Grit and Determination

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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby Mark Cooper » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:03 am

Way to go, moonlight! Keep it up :D
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:23 pm

Mark, thank you for the encouragement. :D Every day it's getting a tiny bit easier to say no to the thought of a little off plan snack or dinner out. I'm so glad to have found the motivation to get back to 98-100% MWL daily. I have plans to eat out tonight. I'm going to make good choices!! I just found out at which restaurant we plan to meet our friends. I'm going online to determine my meal before I go!
*Update: I didn't stay MWL compliant for dinner but I did stay McD compliant. Also, did not order dessert while EVERYONE else did.

Yesterday I weighed. I was surprised to see that I lost a pound. I have felt fat around the waist all week....

I hope to batch cook today. I miss having soup and salad ready to eat.

A 7-day MWL plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
Day 6 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and apple
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: WW penne pasta, FF basil tomato pesto, steamed Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash soup
Snacks: garbanzo beans w/ BBQ sauce
Actual Exercise: 35 minutes on the WaterRower :)
Sitting Meditation: :D

THURSDAY Day 2
Day 7 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: potato hash from MWL cookbook
L: Fast Minestrone soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup (MWL cookbook)
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal with apple
L: spaghetti squash soup, garbanzo beans, and coleslaw
D: WW penne pasta w/ spinach, tomatoes, basil, onions
Snacks:
Actual Exercise: none
Sitting Meditation: not today...


FRIDAY Day 3
Day 8 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole from MWL cookbook and Jicama salad
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: bulgur
L: bulgur and chili
D: bulgur, chili, broccoli
Snacks: popcorn, banana, tangerine
Actual Exercise: 30 min rowing :D
Sitting Meditation: :)

SATURDAY Day 4
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L::polenta w/ pinto beans, jalapenos, and onion
D: stir fried veggies w/ tofu and white rice
Snacks: banana
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation: :thumbsup:

SUNDAY Day 5
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad from MWL cookbook
D: Shepherd's Pie w/ green split peas and corn and basil chowder soup from the Thug Kitchen cookbook
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
TUESDAY Day 7
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad
D: corn and basil chowder soup and kale, carrots, cabbage, garbanzo beans, horseradish, and sweet potatoes stir-fried
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:18 pm

I'm saying the same thing I said yesterday: "I hope to batch cook today. I miss having soup and salad ready to eat." :)

I made the Rice Vegetable Casserole recipe in the MWL cookbook today. It was very good! :) I'm staying on plan today! :)

A 7-day MWL plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
Day 6 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and apple
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: WW penne pasta, FF basil tomato pesto, steamed Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash soup
Snacks: garbanzo beans w/ BBQ sauce
Actual Exercise: 35 minutes on the WaterRower :)
Sitting Meditation: :D

THURSDAY Day 2
Day 7 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: potato hash from MWL cookbook
L: Fast Minestrone soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup (MWL cookbook)
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal with apple
L: spaghetti squash soup, garbanzo beans, and coleslaw
D: WW penne pasta w/ spinach, tomatoes, basil, onions
Snacks:
Actual Exercise: none
Sitting Meditation: not today...


FRIDAY Day 3
Day 8 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole from MWL cookbook and Jicama salad
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: bulgur
L: bulgur and chili
D: bulgur, chili, broccoli
Snacks: popcorn, banana, tangerine
Actual Exercise: 30 min rowing :D
Sitting Meditation: :)

SATURDAY Day 4
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L::polenta w/ pinto beans, jalapenos, and onion
D: stir fried veggies w/ tofu and white rice
Snacks: banana
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation: :thumbsup:

SUNDAY Day 5
Day 9 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: roasted potatoes
L: polenta, pinto beans, onions, jalapenos
D: Vegetable Rice Casserole
Snacks: blueberries and banana
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad from MWL cookbook
D: Shepherd's Pie w/ green split peas and corn and basil chowder soup from the Thug Kitchen cookbook
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
TUESDAY Day 7
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad
D: corn and basil chowder soup and kale, carrots, cabbage, garbanzo beans, horseradish, and sweet potatoes stir-fried
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:[/quote]
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:19 pm

I made the Rice Vegetable Casserole recipe in the MWL cookbook yesterday. It is very good. It makes a lot so I have veggies and starch already prepared for several meals. I like that. I put enough veggies in the dish so it would be 50-50 veggies/starch. I need to make a soup and prep some raw veggies and I'll feel I'm set for the week. I really like having this 7 day menu plan, even if I make changes to it. It keeps me focused. I think I'm repeating myself... :)

Tonight I forced myself to exercise a bit. I think Buns inspired me... :D I've been lazy most of the night, though...

