New Clean Eating Weekly Meal Plan

This one is pretty simple - not a huge amount of prep involved.  I cook the eggs in the microwave at work and buy the hard boiled eggs already prepped.

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage	Egg white and whole grain waffle sandwich with sliced turkey and cheese.  Cantaloupe cubes	Scrambled eggs with cheese,	Egg white and whole grain muffin sandwich and cheese.  Cantaloupe cubes	Egg beaters with spinach, shredded cheddar and halved grape tomatoes.  Slice toasted Ezekiel bread with almond butter, strawberries
Tabouli with crackers and cheese	HB egg, cheese, strawberries, crackers	Sliced apple with moz balls and and whole grain crackers	Caprese salad	Sliced apple with slice of cheddar cheese and whole grain crackers
Beef with broccoli	Chicken dijon sandwich with veggies and hummus	Turkey sandwich with veggies/dip and fruit	Turkey sandwich, salad and apple	Beef with broccoli
Celery and peanut butter	Apples slices with cheese and crackers	Carrots with Greek veggie dip	Celery sticks with peanut butter	Apple slices with cheese and crackers
Grapes, strawberries, cheese, sliced turkey, crackers, carrots with hummus	Chicken Chef salad with crackers and hummus	Grapes, strawberries, cheese, sliced turkey, crackers, carrots with hummus	Salad in a bag – spinach, grapes, nuts, gorgronzola cheese, grape tomatoes, apple, chicken	Salad with hardboiled eggs

MISSING NEO

Good morning sweetheart.  It's my third morning without you.  I keep looking for you to come out and get some food and water and make your noises.  I walked in the bedroom after my shower and expected to see you sleeping on the bed.  Petting you while you are curled up on the bath mat on the floor in the bathroom. Those habits will take some time to resolve into memories.

Writing to you and about you last nite helped - I was able to get some sleep for the first time in two nights.  I feel a little better today although there are tears in my eyes from missing you.  I felt your presence last nite - I heard a faint kitty voice and it wasn't Oliver.  I know you are OK

but I am crying this morning.  I try to think about what good life you had and how much I was blessed to have you in my life for as long as I did.

I think I will adopt another kitty soon - a rescue in your memory.  You can send me a sign when it's the right time. I still need to grieve for you.  

I lost Alex and Cassie too, but somehow your loss is much more difficult.  You truly were an angel sent to me. 

TRIBUTE TO NEO

My precious kitty Neo passed away suddenly on June 22, 2015 in the early morning hours.  I was lucky enough to wake up during the night to give her one last pet while she laid next to me in bed.  Later, I woke up again and she had passed.  She had no signs of illness so I believe her passing was quick and hopefully peaceful. I 'd hoped to have a few more years with you - Cassie made it to 23.  But I knew you were aging - just the other day I told you I needed a few more years with you.  It's ok though that it was your time to go.  I hugged a small pillow last nite and pretended it was you - it helped some - I hope you felt the love I was sending you.

Neo was so special to me - she was beautiful, gentle, affectionate and tolerant of her various brothers and sisters through the 12 years she was my baby.  I loved her well I believe.  She always had comfy places to sleep and got lots of pets and affection from me.  She especially loved her face pets and belly pets - although the belly pets had a limit and she would use her back paws to push my hand away when she had enough.  She got hugs and kisses every day and she cuddled with me at night.  I loved her toes - she had the cutest little toes and I liked to cup her feet in my hand when we slept.  I used to slide my hand along her belly and hold her face and toes.   I couldn't even get mad at her when she squawked and ran around in the middle of the night, waking me up.

She was a kitty with a voice - always making noises, and now it is so quiet at home without her. I miss her terribly.  I am thankful for being able to adopt her and rescue her from a home with a dog that she could not tolerate.  Poor baby had licked off huge patches of fur from her sides due to the stress.  Her owners loved her, but they knew she needed a different home.

She was an affectionate snuggler from the beginning and was never shy around visitors.  She would come right up to them to get her pets.

