For the past two days, I have enjoyed pork, spinach dishes, mashed sweet potatoes, and a green salad. Last night, I made a pork roast (with fat trimmed), which lasted for a couple of days. To go with the pork, I made my favorite dish, mashed sweet potatoes. I boil two cut up sweet potates and a Gala apple, while a whole garlic is roasting in the oven on 350 degrees for one hour. Before I wrap the garlic in foil, I sprinkle it with fresh rosemary and EEVO. When the potatoes are done, I drain them and put them in a bowl. Into that I squeeze out the roasted garlic and add a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and fresh pepper. The ingredients are mashed together and served. No butter needed! To go with the pork tonight, I heated a few kalamati olives in Pam cooking spray for three minutes, then set them aside. In the same pan, I placed a cup of baby spinach leaves, stirring them constantly for two minutes, or until wilted. I placed the spinach on a plate and covered them with the olives and a sprinkling of feta cheese.

I love these recipes. They are incredibly flavorable, and I can eat as much of the greens as I want. I never feel full, just sated.

I talked to my family on the east coast today, where it is 4 degrees! I took my dog, Stella, to the beach today here in southern California. Between walks with the dog, I have been trying out my new exercise tools. The weights are great, and I can feel the difference. With all of the weight I've lost, I need to tone up certain parts of my body. The hula hoop is great, but it has made my mid-section sore. Perhaps it is too weighted. I can't wait until this ear infection is gone so I can get back in the pool.

Tonight's picture is of me and Stella. Have a good evening.