I spent some time this weekend setting myself up for success.
Last week's eating was completely unplanned, no necessarily totally out of control (only a little), but with no real forethought and no journaling or counting going on.
This cannot continue.
So on Saturday I took some time and portioned out dry oatmeal, ground flaxseed, and raisins into individual baggies, and threw them all in the freezer (to keep the flax fresh). I've realized that I don't get really hungry until I get to work, so a cup of coffee and maybe an apple in the car is all I need. Every morning I'll just grab a baggie and make my oatmeal once I get to work. I'm generally the first to arrive, so it could be a nice relaxing ritual to begin the work day.
This afternoon I made a spinach, basil, and mozzarella frittata and portioned that out for a couple lunches and a dinner. I also cooked up some barilla plus pasta, and steamed some zucchini. Toss in an ounce of goat cheese, mix it all up and, I have the rest of my lunches for the week.
I logged onto sparkpeople for the first time in a long time (so long that my browser history forgot it existed... ahem...not good) and entered in my planned meals for the week. I might not stick to the plan exactly, you know, switch some things in or out, but it's good to know that I have everything I need in the fridge and pantry to have a week of healthy eating.
I go in for the second half of my physical tomorrow afternoon, and then I'll be able to schedule my gym orientation.
Things are rolling along!
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Nice new tagline! Metabolism of a manatee is SO me though.
ReplyDeleteThe frittata sounds amazing. I've never thought of pairing goat cheese with pasta; I shall try! We are out of options for dinner tonight, so it could be tonight.
Planning is HUGE. I couldn't plan while I was away and chose low-carb. I did great and managed to lose weight while away. Sweeeet!
Congrats on the new job -- I hope week 2 is just as great!
Yes, yes, I was just talking to myself saying that if I want to take it to the next level I really need to set myself up for success. I need my Kashi Go Lean Roll bars. Without them I just can't cut my calories enough without acting out.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great.
ReplyDeleteAmen on the planning. I need more of that. :)
ReplyDeleteHope week 2 is going well!
Planning?
ReplyDeleteWhat a novel idea...:P
You reminded me that I used to do this, but have stopped since J now has a regular job and needs a lunch too. I think I'll have to plan things out more...less stress, more yum.
Having healthy snacks at work has helped a lot tho.
Hiking trails AND a gym? I would have job envy if it weren't for being told "I love you" six times by the same person who didn't remember they already told me that today!: :)
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