Back to normal


Monday was back to normal - both in terms of schedule and mood. I enjoy the holidays, but I am someone who is happier when I have a routine, so its nice for things to be back into the usual routine.


I had lunchtime yoga here at work yesterday, and also went to Monday night yoga at the Y. It's funny - cardio classes (spin, and water aerobics) are on Tuesday & Thursday nights at the Y. A part of me thinks I should plan to stay home the other nights to take care of stuff. And yet yesterday I found myself hurrying home to finish my food prep so I could make yoga. Even though during class I sometimes feel impatient or even frustrated (I'm looking at you, half moon pose), I still miss it if I don't go!


My plan for today is to lift weights and go to spin.


Food was also back to normal yesterday, but I realized this morning that I'm out of sunflower seeds and nearly out of frozen berries. I'll have to go with a plan "B" breakfast for the remainder of the week. Not a problem - beans it is! It may sound weird, but they are a great source of protein and stay with you a long time - a heck of a lot better than cereal of even oatmeal IMO.


Tonight is lentil soup - I got it into the crockpot before I left the house this morning. That will make enough for 2 dinners, so I'll freeze the other half and have it in a couple of weeks. I am so glad the guys both consider soup a meal! It's economical, easy for me to toss into the crockpot for a quick meal, and this time of year it satifies my need for a "substantial" dinner while being kind to the waistline. A big salad on the side & we're all set.


Breakfast is 300 calories, morning snack is 2 clementines (70 calories), lunch is a salad (200 calories) plus a side veggie or beans (another 100 cal), afternoon snack is 2 prunes & pb (140 cal) and then of course dinner varies. Yesterday I had roasted brussel sprouts with my salad for lunch and they didn't really hold me very well. That was my plan "B" lunch this week and I forgot to bring a side from home. Oh well, it's not perfect but the cafeteria generally has a good salad bar and a good veggie selection.


Hope you have a good day!