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Friday, April 3, 2015

April Goals...

Working on lots of projects around these parts. Now that I'm no longer babysitting my friend's daughter daily, I have a lot more free time on my hands. Less time in the car (YAY!) equals more time to occupy myself. I hope to take full advantage of this time and finish up some long awaited projects.


On the to dos:
  • Finish bar cart shelves
    • attach trim, fill holes, stain
    • attach brackets and wine glass holders
    • hang on wall!!
  • Follow weekly cleaning schedule
  • Organize craft desk & shelf
    • fabric
    • paper
    • ESC
    • planner supplies
      • buy ikea cart??
      • buy new office chair
      • Drill cord hole in desk top
  • Reorganize Garage
    • move tool cabinet
    • move pet supplies
    • build ikea cabinet
    • breakdown boxes
    • breakdown pallets
  • Pallet photo board for friends new baby
  • Clean out 2nd spare room closet
  • Remove towel bars (Those HATED towel bars)
    • Remove from wall
    • patch holes in wall
    • spackle, sand and texture spray
    • paint - new colors?
  • Research patio enclosure companies - ask neighbor?

Monday, March 16, 2015

21 Day Fix Week 3 Meal Plan & Recap...

This week started off. After my procedure last Sunday, I knew I'd be modifying my workouts for a day or so, but I didn't think it would affect my eating all that much. Well, I was in greater discomfort for longer than I expected and it certainly did alter how I craved food and how I wanted to eat. I simply wanted comforting foods I wanted warming foods (actual warm food and carbs, carbs, carbs) Hubby did well maintaining his routine with lunch salads. I sort of grazed, and ate sandwiches and soups all week. I've included HIS meals and snacks below. My week was pretty much just not on par.

I had a second procedure on Friday and it threw us off as well. I have to say once we started on the down-path it was hard to turn it around. We are determined to begin again today Monday 3/16 and make it a better week. It will be the beginning of our "round 2" of the 21 Day Fix, but since we didn't really give it our all (due to some medical things) we're both determined to make this one count.

We started weigh-ins and measurements on February 28 and we do have some numbers to share. I'll put those at the end.

Monday 3/9/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü üü

B: Oatmeal w/Berries & Nuts Egg muffin w/egg & 2 slices bacon
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
L: Mason jar salad w/turkey
S: 2HB eggs, grapefruit
D: Mahi with rice & broccoli
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Total Body Cardio
Mods/Extras:

Tuesday 3/10/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü

B: Egg muffin w/egg & 2 slices bacon
S: Protein Shake w/coconut water & froz berries
L: Mason jar salad w/chicken
S: beef jerkey & fruit
D: Chicken fajitas w/lettuce & salsa, cheese, 2 tortillas
S: Fruit & nut Mix
W/O: Upper Mix
Mods/Extra:

Wednesday 3/11/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü ü

B: Yogurt w/granola & fruit
S: 2 HB eggs w/fruit, cheese stick
L: Mason Jar Salad w/turkey & quinoa
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
D: Beef & Veggie Soup
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Lower Fix
Mods/Extras: 

Thursday 3/12/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü    üüüü  üüü    ü     üü üü

B: Carrot Hash w/poached egg, grapefruit
S: Protein Shake w/coconut water
L: Mason jar salad w/turkey
S:
D: Dinner at Downtown Disney! Steak w/rice, black beans, fried plantains. (we both had pretty similar meals)
S:
W/O: Lower Fix
Mods/Extras:
üü üü

Friday 3/13/15
Tally:

B: Oatmeal w/fruit
S: N/A
L: McDonald’s
L
S: 2 HB eggs w/fruit
D:
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Pilates Fix
Mods/Extras:

Saturday 3/14/15
Tally:

B: N/A
S: N/A
L: Wings & fries
L
S: N/A
D: Pizza
S:
W/O: Dirty 30 – I didn’t work out today.

