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Week 1 Tuesday
Strong is Sexy Fitness Challenge  

My alarm went off at 5:45 this morning and surprisingly I wasn't as tired as usual.  However, I still hit the snooze a few times and finally found the motivation that I need to move myself out of bed closer to 6:30am.  First thing I did was turn on my laptop.  I had my internet tabs saved and set to open up to my morning workout.  It was a way to not make any excuses to skip my workout.  I debated on whether I was going to workout on the porch or my room.  I opted for my room since my roommate was up and didn't have to worry about making noise.  I put on a basic workout outfit and set my cooking timer for 20 secs.  Yes, it would be far easier if I had a gym boss timer, but don't have one and not sure I want to buy one.  However, I do remember someone posting a link to a free interval timer online....really wish I could remember where I saw that. Does anyone use the gymboss?  or have another option they prefer using for interval workouts?

Booty Firm Up
I swapped M/Tue since Fit Foodies met for our bi-weekly walk Monday.  
I only managed 4 rounds instead of 6, because the workout was pretty killer.
I also modified the Push Up/Monkey Push up (pike press) to just modified push ups since I was unable to complete more then just mini-mini's of the exercise.  

view workout log for today

daily affirmation (actually Mondays)
I greet each day with enthusiasm and as an opportunity to move my wonderful body!

Proverbs 4:11-12
I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.
When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; And when you run, you will not stumble

daily review:
* read ch. 5 pg 52-67 (35 minutes)
* Reviewed workout for tomorrow + added workouts for the week to my journal 
* in bed by 9pm and lights out by 10:30pm
* repeated the daily affirmations throughout the day
* noted my workouts and meals in my journal
* eats were pretty on.

eats:

Shortly after 2:30pm I started craving snack foods.  I didn't feel hungry, and I had a BIG and yummy lunch so the only other thing I could think of was that I had not consumed enough water.  I filled up my water bottle but still ended up having a snack (#4) just because the craving was pretty loud and glad that I didn't have any bad snackie foods, because I would have totally caved.  Then closer to 5 I another snack (#5).; mainly because I thought I was going to be working my 2nd job last night, but they canceled just after i poured the milk.  I also munched on more animal cookies  later in the evening; really need to stop eating them or better yet stop buying them and bringing them home.....they are just so yummy.

 
View Daily Eats

   cucumber & onion sprouts on oatmeal bread

LVME Recipes

I was inspired when i was writing up my mantra for my workout book and came up with a name and new template for the recipes I'll be adding for download.  They're going to be called LVME Recipes, which stands for Love Me; recipes that will love your body and make you feel good.

Here is an example of the new template.  They can be easily stored in an 8.5 x 11 binder.

Project: Food Budget - Week Four

Goal: $50

Actual: $20.59 (Giant)
Actual: $37.13 (Weis)

Bonus Card Savings: $3.36

After taking some time to browse through the weekly flyers I saw significant savings just by buying some of my produce from Weis versus Giant.  Luckily, Weis isn’t too far out of my way, so after picking up a few things from Giant I made my way to Weis.  Though when it comes to other items Weis is not the place to go, but as I review the prices of the products I buy on a regular basis I will begin narrowing the stores I shop at and get to know more of the stores set up so I can be more efficient when I’m shopping.  Though I should have grabbed the blueberries from Giant.   The paper said Weis had them for 2.99 a pint, however, when I went to the resister I had to void 2 items.  1) Blueberries, which turned out to be 4.99 a pint and 2) My Naturally More Almond Butter.  I thought that both the Almond butter and Peanut butter were 2/$5, however it was just the pb.  I felt bad having to void it, but I wasn’t paying 5.99 for that.  By returning the pb and the 2 pints of blueberries I saved $15.97 from my grocery bill.

Produce Savings by buying at Weis verus Giant:
Eggs: $.99 vs. $1.49
Greep Peppers: $10/$10 vs $1.99/lb
4lb bag of Oranges: $3.99 vs. 4.99

I did spend more money on the Avocado at $1.89 each and the Large Seeded Grapes totally 6.25 for the bag.  They are so good though I couldn’t help but splurge on them.

