Food for Thought

So at the beginning of this year Lance and I decided to start eating better and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.  We didn’t really eat “bad” before, but we just needed more variety of fruits, veggies, etc.  So far we have both been doing pretty good.  We will have our weekend splurges where we go out and don’t get the best foods, but hey- everyone needs a fatty day! J  One thing that has really helped me the past week or so is one of my friends, Sarah, and I have been sharing our food journals for the day.  You would be surprised how much this helps you stick to your eating and workout plan.  Last night we were supposed to work out, but since Lance got home late we decided not to, and I felt guilty telling Sarah we didn’t! haha  It is a great motivator to know you have to tell on yourself to someone! J

We typically email each other throughout the day at work and will start off listing out breakfast, lunch, and snacks for our work day, and what out workout plan for that night is.  Then once we decide on dinner that evening, we will text and let the other know.  For example today I will send Sarah something like this-

Breakfast- Orange Juice on the way to work, non-fat greek yogurt with peaches, grapes, and a banana.  Coffee

Lunch- Thai noodles Lean Cuisine, water

Afternoon snack- Cherry tomatoes

Not only am I showing someone else what I am eating, but just seeing it written down is a motivator for yourself! I hope we can keep this up and be food stalkers for each other. Haha We also have been sharing workout tips, different styles we like, etc.  Sarah is a great healthy 2013 bff! J J

I also have started “pinning” again on Pinterest, but of course all of those recipes aren’t very healthy! Ha  I hope to start making some of these yummy recipes,  but tweeking them some to make them a little more health happy.

Happy Tuesday everyone, and Happy Healthy 2013!!! 

Happy Friday!

TGIF! And a three day weekend for me.. Yay!

I have been super slacking on my blog, so hopefully I can get it together!   Nothing too new and exciting is going on. One thing that is happening in the Rowland household are some home updates and decisions on renovations.. Goodness it is hard work! We have only just begun, but even the planning and decision on WHAT to do is stressful, much less doing it all. Hopefully both of us keep our sanity over the next few months through this process. :)

I am excited to have some countdowns to start again (I have missed having one since the wedding!). In just a little over 3 months one of my best friends, Ms. Lauren Parks (soon to be Hall) will be getting MARRIED, exactly 6 months after my wedding.  I can't wait to go home and see everyone and get to return the favor of standing with her on her special day.  That weekend will be a very busy one for me! My mom's birthday is 2 days before the wedding so we will be flying home that day, and then my sister bff, Lexie, is due to give birth around that time! I can not wait to meet precious little Harber, and see my sweet little baby love Canion be a big brother.  I am so excited for them all, but also very sad that I will not to be such a big part of his baby days like I was with Canion.  I hope he can learn to love his Aunie Alicia over Skype! :) So, needless to say it will be a BUSY weekend, and Lexie better have that baby while I am home!!! haha  Then in March, my mom, her bff, and my other bff (I have such great best friends!) Kristen, will be driving up to NC for us all to go to the Pink concert!!!! I am soooooooo excited to see her and spend the weekend with my favorites. I am sure Lance will be hiding out doing his man stuff while us 4 take over the house! I am so ready for the next few months, and all the fun things we have planned!!

I hope everyone has a fab weekend, and if you're lucky like me- enjoy your THREE day weekend with a little shopping! :)

xoxo
Mrs. Rowland ;)