Man, I really stink at blogging!

Ya digging the honesty? :D

Well, it turns out that I am terrible at blogging. But in light of a newly formed resolve, I'll try to get better at it. 
Here's an update:
Summer is over and I have successfully made it through the first two weeks of school. I am giving myself a well deserved "thumbs up" for this accomplishment. However, I have NOT successfully made it to the gym consistently in the past two weeks. I cringe to actually admit the embarrassingly low number of times that I moved my body (outside of dancing with the kids every morning - which does in fact make you sweat) since school started. But here it is: 3. That's right only 3 times. 
Guess how awesome I feel? (Please tell me someone picked up on the sarcasm)

I feel "bleh". Which is actually a sound that people make and not actually an adjective. But if you're used to working out 4-5 times a week and you haven't had the time or energy lately, then you know how "bleh" feels. So, here's the question, what do I do now? I can continue to ABHOR the reflection in the mirror OR I can pick up my head and do something about it. 
I choose option B.

I figure since this is a new month it is particularly good timing to get back into a fitness routine. After all, the school year isn't going to slow down for a few more months. I need to get my body back into a routine and get my time management back in check. So, tomorrow it's on! 

Now here is a potentially helpful tip (and not my whining):
I typically spend my Sunday's (not resting) preparing for the week ahead. Whether it be lesson plans or food or outfits, I try to be as ready for the week as possible. This usually starts off with a clean house. My control freak side possesses my body and convinces me that I absolutely cannot even think about starting a new work week with a dirty home. So, I make sure the house is clean, laundry is done, shopping is done, and food has been chopped and tupperware-ed up. (This include portioning). THIS is the part of my old routine that I did not let go. I still pack super healthy lunches and snacks so I can make it through the week and don't have to worry about preparing something when I am late in the morning (every day). This week the planning day will be tomorrow being as though it's Labor day and I am not working. :)
The other day I planned out all of the meals that I was going to make for myself and the BF this week for dinner and got all of the ingredients. I hate those mid week trips to the store more than anything! They exhaust me and then make me feel like there isn't enough time to workout.  
Here's what I have planned for this week for breakfast/lunches/snacks: (Because which teacher actually has time to sit and eat a FULL lunch?!)

Tuesday: 
 Breakfast: Banana and soy yogurt
Lunch: Asparagus, hearts of palm, and tomato salad with a dijon dressing. 
Snack: Cucumber slices with "cream cheese"  and baked zucchini chips

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Banana and soy yogurt
Lunch: carrot "pasta" with Parmesan "cheese", red onions, and peas
Snack: More cucumber slices and "cream cheese" (I'm a creature of habit)

Thursday:
Breakfast: Fruit smoothie called the "Skinny Green Monster" I found it online and it uses spinach, almond milk, peanut butter, frozen strawberries, blueberries, and a banana.  
Lunch: Veggie burger salad (basically heat up a veggie burger and mix together the vegetables in the fridge. I guarantee this salad will have some cucumbers, carrots, shredded veggie cheese, onions, and a vinaigrette of some sort)
Snack: roasted chickpeas and soy yogurt

Friday:
Breakfast: Peanut butter and banana wrap (Spread 1 TBSP of PB on a wrap and slice up a banana)
Lunch: quinoa and wild rice blend, black beans, salsa, and Tofutti sour cream
Snack: Baked Lentil chips (Sooo good) and soy yogurt

If you're interested in details on how to make any of these meals/snacks, just let me know!

Just remember that if you have a change in the normal day to day that it's okay. Don't beat yourself up. Choose to reclaim control over your schedule and make time to do the things that are important to you. You'll feel a million times better afterwards. *Endorphins!!*