What I Eat {a picky eater watching calories}

Cullyn {& therefore Adam and I, too!} had a rough night again, not falling asleep until after 3a.  These are the mornings I want to stuff my face with a donut and mt. dew before starting my day, as a reward for getting out of bed, but instead I'll write about my 'new' eating habits....
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In 2014, I'm really putting time and effort into my body.  With two sisters getting married +  three beach vacations this year, I've been motivated to try to find it again.  

I use MyFitnessPal all day, everyday.  {which helps me stay accountable instead of just guessing how many calories I taken in and what I have left.

I drink water all day, everyday. {this helps keep my body mind full, plus it's obviously good for everyone!}

I try to workout every day. Depending on my workouts, my food will change.  For instance, if I do kickboxing {burns tons of calories} then I usually have pasta {because I love pasta but never have enough calories for it unless I kickbox.  If I run or do the elliptical {burns less calories than kickboxing, but still a decent amount}, I usually have a piece of chocolate or some treat that I don't usually get to 'reward' myself.  If I walk or push the stroller, I usually reward myself with a soda or a glass of wine.  I'll post about my gym routine separately.

Okay, now to the part I was really getting to...
I'm a really picky eater, so I have to control my portion size to stay under my calories for the day.  But, I make it work for me. Also, I don't mind eating the same thing every.single.day.  Again, it works for me.

Breakfast {5-8a depending on the day}
if I'm craving a donut, I eat a peanut butter, chocolate chip granola bar {I love the Quaker ones}
if I'm crazing something hearty, I eat a scrambled egg with a little diced lunch meat and shredded cheese
if I'm lazy, I eat toast with butter or peanut butter on it.

Morning Snack{9-10a depending on the day}
I'll have a little slice of cheese {I love Laughing Cow garlic and herb} with a few crackers {usually Wheat Thins or Thin Crisps}
Sometimes I have a handful of almonds, a string cheese, or some popcorn.

Lunch{11a-12p depending on the day}
if I know I'll be working out, I'll eat a personal sized frozen pizza.
if I know I won't be working out, I'll eat a lunchmeat sandwich.
if I'm lazy, I will eat a portion of leftovers from dinner the night before.

Afternoon Snack{2-3p depending on the day}
if I know I'll be working out, I'll eat a mini bag of baked chips.
if I know I won't be working out, I'll eat a mini bag of popcorn.
if I'm hungry, I eat a peanut butter granola bar.
if I'm craving chocolate, I eat a chocolate covered granola bar.

insert workout here {4-7p depending on the day}

Dinner{5-8p depending on the day}
My portion size and if I eat the starch, depends on how many calories I have left, but I eat whatever my husband makes for dinner that night.
Chicken and rice
Fish
Chicken Marsala
Steak and potatoes
Roast & potatoes
Chicken Alfredo
Homemade pizza
Chicken/Beef tacos

Dessert{occasionally}
if I have calories left...
a glass of wine
a can of Mountain Dew
a scoop of ice cream
a piece of chocolate

Again, I am no physician, dietitian, or supermodel, but for me it's all about being able to eat what I like, in moderation and staying active throughout the week.  For the most part, I have cut all drinks besides water since they are empty calories.

2014 Resolutions

Finally, a year that I actually accomplished my resolutions {with the exception of the half marathon, which I am SO doing this year!}  This year is going to be tough financially, we have two kids in daycare {obviously} and both of my sisters are having {destination!} weddings, as well as 3 of my cousins getting married, so I'm trying really, really hard to keep our daily spending in check.  Less dinners out, less 'stuff' that we end up throwing away a year later, and more planned purchases.  With that being said, I also really, really want to be more intentional about family time; a monthly date with my husband, a weekly date with my kids, and more 'paying it forward'.

{COMMUNITY}

Goal::Pay it forward once a month

{FINANCIAL}

Goal::Pay off credit card & medical bills

Monthly Goal:Follow Dave Ramsey to stay on budget & buy less 'stuff'

{HEALTH}

Goal::Run a 1/2 marathon

Weekly Goal:Go to the gym 4-5 times 

Daily Goal:Track food & drink 100oz. of water

Summer Goal:Bike 100 miles with the kids in the carrier

{HOME} 

Goal::Install trim around the windows & finish the siding at the lake house

{KIDS}

Goal::Make Friday mornings about them & take each kid on an individual date once a month

Weekly Goal this Summer:Explore a new park in town

{MARRIAGE}

Goal::Have a date night at least once a month

{PHOTOGRAPHY}

Goal:: Grow my photography business through Wedding and Senior photography

Monthly Goals:Take a nature photo monthly to help develop my skills.

Personal Goal:Organize and upload photos of the kids each month 

{TRAVEL}

Goal::Take a vacation with the kids & a 5 year anniversary vacation with Adam

Planned Trips:Florida in July, Mexico in July, Mexico in September

2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 resolutions and Bucket List