I'm completely committed to making the changes I need to make on this journey to a healthier and simpler life. One of those changes is to be diligent about menu planning; It will keep me from getting caught short and falling back into bad habits.
The first thing I did was look at my calendar for the week to see all the activities going on and build a menu around it all. I tried to make sure I planned meals that work for the entire family, not just my WW needs. I also spent a little time on the WW site looking for some recipe ideas, just to try a few new meals. Beyond just planning the meals for the week, I also looked at how I wanted to incorporate activity into my days. I'm still very much in the recovery phase, so I'm taking it really slow where my activity goals are concerned. I am more than a bit excited about wearing my new ActiveLink as it does my personal assessment over this coming week. Everything I've read about it makes it sound like it's the perfect little technological gem to help me reach my goals in a reasonable way.
OK... onto this week's menu;) (keep in mind that my WW weeks start on Tuesdays and end on Mondays)
Tuesday 3/18 - Lunch - Cobb Salad with 2 Schwan's Bavarian Soft Pretzel Sticks (10pts)
Dinner - Baked Chicken with Brown Rice and Veggies (7 pts)
Wednesday 3/19 - Lunch out with a friend. Thinking Red Robin and will get a kids chicken
sandwich with a side salad (8 pts)
Dinner - BLT and a Salad with Balsamic Dressing (10 pts)
Thursday 3/20 - Lunch - Progresso Lite Clam Chowder, Schwan's Bavarian Soft Pretzel Sticks, and a
Salad with Feta and Balsamic Dressing (8 pts)
Dinner - Broccoli & Sausage Casserole, Carrot Mini Muffins, Jello (10 pts)
Friday 3/21 - Lunch - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad (9 pts)
Dinner - Tacos (2) and Refried Beans (10 pts)
Saturday 3/22 - Lunch - Sandwich, Apple, Pretzel Slims (11 pts)
Dinner - Toast, Egg, Bacon, Fruit with Yogurt (6 pts)
Sunday 3/23 - Lunch - Eat out (12 pts est)
Dinner - Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce and Salad with Cheese and Balsamic Dressing
(9 pts)
Monday 3/24 - Lunch - Chicken Salad Wrap, Chicken Noodle Soup, Veggies and Dressing (8 pts)
Dinner - Garlic Chicken Broccoli over Noodles (7 pts)
Breakfast for me is pretty consistent... cereal with fruit and coconut milk or skim milk (4 pts), mixed berries with raw nuts, sprinkled with shredded coconut and a dash of coconut milk (1pt), or oatmeal with a tablespoon of brown sugar and a splash of milk (6 pts)
I've left snacks open so I can go along with my mood, but I already know how many points I have available for them. Of course I have all my weeks worth of PointsPlus points to work with as well. I tend to use them on the days we eat out and end up needing a few extra points to make it thru. I love to unwind with my latte' (2 pts) each evening after the kids are in bed and will use my PointsPlus if needed on things like that :)
Alright, my plan is in place, the shopping list is made of the few things I need to pick up, and I'm excited to begin week number 2 on this Joyful Journey. To God be all the glory as He directs my steps and continues to give me a peaceful heart and good attitude about this :)
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