Days 19-21 are missing, because I stopped tracking and honestly, stopped caring what I was putting into my body for a few days. It was homecoming, we had a week full of injuries and illness, my parents came into town, we celebrated my dad's birthday…the excuses are endless, so take your pick. However, I'm back and more motivated than ever. Part of the reason for my fresh inspiration is due to the negative effects of eating too much junk for a few days. I felt sick to my stomach and sluggish, not wanting to do anything…even just emotionally down. I paid the price for poor decisions.
Today, I was ready to start the week out right. I had my Chobani almond coco loco yogurt flip for breakfast. I had coffee with coconut milk creamer (not nearly as tasty as the almond, in my opinion). I am currently about 10 ounces away from my water goal for the day-yay!
Between breakfast and lunch, I taught 4 classes. In two second grade art classes, we talked about and creatively brainstormed about things that inspire us. I got to share with my students how one thing that inspires me constantly is them. In a 5th grade and 6th grade art class, we talked about setting goals. They designed Chinese New Year dragon masks and wrote goals for themselves that were specific, measurable and realistic. Talk about a powerfully motivating morning…I have the BEST students.
By lunch, I was very hungry. I had a great little lunch, courtesy of Costco. I sampled it twice before giving in to purchase it. It's a prepared meal in a box with two containers. You simply open them both, mix them together and eat. You don't even need to heat it, which is a major plus for me, because what teacher has the time?! One container has quinoa and the other has artichoke and roasted red peppers with some seasonings and sunflower oil. It is delicious, filling and has a good balance of the right nutrients.
In the afternoon, I snacked on some pretzels and roasted garlic hummus and a KIND bar, drank more water and taught a 4th grade class and two 3rd grade classes. Due to my high movement Mondays, I reached my step goal for the day, too!
Dinner was salsa chicken, black beans, a little shredded cheese and some yummy green sauce. It's possible I also had a small brownie to satisfy my little sweet craving. I have finished the day 400 calories under my goal, and am feeling better already!!
I am planning to fast from dinner tomorrow (since I'll be at a basketball game cheering on the Runnin' Lions!) until dinner on Wednesday, when I will go to a favorite local Italian restaurant with some dear friends from my Gospel Community at church for a girls' night out! Still all about the planning and preparation.
Hopefully back to the gym on Wednesday morning at 5am, if I can get myself in bed at a decent time...
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