A 7-day MWL plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
Day 6 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and apple
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: WW penne pasta, FF basil tomato pesto, steamed Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash soup
Snacks: garbanzo beans w/ BBQ sauce
Actual Exercise: 35 minutes on the WaterRower :)
Sitting Meditation: :D

THURSDAY Day 2
Day 7 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: potato hash from MWL cookbook
L: Fast Minestrone soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup (MWL cookbook)
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal with apple
L: spaghetti squash soup, garbanzo beans, and coleslaw
D: WW penne pasta w/ spinach, tomatoes, basil, onions
Snacks:
Actual Exercise: none
Sitting Meditation: not today...


FRIDAY Day 3
Day 8 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole from MWL cookbook and Jicama salad
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: bulgur
L: bulgur and chili
D: bulgur, chili, broccoli
Snacks: popcorn, banana, tangerine
Actual Exercise: 30 min rowing :D
Sitting Meditation: :)

SATURDAY Day 4
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L::polenta w/ pinto beans, jalapenos, and onion
D: stir fried veggies w/ tofu and white rice
Snacks: banana
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation: :thumbsup:

SUNDAY Day 5
Day 9 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: roasted potatoes
L: polenta, pinto beans, onions, jalapenos
D: Vegetable Rice Casserole
Snacks: blueberries and banana
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
Day 10 of 31 MWL compliant days :cool:
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad from MWL cookbook
D: Shepherd's Pie w/ green split peas and corn and basil chowder soup from the Thug Kitchen cookbook
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and mango
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole
D: sweet potato and rice
Snacks: blueberries and banana
Actual Exercise: 30 minutes on WaterRower :D
Sitting Meditation:

TUESDAY Day 7
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad
D: corn and basil chowder soup and kale, carrots, cabbage, garbanzo beans, horseradish, and sweet potatoes stir-fried
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:[/quote][/quote]
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:47 am

Today I must eat out for lunch and dinner. I plan to take food with me for lunch and go to McAlister's for dinner. I'll order the veggie spud with no cheese sauce.

So, my plans changed today. I couldn’t get to McAlister’s for dinner. Faced with trying to find MWL compliant eatery, I gave a lot of thought to a sub-sandwich, a veggie burger, Mexican - all would have oil. I am settled at a Wendy’s. They had to cook my potatoes from scratch so they are fresh and hot. It’s a little unsettling to be in a fast food establishment but it’s working. Still MWL compliant for the day! :D

A 7-day MWL plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
Day 6 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and apple
L: spaghetti squash chili soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: WW penne pasta, FF basil tomato pesto, steamed Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash soup
Snacks: garbanzo beans w/ BBQ sauce
Actual Exercise: 35 minutes on the WaterRower :)
Sitting Meditation: :D

THURSDAY Day 2
Day 7 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: potato hash from MWL cookbook
L: Fast Minestrone soup and sweet potato w/ jalapenos
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup (MWL cookbook)
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal with apple
L: spaghetti squash soup, garbanzo beans, and coleslaw
D: WW penne pasta w/ spinach, tomatoes, basil, onions
Snacks:
Actual Exercise: none
Sitting Meditation: not today...


FRIDAY Day 3
Day 8 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole from MWL cookbook and Jicama salad
D: Vegetable chili and rice and steamed Brussel sprouts and Fast Minestrone soup
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: bulgur
L: bulgur and chili
D: bulgur, chili, broccoli
Snacks: popcorn, banana, tangerine
Actual Exercise: 30 min rowing :D
Sitting Meditation: :)

SATURDAY Day 4
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L::polenta w/ pinto beans, jalapenos, and onion
D: stir fried veggies w/ tofu and white rice
Snacks: banana
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation: :thumbsup:

SUNDAY Day 5
Day 9 of 31 MWL compliant days :D
B: polenta w/ sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole and Fast Minestrone soup
D: WW penne pasta and fat free basil tomato pesto w/ jicama salad
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: roasted potatoes
L: polenta, pinto beans, onions, jalapenos
D: Vegetable Rice Casserole
Snacks: blueberries and banana
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
Day 10 of 31 MWL compliant days :cool:
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad from MWL cookbook
D: Shepherd's Pie w/ green split peas and corn and basil chowder soup from the Thug Kitchen cookbook
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: oatmeal and mango
L: Vegetable Rice Casserole
D: sweet potato and rice
Snacks: blueberries and banana
Actual Exercise: 30 minutes on WaterRower :D
Sitting Meditation:

