Plan is also a four-letter word.
I’ve made lifestyle changes before. I’ve failed at it. I’ve succeeded at it. I know that preparation and planning are absolutely essential in my success. Unfortunately, food prep also takes time, energy, and the use of my arms, back, and hips.
It has taken a lot of time to analyze what I think I need, to accept it, and to figure out how to implement it. It has taken endless problem solving of a very complex system, all while my body is fighting me.
I think I finally have enough pieces in place to move forward, but want to share some of the planning bits before I do.
Again, this is NEVER me telling anyone what they should do. This is my example of what I’m doing, in the hope that it may help someone else implement the answers that work for them. These are the best answers I have for now, and the answers keep changing. There is no judgement here.
Daily Routine
Meal Plan Week 1
I had to diagnosed myself.
First of all, it’s repetitive. Having a very controlled diet is repetitive. I have to figure out how to do my big cooking in the morning, when I have more to give. I just got my work schedule adjusted, and was waiting to do this planning to be able to work around that.
Expect a lot of posts about this repetitive list this week. I chose Leg Quarters because they are easy (albeit time consuming) and absolutely versatile. I can’t wait to show you how these come to life in my kitchen.
Salad appears a lot because it goes with many things- and burger salads are the bomb. Taco salads are almost effortless, because I have the meat prepared in advance, so it’s microwave and serve. The 7 year-old could make dinner on these nights (and that might just be what happens).
I’m looking forward to eating enough salad that I don’t have to throw out what goes bad.
Eggs- Amazing for 3 of us. My partner is allergic, so we will have these at breakfast, when he’s still sleeping.
I’m also excited to be introducing a movement regimen. I have been forcing myself to actually lay down to rest my back (sitting is still straining currently), and to change positions as often as possible at home. I have ADHD, so I love going back and forth between projects. The addition of the yoga ball has been incredible, and I can’t wait to see what this tool can do once I start physical therapy.
I’m gonna scoot, because there’s lots to do yet to get ready to kick off this week. Thanks for listening to me babble yet again.
As always, I’ll keep you posted.
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What do you think?