New York crunch time,

Anywhere I go should be alerted upon my arrival, not really!!!

So sparkly, I can only imagine with all the Christmas lights what it will look like.

Only a day and a half before I'll be in New York City, and I cannot wait.  I plan on squeezing in as much fun as I can. It is the city that never sleeps, isn't it?  I know it is going to be awesome.

I've been working out pretty hard the last two weeks.  Increasing mileage and speed because I have a lot of upcoming races.  Very satisfied with the PIYO workout from beach body.  It came with a seven day supply of shakeology which is a meal replacement shake.  Definitely going to stick with the shakeology as well.  It is pricey, however there is nothing on the market that compares.

This is going to gross you out. Last night I was watching (because there was nothing on) my criminal addiction. Did you know that there is a disorder called ABDL. Ok are you ready for this, Adult Baby Diaper Lovers.  Seriously???? This guy would steal dirty baby diapers and wear them. He figured out that he could buy baby diapers in adult sizes and started wearing them, however kept stealing dirty diapers.  WTF.  I spent 20 years in law enforcement and never heard of that.

Have you ever heard of ABDL? I had not

What are some must see things in NYC?

Have you ever done meal replacement? Did you like it?

PIYO works, recipe for Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake

I'm so excited that I get to go to Eat Well today, I love sushi.  They have these delicious scallops in scampi sauce. I worked out extra hard this morning to make room for dinner.

I started my PIYO workout yesterday, and it works!!!! I was sore this morning which is always a good feeling. After my PIYO workout I went running. Seven miles at a 7:43 pace. Getting back to where I was.

I must admit I am an overpacker, I pack too much. Way too much.  For example a three day trip=10 pair of socks, seriously??? I can never decide what to take so I take it all just in case. I mean it is New York City what do you pack?  I have to take dress clothes, running clothes, and the usual wear. 

This will be me in the airport, lol

As I promised here is the recipe for OOEY GOOEY TOFFEE CAKE they are the best I have ever made!!!!

Ingredients:

Cake:
1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (I used Butter Recipe Yellow)
1 large egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) box confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup toffee bits (I buy a bag of Heathy toffee bits in the baking section.  I use 1 cup in the filling and the remaining toffee bits sprinkled on top of the cake.)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9 by-2-inch baking pan.

For the cake: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well. Pat into the bottom of prepared pan and set aside.

For the filling: Still using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Dump in confectioners’ sugar and beat well. Reduce the speed and slowly pour in butter. Mix well. Fold in toffee bits.

Pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly. You can top the cake with the leftover toffee bits.  Bake for 35-45 minutes. Don’t be afraid to make a judgment call on the cooking time, because oven temperatures can vary. You want the center to be a little gooey, so don’t bake it past that point!

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Cut into squares. Just remember that these wonderful cakes are very, very rich, and a little will go a long way.