TUESDAY Day 7
Day 11 of 31 MWL compliant days :cool:
B: oatmeal and fruit
L: Mattar Guchi and cucumber salad
D: corn and basil chowder soup and kale, carrots, cabbage, garbanzo beans, horseradish, and sweet potatoes stir-fried
Snacks: apple or tangerine, carrots, celery, and baby potatoes
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: rice, barley, and banana
L: polenta and chili
D: 2 baked spuds
Snacks: rice and veggie casserole
Actual Exercise: none today
Sitting Meditation: :thumbsup:
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby Lyndzie » Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:09 pm

Well done! Wendy’s for the win!!
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:34 am

Thanks, Lindsey, for the kudos! I felt really good that I went to a Wendy's. Although fast food chains are pretty unappetizing for me, I really appreciated my experience last night. Since I had to wait probably 10 minutes for my food, I watched all these interactions between the cashier and the customers. The cashier knew customers' names, she knew what some of them were going to order, and it delighted the customers. I felt like I was in a small country restaurant. It was sweet.

I've made another week of menus. My goal was to have a few weeks worth of already made menus for when I get that feeling that I can't figure out what to eat. It will serve that purpose, but I've learned something else, too. Previous to doing this little activity, I could never plan ahead for the week. I didn't think I could do it. Experts recommend weekly meal planning but it has never worked for me before. Now, I love it! I'm not sure what clicked for me. It does take time. I have been collecting recipes in file on my computer for the last year. I have them sorted by soup, entrée, sides, salads. They are all MWL compatible. It's easy to browse through the files and pick out meal options. I think it will help me keep my meals interesting. I can eat the same thing for a few days but I need variety, too. I also enjoy cooking from recipes when I have time. I've also learned how to throw together the quick meal of sautéed veggies and boil-in-the-bag rice or microwaved potatoes, which is valuable to learn how to do. I guess cooking for my lifestyle is coming together! :D

Today I plan to get in at least an hour of exercise to make up for none yesterday. :nod:

Another 7-day MWL meal plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato Hash
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Curried French Lentils with collards, jicama and grape salad
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato YUM!
L: Rice Veggie Casserole
D: jicama and grape salad, Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup, and baby potatoes
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

THURSDAY Day 2
B: sweet potato and banana
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Green Cabbage and Mushrooms, Curried French Lentils with collards
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

FRIDAY Day 3
B: Polenta w/ bell peppers, corn, onion, mushrooms, jalapenos
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad, Sneaky Chickpea Burger Patties
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SATURDAY Day 4
B: Potato Hash w/ bell peppers, corn, onions
L: African Yam Stew
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad and Potato Rice Medley from MWL cookbook
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SUNDAY Day 5
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Grandpa's meatless loaf and Carrot Slaw with Cranberries
D: Roasted Glazed Butternut Squash, Brussel sprouts
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder from MWL cookbook
D: Grandpa's meatless loaf, collards, and mashed potatoes
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

TUESDAY Day 7
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder
D: Potato Rice Medley
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby Mark Cooper » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:52 am

It seems that you are really "getting in a groove," moonlight! I'm glad meal planning is working for you - I do the same thing, planning at least a week at a time, so I can have my grocery shopping list include everything necessary (although I do tend to eat almost the same thing for my first meal every day! :-D
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:14 am

Yes, Mark, I love that I've finally found success doing this. I watched my mother do this with my dad (Type 2 Diabetes..). I think putting the whole week's menu on my daily page has helped me stay accountable to the process. I probably won't need to do that much longer. I can just keep it listed somewhere else. I love to eat oatmeal and fruit for breakfast but I have to "protect" it by adding variety or I will get burned out on it and stop eating it all together.
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:23 am

The last two nights I got up at 2:30 and ate some crackers. :angry: I keep cycling through good days (and nights) then fall off the wagon,,, I'll make more of an effort to eat greens at night. Also, my exercise routine has disappeared... :shock: I'm so in love with the daily ritual of drinking coffee and reading or jumping online that it overrides the sensible and desired routine of waking up, meditating, then exercising. I love that routine, too, once I fight through the coffee craving....
I made a new soup yesterday that was very good, Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnips. I think I could roast any vegetable, throw it in the pot with a few spices and vegetable stock and it would be a good soup. :)

Another 7-day MWL meal plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato Hash
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Curried French Lentils with collards, jicama and grape salad
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato YUM!
L: Rice Veggie Casserole
D: jicama and grape salad, Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup, and baby potatoes
Snacks: middle of the night crackers,,, :mad: :mad:
Actual Exercise: :shock:
Sitting Meditation: :(

THURSDAY Day 2
B: sweet potato and banana
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Green Cabbage and Mushrooms, Curried French Lentils with collards
Snacks: raw veggies
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: sweet potato and apple
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Curried French Lentils with spinach, couscous
Snacks: jicama and grape salad, middle of the night crackers,,, :mad: :mad:
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation:

