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Day 10: Feeding yourself well is an act of love

Day 10: Is it Wednesday already?
Is it me or is summer flying by? or blowing by, based on yesterday's weather. When I arrived home, the patio umbrella had been
lifted out of its stand, the table and 3 chairs overturned on the deck. The umbrella is now broken): Guess it could have been worse.
My tomatoes are very happy with all the rain, and the heirloom varieties taste wonderful. I had to hit the ground running this
morning, so exercise will have to wait until this evening. I will plan to keep food prep time short so there's time for a walk or bike ride.
I was inspired to make caprese salad for dinner since Earth fare is giving mozzarella cheese and basil if you buy 1 lb. of h
eirloom tomatoes. (Register online at Earth Fare and they send you a coupon.) To make it, slice tomatoes and arrange on a plate. Then top with slices of cheese and basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and EV olive oil. To make a meal, put the tomatoes, cheese and basil on top of a bed of mixed lettuces. Ciabatta is a low cal bread choice that can be dipped in olive oil mixed with
Italian seasonings (oregano, for example). For beverage, a glass of sparkling water or anti-oxidant rich red wine goes well. Desert:
lemon sorbet. It will take less than 10 minutes to prepare, so a quick, tasty, and cool meal is on the table in no time. Now light a
candle or two and put on some relaxing music. Feeding oneself (and others) well is an act of love so enjoy!
Tip #10: Don't let Mother Nature rain on your exercise plan. Have an alternative available by joining a local gym or YMCA, keeping a
few DVDs on hand (yoga, pilates, tai chi), or using the stationary bike that's been gracing your basement/bonus room/den (Hint: It may be that thing you've been using as a place to hang clothes).