This weeks meals

I promised a meal plan and I didn't deliver - sorry Pen!  As I said last time, I am so extra hungry from upping my exercise so much, so I decided I really needed to add more whole grains and nuts to fill me up without stuffing my face.  With major inspiration coming from the infamous Moosewood cookbook by Mollie Katzen we will be eating; a very interesting version of Mac and cheese, Bulgarian Pepper casserole, Lentil and Walnut burgers and Eggplant and almond enchiladas.  From old and various magazines clippings I will make a Vegetable and risoni bake and Bean and pesto pots with cheese scones.  I haven't really decided what sweet treats will fill lunch boxes and tummies this week, although once I find some un-sulphered apricots I have a bunch of recipes to try.

Back in Aus

Wow.  What a journey the last two years have been.  We have now settled back in Western Australia, enjoying the sun and surf rather than the sun and snow of Colorado.  Meal planning and running both flew out the window during the last few months of transition, but I am pleased to say they are both back on the schedule.

I have joined the local gym and am so far happy with the creche.  T is in full time school, so it is just E that gets dragged along to the creche.  I have my fingers crossed that she continues to enjoy it.  I have made a commitment to go to the gym four times a week.  There.  I said it.  Now I am accountable!  I am planning on all four sessions being at least 45 minutes of cardio on a mixture of the elliptical, bike and treadmill. Two of the sessions will also include a weights and core strength routine.  My goal is to be able to run a 10km by the end of September - perhaps even the Bolder Boulder if we are back visiting Colorado at the right time!  So far so good, although it certainly is early days.

To make the most of these workouts, I have to get on top of meal planning and eating right.  With T in school I need to have the right lunchbox snacks for him as well.  I have been starving since working out so I know that if I dont have the right snacks around I will sabotage myself.  Stay tuned for this weeks menu.