Sunday we ate in the Sun Room. The temps are moderating where we can eat out there in the evenings too. George fixed “Scotch Eggs”. They were so good.
I have mine broken up here on my plate so you can see inside. It’s boiled eggs coated in sausage and then air fried in the air fryer. It has several steps though. It’s not quite that simple. I think he had to add flour and corn meal and spices, etc.
There’s a mustard sauce that goes over the Scotch Eggs. They were so good.
The grocery shelves had some bare spots in the produce section. The sacks of potatoes and onions were dwindling. George said it could be the lack of help to stock it. It makes you feel so bad for these businesses and it’s just so weird that no one is working suddenly. Well some of us are keeping the world afloat. I’m not sure why people can feel like they don’t have to work. I guess they have enough support they don’t have to. There are signs everywhere with places begging for help. I have bagged my own groceries the last 3 times I’ve been there. I enjoy it. Good for them that I do, lol. I’m not very fast at it. I stand there trying to get the bags open, lol.
The eggs were skimpy too. And where there were any Kroger coupons on items – it was gone. I guess those not working are really having to coupon. lol. We were able to use a few coupons but not many. This is kinda scary.
The grocery clerks told George that turkeys would be harder to get this year. So when Mom and I were at Aldi, we bought a turkey breast and put in the freezer so we at least have that. We will keep watching though in the next few weeks for the Smoked Turkeys.
George and I fixed the Beef Bourguignon dish yesterday. Actually he fixed it. I gathered ingredients and filmed it. So expect a video at some point. Right now I’m in May 2021 with the videos. I was almost about to catch up and then fall happened, lol. I’m sure I’ll get behind again with all that will happen with Mom’s move, getting her settled, Thanksgiving, shopping, Christmas, and Texas, and then the New Year catch up and the New Year start up. Ahhhhhhhhh!
So the bread goes in first and you pour the beef bourguignon on top.
If you want to try the recipe, it’s in one of my old blogs below:
Getting Ready for the KYD55 Challenge: Reading, Eating More Nutritious Food, Moving More, and Drinking Water
So, I have been working some yesterday on the upcoming KYD55, redefining that. I really had to push to get that done yesterday. I stayed in my bedroom and worked on it after dinner. Here’s the plan for this 55 day push with focus. I can keep doing 55 pushes as I need to I guess. It’s nice because you can set varying focuses as needed. So here’s mine.
First of all it’s important to set the goals and/or realize and remember what they are and here’s mine, not in any particular order:
- Lose Weight
- Feel Better
- Be Healthier
- More Energy
- Stronger Muscles
- Be Happy
- Enjoy Family and Friends
- Be there for Family and Friends
- Stay Spiritually Connected
- Enjoy Hobbies
- Live Longer
Water intake per day:
94 ounces and I downloaded the WATER Reminder App. Not sure if I will use it but we’ll see.
Reading 5 pages of any of the Below.
First of all, I chose things based on my goal. I normally read 2 chapters of the Bible and feel lucky if I get to read anything else. But when picking your subjects, since the reason for doing this is improvement, then it needs to be something to help toward your goals. the Bible of course is one, and I chose to do a study on forgiveness as I have realized that I’ve not quite been able to let go of a few things. I can improve my heart in that area. I also want to learn more about my camera, vlogging, creating video, SEO and growing a blog and growing a YouTube channel. And I’m also wanting to learn more about eating nutritional diet so any encouragement there will be good. I’m including “watching a video” or “listening to a podcast” as a part of this reading section – it’s just information gathering for your brain anyway it comes to improve your life. And because being happy is one of my goals, I get to read fiction! I can do this! It’s only 5 pages! The Bible I’m counting as two. IF YOU were to do this program which would you choose? What would your reading material be?
Act of Service Each Day
Well, I’ve not constructed a list yet. But I think each day will present its opportunities. Most days I’m doing something for Mom but I will take the opportunity to be more mindful to do things for my family and friends and check in with them more. I will also be looking more intently at serving others when I’m out and looking for those needs instead of being out for my own agenda. If some seem insignificant, I will do a “set of three”. 😉 You can never be too kind right?
Movement
Here is where I’m excited. Because I’ve set my goals up for success. It’s totally doable. Right now I basically am doing nothing, so any improvement is good.
- Twenty minute walk (at once) – one time during the week. I have all week to do this!!!!
- 80 Muscle Strengthening movements. I don’t know what to call this but it can be any of the following. I just have to do 80 a day. In sets of 20. Maybe I roll my neck 10 times around. Maybe I reach my arms to the sky 20 times. Maybe I do 20 side to side bends. Maybe I do 20 air punches forward. Maybe I do 20 windmills. Maybe I do 20 leg lifts. I can do 80 across the course of a day. Might do 10 sit ups.
- I have to try to do a push up once a day. Just one. Just try. 😉
- Ten Deep Breaths per day in a row
Embracing – Nutrition / Eating Plan
I chose to go with the “embrace method” or all encompassing. Some are just eliminating one thing. But I need to embrace! Here’s my plan:
- Less starch, flour based foods, sugar
- More fruit, veggies, greens
- More water of course
- Less alcohol. No more than 1 a day if any.
- More whole foods
- Less processed foods
I need to have healthy food available, plan ahead, and plan meals.
My rules?
- Have something green every day
- Have fruit every day
- Dessert once per week
- If I just have to have something – only 2 bites
- Remember that “emotions” lie when we’re talking emotional eating!
So if you were going to tackle such a plan, what would you do? What are your goals of improvement? How would you tackle this? It’s something to think about.
Busy Week Ahead
Better go. Will be a busy week ahead. Here’s my To Do List. I’ll be back Wednesday for a mid week update.
Have a great week ya’ll!
2 responses to “Scotch Eggs, Bare Grocery Shelves, and Setting My KYD55 Self Improvement Plan”
Someone else was telling me That the grocery stores had some empty shelves. i hope we don’t have to go through that again.
I was thinking about food after reading your post. And a movie I once saw about The seven deadly sins. And about gluttony which is one of them. There is even a bible verse about it.
Proverbs 23:20-21 Be not among winebibbers: among riotous eaters of the flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
I am guilty of overeating and eating when not hungry. I am a stress eater and certain foods I think trigger me.
I am going to try to be more mindful about what I eat and the portions. Or my big problem is snacking. I might even print this bible verse out and put it on the fridge.
I remember Ophrah went on a diet once and came out pulling a wagon with 50lbs of fat I was shocked at how big it was.
Good luck with your new program. I am interested to see how it helps you.I am going to try to be more healthy and feel better too.
I’ll share as I go through it! We can share food ideas! It’s the food choices that get me and I stress it too- “todays been bad so I deserve a hamburger”! The Bible verse is good. I have a problem remembering to thank God for our food. I need to better at that! He provides such good food!