A Healthier Lifestyle...

Today is one of those amazing days that I haven't had in over four months. Since the kids were with their dad last night & I didn't have to work today...I slept in until noon! It was awesome. We then packed up, went down to the beach for two hours until it became overcast, & then the kids went to play with friends. I have been able to sit in front of my computer, focused, & working on a few things that I have been meaning to work on for the longest time.

One of those things is getting back on my diet/healthier lifestyle. I have dabbled in dieting but it has been hard to stay on track without being prepared each week. So, I just spent the last hour or two looking through foods that I can cook quickly, at work, on the go, etc. that I don't have to worry about spoiling, making a huge mess, or getting boring. One of our biggest negatives before was salad. I love salad, however, cleaning the lettuce, chopping it, putting it away, cleaning up the mess, & then eating it all before it went bad just wasted so much time & money. So...no salad...for now.

Here is my meal plan.

Breakfast

1/2 cup oatmeal

1 cup of fruit - (depends what is on sale that week) 

Choices are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, apples, or bananas.

1/2 scoop of protein powder

Lunch

Gorton's Grilled Fish Fillets or fresh fish

1/2 cup brown rice

1/2 can green beans

Snack

Nutrisystem Brownie (I still have some left)

1 cup raspberries

Dinner

1 serving of shrimp

1/2 cup brown rice

1/2 can green beans

Snack

2 cups cantaloupe

I am very comfortable with these meal choices & do not see me having a problem sticking to this plan. Working out is what my issue is. I am working both jobs when I don't have the kids so I can't squeeze in getting to the gym too. I am going to start out with some cardio & light weights that I have at home. I have also committed to myself that I will take one night a week of when I don't have the kids. This will be Tuesdays. So, I will be off at 3pm with no other commitments, children, errands, etc. This will be a day for me to enjoy exercising, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, volunteering, or meeting new people. I am really looking forward to this new change. I need it. 

I also want to take a minute to say how proud I am of the kids. Brandon made straight A's for his final grade. He is off to be a 4th grader. I can't even believe it. Allyson struggled a little bit & we had a few bumps in the road but she passed her end of grade test (EOG) & she brought up many of her grades. She is going to be a 6th grader & going to yet another new school. I remember graduating from elementary school...I am sure she feels like such a big girl. She is starting to come out of this shy shell that she has had for years. During her graduation she had to make a speech & she did an amazing job. She was loud, clear, & confident!! I am so proud of both of them. 

I hope that everyone has a great weekend. I will post tomorrow for Father's Day.