What I'm Up To and Why So Quiet?

I have been a little quiet lately, and honestly I haven't been feeling well for the last couple of weeks and at first I wasn't sure what was up. Then this past week I got really sick with a sore scratchy throat, coughing at night then I lost my voice and then I felt even worse. What's up? Allergies is what's up!!! I totally didn't even realize that this tree is a Lilac

and I am VERY allergic to them and we actually have two trees in full bloom right now. Ack! These things have seriously kicked my booty! So hubs has graciously agreed to start to hack off all the blooms until we can figure out what to replace it with.

So, what have I been doing lately? As far as workouts, I've  pretty much done nothing and it's been very discouraging. I even had my own pity party of one over the past couple of days and well, it pretty much sucked. So, party is over I'm going to be proud of what I am doing with my meals and keep moving forward. Once my body is ready to start working out again I will... and I'm hoping I can get in a short run tomorrow. It really has been hard to not be able to work out. I'm really surprised I've missed it as much as have, but I do!

Anyhow, this is why I've been somewhat quiet and I'm doing my best to not be discouraged. I know these things happen even if I don't like it, that's just part of the process. I have had a lot of people ask me if I'm losing weight which has helped encourage me. And you know what? That stinkin' scale isn't moving much, but my clothes are fitting different! I say this to encourage you and to encourage me, it really is the little things and as long as we stay focused and consistent it will all come together! 

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By the way, when I was trying to have a pity party I really wanted some sweet goodies to go with it but for good reason I don't have many in the house. 

Just curious what are some of your favorite guilt-"less" treats are? I typically have an apple or banana with Almond Butter and cinnamon but I wanted something more like a cookie or ice cream! Anything, like that?

I would LOVE for you to share your favorite sweet treat! 

National Running Day 2015

Did you know that today is National Running Day? I had no idea and was pleastanly surprised when I woke up today and found out! I would love for you to join me. I have set up an event on Facebook for you to share your celebratory run. You can join by clicking HERE or you can join me on Instagram @itstartedoutastherapy. Be sure and tag and hashtag #itstartedoutastherapy or #ISOAT

The nice folks over at Running Day have even designed  a bib we can were for our run today! Print it out HERE, write in why you run,  where it proud and don't forget to post pictures on the event page.


It doesn't matter how far or how long you go, just get out there and run. Never forget it all counts!

Eating Clean Meal Plan June 1-6

Hey All,

I'm a little late getting this out there to you, but I spent quite a bit of time planning out my menu for the upcoming week and just thought I'd share what I came up with.

I have breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners planned. I'm trying to eat at specific times, something that can be VERY hard with 3 littles, but I'm hoping it will help me regulate my hunger and glucose levels so I'm not all the sudden starving because I haven't eaten yet. 

I thought I'd share my menu with you as a guideline. I try to stick to my menus as close as I can because I work so hard on them and because I want to succeed. However, I do realize that life does happen and things come up so I've learned to give myself some grace on the days or meals that I can't follow through exactly and just do the best I can. We also have no problem switching days. This menu definitley is not set in stone, again it is merely a guideline that goes with the flow of our daily schedule but it does help to be prepared.

I write everything out on a Weekly Calendar. I like this one over at This Mommy Cooks Dinner. I print it out and just write in what I want to eat. Right now I'm basing my meals off of eating clean.  I am eliminating most dairy though, I just feel better with out it.

