Hi there!
First things first, let's get to my weigh-in..
The scale was actually pretty nice to me this morning after having a pretty crummy week. Busy weekend out of the house meant Mama was pretty out of control. That didn't have to be the case but I just didn't prepare. You know what they say, fail to plan.. plan to fail. Ugh. There also may have been some pumpkinhead beer thrown in there. Hah. Oh and I have Chinese food for the first time in almost 3 months. I felt like complete junk after. Again, lesson learned. I've got to own up to it and move forward. My workouts were pretty terrible too as I was only active 3 days. That's terrible for me. I try to make it habit to move 6 days a week. Three rest days was just ridiculous.
I'm ready to have a kick-ass week.
Speaking of the scale.. I'm ditching the scale for the month of September. I'm calling it "No Scale September" It will take some SERIOUS willpower but I feel like I owe it to myself. I get so focused on that damn number and I tell myself I won't let it define me but it does every.freaking.time. I let it control me 99% of the time and it's not the attitude to have. Wish me luck! I think I may need to have Brian hide it. I know myself well enough and I won't be able to resist!
I'll be honest, I have a very real fear that saying goodbye to the scale will let me get out of control. I post my weight weekly on my IG (myjourneytofitmama) and I feel like that holds me accountable. I'd like to think my continuing to use MFP, posting photos of food & sweaty selfies will keep me on track. I'm going to take a picture today as well so I can track my progress through out the month. Wish me luck!
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Here's a look at my meal plan for the week..
Dinner:
- Honey mustard marinated chicken on the grill w/ fresh broccoli
- Fish tacos w/ mango slaw & black bean salad
- Chicken piccata w/ roasted asparagus
- Coconut chicken w/ pineapple fried "cauli-rice" (http://nomnompaleo.com/post/1626071845/another-simpler-version-of-cauliflower-rice)
- Buffalo chicken taquitos & side salads (http://www.emilybites.com/2015/06/buffalo-chicken-taquitos.html)
We've got a weekend full of cookouts so less I have to do but I WILL be sure to have a plan and stay on track. There is nothing wrong with improvising but I can't lose control.
Lunches:
- Strawberry poppyseed Salad w/ grilled chicken & goat cheese
- The best ever chicken salad
- Tuna w/ everything but the kitchen sink
- Mediterranean quinoa w/ grilled chicken
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
XO,
A
