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New Recipe

On the menu for the night is Honey BBQ Meatloaf. It was super easy to make and only 9 ingredients:

1 lb 90% lean ground beef (I used 

                 ground turkey instead)

½ cup panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

3/4 cup smoky barbecue sauce, divided

2 tablespoons honey, divided

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions: Preheat oven to 350

Worst part!

1. In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together 1 lb lean ground beef, the fresh bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of your favorite smoky barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard (or dijon), 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into a long, thick log and place in an oiled baking dish. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce. Spread half of it evenly all over the meatloaf. Reserve the other half for serving.
4. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.
5. Remove the meat from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes.
6. Slice and drizzle with the reserved barbecue sauce. 



Nutrition Information for one serving. (Serves 4)
Calories: 310, Fat: 14.9g, Cholesterol: 58.7mg, Carb: 25.8g, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugars: 20g, Protein: 16.8g

Healthy Life Style

So I broke down and purchased the fitbit ultra. This is a gadget that I found on pintrest and was very captivated by it. This small devise clips in your pocket or bra strap and calculates the calories burned within the day. I am not going to lie I felt weird at first wearing this but it is so cool.

What it tracks:
-Steps & Distance
-Calories Burned

-Stairs Climbed
-Sleep Quality

Also has a wireless upload with online graphs and tools.

I am still in the process of figuring it out but I am really excited to see what I can learn about how much my body burns throughout the day.

Onto the running... I had the impulse to sign up for the Rock N Roll half marathon in San Diego. Lately I have been itching to run another marathon and since the registration for the Vegas one has yet to open up and the fact that it isn't until next December I decided to just go for it. on the plus side I have never been to San Diego and feel like it will be "just the get away I have been looking for"

Dating

What to even say, lately this have been apart of my life that has been turned upside down. Recently jumping into the dating world I have realized it is crazy and unpredictable. Guys are way worse when it come to understanding than girls have been portrayed and it is ridiculous.

If only this journey of life was so much simpler... I have though changed my mind set. I am no longer looking for mister right or even a boyfriend. Now I have turned to looking for my best friend and partner in crime, when you add in all the other BS you end up adding in drama to the mix which lets face it no one wants.

Recently I have been going on dates and I have been enjoying it. Getting to meet new people going out and trying new things what else could you want?!? I guess the only next step is to stop over thinking so much about everything and take it day by day.