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Just. Keep. Pushing.

Sometimes you have to listen to your body and I'm hoping today isn't that day. It's Monday and I don't want to skip a Monday. Skipping a Monday generally leads to a double Tuesday or skipping a Tuesday... then a Wednesday then OH FCK. I better get my butt in gear or maybe I'll start next week instead. 

Currently: tired with a sore stomach, laying in bed. I probably shouldn't have had that bacon / tomato / cheese on toast thing. Having dairy once a week might be playing against me. I WANT TO WORKOUT. Today is a double: lower focus + ab intervals. If my stomach is still uneasy an abdomen workout will definitely be out of the question. But maybe I can push for lower body. Will have to wait and see (probably update you tomorrow if a workout happens). 

Before I forget I had generally the same breakfast as Saturday - (2) over easy eggs and 1 slice of bread. I'm just realizing now I've had a lot of carbohydrates already and I'm supposed to have them around the time I workout. There's too many rules with fitness in combination with eating habits. I'm going to burn the calories anyways.. I understand the purpose of a carbohydrate - gives you fuel. It is after all the number one source of energy but if I had them already today do I still have to have them after I workout? No right? Plus, carbs are pretty filling. Loved that little conversation with myself.

I had another conversation with myself earlier today. It included contemplating whether I should meal prep this week or not. Mind you I did take the week off... so I'll be home to cook. But then again I want to focus on myself. Chores are not on my list. Some people consider cooking a chore, other people don't because they love it. I'm sort of stuck in the middle. I love cooking but I also consider it a chore. If I'm hungry I want food NOW I don't want to waste my time in the kitchen slaving around a hot stove making something. I don't even care if it's presentable as long as it's edible I'm chowing down on it. So I've decided I will be meal prepping tonight (roasting veggies) and tomorrow (finishing the veggies). 

Went to Costco today with my mom. My grocery list:
- almond butter 
- celery sticks 
- asparagus 
- broccoli 
- cauliflower (this was all at Costco) 
I also bought ginger root and veggie ground. 

Thinking of making shepherds pie (with cauliflower instead of mashed potato) with roasted asparagus. The broccoli I'll be eating raw with celery as snacks (with some sort of Greek yogurt based dip). I'm also thinking of making the Parmesan sauce my mom made except add the veggie ground and add it on top of rice instead of squash. Will see how that goes over. Ideas welcome by the way!! Stay tuned :) 

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