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Apr 3 2012

Admitting Defeat

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A little over a week ago, I told you I was committing to a meal plan.

I was all for it. I sat down on Sunday and developed a detailed list. I knew what I was going to have for breakfast, lunch, and supper from Monday through Thursday. Everything was balanced. Everything was nutritious. I had such high hopes.

…no thank you.

I’m not a quitter. But I wholeheartedly admit defeat here. Meal planning is so not my thing.

I last until Tuesday night, maybe? Then I just felt like I was being forced to eat meals that I really didn’t want to. It’s not like the meals I had planned were atrocious and gross things like liver and onions or something (I’ve never actually tried them … the thought just is repulsive). It was filled with some of favorite items like smoothies, overnight oats, and wraps. None of them were taxing in the kitchen. I don’t think prep time for anything was more than 15 minutes.

I just don’t want someone (in this case, myself) forcing me to eat certain food. And no amount of airplanes noises helped either ;)

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So I changed my approach.

I revamped my daily plan. I developed one big list. I sat down again and did more brainstorming, writing down the most delicious meals in my limited repertoire. I listed them all. Then I referred to that list for the rest of the week.

The result was fantastic! When I came home from work each day, I already had a list of ideas scribbled down, waiting for me to pick something to eat. I tend to get into ruts with food … this is a terrific way of avoiding that. And the least amount of thinking at the end of the work day is always a bonus ;)

Have you ever really wanted to like something and just couldn’t make it happen?

Have a wonderful day! We’re one day closer to the end of a short work week!

Mar 26 2012

A Meal Plan

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So, tell me. How was your weekend?

Mine was fantastic. I was able to spend time with a great group of people Friday night, then went to The Hunger Games on Saturday. Just so you know, I’ll be seeing it 8 more times and then buying it on DVD. It was done so well, and stayed as true to the book as possible. Oh just awesome.

But the weekend wonders didn’t stop there! I had a reunion with a group of friends that I had been missing dearly on Saturday. So many laughs, such a spectacular night.

I have the greatest friends.

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Now I’m ready for the week … and it’s going to be healthy one! I’m FINALLY recovered from my cold (hooray!!!) and I’m hopping back on the healthy train. And I’m taking a new approach.

I’ve made a meal and exercise plan for the next five days.

While I had a blast in glass this weekend, I treated my body a little like a garbage receptacle. I’m talking beer, pizza, nachos, greasy concoctions … zero nutrition. Kinda like how Ron Ron eats when they get back from Karma on a Saturday night. And as delicious as it all was, bacon was involved in at least two meals, come on now ;)  , I’m ready to commit to eating clean this week.

Also, my groceries are dwindling and my plan will carefully utilize what’s left in the fridge :)

I’ve never meal planned before, but I’m very excited about it! I’m looking forward to getting back on track.

And the scheduled workouts?! I can’t wait. Typically, I just go to the gym and do my thang without a lot of planning ahead of time. Since I wasn’t feeling top notch last week, my workouts were 98% non-existent (except for the sweaty attempt on Wednesday). Now I’m craving sweat. You must know what I mean, right?

I can't WAIT to feel better. Yaaaay sweat!

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Did you have a stellar weekend? Do you meal plan?

Have a great day – and how can you not, since I managed to fit three Jersey Shore references into this post?! I did that just for you :)