(will add later)

Meal Plan:
* Breakfast

* Post-Workout

* 10am Post-Workout Meal

* 1pm Snack
 
* 4pm Snack

* 7pm Dinner

Staples Purchased:
#1 Naturally More PB $2.50 (saved $.49)
#1 Ziploc Round Storage  Containere $2.89
#1 Ziploc Take Along Rectangle Food Storage $3.39

I’m not sure if I saved anything by buying the storage continners at Weis, but they came in pretty handy this week.

Overall Week:
I did better with my budget, but clean eating I did stray a bit from my original meal plan due to being stressed out about a few things.   

Project: Food Budget
Read about Project: Food Budget challenge.

Please check out these wonderful blogs, and give them support as they take on this challenge.
Participating blogs:
    * Emily Levenson
    * Veggie Converter
    * Dairy-Free Cooking
    * Veggie Burgher
    * The Happy Cactus
    * Test Kitchen Tuesday
    * Newly Vegan
    * Veggie on the Cheap
    * MeloMeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day
    * The Veggie Life
    * Caroline Cain Holistic Health
    * Going Veggie
    * Under The Apple Tree
    * Be the Change

Project: Food Budget - Week three

Goal: $50

Actual: $62.02 (Giant) 

Bonus Card Savings: $13.68

This was another challenging meal prep with trying to balance everything out (45P/45C/10HF).  I need to find an easier way to do this and save money so I can begin to buy supplements.  Then things escalated when I got to the grocer and realized I wasn't going to have enough time to cook any of my meals, so I had to think of some alternatives.  Luckily, I still have a ton of leftovers from last week that I was able to use.

Original Plan: * Breakfast:      Overnight Oat Berries+Cereal     * Post-Workout     Protein Cookie * 10am Post-Workout Meal     Black Bean Oat Burger * 1pm Snack     Yogurt Bowl * 4pm Snack     banana + pb * 7pm Dinner    Teriyaki Tempeh + Brown Rice

Adjusted Plan * Breakfast:      Overnight Oat Berries + Cereal * Post-Workout     Protein Shake * 10am Post-Workout Meal      Cottage Cheese      Cherry tomatoes (leftovers) * 1pm Snack     Yogurt Bowl * 4pm Snack     Power Toast (leftovers) * 7pm Dinner      Tuna + Cucumber + ww WASA      + Red Wine Vinegar + Carrots

Staples Purchased:

#1 Sugar in the Raw $2.89
#1 Giant Vinegar $0.85
#2 Strawberries (32oz for 3.89) Going to freeze one package
#1 Burt's Bees Lip Gloss $2.69
#1 Sports Creme $6.49
#1 Antibiotic Creme $3.66
#1 large Quaker Oats 1-min oats $3.69
#1 Bobs Red Mills Wheat Berries $2.99

Total Staples: $23.26 (not including the strawberries)

Project: Food Budget

Read about Project: Food Budget challenge.

Please check out these wonderful blogs, and give them support as they take on this challenge.

Participating blogs:

• Emily Levenson
• Veggie Converter
• Dairy-Free Cooking
• Motor City Girl In the Steel City
• Veggie Burgher
• The Happy Cactus
• Test Kitchen Tuesday
• Newly Vegan
• Veggie on the Cheap
• MeloMeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day
• A Guy, A Girl, And a Dinner Plate
• The Veggie Life
• Caroline Cain Holistic Health
• Going Veggie
• Be the Change

Project: Food Budget - Week three

Goal: $50

Actual: $62.02 (Giant) 
Bonus Card Savings: $13.68
           

This was another challenging meal prep with trying to balance everything out (45P/45C/10HF).  I need to find an easier way to do this and save money so I can begin to buy supplements.  Then things escalated when I got to the grocer and realized I wasn't going to have enough time to cook any of my meals, so I had to think of some alternatives.  Luckily, I still have a ton of leftovers from last week that I was able to use.

