So, how did last week go? Once again I was overambitious. But I am learning what is realistic so I’m getting closer! I am proud of the fact that we only got takeout once last week. And, despite my lack of exercise and reporting only half a pound lost on Friday, I suddenly dropped two more pounds – woo hoo!
Menu Plan
Breakfasts: Oatmeal or homemade granola bars
Snacks: Oranges, grapefruit, Skinny Cows
Lunches: Leftovers or Lean Cuisine
Dinners: (Check back later for recipes)
Monday – Carrot-ginger soup and the Tilapia Citrus Couscous Salad that I didn’t get around to making last week. Or the week before. Do you ever have those recipes that you never seem to get made, even though you have all the ingredients? I feel sort of bad for them.
Tuesday – Eating out as I have a Nourishing Ways workshop on how to cut up a whole chicken. Believe it or not, I’m quite excited about this!
Wednesday – Chicken and root vegetables in the pressure cooker.
Thursday – Eating out as I have a Slow Food meeting.
Weekend – we’ll see
Workout Schedule
Move over RevAbs, I’m reviewing The Firm Express.
I just received a set of The Firm Express workout DVDs to review on my blog. The theory is that you can work out only 20 minutes three times a week and still see results. Should be interesting! I also bought a Bodymedia Fit armband which should tell me how many calories I’m burning. Lucky me I don’t have anything going on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday evenings so that’s when I’ll do the workouts.
Homekeeping Plan
As you can see I have quite a busy week ahead of me. So here’s what I’m scheduling myself to do:
Monday – pick up a few groceries
Wednesday – organize the small appliances pantry
Weekend – get caught up on book reviews that are behind
For more plans and organizing tips check out I’m An Organizing Junkie.
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I would be totally pumped to learn how to cut up a chicken! I usually make the husband do it, despite his lack of skill as well.
I’ve got plans to go out to a couple of sweet restaurants in the next two weeks here – Ann Arbor Restaurant Week and our wedding anniversary just happen to overlap by one day!
Jessica
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oh fun! I was so bummed to miss the Grand Rapids restaurant week because I was out of town for work. Hope you have a great anniversary!
I love that you plan your workouts and cleaning as well as your menu. I might have to add that to my schedule as well, maybe it will get me to the gym more often!
Yeah, if I don’t plan everything at once it just doesn’t get done! Plus it helps me figure out when during the week I’ll have time for meals that take a bit longer to cook.
I need to sit down and make a plan! Enjoyed reading about yours!
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OH I have to plan EVERYTHING.. bwahahahahaha Really loved seeing that you do the same.. lol… I’m a mom of 3 year old twin gremlins and a hubby that’s deployed 90% of the time.. If it isn’t written down, it’s NOT getting done.. lol.. Hope you get a chance to swing by and check out our MENU.. (=
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Last week I did okay, but this week has been off a bit. I did add walking in but I didn’t hit the treadmill for 45 minutes like I planned. Looks like I’m stuck at the 30 minute marker. I also didn’t get to watch my video yesterday, hoping to today. I think as long as we make an effort it’ll eventually move into a routine…I hope anyways. But losing weight is great! Way to go.
Keep it up.
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yes, it’s an ongoing journey! Been thinking about what happens when the 31 days is up . . . how can we keep the momentum going?
I plan on keeping it up and have already found other groups that plan on doing it longer which is definitely helping. Not to mention we are both part of myfitnesspal which help to keep logging in and reading those success stories. (at least it does me, I check it every morning)
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