I love you very much Neo - Godspeed to you over the Rainbow Bridge - my other babies have welcomed you I am sure - Laddie, Cookie, Cindy, Tinkerbell, Spritzer, Spanky, Ginger, Alex and Cassie.  Momma loves you very much.  Take care of her my fur babies - I loved you all.

P.S>  I know you didn't like Oliver so much - I think he misses you.  He really just wanted to play with you - sorry he chased you.  He's a good boy who needed a new home. Thank you for understanding.  And sorry the last apt did not have an enclosed patio for you to lounge on.

Love,

Momma

IT'S OK TO PAUSE FOR A MOMENT

On this day of your life,

 I believe God wants you to know...    

...that nothing has to happen immediately, this minute,
or "right now."

It's okay to pause for just a moment. Just take a breath.
Then go quietly inside. Ask Life Itself to lead you to
your best outcome.

There's nothing you have to do, really, except get out
of your own way.

... know what I mean?

Neale Donald Walsh

SOMETIMES BEING ALONE IS GOOD

CRYSTALS

No.2 Green Malachite

If you are attracted to this stone, you are (or are about) to go through a major life transformation. This transformation may be practical, changing the way you live and work, but it also goes much deeper. It is about spiritual evolution, energy blockages in your mind and body from past experiences being untangled and released. You are becoming wiser and in the process learning to truly value yourself. You may find the process unsettling, initially you become more aware of what you don’t want, rather than what you do. That’s fine. First we must acknowledge the need for change, only then can we start to look for alternatives. Malachite is the stone of prosperity and abundance, when you start to look up, luck and fortune are waiting. It can signify the end of destructive romantic relationships and the dawn of pure love. By picking this stone you are unconsciously telling the Universe, ‘I am ready for success. I am ready to lose the negativity. I am ready to be passionate about my life’.

Read more at http://higherperspective.com/2014/12/crystal.html#DGIdDU8x6LfzfcUm.99

BE THE PERSON OF YOUR DREAMS

today, be the person of your dreams.

See life through THEIR eyes. 

Make decisions with THEIR mind. 

Let every thought, word, and action come from THEIR perspective, as if you had already arrived, and just watch how 2015 warps into the kind of year you talk and laugh about forever and ever and ever... 

Peace, love, and green M&Ms - 
    The Universe

TUT - Notes from the Universe

THE JOURNEY

SECOND CHANCES

I saw this on the Internet and despite researching, was unable to find a credit for this quote. 

How many second chances do you give?  How many hurts do you ignore or let slide?

The more chances you give someone the less respect they'll start to have for you. They'll begin to ignore the standards that you've set because they'll know another chance will always be given. They're not afraid to lose you because they know no matter what you won't walk away. They get comfortable with depending on your forgiveness. Never let a person get comfortable disrespecting you. ‪#‎RehabTime‬ ‪#‎KMF‬

PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE

LOVE HURTS

Love didn't hurt you

Someone who didn't know how to love hurt you, and then you confused the two

Learn from the mistakes of your past

Heal from the pain;

Then love like you've never been hurt

Tony Gaskins

NO DESTINATION PLANNED

I  stopped telling myself that I'm lost.
I'm not.
I'm on a road with no destination, I'm just driving with hope that I'll find a place that I like and I'll stay there.
I'm not lost, I'm on my way.

~ Ahunnaya

AFTERNOON WALK ON THE BEACH

Would be cool to have one of these :)  On the sand in Deerfield Beach

NOURISHMENT FOR THE MIND

Today's message from Neale Donald Walsh - reminder to take some time to feed your mind. Maybe watch some holiday movies to evoke the Christmas spirit, read a spiritual book or a magazine that stimulates your creativity.....

On this day of your life,

 I believe God wants you to know...      

...that the degree to which people have evolved
is instantly revealed through what
they call entertainment and 'fun'.