Original Plan: * Breakfast:      Overnight Oat Berries+Cereal     * Post-Workout     Protein Cookie * 10am Post-Workout Meal     Black Bean Oat Burger * 1pm Snack     Yogurt Bowl * 4pm Snack     banana + pb * 7pm Dinner    Teriyaki Tempeh + Brown Rice

Adjusted Plan * Breakfast:      Overnight Oat Berries + Cereal * Post-Workout     Protein Shake * 10am Post-Workout Meal      Cottage Cheese      Cherry tomatoes (leftovers) * 1pm Snack     Yogurt Bowl * 4pm Snack     Power Toast (leftovers) * 7pm Dinner      Tuna + Cucumber + ww WASA      + Red Wine Vinegar + Carrots

Staples Purchased:
#1 Sugar in the Raw $2.89
#1 Giant Vinegar $0.85
#2 Strawberries (32oz for 3.89) Going to freeze one package
#1 Burt's Bees Lip Gloss $2.69
#1 Sports Creme $6.49
#1 Antibiotic Creme $3.66
#1 large Quaker Oats 1-min oats $3.69
#1 Bobs Red Mills Wheat Berries $2.99

Total Staples: $23.26 (not including the strawberries)

Project: Food Budget

Read about Project: Food Budget challenge.
Please check out these wonderful blogs, and give them support as they take on this challenge.

Participating blogs:

• Emily Levenson
• Veggie Converter
• Dairy-Free Cooking
• Motor City Girl In the Steel City
• Veggie Burgher
• The Happy Cactus
• Test Kitchen Tuesday
• Newly Vegan
• Veggie on the Cheap
• MeloMeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day
• A Guy, A Girl, And a Dinner Plate
• The Veggie Life
• Caroline Cain Holistic Health
• Going Veggie
• Be the Change

Yummy Possiblities

WEEK UPDATE: MAY 2, 2011
A NICE WALK OUTSIDE

The weather finally held out for a little while, at least enough to hit the blue trail at Adam Ricci Park in Enola.  It's a mile and a half trail that took about 30 minutes on a slow conversational pace.  It was my first time at this park so to be expectant I was lost once I got inside trying to find my friend.  The park has a grand playground that made me want to romp and play, but time was short since I had to head home afterward and prep my meals.

YUMMY TUMMY MEALS

PRE-WORKOUT BREAKFAST

- Eggs and Oats Pancake

POST WORKOUT

- Vanilla Protein Shake (scoop powder + 12 oz water)

SNACK

- Quinoa and Mango
- Sweet Potato, half

LUNCH

- Power toast topped with Chic Energy Bites - cheerful cheery
- Carrots

 SNACK
- Cottage Cheese
- Cherry Tomatoes

DINNER

- Strawberry Romaine Salad topped with Asian Sesame Crusted Chicken Nuggets



AHHH...JUST WHAT I NEEDED

Even though things in my life have slowed down a bit there have still been a few bumps int eh road that have caused some tension and luckily a friend of mine is a massage therapist who offered his services.  You forget sometimes to just ask your friends who work in the same field you need.  I headed over Tuesday night around 7pm where we hung out in talk mode for awhile before starting.  Time just stood still while soothing music played in the background.  It was just what I needed and nothing like the School of Massage type massage, which is the only place I've gone for a massage--usually because my best friend wanted to go.   Once I was ready to get up I headed to the kitchen where we continued our conversation and added a few more before leaving around 10pm.  I can't believe I was there that long, but it's not to often that I get to see him, so it was nice to no have to rush and just enjoy our time to catch up. 

THE RAIN SUCCEEDS AGAIN...5K RESCHEDULED
My work sponsored 5k was rescheduled for the 25th due to a mud slide and several flooded areas where our students would be running.  The haha part is that we made it out to City Island and all the kids were bussed in and then they decided to cancel it.  The good thing, despite getting the bottom of my pants and shoes soaked was being able to catch up with some of the guys that I don't see except for at student events. Though I was slightly glad it was canceled since my leg (hip flexor) was hurting pretty bad and I really didn't want to run on it.  The bad thing about not running today was not having any competition, which meant even on my bum leg I could have won first place overall girls.  Rats.  Hopefully

I was totally psyched to see this movie after watching the previews 5 times on Friday and found myself and a few other friends, including my fav guy, catching the 10pm showing.  It was super cute and even a great watch with the guys, who I heard laugh quite often.  Typically, my fav guy and I are more rambunctious, but tonight not so much.  I have my thoughts on why we were so well behaved, but for now I'll leave it alone and say it was a great night and a softly sweet ending. 

