Happy sorta-Friday. I love when you get two “Friday” nights in the same week…it’s the BEST!
How’s your day going?
Mine started bright and early at the lab. I was all by myself for testing this morning because everyone else took early vacation and I’m pleased to say it went very well!
I packed breakfast, lunch, and two snacks today since I was gone all day, plus my gym bag, and my work uniform. Once again, donned the crazy bag lady look!
Last week one of the other trainers and I decided to swap personal training sessions. Today I got my workout and on Friday I’m putting her through one. Let’s just say I’m pretty scared to wake up in the morning to find out ALL my muscles are sore!! She put me through one helluva workout and pushed me harder than I push myself (and I try to push myself hard!). I am excited to return the “favor” on Friday 
Dinner tonight featured roasted kabocha squash. I first used this squash in my spicy thai curry soup and it was so creamy! They were on sale a few weeks ago so I picked up another and decided to roast it to really taste its flavor.
First, I cut the squash in half:
Next, I scooped out all the seeds:
Finally I sliced it, “misto“-ed with olive oil, sprinkled with salt and baked at 400°F for 35 minutes.
Super easy! I would show you an after picture but the sun was setting as I put the squash in the oven. I did take a picture of the beautiful sunset, though 
Colin’s busy studying for finals so I rented a rom-com. I hear the air-popper callin’ my name!
I’m meeting my running partner for a run in the morning or an indoor sweat fest as a plan “b”, just in case the weather is to cold!! BRRRR…
Have a wonderful night!
*TIP TIME*
After eating a big Thanksgiving meal, gather your family/friends for a little physical activity. Take a nice stroll around the neighborhood, or divide into teams and play an active game (tag, hide and seek, kickball, etc). It will feel good to move around and everyone will have fun!
Question: Any Thanksgiving Day traditions?
somtimes i just love working out till you can’t workout no more. (kinda sucks the next day, but it feels good in the moment!) hope you have a great thanksgiving weekend! we don’t get it over here, so have an extra piece of pie for me, will yah?
Happy Thanksgiving Natalie!
I hope you have a beautiful day with a little activity mixed in there; great tip to incorporate some physical activity — maybe people can work it into a family tradition. We did a little yoga to start the day…hopefully Dave & I can talk each other into getting outside & moving after the feast…it’s cold out!!
I’ve still never cooked with that type of squash – it looks great! Happy Thanksgiving!