At the airport this week

So I figured I should at least write about this and let you guys know. For those that fly out of Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), they've closed down the whole Elite check-in side at Terminal C. That includes all kiosks and the security gate meaning there's only one over there. I suggest you try to use Terminal E to check-in or if you park at Term C and don't have to check a bag, there's a small walkway that will take you to Term E that has a security check also. That line goes fairly fast.

Speaking of security lines, this past Monday, as I was in line trying to get through security, the man behind me thought he'd get through the line faster if he stood beside me. Every time I moved up, he moved up. If I inched up, he'd inch up too. Literally right next to me. Um, give a brotha some space why dontcha!

Then I decided I'd stop and get breakfast. Since I was flying out of Term C, I stopped by the area where Einstein's Bagels is where Term C branches to out in three different directions. The line to Einstein's was long (15 to 20 peeps) so I stopped to get an egg platter from the BBQ place next to it. When I sat down, I over heard two women that were standing at the end of the Einstein's line that thought it was a good idea to get coffee from the BBQ place and then try to cut in line to get flavor syrup from Einstein's. I think that's so bogus. I realize some people are in a hurry, but if you are, you shouldn't be stopping for coffee or anything else in the first place.

The flight was pretty uneventful which is a good thing when it comes to flying. I fell asleep, woke up and drank coffee, read, and then slept some more. When I arrived at BWI and was boarding the bus to the rental car facility, I noticed a couple with a baby in an extra large baby stroller that thought it was a good idea to leave the baby in the stroller and then try to load the whole stroller just the way it was in a full bus where it's customary for people to have to stand on the bus. Now I don't have kids and don't know how hard it is to travel with kids, but I figured it would be easier for one of the parents to hold the child while the other folds up the stroller and loads that and their luggage onto the bus. On top of that, It's more courteous to the other travelers. Like I said, I don't have kids so maybe I don't know any better.

Usually my trips are pretty uneventful and aren't worth mentioning much. Just thought I'd share how people are at airports.

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Here's a pic of last night's dinner. I went back to the chicken soup that helped me lose some weight. I also had a piece of baked chicken and garlic bread made with fresh garlic.


I'm trying to keep my portions sizes down again so all I had was this and a second bowl of soup. Everything was very tasty!

Tomorrow I'm meeting one of my mom's cousin's that lives in Virginia. My mom left the Philippines when her cousin was two so they've never met either. Do I call her aunt? I dunno... I'm not sure how these things work like that. I think my mom is excited I'm meeting her though. Anyways, I'll let you guys know how tomorrow goes.

Lata...

Friday July 17 is day #43

Day 43 boys and girls. Almost half way there. I actually had a couple of days this week where I skipped workouts just because I was too busy or tired. I made up for them by doubling up on a couple of other days. Not a big deal since although I did 2 workouts a day for a couple days, one of the days was a resistance workout and yoga and the other day was resistance and cardio.

I made some interesting dinners this week. On Monday I made Hillary's chicken dish. I don't think she's made it in a while either. Sorry, no pics of this dish. On Tuesday, I made bacon wrapped scallops. I had a side of garlic Parmesan asparagus and some cherries. Cherries are really good during the summer. Here's what that looked like:


Last night I made fish tacos. I made my own chipotle sauce which was ranch and 2 minced up chipotle peppers from a can. I topped the fish off with some cilantro and red cabbage and squeezed just a little lime juice. Can't forget a side of black beans to go with your tacos.


Sorry for the dark pic. I think one of the lights went out in my room. I have to admit... if I ever need chipotle sauce, I'm going to make it again. It's really easy and tastes better then anything out of a bottle.

I'll keep you guys updated on my P90X progress. Hopefully I can make it to the end so I can do a full review. Keep up the comments. It's pretty helpful in keeping me in check with my food and workouts.

Y'all come back now ya hear!

What! The park is closed!

Argghhhh! I was so PO'd last night. I drove to the park to go running and it was closed. It was really nice last night and the scenery while running probably would have been good too. What kind of public park closes especially in the summer and why didn't it say so on any of the websites?

At least I had a good dinner. I made a salmon with a layer of fat free mayo spread on top and seasoned with garlic salt and some pepper. I actually put a layer of seasoning on it before before spreading on the goodness, oh.. I mean mayo. Erin's dad usually makes it on the grill but I baked it for about 10 min (10 to 15 min depending on the size of your fish) then broiled for about 6 or 7 min. Broiling it gives it kind of that grilled effect. I also had sauteed squash and zucchini and some rice to go along with the fish. Pretty easy dish to make. The mayo probably isn't all that healthy but I did use the fat free.


I've been taking pics of my P90X progression but probably won't post anything for another couple of weeks.

Thanks for visiting!

Traveling Dougie

Phase 1 Complete!

Phase 1 of the P90X program is over and now on to phase 2. The resistance exercises changed a little but the cardio stuff is still the same. Today is officially day 33.

I've always been pretty strong so I usually do the resistance training with lighter weight and more reps to help try to lean out. I'm using resistance bands as oppose to actual weights because it's easy to just roll them up and throw in my suitcase when traveling. The type of bands I'm using have 3 different bands for different resistance and you can use different combinations of the three bands to change it up. I have noticed a huge increase in core strength and flexibility since I started the program.

Last night's dinner was pretty good. I made lamb chops seasoned with garlic salt and pepper and just pan fried to a medium rare. I also made baked sweet potato fries with a garlic mayo dipping sauce. The sauce was just mayo (2 to 3 tbsp of Hellman's Fat Free) with 1 clove of fresh minced garlic, juice from 1 lime , and some green onions. I also had a little rice with it as well. Here's what it looked like:


Tonight I think I'm gonna go exploring for a park to go running. I heard there's a park in Severna Park, MD. I'll check it out and let you know how it goes. For dinner tonight I'm going to make salmon just like how Erin's dad makes it. It's really good and can't wait.

I'll let you know how running and dinner turns out. Thanks for reading. Until then...

Traveling Dougie