Although this is one of my favorite linkups, for some reason I never remember it's coming!
I do think it's funny that the few times I began to mentally compose my post for this month I was in the process of making poor food choices {what up chicken nuggets twice in one week?}.
That brings us to the confessions portion of this post...
Confessions
- I sort of hate working out
- I sort of hate preparing meals at night
- I've had fast food cravings like whoa
- I've purchased lunch instead of bringing something from home nearly
every day for the past month
Facts to Live With
- While I go through long periods of time where I don't find fast food the least bit appealing,
there are also periods of time where I crave it
- I will never consistently be the type of person who can prepare a meal every weeknight
- I like to eat meals out
January Goals
- Work on putting together a repertoire of quick, healthy meals I can throw together with minimal time and effort, including a few for the crock pot
- Make an effort to cook 1-2 meals on the weekend that we can stick in the fridge and just reheat during the week
- Find healthy, delicious ideas for lunches to bring to work
- No more fast food. It may be delicious in my mouth, but my face is suffering the consequences with greasy food-induced a breakout
- When we have a meal out, take at least half home for another meal {I'm actually pretty good about this one already}
- Continue to drink tea without sugar, a habit I fell out of for awhile but I'm getting back into it
- Go to the gym. Even if it's once a week, or a couple times for 20 minutes, I just need to do it,
because I know that once I get back into it I'll feel great
{I apologize for the lack of any cute fonts and/or graphics this month, I just don't have the energy to try}
Crock pot meals are such a huge help during the week. I have a few good recipes but I need to find a few more. And I agree I don't really like working out. I always say my favorite part of working out is being done. Ha!
These are smart, do-able goals. I use the crockpot on weekends. I make soup in big batches and freeze it. I plan my meals for the week but I do get super stressed out if I don't know what's for dinner. Because Scott will suggest "Let's go out" and that makes me feel like a failure. I do classes at the gym Mon., Tues., Wed., so those are my quick dinner nights. Thursday and Friday I take more time if I have the energy. I have strategies that work for me (maybe for him too..who knows...) but I am not exactly reveling in the idea of working 8-9 hours then cooking dinner. : /
OH man, I've been buying lunch at work, too. SOOO frickity frackin expensive. :( But I just can't seem to find the time in the evenings or mornings to prep anything. I need to make time!!
Its hard girl I get it! There are days I wanna say f*ck it and throw everything I do to the side but I know I cant. Did you know that it takes 28 days for something to become a habit. Just some food for thought. You got this!
Cooking every night is hard. I often just eat cheese and a tangerine for dinner or something similar when I don't want to cook. If only that were considered healthy. Ha!
Crock pot cooking is the way to go, throw all the goods in and go. Come back to a lovely smelling house and good food.
I love that you have your january goals lists. I want to do that and just focus on one month at a time. Thanks for the post! I just found your blog, absolutely love it, and am now following! Come check out mine :) michaelandwhitneyweekes.blogspot.com
I totally agree I hate working out, I wish I didn't but I do! I also am trying to force myself to go to the gym, even just once a week. It is a start right?!?
I am with you on the whole cooking durning the week (and the weekend for that matter). It's the last thing I want to do when I get home from work. Ordering and eating is just way easier!
I love your goals and I think they're totally achievable. Also, your facts totally speak to me, that's exactly how I am too! We are the same person. It's scary. Haha thanks for linking up dear friend, I'm always happy to have you!!
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I need to start going back to the gym...in desperate need of gym time haha.
I just started counting my calories this week... its kinda depressing! I also hate working out. :(
Trying to eat healthy now a days is difficult. Fast food is the devil but it does taste good.
Crock pot meals are such a huge help during the week. I have a few good recipes but I need to find a few more. And I agree I don't really like working out. I always say my favorite part of working out is being done. Ha!
Awesome goals!!! I drink my tea without sugar, it took me a while to get used to it...now I just prefer it!
These are smart, do-able goals. I use the crockpot on weekends. I make soup in big batches and freeze it. I plan my meals for the week but I do get super stressed out if I don't know what's for dinner. Because Scott will suggest "Let's go out" and that makes me feel like a failure. I do classes at the gym Mon., Tues., Wed., so those are my quick dinner nights. Thursday and Friday I take more time if I have the energy.
I have strategies that work for me (maybe for him too..who knows...) but I am not exactly reveling in the idea of working 8-9 hours then cooking dinner. : /
OH man, I've been buying lunch at work, too. SOOO frickity frackin expensive. :( But I just can't seem to find the time in the evenings or mornings to prep anything. I need to make time!!
I love your goals! You can DOOOO eeet! :) xo
Its hard girl I get it! There are days I wanna say f*ck it and throw everything I do to the side but I know I cant. Did you know that it takes 28 days for something to become a habit. Just some food for thought. You got this!
Cooking every night is hard. I often just eat cheese and a tangerine for dinner or something similar when I don't want to cook. If only that were considered healthy. Ha!
Crock pot cooking is the way to go, throw all the goods in and go. Come back to a lovely smelling house and good food.
You can to do it!
I love that you have your january goals lists. I want to do that and just focus on one month at a time. Thanks for the post! I just found your blog, absolutely love it, and am now following! Come check out mine :) michaelandwhitneyweekes.blogspot.com
You can totally do it girl, these are great goals!
I totally agree I hate working out, I wish I didn't but I do! I also am trying to force myself to go to the gym, even just once a week. It is a start right?!?
I am with you on the whole cooking durning the week (and the weekend for that matter). It's the last thing I want to do when I get home from work. Ordering and eating is just way easier!
Good luck on your goals!!
Shannon
bigdreamsandexpensivetaste.blogspot.com
I love your goals and I think they're totally achievable. Also, your facts totally speak to me, that's exactly how I am too! We are the same person. It's scary. Haha thanks for linking up dear friend, I'm always happy to have you!!
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