MMMMM, marinara sauce

Marinara sauce, homemade is bubbling on my stove top right now. I got the basic recipe from Ali at cross fit and made it today. I added some hot Italian sausage (just a small amount), peppers, onions, zucchini, olives and mushrooms. I even took a few of my farmers market cherry tomatoes and added those. I am going to serve it over some spaghetti squash for dinner. I cant wait. I havent had marinara in a long time. I hope I dont miss the real pasta though.
This morning I was feeling very cravy for carbs so I decided to let myself have some oatmeal and a slice of whole wheat toast for breakfast. I added some applesauce with no added sugar, a bit of skim milk and some walnuts to it as well for the fat/protein I should have when I have a carby meal like that. Now, I feel fine. I think that I do well when I dont eat as many carbs but once in a bit when I crave them I should have them, especially if they are the better ones, just so I wont binge on something unhealthy later on. I am really trying to pay attention to what my body NEEDS rather than what my mind wants but sometimes what I WANT may be exactly what I NEED. Does that make sense?

Last night I walked 4 miles on the trail with Meg. We came a bit too close to nature for our liking as we saw a snake on the trail. It looked like a rattlesnake without rattles. I didnt get a picture because I was too afraid to get close enough. I took video but I am not posting it because it isnt that clear anyhow. We also saw 2 deer which I did get a picture of and I will share here. It was a nice walk and then I came home and had dinner. It was really delicious but almost too spicy and I almost thought about just making a salad halfway through it. The bulgogi meat was tender however and next time I make it I will forego the korean barbecue sauce on the veggies as that is what was setting my mouth on fire.

Nothing pressing on the agenda today. I may head to post this evening as the main body is set to depart tonight. I am not sure yet. I want to be there for the other ladies but Pauls departure is still too fresh in my head and heart so I dont know how supportive I would be if I am losing it right along with them. I have bible study tonight anyhow. Other than this I just plan on reading through and putting together a plan for my next Sunday school lesson. I also need to get in some exercise today but I am still on the fence as to what I am going to do... A brisk walk, run or some at home crossfit. I will do something though.

Gonna run. TTFN