Menu Plan Monday: Aug 28- Sept 3, 2017

Planning my family's meals ahead of time based on what I have on hand AND what is on sale at Publix and Aldi is a HUGE $$ saving plan for my family! This habit of sharing it keeps me accountable! 

I try to plan my family's meal plan based on what is already in my freezer/pantry/frig, so that very little shopping has to be done to feed my family for the week, except for the fresh items- such as dairy and produce.
We are doing a  Low Carb/Paleo way of eating, so I plan 5-6 dinners that way and we usually eat out once a week (&/OR we have a cheat day at home). We are trying to get our family on a healthier eating track this new year, as well as getting away from more and more processed foods. My kiddo still eats some carbs during the day, but eats what we eat at dinner time.  My Hubby is also doing Low Carb, so planning out the entire day has become my "norm" or else he feels like he might starve!!  He wants to see his options posted on the frig!

By shopping the sales/deals and actually planning our menu, I rarely have to pay full price for anything to put together a menu plan. This saves so much money for my family! Try it, it will work for you too!

Do you have a plan this week?? I'd love for you to share it with me!

Here is our Dinner plan:

• Shrimp alfredo w/ Spaghetti Squash
• Tacos (Whole Wheat Gluten free tortillas)
• Big mac Casserole & salad
• Mozzarella Chicken w/ Zoodles O'glio
• Fathead Pepperoni Pizza & salad
•  Sunday:  Grilled T bones, roasted parmesan green beans

Breakfast Options:

• Power Protein Smoothies w/ Strawberries & spinach
• Scrambled Eggs &bacon
• Low Carb pancakes & Sausages
• Overnight oats

Lunch Ideas:

• Leftovers!!!
• Egg wraps filled with ham, avocado & cheese
• Curried Chicken salad
• Hummus & Veggies

Snack options:

• Trail mix, peanuts 
• Cheese cubes & salami
• Ham & pickle roll up
• celery & PB
• Hard boiled egg & mayo
• Fat Bombs (Low carb/High fat version of chocolate!!)

Do you have a menu plan?  Could you put together some sort of plan for this week OR start making a plan for next week?  Without a plan, your new eating style will fail!
Let me know how it goes!

Menu Plan Monday: May 15 - 21, 2017

Planning my family's meals ahead of time based on what I have on hand AND what is on sale at Publix and Aldi is a HUGE $$ saving plan for my family! This habit of sharing it keeps me accountable!  (I share it on my coupon blog each week.)


I try to plan my family's meal plan based on what is already in my freezer/pantry/frig, so that very little shopping has to be done to feed my family for the week, except for the fresh items- such as dairy and produce.
We are once again doing Low Carb, so I plan 5-6 dinners that way and we usually eat out once a week (&/OR we have a cheat day at home). We are trying to get our family on a healthier eating track this new year, as well as getting away from more and more processed foods. My kiddo still eats some carbs during the day, but eats what we eat at dinner time.  My Hubby is also doing Low Carb, so planning out the entire day has become my "norm" or else he feels like he might starve!!  He wants to see his options posted on the frig!

By shopping the sales/deals and actually planning our menu, I rarely have to pay full price for anything to put together a menu plan. This saves so much money for my family! Try it, it will work for you too!

Do you have a plan this week?? I'd love for you to share it with me!

Here is our Dinner plan:

• Low Carb Eggplant parmesan & side salads
• Seafood pasta alfredo & steamed Mixed veggies
• Strawberry Fields Salads w/ blue berries, strawberries, Pecans, Feta, Chicken strips
• Baked chicken, roasted brussel sprouts
• Baked Chili Dogs, Mac & cheese & green beans
• Ribs, cole slaw & creamy mashed cauliflower
•  Dessert/Treat:  Secret Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (Low Carb)

Breakfast Options:

• Power Protein Smoothies w/ Strawberries & spinach
• Scrambled Eggs &sausages
• Egg Muffins

Lunch Ideas:

• Leftovers!!!
• Egg wraps filled with ham, avocado & cheese
• Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad
• Hummus & Veggies

Snack options:

• Trail mix, peanuts 
• Cheese cubes & salami
• Ham & pickle roll up
• celery & PB
• Hard boiled egg & mayo
• Fat Bombs (Low carb/High fat version of chocolate!!)

Do you have a menu plan?  Could you put together some sort of plan for this week OR start making a plan for next week?  Without a plan, your new eating style will fail!
Let me know how it goes!

Today's Thoughts: Are You Going Thru A Storm?