SPRING CLEANING

I spent my Saturday afternoon helping my grandparents take down the porch enclosure and prep it for the summer.  It didn't take too long with the 3 of us and were were able to put up the false picket fence up in it's place.  Later on that evening I spent some time rearranging my room, which was much needed.  Now I just need to take a few Rubbermaid tubs to the shed and file some I don't know what to do with this paperwork and my room will look suppurb.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

I made sure to give my grandmother her card and call my mom before heading to church to wish her a very happy mothers day.  After service I made it to the gym to work on my legs and walk, but I ended up running a little.  Also, hope the guy I saw today, who was behind me while I was running is there again next Sunday.

Project: Food Budget - Week two

Goal: $50

Actual: $74.49 
            $48.33 (wegmans)
            $26.16 (weis)

I spent several hours last Sunday planning my meals using the Sunday Circulars for this week and finally made it to the grocer Monday night after 9pm.  I found everything I needed between Weis and Wegmans, but remembered while shopping at Wegmans that I needed protein powder and ???, which caused me to go over budget.   I was hoping to spend a little less since I used a good amount of ingredients from my pantry, but I guess I can be thankful that I didn't spend any more.  I still didn't get to making any no-knead whole wheat bread this week, but hopefully I will get a chance to attempt that on Saturday while taking care of my laundry.

Mango is typically 2 for $5 so when I saw Weis had them 10 for $10 I grabbed 5 in hopes of freezing 3 of them for later.  I'm not sure how well they freeze, but for $1 each I'm going to find out.

I needed mayo for my Cesar Dressing, but I didn't want to use my Safflower mayo at a whopping 100 calories per tablespoon so I picked up Hellmans Light Mayo, which had only 35 calories per tablespoon and ingredients I understood.  Kiwi was also 2 packs of 6 for $5 so I picked up a pack. 

While at Wegmans I ended up helping a young engaged couple who were looking for hosin sauce.  It turned out to be in the organic isle and when I brought it over to them we ended up talking for over an hour.  They are very sweet and good talkers.  We went jumped from several topics, even politics and religion and if it wasn't so late I probably would have stayed and talked to them longer.  It always nice to be able to make new friends when out and about

Key code:
(*)  from my pantry
(B)  bought
(**) sale items

Menu:

PRE-WORKOUT BREAKFAST

- Eggs and Oats Pancake
     * eggs + all white's egg whites
     * cinnamon
     * chia seeds
     * oats
     * soy milk
     B strawberries **
     B greek plain yogurt **

POST WORKOUT

- Vanilla Protein Shake (scoop powder + 12 oz water)
     * vanilla protein powder

SNACK

- Quinoa and Mango
     * quinoa
     * coconut flakes
     * cashews
     * agave nectar
     B mango **
- Sweet Potato, half
     * sweet potatoes

LUNCH

- Power toast topped with Chic Energy Bites - cheerful cheery
     * 15.gran bread
     * weis pb
     * sunflower seeds
     * chia seeds
     * dried cherries/craisins
     * cashews
     * almonds
     B medjool dates
- Carrots
     B carrots
 SNACK
- Cottage Cheese
     B cottage cheese
- Cherry Tomatoes
     B cherry tomatoes **

DINNER

- Strawberry Romaine Salad topped with Asian Sesame Crusted Chicken Nuggets
     * sugar in the raw
     * vinegar
     * red onion
     * poppy seeds
     B light mayo
     B romaine lettuce
     B strawberries **
     B plain greek yogurt **

     * soy sauce
     * garlic
     * ginger
     * sesame seeds
     B Chicken Breast **

Staples Purchased:
#1 Vanilla Protein Powder
#1 10lb pack of Wegmans Boneless Skin Less Chicken Breast ($1.99 per lb)
#5 Mango (10 or $10) Going to free 3 of them.
#3 Chobani Greek Plain Yogurt (4 for $5)
#3 Yoglait Greek Plain Yogurt

Project: Food Budget

Read about Project: Food Budget challenge.
Please check out these wonderful blogs, and give them support as they take on this challenge.

Participating blogs:

• Emily Levenson
• Veggie Converter
• Dairy-Free Cooking
• Motor City Girl In the Steel City
• Veggie Burgher
• The Happy Cactus
• Test Kitchen Tuesday
• Newly Vegan
• Veggie on the Cheap
• MeloMeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day
• A Guy, A Girl, And a Dinner Plate
• The Veggie Life
• Caroline Cain Holistic Health
• Going Veggie

WEEK UPDATE: APRIL 25, 2011
CHIROPRACTOR

On a scale of 1 to 10, my pain level was a 0.  This was two weeks in a row now so I only have to wait one more week before I can hit the ground running.  I enjoy his mix of humor and seriousness, which adds a fun dynamic when we discuss my current workout limitations.  Though I do have his approval to begin running in the next week when I start my new routine, but I have to start slow.  However, being that I don't know what that word means I had to ask as for me that means only doing 3 or 4 miles versus 6.  He gave me a smirk and added his dynamics.  I'm actually pretty proud of myself for being as good as I have have been with listening.

