Focused on Healthy Living: A Weekly Menu Plan

It’s funny, the relationship I have with my scale. I’m not opposed to weighing myself, I have a general idea of my weight by how my clothes fit. After hauling out my summer clothing {did I mention it’s finally stopped snowing!!}, I realize that I may need to keep a better eye on what I’m eating. Things are a bit tighter than they should be {but other items are loose, and look sloppy? What’s up with that??}

Time for things to change.

I mentioned this in my last menu plan post, and did it for a bit. Four days? Lost focus over Mother’s Day weekend; and the days that followed.

But, we’re focused and working with a purpose and a goal.

There’s this:

And there are these:

And I’m switching back to two smoothies a day to help me focus. For me, more smoothies also helps me drink more water. Crazy, right? I often get bored with still water and find myself flavoring it with either mint or cucumber; or reaching for flavored seltzer water.

The Mango Papaya is a bit suntan-lotiony for me; but it might be good with a shot of vodka.

This week, breakfast for me is a smoothie. I love them. They’re healthy. They’re a great way to start off the day. If you’re new to smoothies, be sure to pay attention to the calorie count in the liquid you’re using – a few milk alternatives have more than 100 calories per serving. I like unsweetened almond milks, most brands are less than 40 calories per serving.

Lunches will be smoothies or mixed greens with chicken. Well, except for Tuesday’s lunch. Tuesday I’m heading to Whole Foods for a fun outdoor lunch with my dad. Our brand spanking new, shiny, long awaited Whole Foods has a sandwich station, burrito bar, pizza, waffles, and a hot dog bar. Not sure what the healthiest choice would be; perhaps a veggie burrito bowl, or a slice of pizza with salad, maybe a vegan hot dog?

What’s for dinner this week?

Monday: Grilled Chicken with Sweet Potato

Tuesday: Chicken Wings with broccoli slaw or maybe even tabboulleh salad

Wednesday: Grilled Shrimp with Vegetables

Thursday: Final night for Rugby. I’m leaning toward something simple like Grilled Chicken Salad.

Friday: DATE NIGHT!

Saturday and Sunday: Beach Day. We typically grill turkey burgers and hot dogs {beef and turkey}. I’m more excited about getting my toes in the sand than what we’re going to eat!