Health is Wealth

The new normal, the way I should have always been eating. It seems so obvious. Just eat less, move more. I find that it is so much more than that, especially as a Southern woman. We express (or seem to) all emotions and events with food. We grieve with food, we celebrate with food, we comfort with food, we mourn with food, food dulls boredom, the list goes on. At a certain point we have to realize that we are worthy of good, clean, healthy food. Eat to live, not live to eat.

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." --- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Breakfast
Oatmeal (Oat Fit from Oat Revolution - 3 points)
1/2 oz almonds or walnuts (Blue Almond - 2 points)
Banana (0 points)

Midmorning Snack
Chobani 0% Raspberry Yogurt (3 points)
Grapes (0 points)

Lunch
Leftovers or Smart Ones (5-7 points)
Steamable Veggies (0 points)

Midafternoon Snack
Popchips (3 points)
String Cheese (Part Skim - 2 points)

Dinner
Lean Protein (4 points)
Green Beans with Almonds (Green Giant - 1 point)

Snack
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Sandwich (4 points)

Daily Musts
100 oz of water (if I'm not tinkling every hour, I'm not doing it right).
Multivitamin
Walks with Scout
8 hours of sleep

Typical day has me at anywhere between 27 and 29 points. That is the best for me. I am supposed to have 26, but end up gaining on that little. Weight Watchers is the only sane way I see of doing things. I am down 35 pounds and hope to lose about 15 more. Again, we all know what to do and what to eat. It is a matter of making yourself and your health a priority. I have been up, down, and all around in my life. This go round I am emphasizing to myself that this is a lifestyle CHANGE. A permanent change. Not a diet. Not a fad. Not a quick fix. I deserve to be at my best.

xoxo

Fancy Friday

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Headed to Furbish this weekend to get some inspiration to work on our living room. Hoping to pick up some lovelies for our mantle. 

What are your plans for the weekend, darlings? I'll be hanging out with this fancy girl...

Thoughts for Thursday

Bleh. That's one of my thoughts for Thursday. The downfall to year round schools is that we have a crazy, insane, long period of time (12 instructional days or more) AFTER the kids have taken the EOGs. We all know that learning can (and does) still happen, but let me tell you... these kids are done. Ding dang done.

After awards on Tuesday we had a great day that included an hour and a half of kickball. 90 degree temps and it doesn't even phase me or some of the them. However, most kids these days are pure-t wimps. I vow to enforce good ole outdoor time daily when we have kiddos. A little fresh air and vitamin d never hurt anyone.

Tomorrow is the last day of school (with these kids). Next week is workdays (M, T, W). We are headed to Lake Norman for the 4th. We are so excited to take Scout swimming and on a boat for the first time. Expect lots of pictures.

This is what I am envisioning...

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What are your plans for the 4th?

Motivated and Menu-Planned Monday

Monday
20 minute kettle bell workout
5 minutes of a failed run due to torrential down pour
dinner: Margherita Pizza a la Fresh Market

Tuesday
1.5 hours of kickball with my 6th graders (weather permitting)
1 hour yoga
dinner: Greek Casserole

Wednesday
20 minute kettle bell workout
30 minute run (weather permitting)
dinner: Chicken Sausage and New Potato Salad

Thursday
1 hour yoga
dinner: Lemon Dill Chicken with Garlicky Asparagus

Friday
20 minute kettle bell workout
1 hour yoga
dinner: Grilled Salmon with Summer Kale Salad

Each day also includes lots of active play time with scout and a 30 minute post-dinner family walk. What are your plans for the week?

Menu Monday: Fish Tacos

Anyone have a good fish taco recipe? We went to Yard House on Saturday for date night. Had the most amazing Baja Fish Street Tacos. To die for. Need to do some pinning to find a great recipe. I am a cilantro FREAK, so naturally I loved the fresh salsa that was atop these beauties.

My mouth is watering just looking at my picture again! We also enjoyed yummy beverages. Eric, a half yard beer. Sara, a sparkling wine (read: girly) cocktail. Just what we need after a long week.

In other news, Scout's new bowls came in from Ballard Designs. Love them and so does my girl! Waterhog mat from LL. Bean was also a great purchase. It really sops up the water.

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She is getting so big! She's about 4 1/2 months now. Tall and lean, definitely growing into her paws. Despite the fact that my girl does not bark or growl (praise!), she still likes to watch the perimeter for us. She is about 44 pounds.

Congratulations if you read that entire random post. How gorgeous are our hydrangeas???

Fashion Friday: Wellies

Every time it rains (which is almost every day in the summertime), I wish I had a great pair of wellies. ESPECIALLY now that we have Scout. I love a good Southern summer thunderstorm, but I need the right gear for getting out in the rain with my baby girl.

I am thinking traditional hunter green. Thoughts?

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Cheers to the weekend loves,

Thirsty Thursday: Testing

Thirsty. That's what I have been all darn week. During testing we are not allowed to drink anything. No coffee. No water. Nada. Please someone explain the logic in this?

Really need to up my water intake. 1 gallon too lofty of a goal? Would love to cut soda and coffee too. 

Thoughts?