Shrimp
and grits casserole was a hit. In
fact, it’s all gone. Lloyd
and I both ate it for dinner last night (with lima beans and spinach salad)…

…and breakfast this morning (with baked potato slices and shredded basil)…

I’m in the mood for nice filling meals because today is my
very first day of Summer
Jogging Club, and I want to be fully charged. I decided that since my usual running partner
no longer needs me (as a Marine, most of Lloyd’s physical training is built in
to his job), I needed to find new company.
The Summer Jogging Club meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings and
Saturday mornings for the next 22 weeks, so I’ll be getting plenty of companionship. I’m excited because our jogs will take us all
over Oahu, so I’ll get to know the beauty of
the island too.

The American Dietetic Association recently
released an updated position statement
on nutrition and athletic performance.
One meaningful takeaway for me is that it’s important to refuel with a
carbohydrate-rich snack or drink within
30 minutes after exercise. I’m often out
and about or, in the case of Summer Jogging Club, still driving home 30 minutes
after exercise. So portable snacks and
drinks are a must.