Goal Setting for 2013

I dislike the term "new year's resolution".

About 4 years ago, we were in the same position as we are now.  We knew we had a move coming up and we didn't want to get to the end of the year and say "huh, what did we do?".  At that time, we had a whole year left in the city/state we were in, so we focused goals around what we wanted to do before we left.

This year, we have about 5-6 months left before we move...  where?!?  We have an idea, but not an official word, so we can't say anything.  A few close friends know, but you know who you are...  ;)

So, here's what I do instead of making resolutions.

I look at a few key areas of my life:
Family
Marriage
Crafting
Business
Faith
Financial
Fitness

And I write some goals.  About 5-6 goals per category and see where that leads me.  What are your key areas of focus?  Do you set goals?  Resolutions?  Pick a word?  I'm curious!

I have found a wonderful series by Julie Anne Jones targeted for Direct Sellers called Cracking the January Code.  It's a great way to start thinking about your goals strategically if this is something you haven't done before.  

Source: special.julieannejones.com via Amy on Pinterest

Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Ideas

I am working on the "no gain" goal this holiday season.  To be honest, I'd be loving it if I lost, but that's a lofty goal this time of year, I realize.

I happened upon a Pin about cost friendly meals and discovered a great tip in her suggestion of freezing breakfast and lunch "wraps" or basically, way better for you hot pockets.
 

Source: smithlive.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Here are the two recipes that my family has tried and will be keeping stocked in our fridge all the time.

WW Breakfast Taco - quadruple recipe, prep/cook, wrap in foil, freeze

Ingredients:

Non stick cooking spray

1 whole egg

3 egg whites

6 slices "Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved - Smoked Ham", chopped- replaced with breakfast sausage from a local farmer

2 (8 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas

1/4 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Beat whole egg, egg whites and ham until well blended. Heat a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium high heat. Add egg mixture; cook 3 minutes or until set, stirring occasionally.

2. Spoon egg mixture down centers of tortillas; top with cheese. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up burrito style.

Yield: 2 Burritos

Serving Size = 1 Per Serving.

Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ = 6 Per Serving

Nutrition Information:

Calories 230, Carbs 19g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19g

 

WW Chicken Burrito Wrap - quadruple recipe, prep/cook, wrap in foil, freeze

Ingredients:

1 oz ranch salad dressing mix, dry 

7 ozs picante sauce 

8 ozs chicken breast skinless

11 pcs fat-free flour tortillas, warmed 

8 ozs light sour cream

Directions:

Dump first 3 ingredients in crock pot and cook 6-8 hours on low.  Shred chicken and then mix wiht sour cream.   Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken mixture.

Nutritional Info Per Serving: (1 Chicken Wrap)

Calories 143; Carbs 22g; Protein 9g; Fat 4g; Fiber 0.8g

 

I'd love to see what you've Pinned & tried lately!