1. Mental Fitness: Set and complete 5 daily goals every day
Because these goals tend to help in my five main focus areas, I figured I’d list them first.
Today
- Be Grateful done
- Read 5 min done
– Meditate 5 min done
- Call and resolve issue done
- Straighten home 5 min at a time (5 Min Blitz) done
5 Min Blitz:
I loved the 5 Min Blitz With a total of 30min I straighten my entire home. Not organized just cleaned and straightened. I gave 5 min to main areas; kitchen, dinning, living area, bathrooms, bedrooms, office. I literally set a 5 min timer on my microwave and then only gave each area 5 min. Yea there were some that could use some more, but if I simply do this every day I’ll eventually get to everything. In between the 5mins I would first cross it off (just because if feels good), and then spend quality time with the boys, and do the normal every day tasks like clean up after breakfast, rinse out sippy cups, and change diapers. I noticed that the boys didn’t get as rowdy, or fussy with me not being distracted for 30min at a time. Great results. You will definitely be hearing more about this in the future.
2. Social Fitness: 5 Connect with five people daily…baby steps
Yesterday was easy because I ran errands all day. Today will be easy to if I go to a party tonight. There’s a reason to go. Man, I really am not naturally social, but as you can tell by my blog, when I start talking, or writing I never stop.
3. Physical Fitness: Exercise 5 days a week
Like this morning post said, I already got one good work out in this week. Time for another. I want to work out in the morning but I will be getting up at 4:30 so I can be back before the hubby leaves at 5:30. I need to work on getting up at 6:30 then 5:30 and work back to 4:30.…or just make my self do it once, and I’ll be so tired, I’ll be able to go to sleep early. I’ll figure it out. I actually love being up that early, and with a baby I’m up earlier then that all the time.
4. Financial Fitness: Set aside or come up with $500 for San Diego
I cut out a bunch of coupons this morning at least $30 worth, and only of items we already buy. I also like the advice that Stephenie gave. When I spend under my budget immediately set it aside or move it into savings. When I don’t do that, I know in the back of my mind that I under spent and spend it the next time I’m out shopping.
5. Nutritional Fitness: Eat 5 Vegetable or fruits daily
I’ve already had 3 serving today just with lunch. I had the most delicious lunch today, and it looked so good I wanted to share.
Turkey Meatloaf (recipe below), Brussels Sprouts, Tomato
This is more like what I usually have for dinner. I’m starting to realize that the reason I’m so tired around 4 in the afternoon might be that I don’t eat enough after breakfast. Well today I feel very full. I’ll probably have more carbs for dinner with more vegetables, and some fruit latter as desert. The meatloaf actually had a serving of vegetable in it.
Turkey Meatloaf
3 egg whites
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup ketchup
1 tsp onion powder
Dash of Seasoned Salt
Dash of Mrs. Dash Table Blend
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
1 lbs lean ground turkey
Mix it all together and stick it in a coated loaf pan. Spread a thin layer of ketchup on the top and bake at 350 for 60min. It’s delicious.
Variations:
This is the first time I used shopped spinach. My aunt uses meatloaf to get what ever vegetable needs to be used, or that her kids don’t like, and she tosses it all in a blender then adds it to the meat and oats. 1 cup salsa can be used and even used as a substitute for the ketchup to make it healthier. You can add Knorr Vegetable Soup mix in place of all the seasonings with a little black pepper. Finally, you can use a whole onion, in place of the onion powder. Simply, you can do what ever you want, just make sure you give it some good flavoring. If it ends up too runny add more oats. If it ends up to dry add another egg white.
November 18th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
I LOVE the 5min blitz idea… I will definitely have to give that a try. A good way I’ve found to get fruits in is a smoothie! Thick and creamy, it’s like a treat =) I do frozen strawberries, banana, apples (applesauce or all natural apple juice) and ice if you want it thicker. You can also add milk or yogurt to make it creamy. And other fruits!
Nice job on the coupon clipping! I need to do this… I feel like I never see coupons though, just “what’s on sale this week” ads.
November 18th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Oh! Thanks for the smoothie idea. I use to eat those all the time. It’s been a while.
Some how I started getting these red plum manufactures ones in the mail lately along with the grocery sale stuff. Everything is just clicking lately.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:54 am
I really love your five minute goals, I think it’s a small enough to do for anyone, no matter how busy.
November 19th, 2008 at 7:57 am
That meatloaf looks delicious! I’m not a big fan of tomatoes, but strangely enough I’ve liked brussel sprouts since I was a kid. Crazy I know, a kid who likes brussel sprouts..unheard of! Thanks for sharing the great recipe!
November 19th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
SpinDiva: That’s exactly what I’m finding and I’m applying in all areas of my life. I’ve got a 5 thing going on but it’s simple. Right now I’m responding to comments for 5 min then back to quality family time. Thanks for reading.
November 19th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
SupplementPricing….aka “the hubby“: I hope it looks good. It’s what you had for dinner last night. You know what’s even more crazy is that your son loves Brussels sprouts too. Your welcome. Maybe next time you can make it =).