Sunday, Plan day.

It doesn't sound as good as Sunday, Funday. But around my house, that is what Sunday's are for. We head to the grocery store (sometimes two), make sure laundry is done, you know... all that fun stuff you can put off until the last minute.

I have found that making one day a Plan Day for the week helps for all kinds of things. It makes me lay out the kids schedule, carpools, games, and everything else they need for the week. It also helps me meal plan for certain days. Like days when there's a game, I can put on a crock pot meal or have "planned overs" (not left overs; I stole that from Body for Life). In general, it helps me meal plan around the crazy schedule that we have.

This week is Spring Break around my house; I'm not entirely sure how you plan for full on chaos (it's not even organized chaos this week), but I'm trying. We have to keep things simple around here. Every morning we have the same thing; egg white breakfast tacos with salsa. It may seem boring and routine, but its really easy, healthy, and keeps life simple. When you're always trying to be creative, you do not always end up with healthy. And let's be honest... sometimes, simple is best.

We always keep lunch simple with sandwiches, salad, and tuna. My kids get the same packed lunch every day, and they actually prefer it that way. (Note: my kids HATE the school's food, to the point they actually refuse to eat it. I think that's a good thing.) I have heard lots of people say "I need more than a sandwich for lunch." Well, my thought is; you really don't. The more complicated you make the meal, the more opportunities for add ins. My philosophy on food is it should feed and nourish you. Food really should not be a "reward". (unless it's red velvet cupcakes!)

For dinner, we will do turkey burgers one night, crock pot meal for maybe two more. I think Skinny Ms. has good crock pot recipies that are tasty and healthy. Check them out on my Pinterest board. Who ever invented the crock pot is my all time hero (next to mom, of course!). That thing has saved my life so many times. And when I say saved my life, I mean we had a great dinner instead of being forced into drive through or more sandwhiches.

Food, working out, running, life... it's all has something in common. When you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. Just give a little thought to your day/week when you're working towards a goal. You'll be surprised how much it helps you get there.