Once again my thoughts for today are stemming from a sermon from a recent Sunday!  My pastor wasn't thinking about weight loss, but some weeks I find tidbits that apply to other areas of my life, such as my/our weight loss journey and #victory2017.  This was one of them!

"Storms should not define our life!"
We have storms of one type or another all throughout our lives and especially when we are talking about a weight loss journey! You can not be on a weight loss endeavor without some form of trial and error, some type of plateau, some kind of storm arriving!  It's just how it is!  BUT, these storms should not define who we are as a person!  Who we are as a beautiful God made human being.   We should not allow a storm to deter us away from our path.

In your "storm" ask yourself this question:  What direction am I facing?
Are you allowing the storm to knock you around? To knock you away from your goals and dreams of #victory2017 ?  You must realize that it is a storm and it too shall pass, so get your bearings.  Storms are temporary!  The vacation and it's temptations will end.  The mama visiting who "has" to cook for your family will end.  Decide what is important each day and move on. 

Getting thru your storm takes effort:
Take time to read positive quotes or scriptures.  Update and read your motivation board each day.  Pinterest & you tube are for more than silly things.  Use them to your best advantage during this time!  Start a Pin board that motivates you to stay on track!  Listen to music that uplifts you and motivates you!  Most of all keep your eyes focused on your goals! 

I so want to reach my own goals in 2017 and I found these thoughts inspiring, so I hope that they are a source of inspiration to you too!  #victory2017

Menu Plan Monday: May 8-14, 2017

Planning my family's meals ahead of time based on what I have on hand AND what is on sale at Publix and Aldi is a HUGE $$ saving plan for my family! This habit of sharing it keeps me accountable!  (I share it on my coupon blog each week.)


I try to plan my family's meal plan based on what is already in my freezer/pantry/frig, so that very little shopping has to be done to feed my family for the week, except for the fresh items- such as dairy and produce.
We are once again doing Low Carb, so I plan 5-6 dinners that way and we usually eat out once a week (&/OR we have a cheat day at home). We are trying to get our family on a healthier eating track this new year, as well as getting away from more and more processed foods. My kiddo still eats some carbs during the day, but eats what we eat at dinner time.  My Hubby is also doing Low Carb, so planning out the entire day has become my "norm" or else he feels like he might starve!!  He wants to see his options posted on the frig!

By shopping the sales/deals and actually planning our menu, I rarely have to pay full price for anything to put together a menu plan. This saves so much money for my family! Try it, it will work for you too!

Do you have a plan this week?? I'd love for you to share it with me!

Here is our Dinner plan:

• Fish tacos, chips & salsa
• Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole
• Keilbasa w/ cabbage, peppers & onions
• Grilled pork chops, Parmesan roasted green beans & quinoa
• Chicken Carbonara, side salads
•  Dessert/Treat: Low Carb/High fat Chocolate Mousse

Breakfast Options:

• Power Protein Smoothies w/ Strawberries & spinach
• Eggs & bacon
• Carbquick Pancakes & Sausages

Lunch Ideas:

• Leftovers!!!
• Egg wraps filled with ham, tomato & cheese
• Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad
• Hummus & Veggies

Snack options:

• Trail mix, peanuts 
• Cheese cubes & salami
• Ham & pickle roll up
• celery & PB
• Hard boiled egg & mayo
• Fat Bombs (Low carb/High fat version of chocolate!!)

Do you have a menu plan?  Could you put together some sort of plan for this week OR start making a plan for next week?  Without a plan, your new eating style will fail!
Let me know how it goes!

Menu Plan Monday: April 24-30, 2017

Planning my family's meals ahead of time based on what I have on hand AND what is on sale at Publix and Aldi is a HUGE $$ saving plan for my family! This habit of sharing it keeps me accountable!  (I share it on my coupon blog each week.)


I try to plan my family's meal plan based on what is already in my freezer/pantry/frig, so that very little shopping has to be done to feed my family for the week, except for the fresh items- such as dairy and produce.
We are once again doing Low Carb, so I plan 5-6 dinners that way and we usually eat out once a week (&/OR we have a cheat day at home). We are trying to get our family on a healthier eating track this new year, as well as getting away from more and more processed foods. My kiddo still eats some carbs during the day, but eats what we eat at dinner time.  My Hubby is doing Low Carb, so planning out the entire day has become my "norm" or else he feels like he might starve!!  He wants to see his options on posted on the frig!

By shopping the sales/deals and actually planning our menu, I rarely have to pay full price for anything to put together a menu plan. This saves so much money for my family! Try it, it will work for you too!

Do you have a plan this week?? I'd love for you to share it with me!

