Is It October Already ??
Restaurant Review - Rim Talay Thai
We have been on the hunt for a local Thai spot and we have found a winner! Located in the heart of Downtown Oceanside, reasonably priced, and excellent service. The fresh spring rolls and any soup of your choice is a great appetizers to start with. I went out of my comfort zone and tried the chicken and cashew stir fry which was AMAZING and even better as leftover for lunch the next day. We also tried the classic Pad Thai, and we were not disappointed. They offer a dine-in option inside or outside and also have a fast and seamless to-go section that you can order ahead or right at the to-go window. A perfect cuisine as the weather starts getting a little cooler and cozy. The menu is posted below for you to browse, just follow the link!
Workout of the Month
A little less intense than your typical workout from me! Inspired by my Auntie Des whom I have been training for the past year. She has lost 10 pounds and is focusing on gait training, a strong core, and improving her balance. As we age, we take for granted just being able to get up and use the restroom, hike up a flight of stairs, or carry in all our groceries from the market. I have seen how easily balance is lost in the patients I have seen in the hospital and how many injuries can occur from simply losing your balance. Here are a few exercises we should all start to incorporate daily.
3 Rounds, 30 seconds each exercise
1. Single leg balance - right
2. Single leg balance - left
3. Banded glute bridges
4. Lying leg lift - right
5. Lying leg lift - left
6. Plank hold
Try to incorporate these exercises 5x a week for improved balance and core strength!
Buzzing Around Carlsbad - The New Spot
Better Buzzed has officially made it to Carlsbad! This known coffee shop has caught the buzz of all Carlsbad residents. We love grabbing a coffee and walking the coast on the weekend mornings. They have a pretty big area where you can bring your laptop and connect to the wifi as well to get some work done. We love the classic and most favorite drink called "The Best Drink Ever". You can get it hot or iced, but iced is better with an extra shot of espresso. They also have some food items on the menu to try! There breakfast sammy is bomb!
Bowls on a Budget
Nursing school definitely calls for a budget. I have been making protein-packed, low-budget meals every night for dinner that turn into easy-to-pack leftovers for the next day! Here is one of my favorites at the moment!
Taco Bowl
-Ground turkey $5.99
-Tomatoes $2.99
-Spanish rice $2.99
-Sliced avocado $0.89
-Can of corn $0.69
-Can of black beans $0.99
-White onion $0.84
-Squeeze of lime $0.84
-Ranch
-Cholula
$16.22 / 4 meals = $4.05 per meal
Season meat with taco seasoning and sauté in a pan.
Slice tomatoes, avocado, and onion.
Heat Spanish rice in a microwave pouch.
Open corn and black beans
Top with a squeeze of lime and drizzle with ranch and Cholula. Enjoy with a warm tortilla on the side or some tortilla chips!
Usually makes 4-5 bowls
