Truth be told....

I fell off the wagon... and got ran over by the horses behind me... and then took a nap because I convinced myself it was comfortable down there. Now, I'm awake.

I started a new job, ended a marriage, and in the middle of new beginnings I fell into old habits. It started with cream in my coffee and ended with meat working it's way in to my daily diet. My energy level has drastically changed, so my daily exercise routine has now become a ten minute workout once every week or two. My sleep schedule is all over the place. I gained over twenty pounds. I went from my goal weight of 168lbs to 190lbs. My muscle tone is surviving, but it has no doubt become increasingly harder to see. I am at a turning point and know something has to give. I'm going to flip back through books and blog entries that previously inspired me and get myself back on track. I have started trying to cut back on excessive eating, and have thrown in some extra workouts and stretch exercises. This weekend I plan to clean up my kitchen space and stock it with some health friendly options.

"Eighty percent of success is showing up."

Happy Birthday!!

My son is 9 today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

I love you.

<3

Gone, but not lost.

It's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog.  I kind of lost focus, and forgot about it.  Forgot may be the wrong word, I've been aware of it - just not motivated to make entries.  I have been taking pictures of a lot of meals we have had, so I will be playing catch up fairly soon.

Until then, here is a repeat of a meal I've already posted - but have recently had.

I get the chipotle black bean burgers and cook them on the grill.  Once they're done, I cut them into strips that would fit in a hot dog roll.  As a topping, I dice red onions, red bell peppers, serrano peppers, and avocados and toss them in olive oil with some cilantro.  This time we also added balsamic vinegar, and it was really good.  I definitely suggest you try this if you are not sure about vegan food.  It's definitely worth tasting, and my friends who have tried it have given great reviews.  So good!

Some of my week.

Happy.

Photovisi.com, Grape-cubes, Mac & Chreese, etc.

So... I don't like ice cubes from the fridge.  They always carry a scent.  It doesn't matter if you put baking soda in there or not.  I don't care what anyone says.  They smell.  So I'm a snob when it comes to iced drinks at home.  I decided to freeze some grapes that no one was really interested in eating, and use them as ice cubes.  Why not?  It worked awesome.  I used an insulated cup with a lid, and it kept my tea cold and looked interesting at the same time.  I like interesting.  :)  Also decided to eat some more of the vegetable soup from the other night.  That made me remember I took a pic of it the night I strained some of the juice and tore up the ciabatta bread and watched tv with a wicked good snack in hand.  Yeah, I use my daughter's dishes sometimes.  Whatever works.  Also my son wanted some Mac & Chreese penne pasta, so I cooked it and added some Earth Balance buttery spread, nutritional yeast, fresh ground black pepper, and kosher salt and it was good enough I had to eat a bowl of that too.  My daughter was in the mood for some junk food, and seemed almost sold on apple slices with peanut butter, and then was completely sold when I added some frosting - just because.  I realize frosting isn't healthy, but it's a lot healthier than other "junk" foods I used to let her eat when she wanted something like that.  So I'm okay with it. I also am on a pita kick, and I've been filling them with a variety of things or just eating them plain.  The one in the picture I filled with; a boca chicken nugget, broccoli, lettuce, baby carrots, and drizzled with raspberry cabernet dressing.

ALSO! I'm loving the website www.photovisi.com to make quick, easy collages.

Checking in with myself.