I’m forever getting back on track.
It’s a process. Amiright?
I love going out to eat. I love wine. It’s fun when you’re happy or in love. It cheers you up when you’re down. If you work from home (like I do), it gets you out of the house after a long day. It’s also costly – both in terms of money and calories.
As I mentioned Monday, I’m back on the wagon. However, rather than putting pressure on myself not to “mess up,” I’m just going to try to be reasonable. I’m using my injury as motivation to put myself in the best place possible to recover from ACL surgery in July. Time to make my workouts count and set myself up for success (as my dad would say).
The swelling in my knee went down enough to use the elliptical, and I’ve been hitting the weights with a plan. It feels good to have a plan! I’ve been posting my workouts on Instagram (← shameless plug). I actually used to do these weight workouts I was training for figure competitions. Lifting will forever be guaranteed to put a smile on my face… underneath my bitchy resting face, that is. 😉
Writing workouts is still a lot of fun to me. I never stopped lifting, but writing them down helps to keep me focused. Sharing them with you on IG is a bonus because it keeps me accountable and hopefully gives others some ideas.
Enough blabber. On to What I Ate Wednesday! (Technically my Tuesday.)
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail, followed by vitamins and a Matcha Latte.
For breakfast, I took the time to make eggs. I post it on Instagram along with my workout, all while I completing my (very boring) cardio.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVAk3ECl77v/
After my workout, I inhaled a smoothie. I didn’t even take a pic… but I was rushing to shower and get to lunch!
Lunch:
I know I’m supposed to be eating out less… but it was Taco Tuesday and I had friends in town from ATL. I took them to my favorite neighborhood taco spot, La Vecindad.
They make really fresh tacos that are 2 for $6 on Tuesdays, so that I don’t feel at all bad about that. I had a carne asada and a pollo, plus lots of guacamole. You can’t tell from the picture, but they really pile it on. 👌🏼 Chipotle whaaaaat???
I would just like to say, I did NOT have one of their very delicious margaritas. This is basically unheard of for me. #winning
Before I get to dinner, I have to brag on Vegas. We left the house – together – so I could drop her at the airport. When I got back, these were on the table:
No, I haven’t opened the crack Reese’s yet.
She somehow snuck them past me on the way out the door! How sweet is that?! I don’t know how I got so lucky. Really. I’m kind of a dick. HAHAHA!
With Vegas gone, dinner was a solo affair. Translation: stuff only I will eat. Salad with hummus, red bell peppers, and leftover rotisserie chicken that I tossed in BBQ sauce. Plus, the pièce de résistance… an egg. I’ve developed an addiction for #yolkporn salads (which Vegas will not touch).
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I’m trying a spin class tomorrow… let’s see how the ACL likes that! #gluttonforpunishment
Do you like egg salads?
What does your bank statement say about you?
I love your attitude about it. And I LOVE lifting too; I need to do more of that. I wish I could just get more of our dog’s energy out while I’m lifting…. Hmmm… I’m not sure how I would do that. But I must also say that your fluffy eggs look delicious with a capital ‘D!’
Aw, those flowers are SO pretty! 🙂 She did great! I hope you’re recovering well too! And about the food… you’re not kidding. I have just started trying to reduce my food budget because my groceries can really get out of hand quickly and my bank account does not lie. I’ve devoted myself to using more savings apps, using Costco more often, and using Target’s cartwheel more option. And while it’s working, it’s hard when you love shopping for healthy food as much as this gal!
I hear you on the budget… I was all excited about the Whole Foods coupon app, but then realized it really doesn’t save much based on what I buy. When they have produce coupons I am ALL ON IT!
Ah I miss taco Tuesday! I should make it a think here in China somehow…:)
I bet they’d love it! I have a friend who introduced it to co-workers when she transferred to Australia. They were amazed. LOL
My bank statement is definitely just the grocery store, restaurants, and liquor store, lol. No shame though. I like to cook at home and when I eat out I always make sure it’s something that’s ‘worth’ it. I’m not going to be one to eat a meal at Applebees, I’d rather support the local restaurants.
I know what you mean! If someone wants to go to dinner at a chain, I like “oh… I’m busy…” LOL!
My bank statement says I play to much golf. All your food out looks totally worth it!
That’s Vegas’ ideal bank statement! 😉
Your day of eats looks wonderful! You can’t NOT celebrate taco Tuesday, right 😉 totally wish I could eat wine and cheese every single day too, but probably wouldn’t get anything done hah
True… wine and cheese seems to do something notsogood for my productivity!
Holy smokes Vegas ninja for the win!! So she’s a magician now?
Egg yolk salads 100%. Also, resting bitch faces unite.
I feel the same way – most of my money is spent on food and travel! Vegas is so sweet and sneaky!
Same! Since I started getting this daily flight deal email it’s gotten even worse.
I really need to get back on the wagon too. I feel like it is harder when working from home!
It is SO much harder! Too easy to get distracted and have snacks.
Landon is allergic to flowers. So if he ever gets them for me….. I know he really wants something from me, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Okay, maybe he actually likes me and knows that a gesture like that is very sweet. Although watch, scratch that, he doesn’t have emotions. I kid you not. That’s a whole other conversation though. LOL!
Vegas scores MASSIVE amounts of points every single day – she knows how to please a lady, THAT IS FOR SURE.
My Bank Statement Says: I am going to die from Salmon overload.
We were just talking about how my baby sister and I show very little emotion. I’ve actually gotten better as I’ve gotten older… slightly. Vegas definitely has more, and will admit it. But my baby sister… you know it’s bad when your 25 year old boyfriend asks you to show more emotion. LOL! That’s my girl.
My credit card statement is 99% groceries and restaurants. The remaining 1% is gas (God, I love my Prius).
You really belong in California with that hippie car. 😉
Vegas is the sweetest!! Love little fun surprises like that from my hubs.
And ugh, I know what you mean about getting on track… sometimes that whole balance thing is tough right? I totally eat stuff that I only like when my hubs isn’t home too. Every Thursday he has school at night and I eat a whacky dinner… like protein pancakes or a salad that wouldn’t fill him up!
Balance is always a struggle. At least as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned not to beat myself up so much. Being “perfect” isn’t as important.
I can’t understand why Vegas doesn’t want protein pancakes for dinner. Or ever. LOL!
My bank statement is scary. It is allllll food. And that we are creatures of habit and favorites.
I feel like my bank statements always have a story to tell me!
I wish I could eat out more. I barely go out.
CHS is one of the top foodie cities in the USA and there are TONS of restaurants I have never been able to even try. Stupid budgets!
If I lived there I’d be totally broke from all the food! Husk, Butcher & Bee… OMG.
LOL, I should look over my bank statement, I bet I could say the same thing. Happy to hear the swelling has gone down some. I haven’t tried Tajin yet but these eggs look light and fluffy. OMG, I love Vegas, seriously I love hearing about her, the rare pictures you post of her, your love gives me hope. 😉
Awwww… thank you! She’s the best. It only took me 31 years to find my person… I won’t give away her age by telling you how long it took her. 😉