What do you call 'entertainment'?
What do you describe as being 'fun'? How do you
spend your free time? How do you spend your
entertainment dollars? How much television do you watch?
How many movies do you see? What kind
of programs and films do you spend time on?
How many books have you read this month?
How many concerts have you caught? How many ballets
have you seen? What kind of music do you listen to?

Does any of this matter? You might just as well ask
if it matters what kind of food you eat.
Nourishment for the mind is no different from
nourishment for the body. What you put in is
what you get back -- in triplicate.

Love,  Your Friend ...

LIVING THE DREAM

From Neale Donald Walsh - What God Wants You to Know Today

On this day of your life,

Cheri, I believe God wants you to know...      

...that vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't,
bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.

Honore De Balzac said that, and he was right.
Do not let one more day go by without honoring
the vocation your soul calls you to pursue.
And don't pretend you don't know what it is. Of course you do.
You can feel it in your stomach whenever you think about it;
whenever you see another person doing it.

Life is so very short. Do now what you yearn to do
in your life. You do not have to "quit your day job"
in order to do this. You may do so if you choose to,
but you do not have to. Many people advance
a vocation while holding down their "regular job."
You can, too. Then ease into your vocation
and turn it into your "regular job."
But you must give energy to your vocation
starting today. I mean, today.

Love,  Your Friend ...

21 DAY FIX MEAL PLAN BASICS

After doing some research,  I came up with the following DIY 21 Day Meal Plan Basics:

1600 calories - approximately  40% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat  ( I like to use Fitness Pal to track my calories and macros)

RED = 5 oz protein

YELLOW = 1/2 C starchy carb

GREEN = 1 C vegetable

PURPLE = 1 C fruit

ORANGE = 2T  seed/oil/salad dressing

BLUE  =  2 oz or 1/4 C healthy fat

PER DAY

4 RED
2 eggs
turkey burger
5 oz chicken
1/2 C cottage cheese
1- 5 oz container of yogurt
quinoa


2 YELLOW
corn
brown rice
sweet potato
white potato
tortilla
whole grain bread
oatmeal
squash

4 GREEN
non starchy vegetables
greens

3 PURPLE
fruit

2 ORANGE
salad dressing
oils
nut butter

1 BLUE
nuts
cheese
avocado

1-2 Tsp of natural sweeteners  ( honey)

TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015

5 months til the Tortuga Music Festival on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida!  Just finished booking our rooms for the weekend, Yes - 5 months out,  The hotels are booking fast so I didn't want to take any chances.   I found a great group of boutique hotels in North Beach Village - clean and neat and reasonably priced.  The big chain hotels are charging $300-400 a night.
Last year we stayed at the Beach Gardens Hotel and wanted to book there again.  But they have a wedding party booked that weekend.

Bummer, but there are several other properties in the Village, so we chose Tranquilo for our stay this time.  Can't wait - it's going to be a great time!

THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE

THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPE by rhiannonfl1 on Polyvore

Botanical Pumpkin Individual Bowls, Set Of 4 | Williams-Sonoma / Botanical Pumpkin & Gourd Print Tablecloth | Williams-Sonoma / Staub Cast-Iron Pumpkin Cocotte | Williams-Sonoma / Luster Amber Goblets, Set of 4 | Williams-Sonoma

EMMA BRIDGEWATER

Loving these goodies from Emma Bridgewater!

EMMA BRIDGEWATER by rhiannonfl1 on Polyvore

"Shellfish" Shellfish Tablecloth at Emma Bridgewater / "Shellfish" Crab & Prawns 2x 8 1/2" Plates Boxed at Emma Bridgewater / Pottery at Emma Bridgewater / Lobster Tea Towel at Emma Bridgewater

ICEMILK APRONS

IceMilkAprons by rhiannonfl1 featuring a pink tote bag

Pink tote bag / 100% Linen Aprons-Vintage Aprons–Monogrammed Aprons–Table Linens |... / 100% Linen Aprons-Vintage Aprons–Monogrammed Aprons–Table Linens |... / 100% Linen Aprons-Vintage Aprons–Monogrammed Aprons–Table Linens |...