Here is our Dinner plan:

•  Flatbread Pizzas & salads
• Crock Pot Tikka Masala, Riced cauli
• Shrimp zoodles Parmesan, Salads
• Southern Chicken Salad
• Taco Boats & chips & salsa
• Broccoli Cheddar Chicken & Rice Casserole
• Fish tacos, chips & salsa
•  Dessert/Treat: Low Carb/High fat Chocolate Mousse

Breakfast Options:

• Power Protein Smoothies w/ Strawberries & spinach
• Eggs & bacon
• Almond Flour Pancakes & Sausages

Lunch Ideas:

• Leftovers!!!
• Egg wraps filled with ham, tomato & cheese
• Tuna Salad
• Hummus & Veggies

Snack options:

• Trail mix, peanuts 
• Cheese cubes & salami
• Ham & pickle roll up
• celery & PB
• Hard boiled egg & mayo
• Fat Bombs (Low carb/High fat version of chocolate!!)

Do you have a menu plan?  Could you put together some sort of plan for this week OR start making a plan for next week?  Without a plan, your new eating style will fail!
Let me know how it goes!

Menu Plan Monday: March 27- April 2, 2017

Planning my family's meals ahead of time based on what I have on hand AND what is on sale at Publix and Aldi is a HUGE $$ saving plan for my family! This habit of sharing it keeps me accountable!  (I share it on my coupon blog each week.)


I try to plan my family's meal plan based on what is already in my freezer/pantry/frig, so that very little shopping has to be done to feed my family for the week, except for the fresh items- such as dairy and produce.
We are once again doing Low Carb, so I plan 5-6 dinners that way and we usually eat out once a week (&/OR we have a cheat day at home). We are trying to get our family on a healthier eating track this new year, as well as getting away from more and more processed foods. My kiddo still eats some carbs during the day, but eats what we eat at dinner time.  My Hubby is doing Low Carb, so planning out the entire day has become my "norm" or else he feels like he might starve!!  He wants to see his options on posted on the frig!

By shopping the sales/deals and actually planning our menu, I rarely have to pay full price for anything to put together a menu plan. This saves so much money for my family! Try it, it will work for you too!

Do you have a plan this week?? I'd love for you to share it with me!

Here is our Dinner plan:

• Taco Boats
• Philly Steak & Cheese stuffed peppers, salads
•  Bunless cheeseburgers, roasted garlic caulifower steaks
• Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash w/ Crab & Garlic Alfredo, broccoli
• Oven Roasted chicken, roasted green beans & Creamy cauli
• Pizza Casserole, salads
•  Dessert: Low Carb/High fat Chocolate Mousse

Breakfast Options:

• Power Protein Smoothies w/ Strawberries & spinach
• Egg muffins
• Eggs & bacon

Lunch Ideas:

• Leftovers!!!
• Egg wraps filled with ham, tomato & cheese
• Tuna salad

Snack options:

• Trail mix, peanuts 
• Cheese cubes & salami
• Ham & pickle roll up
• celery & PB
• Fat Bombs (Low carb/High fat version of chocolate!!)

Do you have a menu plan?  Could you put together some sort of plan for this week OR start making a plan for next week?  Without a plan, your new eating style will fail!
Let me know how it goes!

Today's Thoughts: Are You a Treasure?

"The way we regard our treasure is a personal disclosure of who we are.  The issue is:  Where is our heart?"  This was another tidbit from my personal devotional time recently that seemed appropriate for the weight loss journey that we are all on.  Where is Your Heart?  Are you a treasure?

Do you find it hard to keep your eye on the goal?  Your heart set on the prize?  Are you easily swayed by momentary weaknesses and daily cravings and bouts of laziness?  I know that without my Inspiration Board, and reading it several times a week and following my meal plan and prepping for the coming week - I am as easily tempted by the human frailties as anyone else.

I try to make sure that I look at some portion, or even all of, my Inspiration Board 1-3 times a week.  Along with that, I have a Pinterest page set up to collect motivational sayings and pictures and I find that a glance thru there often helps refocus.  I HAVE to menu plan and prep for the upcoming week each.and.every. week.  OR I WILL FAIL!  With a plan in place I am more likely to follow it. If you eat any meal by the "seat of your pants", then you approach that meal time HUNGRY and ready to eat anything.  Having a plan in place will prevent this.

Changing our perspective, so that we view our own selves.... Our own body as a treasure, no matter the shape or size currently, will alter the way that we treat it.  Take some time this week and begin to think about how you treat your items that are "treasures".  Your own body is here for the long run.  Treat it well!  It's the only one you've got.