Sushi and Wine Kinda Day

Awesome workout tonight. 

Followed by one of my favorite dinners. California Roll and Red Wine. Don't worry, I added it into my calorie counter, and still have some calories to spare! Surprising, since I sat at my desk during my planning period indulging in skittles and m&m's, which I really don't think I even tasted..... I was just at a loss of what to do, so munching on those treats (meant to be for my students) is sadly what I did. .  .Unfortunately the m&ms, sushi, and red wine, won't be friends of mine tomorrow when it comes time to stand on the dreaded scale. . .Oh, the price I pay for my team.. . 

I love my job. I am so blessed to have a good job! So, never take me as complaining when I say that I am stressed. It really isn't a bad stress. It's just the, I really want to be the best teacher that I can be, and I really want my students to learn to their full potential!

On that note, I have post assessments to grade, lesson plans to make, house to clean, and eventually sleep to get. :)

Awesome Work Out!!

Work out tonight was tough, but awesome!! We did lots of squats, standing lunges, and a pretty good workout on the step. We did some arms, but the focus was on the legs and glutes, and mine are burning! Came home to a wonderful dinner prepared by my amazing husband; baked fish, green beans, and corn. I contemplated a margarita but did not want to add 279 calories to my total for today! Woah! After dinner we had a walk with Riley. I told my students that one of my New Years Resolution's was to walk my dog ever day---now I can finally tell them that I am actually following through. It was a nice walk, but walking in the cold makes me long for Spring even more. . . or at least Spring Break! 

Well, it's back at it again tomorrow, and I'm excited for the kiddos to be back!
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Time to Get Serious- 34 Days to Go!

The Husband and I have been working on the whole "healthy eating thing." I have to do better now that the Valentine's/Birthday festivities are over....No more excuses!! A girl's body can only handle so many pasta entrees from Biaggis and DiLeggis, it really can only take so many Valentine's chocolates, spoonfuls of cookie dough (I was making my class Cookie Pops...who can resist funfetti batter???) It's time to say enough when it comes to chips and salsa and sugary drinks....time to take a break from pizza and breadsticks, and the delicious treats that Mary Paul also seems to want to share on our daily lunch dates. It's time to put the four boxes of Girl Scout cookies on the top shelf of the pantry (out of sight, out of mind).It's time to  say good-bye until after Spring Break  . It's time to get serious! 34 days until Spring Break! We plan to spend some time with Josh's grandparents in Lakeland, Florida, visit Disney, then make our way down to Ft. Lauderdale to spend some time with my cousin, Daniel. I am so looking forward to sunny weather, strawberry shortcake, and spending time with family.

We cleaned out our pantry and fridge/freezer today and got rid of a box of foods that are too processed or unhealthy. We are working on eating more whole/naturals food products. Tonight Josh made Italian Parmesan Crusted Chicken, broccoli, and fruit salad. We had a piece of Healthy Life  bread with it and it really was a pretty good meal. I biked 18 miles today at the gym and then we took Riley for a walk. I'm so ready for warmer weather so that we can take longer walks each day and so that they can actually be enjoyable.

This time last year, I was using this blog as a place to share what I was reading from Lysa Terkehurst's book Made to Crave.  A year later, I truly believe that this book changed the way I look at food. Now, I year later, I plan to use this blog again as a way to keep myself accountable when it comes to the lifestyle that it is sometimes a battle to maintain. One of healthy eating and exercise, but not of obsession with the two. I feel like it is a fine line that I am often dancing around.

On a school note, most EVSC Schools are off tomorrow, but not us. We will be spending our day going over student data. I'm hoping that this will help me feel even more prepared for the upcoming testing. I saw the picture below, and thought it fit.

Have a nice week, everyone!!