FRIDAY Day 3
B: Polenta w/ bell peppers, corn, onion, mushrooms, jalapenos
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad, Sneaky Chickpea Burger Patties
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SATURDAY Day 4
B: Potato Hash w/ bell peppers, corn, onions
L: African Yam Stew
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad and Potato Rice Medley from MWL cookbook
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SUNDAY Day 5
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Grandpa's meatless loaf and Carrot Slaw with Cranberries
D: Roasted Glazed Butternut Squash, Brussel sprouts
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder from MWL cookbook
D: Grandpa's meatless loaf, collards, and mashed potatoes
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

TUESDAY Day 7
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder
D: Potato Rice Medley
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:49 am

Why don't good habits stick as easily as bad habits?!? Two nights now I've eaten crackers about 2:30AM. Overall, my diet has improved in the last few weeks. I lost another pound this week. :D Now, when I eat crackers I only eat 4, not the whole package. :)
Onward!!
I'm enjoying a few new recipes. The rice casserole made so much and I really like the "cheeze" sauce on top. It is made with pimentos, potato, and a little nutritional yeast.
I love this from Anne on the MWL Weigh-In thread:
anne57 wrote:COURAGE doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the small voice
at the end of the day saying
"I will try again tomorrow."

And from Ejeff on the Maintenance Group:
Ejeff wrote:Yes, eating out can be much simpler. I can just bring my favorite salad dressing and order a salad. I can even bring some brown rice to toss in.
I love this idea of bringing rice to add to a salad because it's usually the starch that's lacking at the restaurant. A small container of rice, maybe premix a little dressing in the rice. I'm going to try this.


Another 7-day MWL meal plan!!
Intentions for Eating, Exercise, and Sitting Meditation for 7 days:
WEDNESDAY Day 1
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato Hash
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Curried French Lentils with collards, jicama and grape salad
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: Kale, Horseradish & Potato YUM!
L: Rice Veggie Casserole
D: jicama and grape salad, Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup, and baby potatoes
Snacks: middle of the night crackers,,, :mad: :mad:
Actual Exercise: :shock:
Sitting Meditation: :(

THURSDAY Day 2
B: sweet potato and banana
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Green Cabbage and Mushrooms, Curried French Lentils with collards
Snacks: raw veggies
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: sweet potato and apple
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Curried French Lentils with spinach, couscous
Snacks: jicama and grape salad, middle of the night crackers,,, :mad: :mad:
Actual Exercise: :crybaby:
Sitting Meditation:

FRIDAY Day 3
B: Polenta w/ bell peppers, corn, onion, mushrooms, jalapenos
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Rice Veggie Casserole
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad, Sneaky Chickpea Burger Patties
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B: sweet potato and apple
L: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup and Lentil Chili w/ couscous - found one last serving of chili hiding in the fridge :lol:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SATURDAY Day 4
B: Potato Hash w/ bell peppers, corn, onions
L: African Yam Stew
D: Grilled Radicchio and Kale Salad and Potato Rice Medley from MWL cookbook
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

SUNDAY Day 5
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Grandpa's meatless loaf and Carrot Slaw with Cranberries
D: Roasted Glazed Butternut Squash, Brussel sprouts
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

MONDAY Day 6
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder from MWL cookbook
D: Grandpa's meatless loaf, collards, and mashed potatoes
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:

TUESDAY Day 7
B: baked millet squares with unsweetened applesauce
L: Sweet Potato Chowder
D: Potato Rice Medley
Snacks: raw veggies and/or fruit
Planned Exercise: WaterRower
Sitting Meditation

Actual Eats and Exercise and Meditation:
B:
L:
D:
Snacks:
Actual Exercise:
Sitting Meditation:
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby bunsofaluminum » Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:41 am

Yay, you! eating only four crackers! well done...slow but sure, making those changes. And speaking of...crackers, eh? That sure could have been worse...like, graham crackers with frosting or some such :lol: so I'd say you deserve a pat on the back. You're bringing things around, and succeeding!
JUST DON'T EAT IT

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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby moonlight » Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:15 am

Hi Buns, thanks! Well, I forced myself to look at the serving size and only ate one serving worth. :D I've decided to have some kind of starch prepared for the late night eating if it happens again tonight. I also plan to eat a big serving of greens for dinner. I think that was working a few weeks ago to stop the mid-night eating. Of course, a little exercise would do me wonders, too! :lol: :o
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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby bunsofaluminum » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:53 pm

Oh yeah! I remember you mentioning greens...thanks for the reminder, for myself...Daily greens! Greens at every meal! yo!
JUST DON'T EAT IT

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Re: Grit and Determination

Postby Rosey » Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:58 pm

your food amazes me. I tend to eat the same things over and over again.
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