It’s been over a month since I shared a Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu and Meal Plan post. My apologies to anyone who relies on my menus, but things have been a bit hectic around here for the past few weeks.
> My two younger kids and I just wrapped up another season of Odyssey of the Mind.
> I started running more consistently and began training for my first half marathon (Walt Disney World’s Dark Side Half Marathon) in over two years.
> I ran my first race of 2017, the Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K (full race recap soon)
So yeah, it’s back to business for this busy mom on the run between running a household, coaching an Odyssey of the Mind team and racing.
While I haven’t been sharing many meal plans with my readers lately, rest assured I’m still meal planning every week. If you follow me on MyFitnessPal, then you know I’m still sticking to my 1200 meal-plans. Honestly, I stick to the plan because meal planning helps organize my week and keeps me on track when it comes to eating healthy, however, occasionally I do enjoy a cheeseburger and some fries. Sometimes, you just have to indulge those food cravings without guilt.
You may recall at the beginning of the year I decided to attempt #DryJanuary. You will be pleased to know that I hit the 60 day sober mark last week. I cannot believe I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in TWO MONTHS!
To be honest, I didn’t really notice a difference at first. My sleep patterns did not improve and I didn’t really notice an increase in energy or a significant weight loss. Although, I will add that I am finding waking up in the morning easier and started running in the early morning hours again last week, which I haven’t been able to do for nearly 18 months. So, I guess my energy levels have improved! Go figure!
By the end of the first month, I had dropped 6 pounds. After two months of staying sober, I haven’t really noticed the numbers on the scale moving, however, my clothes are baggy and I bought myself some new workout threads to celebrate.
In fact the other day at the gym, a friend paid me the BEST compliment by saying “You look fantastic! The weight is just melting off of you, girl! Whatever you are doing, keep at it!” How’s that for a NSV?! YES!
I can definitely see a difference around my middle and that is very exciting and enough for me to stay away from drinking. Because no cocktail, beer or wine tastes as good as skinny feels!
Listen, I’m not going to lie and say it’s been easy. Seriously, it’s been as hard A.F. to not drink. There are nights where I hardcore CRAVE a glass of wine. But I just put it out of my mind and drink sparkling water or my new favorite herbal tea, Pukka Three Ginger Tea. The strong ginger taste helps curb any and all cravings.
Thankfully, my husband has been very supportive and decided not to drink with me. I swear I didn’t pressure him or guilt him into it. He just wanted to try not drinking too and he has noticed HUGE changes overall, especially with his energy levels.
Now that things have calmed down a bit, I promise to share my meal plans more regularly. Here’s what’s on our dinner menu this week.
Run DMT’s 7-Day Meal Plan
Sunday – Gasparilla Arts Festival, Brunch at Ulele
Meatless Monday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – Apple and 2 Tb sunbutter
Lunch – Mixed greens salad with 2 Tbsp hummus
Dinner – Roasted Veggies Sammies
Snack – 2 kiwis
Tuesday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tbsp hummus and sugar snap peas
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – Apple and 2 Tb sunbutter
Dinner – Ground Turkey Tacos
Snack – 2 kiwis
Wednesday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tbsp hummus and sugar snap peas
Lunch – Leftover Taco Salad
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad
Snack – 1 cup diced watermelon
Thursday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tb hummus with 2 stalks of celery
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Skinnytaste’s TurkeyMeatball Tortellini Soup
Snack – 2 kiwis
Friday
Breakfast – Sliced of Seed Your Soul Bread with 2 Tb sunbutter and ½ sliced banana
Snack – 3 Tb hummus with 2 stalks of celery
Lunch – Romaine lettuce wrap with 2 slices of Applegate turkey, ½ avocado & red onion
Snack – 1 small apple and 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Dinner – Homemade pizza and flatbread with a Mixed Greens Salad
