Well, it turns out that kickboxing was on another night so I went to a class called Bosu Blast instead! It went something like this:
I got there early and did about 20 minutes on the ET before class and headed in. There were only about 8 of us, and I prefer classes that are pretty crowded, but it still ended up being a pretty good class. About 50% cardio and 50% strength. It was a good mix-up for me to use my muscles and challenge them with reps. One of my end-of-the-semester-and-into-the-new-year goals is to spice up my workouts with some new stuff, and this was perfect. The balancing part was really hard on my surgery foot (which is still sub-par on balance and strength 3 years post-op) but all the cardio bouncing was fun and challenging (when we kept it up – there were too many breaks to keep me out of breath or anything). I’m not sure if I’ll be a regular at this class, but I would probably go back.
I had these snacks this afternoon around 4:30 before I left:
5 kashis, a handful of trail mix, half an orange split with the husband –
I got home from Bosu just before 7 and we set out to make Beef Stroganoff. But it turned into a celebration of greens! The plan was to have some of the canned collards on the side, but we decided to just mix ’em in. It turned out great!
This is not just a can of greens – it’s a plethora of vitamins K, A + C plus folate, calcium and don’t forget the fiber! And more! Eat your greens people!
The canned greens weren’t bad at all – but then again, I love greens. I think they definitely taste a little fresher when fresh (no surprise there) but I will definitely be cooking with canned collards again because these were SO easy and cheap.
Mmmmmm!
The recipe:
- About 6 oz beef tenderloin (from that giant one we got on sale, portioned into slices, and froze. You could use any kind or even ground beef or chicken or omit altogether.)
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 can collard greens
- 1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup (which has been in our pantry for ages – I might make a white sauce from scratch next time, but this needed to go as part of the grocery challenge)
- 2 oz sour cream (full-fat borrowed from Karen so we didn’t have to buy our own tub – you could use greek yogurt too, but I fear it might curdle. Honestly, we couldn’t taste the sour cream so I’d just dollop it on top next time)
- Red pepper flakes, S+P, fresh oregano from the freezer
- About 2 oz of whole wheat egg noodles, cooked then stirred in (I’d use a little more next time)
- Brown beef in some olive oil, remove from wok when just cooked – do not overcook!!
- Brown mushrooms in more oil, then add collards + can of soup.
- Add beef back.
- Stir in noodles.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Stir in herbs and spices.
I added a cute salad (defined by the cereal bowl) on the side with some almonds, capers and raspberry dressing (Annie’s, Low-fat) over mixed greens.
Despite being pretty full, my mouth really wanted something sweet afterwards so I had a small bowl of Honey Rice Puffins with a few meringues in vanilla soy milk.
You guessed it: I’m off to read in bed 🙂
Katelyn says
Your class looks interesting, did you do anything to mix up the movements? Glad the canned greens turned out! You are more brave than I am (I probably wouldn’t have even thougth about trying them)!
Tina says
I love BOSU’s!!! I actually bought one last winter that I don’t use enough– perhaps I will use it tomorrow morning!
Biz319 says
OMG, I love Bosu! I haven’t done classes since my last office had a gym, but once you get the hang of it, the core workout you get is incredible!
Mel says
Bosu class looks like a lot of fun! I wish that they did stuff like that at my gym!
Shelby says
YUM! That dinner and dessert sounds delicious!
Erin says
Those bosu balls are so cool. 🙂 I really wish they weren’t so expensive. $95! I’m glad you enjoy our class AND your cheap can o’ collards!
VeggieGirl says
PUFFINS!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Maggie says
I really want to join a gym! My company is having a deal where we can join 24-hour fitness for $15 a month and I think I’m going to do it. Your class sounds so fun and I wanna do things like that!!
Have a lovely time reading 🙂
KatieTX says
Bosu balance trainers are so great! One of my fav products to use teaching classes. You should def good back!
Betsy in Pittsburgh says
I just tried the Cinnamon Puffins for the first time this week and I love them!
Sharon says
Wow, love it!
Melissa says
You always make the yummiest looking foods!!
HangryPants says
I also need to get more variety into my workouts! Bosu looks kinda fun!
I love eating green, but my green of choice is spinach. I’ve never had collard greens! I’ve also never had greens in a can. I always get frozen. Now that I see it’s not scary, I might try it.
Marissa says
I love Puffins!
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
Glad the canned greens were tasty. I’ll have to try them as I love greens as well, but dread all the work that goes into preparing them.
Oh She Glows says
Oh that dinner looks so good. I am going to try this out this week! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
PB&0 says
gotta love those puffins!! and your green combo looks yummy! have a great night!
Sylvia says
your dinner looks yummy
what book ru reading?
Moran says
YUM!!!!
Lara says
I have been wanting to try bosu for ages so thanks for the mini-review!
Lara says
I have been wanting to try bosu for ages so thanks for the mini-review!
Sophia Lee says
Is that recipe for 2 servings or 1? because the pasta serving seemed a bit low…love your eats!
coco says
your dinner looks delicious!!!!!~~~~~ yum yum
Anna says
I have my own BOSU and I love it! It comes with a workout DVD and you can also do a million different strength routines using the BOSU. Definitely worth it!
zestycook says
Kath -dinner looked awesome last night…. I have never tried canned collard greens… I think you have inspired me yet again 🙂
zesty
Courtney (Eat The Whole Thing) says
I’m lovin that fibery-y goodness!
Bria says
Just found your blog and I love it. I did a BSc. Nutrition (and integrated dietetic internship) before going to law school. Your tales of organic chemistry and foodservice bring back fond (and not-so-fond!) memories. I will be adding your blog to my daily reads. 🙂 Congrats on finishing up your exams!
Cassidy says
Kath,
Do you do any lower body wieghts? I naturally have muscular thighs. Since I started running more and lifting wieghts, they seem to have really bulked up. Since alot of cardio is mainly using legs, do you think it is ok to not weight lift the lower half of my body?
Thanks
Cassidy
ChristinB says
Kath,
I always thought that the processing that goes into canning veggies takes a lot of the nutrients out – that’s why I never buy them. Is that just totally wrong?
I am definitely adding that recipe to my “to make” list. It looks awesome!
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Your puffin dessert looks delicious! I wish my gym offered Bosu so I could give it a try!
www.missymaintains.blogspot.com
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Your puffin dessert looks delicious! I wish my gym offered Bosu so I could give it a try!
www.missymaintains.blogspot.com
Runeatrepeat says
This is totally a recipe the BF would like, thanks 🙂
Kath says
HangryPants ,
I like collards more than spinach. I think spinach is slimier and almost fishy tasting sometimes.
Sylvia ,
I am reading The Book Of Eleanor – forgot the author!
Bria ,
Thanks and welcome!!
Cassidy ,
I also have very muscular legs and you’re right that I don’t do much lower body lifting. I do squats and lunges with a body bar or jumping usually once a week, but my lower body stays toned from all my cardio. I personally thinks it’s fine for folks like us to not put much emphasis on lower body lifting, but I do try to tend to them at least once a week.
ChristinB ,
No, you are correct on the heat required for canning. I think frozen veggies and SUPER fresh ones top the nutrient charts, but that said, canned veggies, esp. those without much salt or preservatives, are still very nutritious.
Kath
Jennifer says
Man, you make collard greens look good, but I just can not do them.
Erin says
It’s funny there is all guy in the class. Who would’ve ever thought?