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The joyous feeling of knowing that I can begin running soon can be described as the same feeling of seeing butterflies on a sunny day.

 

  RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY.

The last few weeks have been pretty wet outside and hasn't left a desire to begin walking outside, but we've been trying to push ourselves despite the odd.  However, today our plans were thorted again and we rescheduled our walk at Adam Ricci Park for May 2.  

My workout plans weren't all washed up, since I was able to swap my outdoor walk for the treadmill, which is good since I gorged so much at our Administration Appreciation Lunch at Sammie's downtown Harrisburg.   I can't believe I ate so much food and even finished with a chocolate cake with chocolate icing.  It was really good, but I really shouldn't have eaten it. 

I kept at an easy pace on the treadmill and changed it up with some intervals at 2.8 and 4.8 for an hour.  It all worked out well, since I ran into some friends at the gym who were finishing up their workout as well.  We ended up hitting juice n' java afterward to chat till they closed.   

HOT AND HUMID NIGHTS

The last few nights have been proving that summer is arriving, or at least that rainy nights leave my room feeling muggy and stale. It is however, it was still more bearable then being on the 3rd floor in my my apartment in Historic Carlisle on a warm summer night.  That's like living in a brick oven.

CELEBRATING NO MORE JURY DUTY

For the last 18 months my friend Daryl was driving to Philadelphia once a week to be on jury duty for several trails and he's officially done so a group of us headed to Arooga's Sports Bar and Grille for wings and then dollar bowling at the Coliseum.   I wasn't to thrilled with Arooga's, but I ordered the Turkey Burger--not their specialty or even close.  Next time I'll order wings.  We all trailed to the Coliseum afterward.  I had to try on several shoes to finally find a decent pair, which is a good enough reason to just buy a pair.  I really hate bowling shoes.  They are hard and thin and just plain ugly.  I had a great time and hung with some friends who were giving me and another person a hard time.  I love my friends, but sometimes you just need to let things blossom by themselves even if you feel that the two people involved are totally oblivious.  Though it did cause some some unknowns and cautiousness for a while once the culprits left we were back to our silly ways.

Heard this song this week and wow....

CALMLY CHAOTIC WEEKEND

I had many good intentions for getting more accomplished this weekend, but left a lot to be done.  I finally arose from my slumber around noon on Saturday and headed straight for  some coffee.  Once I felt like I was able to function I started a load of laundry, then two and finished with a third all while cleaning my room, finding a recipe for whole wheat bread and working in a quick 20 minute cardio.  Then headed to evening service and sushi at Fuji Do. The sushi night had been in the works for about a month, but nothing was official until earlier in the week.  The service was pretty bad and I wasn't happy that the server  left the empty chopstick papers and dirty plates, but took my sliver of paper that contained a list of my sushi order and ingredients.  The menu had a varied selection, but overall my favorite was the Shrimp Tempura and wished I would have ordered it instead of one of the basics I did order.

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I was up around 9:30am on Sunday, but it still didn't help in accomplishing anything more than yesterday.  After my morning coffee I spent about 4 hours reviewing the Sunday Circular and planning my  meals around the current contents of my pantry, sales items from the circular while staying under 1400 calories with a balance of protein, carbs and fat.  I was pretty close to my numbers so I put together my grocery list and headed to my dad's for an oil change.  When I arrived they were about to eat dinner, so my dad had me grab a plate for some basic garlic bread and spaghetti.   My dad was pretty frustrated with my Mazda and kept yelling at the engine.  Apparently the design of my engine wasn't thought out, especially since the filter, which is changed every 3000 miles wasn't in a more convient location.  This led to my filter staying and only adding new oil to my bone dry engine, which just had 2 quarts added on the 15th. I did manage to fit in some time at the gym before making my grocery run and finally making it home sometime around 11pm.

stop overcomplicating and k.i.s.s.