Here is my plan for this week:

Steel-Cut Oats w/ PB2 and Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chips

Garden Vegetable Soup, Taco Meat, Meatballs, 

Chicken Sausage, potato & Veggie Skillet

Monday:

     Breakfast: 
        *Steel-Cut Oats  (1/2cup) w/ PB2 & Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chips

        * Scrambled Egg + Egg whites w/ Spinach (1/4c) and 1/8 cup Turkey Sausage Crumbles
    AM Snack/Afternoon Snack**:
        *Protien Shake, Veggies w/ 3-Ingredient Hummus (recipe to come), Almonds + Fruit
        Veggies (This will vary from day to day)
     Lunch: 
        *Taco Meat made w/ half ground beef, half ground turkey and Homemade Taco Seasoning                  on a Low-carb Whole Wheat Tortilla
        *Garden Vegetable Soup
        *Fruit
     Dinner: 
        *Pork Tenderloin
        *Grilled Asparagus
        *Brown Rice (1/2cup)
     PM Snack: 
        *Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Tuesday:

     Breakfast: 
        *Same as Monday

     AM/Afternoon Snack: Same as Monday
     Lunch: 
        *Chicken Sausage, potato & Veggie Skillet
        *Garden Vegetable Soup
        *Fruit
     Dinner:
        *Taco Meat made w/ half ground beef, half ground turkey and Homemade Taco Seasoning                   on a Low-carb Whole Wheat Tortilla
        *Green Beans
        PM Snack: Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Wednesday:

     Breakfast: 
        *Same as Monday

    AM Snack/Afternoon Snack**:
        *Same as Monday
     Lunch: 
        *Taco Meat made w/ half ground beef, half ground turkey and Homemade Taco Seasoning                  on a Low-carb Whole Wheat Tortilla;
        *Garden Vegetable Soup
        *Fruit
     Dinner: 
        *Spaghetti
           *Meatballs ( I baked mine at 400degrees and used half ground beef/half ground turkey)
           *High Fiber Spaghetti Noodles
           *Roasted Brussel Sprouts
     PM Snack:  
        *Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Thursday:

     Breakfast: 
        *Same as Monday

     AM/Afternoon Snack: Same as Monday
     Lunch: 
        *Chicken Sausage, potato & Veggie Skillet
        *Garden Vegetable Soup
        *Fruit
     Dinner: 
        *Grilled Chicken
        *Green Beans
        *Brown Rice
        PM Snack: Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Friday: 

     Breakfast: 
        *Same as Monday

    AM Snack/Afternoon Snack**:
        *Same as Monday
     Lunch: 
        *Taco Meat made w/ half ground beef, half ground turkey and Homemade Taco Seasoning                  on a Low-carb Whole Wheat Tortilla;
        *Garden Vegetable Soup
        *Fruit
     Dinner: 
        *Pizza Night
     PM Snack: 
        *Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Saturday:

     Breakfast: 

        *Same as Monday

    AM Snack/Afternoon Snack**: 

        *Same as Monday

     Lunch: 

        *Grilled Chicken 

        *Romaine and Spinach Salad 

        *Fruit

     Dinner: 

        *Tilapia

        *Rice

        *Veggie

     PM Snack: 

        *Apple with 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

I'm going to try to eat five meals a day, but depending on the day I may add in another snack to make it six meals. I'd like to space them out 2-3 hours apart. Having my last snack by 8:00pm, which would put me having my last meal roughly two hours before bedtime. I'm trying to revamp my whole daily schedule though so I can get my workouts done in the morning. This is going to be difficult for me at first, but I know it will be the best in the end and I know I can do it!

Friday nights are typically Pizza night at our house. I'm not sure if I'm actually going to participate or not. I'm trying to stay away from dairy again. If I get to the store and buy a dairy-free cheese then I may go ahead otherwise I'll just do something else and I'm ok with that.

I repeat a lot of the same daytime meals because it is easier!! I can meal prep ahead of time, I feel like I don't waste as much food or time and it just helps keep me on track.

Again, I've only shared this because this is what I'm going to do. These menu plans are Weight Watcher and Clean Eating friendly and you can certainly adapt them very easily to a Whole30 Menu.

You don't have to follow this at all, it's merely a guideline. Make sure to eat what is right for you and your life-style.

Do you meal plan? Do you find it helpful?

**Disclaimer: My blog posts are about my journey and what is working for me. I am not a Registered Dietician, a Certified Trainer or a Medical Doctor. Please always consult with your Healthcare Provider before starting any diet or exercise program.