Mods/Extras:

Sunday: 3/15/15
Tally:

B: None
S: None
L: Turkey & Swiss Sandwich, fruit salad, lemonade (At ESC function)
S:
D: Shepherd’s Pie
S:
W/O: Yoga --  I didn’t work out today.
Mods/Extras:
A: Weight: - 1.8 lbs
     Inches: - 2.25" total
J: Weight: +1.2 lbs
     Inches: -2.75" total

Well, the numbers are surprising since we've been on again/off again with following the meal plan and workout schedule. I'll take it!!

Glad to see some movement in the measurements and scale, here's hoping that this "round 2" will be the round to kickstart the downward movement in both inches and pounds!

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

21 Day Fix Week 2 Meal Plan and Recap...

Hubby and I were both feeling great this week. We both had more energy, better moods and felt on top of our game. The workouts were getting easier, and even though DH had to work late a few nights, he got up early (I didn't) and got that sweat sesh in. Proud of him. We have been undergoing some heavy things in our journey to parenting and that has played a big role in the way we plan our days, food intakes and workouts. So, there were some extras on my part (which is reflected in the mods/extras line.) Hubs did not indulge in these extras until the weekend. I feel badly that he sort of fell of the wagon during the weekend because of something I was going through. But I can safely say, we are back on track and feeling great. So week 2 was a success, no matter the tiny bit we strayed.

Monday 3/2/15
Tally:
üüüü
   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü üü

B: Egg scramble w/peppers, carrots, & kale, ½ banana
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
L: Mason jar salad w/turkey & quinoa
S: 2HB eggs, grapefruit, cheese stick
D: Chicken breast w/noodles & tomato sauce, vegetables
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Total Body Cardio
Mods/Extras:
ü

Tuesday 3/3/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü

B: Oatmeal Bake w/Berries & Nuts
S: Protein Shake w/coconut water & froz berries
L: Mason Jar Salad with turkey & quinoa
S: beef jerkey & fruit,
D: Beef Stroganoff w/noodles
S: Fruit & nut Mix
W/O: Upper Mix
Mods/Extra:
ü

Wednesday 3/4/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü ü

B: Yogurt w/granola & fruit
S: 2 HB eggs w/fruit, cheese stick
L: Mason Jar Salad w/turkey & quinoa
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
D: Shrimp stir-fry, rice, broccoli, & veg
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Lower Fix
Mods/Extras: 
ü

Thursday 3/5/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü üü

B: Yogurt w/granola & fruit
S: 2 HB eggs w/fruit, cheese stick
L: Mason Jar Salad w/turkey & quinoa
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
D: Shrimp stir-fry, rice, broccoli, & veg
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Lower Fix
Mods/Extras:
ü

Friday 3/6/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü

B: Waffle w/berries, 1 egg, 2slices bacon
S: Protein shake w/coconut water
L: Mason Jar Sala w/turkey & quinoa
S: 2 HB eggs w/fruit & cheese stick
D: Sausages w/peppers, onion, noodles & veggies
S: Apple & PB
W/O: Pilates Fix
Mods/Extras: 
ü

Saturday 3/7/15
Tally:
üüüü   üü ü   üüüü  üüü    ü ü    üü ü

B: Quinoa Egg bowl w/veg (eating out)
S: Protein shake w/coconut water & froz. fruit
L: Bacon Cheeseburger w/French Fries, side salad & dressing (eating out)
S: beef jerky w/fruit
D: Roast chicken w/potatoes & Veggies
S: Protein Bar w/snap pea crisps & fruit
W/O: Dirty 30 – I didn’t work out today. I will explain why soon.

Mods/Extras: üüü

Sunday: 3/8/15
Tally:
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B: J: None // A: HB egg & orange
S: J: None //A: None
L: J: Chicken w/ macaroni & cheese  //A: Chicken wings, mac and cheese
S: Protein shake w/coconut water, yogurt, kale, ½ banana & frozen fruit
D: Chinese Food (eating out!!)
S: Chicken broth, snap pea crisps, beef jerky
W/O: Yoga --  I didn’t work out today. I will explain why soon.
Mods/Extras:
üüüüü I had a medical procedure done today, and I couldn’t eat prior to.  Our food choices today weren’t the best, but I was encouraged to increase my salt and protein intake in conjunction with the procedure I had. Which I will explain soon.