of the 54 degree day! Of course, it is always easier at the beginning of a challenge when motivation is high.
I continued working on the goals with lunch.
Two different veggies per day, which in my world likely is broccoli and *insert other veggie here*
Since I wasn’t sure what veggies would be available for dinner, I made sure lunch included something.
I really put my head down and worked. Super productive, which is great – so I finished up early! John had made lattes:
(Does my thumb look weird, or is it me?).
Then I loaded up my mp3 player and headed out for a walk.
This is on my player currently:
Hot Club of Detroit – All 3 albums! (although the first album is my fave).
If you have 6 minutes, listen to this tune.
Hot Club of Detroit – Noto Swing from Mack Avenue on Vimeo.
Awesome!
Also on the mp3: Journey – Greatest Hits, Sweeney Todd Soundtrack, Gaelic Storm, Dirty Dozen Brass Band – 2 albums, Harry Connick Jr,. 25, New Nile Orchestra.
A bit eclectic, eh?
Some scenes from my walk.
Yum! Even if there is a grammar problem with the sign.
Burning bush with berries:
Looks like a murder at the old Scarecrow house!
Personally, I think it is this guy:
He looks creepy enough.
Then it was off to my winning dinner!
This is a new restaurant. They are supposed to have local smokehouse products there. I chose the pulled pork. It came on a bun, but I didn’t eat it (no grains today)
Good thing I said sweet potatoes counted as a veggie for me this month! 
These were sweet potato fries. I had a couple bites of coleslaw as well. There might have been some kind of starch in the BBQ sauce, but I will just be on faith there. Good dinner!
Afterwards, there was an early concert here:
It was a free concert by the Air Force Wind Quintet! A short program, about an hour and quite enjoyable. It turned out to be a date night! Really does kind of feel like a Friday 😀
Sweet night…love the dinner. Looks so tasty!
Dinner looked great – congrats on winning the picks! 🙂 And the concert must have been nice, too – right up your alley!
Boy that seems like a Friday to me too! That pork looks FAB-O-LOUS and sweet potato fries to go with seems just right too. Nice choice.
Lovely evening you had Lori!
One of the benefits of having a dog is that I have to go for a few walks outside everyday, no matter what the weather is. One of my daily goals is to make one of these walks last 30 minutes or longer but I have to admit the last 2 weeks I didn’t meet that goal everyday. Yesterday I decided that has to end because Bella loves to walk outside.
LOL “Don’t just sleep in, sleep all the time” is a perfect motto for Pixie. 🙂
I’m gonna publish your interview today..
Did you have the pumpkin ice cream? Pumpkin is a veggie! 🙂
I may need to join you in some grain free days. I notice a big difference when I limit them!!!
I just love that your winning meal turned into a date night! So. Much. Fun. 😀
My new challenge which I’m explaining in detail on Monday’s post, includes no grains – the horror!! I have a feeling I’ll be looking at your no grain meals for ideas… at least for as long as I can stand to do it.
Burning bush is one of the most beautiful fall transitions, I think. Ours are just starting to turn now.
As for “something”-free challenges, it would seem the spirit of the law is the most important part. Ordering wheat bread while on a grain-free challenge would be *A Violation* but a potential trace of cornstarch in a condiment or sauce shouldn’t keep you up at night. Unless, of course, it’s caffeinated cornstarch. 🙂
I slept in this morning and it was amazing. Just what my body needed! Sometimes you just gotta do it.
Those burning bushes are sure eye catching this time of year. When they’re tucked in the more sedate Fall colors, they really grab your attention.
I loves me some pulled pork! Glad you had an impromptu date night during the week – we are going out again tonight – to a Korean restaurant – can’t wait!
I want Pixie’s life! 😉 CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the pics from your walk & that burning bush is amazing!!! What a wonderful day Lori!!!!
LOL @ Pixie’s motto! Glad you got a little extra rest this morning, too!
Those sweet potato fries are calling my name! YUM!
Great job on your Nov. goals so far, Lori 🙂
Sounds like you had a great Friday, Pulled pork is one of my favorites when I go out to eat.
You are rocking with winning the football picks each week. Just keep picking the Pack to win. 😉
I’m going grain-free today. I started this challenge late in the week but that’s ok. I’ll do a couple extra here and there to make up for it. I even make oopsie rolls!
Hi Lori. LOVE the walk pics, and that football dinner night turned into a spontanious date night!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Hope the weather is good for autumn rides!
Hi!
Such an interesting post! I liked the images that you have taken during your walk. I try waking up early in the morning for walk and exercise but I am not able to do so because of cold winter winds. Your post is an inspiration for me.
Thanks,
Rosalia