Countdown is on for Des Moines

I am so antsy to get home to Des Moines for the holidays. Thanksgiving has always been my Mom's favorite holiday and in the past few years, it has become my fave as well. I love having all of my family members in town and just hanging out and relaxing while in a food coma. I can't wait to see the little kiddos too.

We leave Saturday morning to head home with a quick pit stop in Iowa City for the Iowa vs Ohio State game. I hope it's a better game than this past Saturday. Cross your fingers!

Well last night I skipped the gym, but walked home from work. Since it's still somewhat nice out, I would much rather be outside. I also haven't bought a new book to read which makes cardio seem so much longer than what it is. The walk is a little over 3 miles.

I made a cheddar cheese, baked potato and brocoli Lean Cuisine meal with a salad for dinner. This LC may be one of my faves! I recently picked it up because it was on sale for $1.99 and now look for it when I am at the store. I sometimes add additional veggies to it which I did last night to make it a tad more filling.

I planned to hit the gym this am, but hit snooze a few too many times. :). I have my gym bag, my Real Simple magazine and headphones packed, so I will be hitting the gym tonight for a good cardio session.

I have done great on my diet today and have plans to have a light meal for dinner as well.

My meal plan for the day:
Breakfast - Egg beaters with laughing cow and giardinera in a wheat wrap from Aldi - YUM!
Snack - nada
Lunch - Lean Cuisine chicken ranch flatbread, carrots with hummus and fat free vanilla yogurt from Aldi
Snack - Grapes
Dinner - Fit and Active lasagna with cooked spinach

My week is getting booked up with plans. I have dinner plans with my old pal Marty tomorrow night. CP will be joining us and I know those 2 are going to be insta-friends. I have lunch plans with KT on Thursday and dinner plans with Kristi Thurs night. Not really helping my stict budget, but sometimes you just have to forgetta about it.

Have a great day!
PK