One foot in front of the other

Volume 2, Day 9

It's a brand new week and I'm following the advice of my friend Clara "just put one foot in front of the other and do it." I've made good on most of my goals for today. I missed mass this morning. But, instead I completed Chapter 1 of We Believe: A Survey of the Catholic Faith. I also took the test and began reading chapter 2.

I braved the grocery store on a day when snow is predicted and it was a mad house. I survived. My workout is planned for tomorrow (even my back up because it's supposed to snow). My clothes are ready. (I'm currently wearing them.) and my meals are planned for the week. My plan is to get to bed early. I'm shooting for 11. I know this sounds late. But, when you habitually hit the sheets at 1 am or 2 am, this is a major deal.

Tonight, I made a delicious and healthy dinner.
 
Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Balsamic Glaze (5 WW points)
Crash Hot Potatoes (Thank you Pioneer Woman) (3 WW points)
Green Beans (0 WW points)
 
I altered the Crash Hot Potatoes recipe and used only 1 TBLS of Olive Oil to make it a bit healthier. The recipe called for three. Instead of coating the pan with Olive Oil, I used cooking spray and I stretched the 1 tbls for 7 potatoes. OH MY These things were delcious. Time consuming, but delicious. You can find the recipe HERE.
 
My husband just asked me to tell you that he said his dinner was delicious!
 
For dessert, we had a Vita Top Muffin topped with a 1/2 cup of Frozen Yogurt and 2 sliced strawberries. (This equals 6 WW points)
 
Tomorrow's exercise will be circuit training with weights.
Activity Points Earned: 3 points
 
Tomorrow's meal plan is as follows:
Meal 1 (post workout) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, 3 strawberries, 1 cup skim milk, ice - blend! (6 points)
Meal 2: Vanilla Yogurt and a banana (2 points)
Meal 3: Solid White Tuna with lowfat mayo and pickles in a salad pocket; Tomato Soup (8 points)
Meal 4: apple and a piece of string cheese (2 points)
Meal 5: 1 serving Roast Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes (8 points)
Meal 6: Vita Top Muffin, 1/2 cup frozen yogurt and strawberries. (6 points)
 
Total Points: 32 points. Less 3 activity points = 29. Daily budget = 35. Surplus = 6 
 
I am prepared and I feel good about it
 
Cheers!
Margaret