Well...

Didn't quite make it to the gym this morning.  My sweet little Nora is going on vacation with her Ya-Ya (my mom), Grammy (my grandma) and Aunt Krispy (my sister) today and I just couldn't stop cuddling with her!  However, since she is not going to be there tonight, I am going to try to head over to the the gym around 7 or so, after the 'rush hour' crowd comes and goes. 
Today is arms day and I do have the appropriate equipment to do this workout at my house but I think it's important to stay in the habit of actually going to the gym, so I'd rather go there.  Plus, I always seem to get distracted at my house because I'm surrounded by my things.. at the gym I'm surrounded by.. well, gym and it's much easier to stay focused.

Today's Menu Plan:
Breakfast:
1/2 WW Bagel w/ Natural Pnut Butter
Choc Protein Shake w/ Skim

Snack:
Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt w/ berries and crushed Graham Crackers

Lunch:
BBQ Chicken Pizza Lean Cuisine

Snack:
Small Granny Smith Apple w/ Natural Pnut Butter & Raisins

Dinner:
Something with Asparagus?  (I need to use it before it goes bad! ha)

For dinner last night I made Mexican-spiced grilled chicken on the George, Brown Rice with Black Beans and Organic Roasted Tomatillo Salsa.  Layered these in a bowl with a sprinkle of Fat Free Cheddar Cheese and a dollop of Fat Free Sour Cream.. I ate 1/2 of my portion.

So I made a DECISION on my nutrition! 
I have always hated the thought that it costs money to lose weight.. it has never made much sense to me.  The fact that some people (honestly) claim that they 'can't afford' to be healthy due to the cost of healthy foods, makes me.. well, sad.  So I am going to plan my nutrition using the resources at hand: the knowledge already in my brain, and the internet for additional information as needed.  It will take more time and research than just going and buying someone else's book or buying into a diet plan, but I'm determined to do this completely on my own (with the help of the World Wide Web :) ) and be successful!  There are ways to get around paying high costs for health and I will show examples of this!  I hope that someone who reads this will realize that it isn't an impossible challenge..
I'm going to organize my thoughts before posting any real details of my plan, so not to confuse any potential knowledge-seekers.. but I am really excited about this - and I think it's the best decision for my long-term success. :)

Until tomorrow...