WEEK UPDATE: APRIL 18, 2011
FIRST OFFICIAL MEET UP

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GREEN DOOR DANCING

I was still excited about my weekend in DC so I thought what better way to extend my dancing, but to attend the green door Tuesday night. Plus, I still haven’t had my birthday dance. After my meet up group I headed over, which enabled me to try out my new shoes to. This helped me to better determine, that yes, I do need to have them sueded.

CLEAN EATS

I wasn't very prepared after coming back from DC to make sure I had proper meals planned, which left me eating foods that didn't fuel my body and left me feeling sluggish until I was able to gather a plan Wednesday night.   Luckily, we all have days weeks that are plans get thrown off course, but it's all about the changes Iwe make to bring ourselves back and out of the land of lethargic.  Once my plan was in place I did very well at sticking to my meal plan this week.

GYM ASSESSMENT

Thursday I met with the head trainer to review my goals and routine and see what changes should be made to match my fitness goals.  I made it to my appointment on time and ready to start at 6pm.  When we talked about my routine I was fumbling over my words and my paper since I hadn't worked out all the kinks to my log after making several edits to it so I could better allow for more recovery time.

I was looking forward to the meeting, but unsure as to what the trainer would  tell me and what changes would need to be made.  After sitting through the assessment and not actually reviewing much of anything due to him spewing his master’s degree in my face and insulting everything I had done regarding my fitness, including going to the Chiropractor, reading fitness magazine, over-training, and also insulting a previous trainer who no longer works there (very unprofessional).  Needless to say I was not excited about working with him after leaving my assessment.  He not once looked me in the eye, but always past me telling me that he really didn't want to be there and wouldn't even let me finish my thoughts.  There are really great trainers at my gym who are pleasant, informative and tough on the workout floor, however, because this pompous ass has a master’s degree he out trumps them for the initial assessment. 

It was really hard to listen to him while he was acting like a pompous ass, but I know that what he was saying did have merit, however, the presentation needs a little work and some professionalism so it can be better absorbed.  After weeding through his arrogant demeanor I was able to pull out some things that I knew he was right on like the fact I've been over-training and I need to cut back so I made a few adjustment and I'll be trying them out next week.  These changes along with him referring to my log as being "over-complicated" led me to creating a new, very simple fitness log, which I'm very much excited about.  I'm still working oiut the kinks, but once I'm done I'll upload it.. 

HAPPY EASTER

Surprisingly, I had a very enjoyable Easter.  I spent most of the day with my dad and step mom's family.  We had a yummy dinner (which I ate way to much of) and I made sure to help out where I could.  Afterward a few of us sat in the living room and watched Transformers: Revenge of the Machines.  We had ample time to chat and catch up during dinner and everyone was well behaved, which is a rarity with family events.  My most favorite part of the day was spending time with my dad, quality time which I don't usually get to have with him. 

an inspired meal planner

It's a great week, when you have your meals for the following week planned out several days before your trip to the grocery store. It seemed so easy after I was inspired by an article I read about a 1400-Calorie Meal Plan and Skeleton.  It's part of Team Beach Body (aka P90X).  Though I didn't realize it until I came across another blog that had the same meal plan that linked Climb Michi's Ladder.  PDF They have 5 tiers of foods and each food is labeled (fat) (protein) and (carb).  The ideal is to only eat what's in the top two tiers for a perfect diet, but we all know that's not always possible. 

Anyways, what I loved about the meal plan was how simple it seemed.  Each meal is labeled with the following labels (carb) (dairy) (protein) and (fruit), but no specific portion sizes.  I kept this in mind and then adjusted my meal plan template and schedule that I created earlier this week and then added a grocery list and meal prep day schedule.  The hope is that this will help me be more consistent with my eating times and meals. 

Here is a sneak peak at my meal planner:

Backside where I've added my grocery list:

I'll look more into the ladder and other foods on the list, but for now I'm pretty happy with my current list. I'll need to calculate my calories for each meal so I know if I'm really under the 1400, plus if I'm getting sufficient enough protein, carb and fat to match my activity needs.

Goals:

Bed by 9pm!!!!

Calculate my protein, Carb and Fat for my meal plan and assure I'm in the right direction

Work on a inspiration board with all my yearly goals and add a section for monthly goals.