Getting back on track

This summer has been rough on me.  Don't get me wrong, it's been a lot of fun, but too much fun when it comes to food and drink.  I guess it really hasn't been so much rough on me as much as it has been on my scale.  :)
This week my husband and I got back on track.  I am so glad he's on board with me, as it always makes it easier when you are both trying!
I started off the week with a meal plan and weekly goals.  I definitely think that having a plan helps keep you on track.  I would say my success so far has been from planning meals and tracking calories.

Things I Loved This Week - 

Sunbelt Bakery Banana Harvest Bars - These were an impulse buy at the grocery store earlier this week, and a totally good one!  They are 110 calories and are super delicious ... that is if you like things that have banana flavor - which I think is either a love or hate preference.  They have made for a quick breakfast option or a sweet treat snack in the day.  Bonus, my 3-year-old loves them too.
Quaker Chewy Coconut Caramel Granola Bars - I must me on a granola bar kick.  These, too, were an impulse buy but on a different day.  How could I pass up anything that shows a Girl Scout cookie on it?  These are 100 calories and make for a perfect snack when you are craving, what else, cookies!
My Workouts!! - I hate working out.  I always have, and probably always will.  However, I know it has to be done.  This week I started CIZE.  CIZE the new Shaun T workout that's like dancing.  He takes you through each step teaching you new moves.  You continually add new moves until you have you routine at the end.  I love dancing, so this is a fun way for me to get my workout in.  I have to say that I actually sweated a lot more on these workouts than I expected - so hey, it must be working!   My other favorite workout is ZUMBA.  I love attending my ZUMBA class each week. This is the one workout I actually do not in my living room.  I actually go attend a class and it's so much fun!  Again, it's dancing so how could it not be!
Week Successes - 

Bringing Lunch to Work. This may sound silly to some of you, but I basically eat out for lunch every day during the week.  Keep in mind when I eat out I do track my calories - so I am typically eating something within my calorie range, but probably still not the healthiest for me.  Bringing my lunch to work was a great choice this week.  It definitely helped me stay on track (because I don't get the option to last minute change my mind and order fries) and it is also way cheaper!
Making it a Whole Week!!! - I made a whole week of tracking my food, following a plan and getting workouts in.  Just showing myself that I can stick with this for the week is a huge success to me.  Sometimes when you fall off the wagon, getting back on track is the hardest thing!

Recipes to Share - 

V8 Soup - I made this on Sunday night and brought it for my lunches this week.  

Crock pot Salsa Chicken - I made a variation of this.  I added a packet of reduced sodium taco seasoning and a packet of dry ranch dressing mix.  It was fabulous and made wonderful leftovers.  We made chicken tacos with the mixture and loved it!
Crock pot Breakfast Casserole - Who doesn't love the convenience of the crock pot?  I know I do!  We had this actually for dinner so the night before I prepped the sausage and the veggies, which made it easier to just throw everything in before I left for work the next day.  Not the pretties to look at, but was super delicious!  Add some ketchup, salsa, or hot sauce on top and enjoy!