New Plan

So, this past week I have slacked, BIG TIME on both the exercise and eating front. I have been eating  like crap and not working out much. I blame part of it on being sick/tired/stressed, but I can feel myself slipping into the vicious cycle that is falling off the weight loss bandwagon. So, starting tomorrow I am upping the ante for myself. Here is what I'm gonna do:
1) Twice-a-days: i know this may seem extreme, but it's not what it sounds like. I have lots of time in the morning and am getting lazy only having to go into work at 10. SO I will be making myself actually wake up at a normal time (like 7am) and swimming from 7-8 and then getting ready and such from 8-9:30. Swimming isn't the most vigorous work out (at least when I do it), but I like the way it makes my body feel and it's a great full body work out. It's at least getting me up and active in the morning. And on days when I really can;t get motivated to leave that early then I will take cooper for a mile walk.

2) Drink more: But not in the alcoholic way (sadly). I was thinking today about how trying to eat more vegetables can be so boring, and a lot of times I feel like I just don't have the time to cook and either eat them raw or with hummus. But I LOVE smoothies, and a lot of times I put vegetables in my smoothies so I can sneak in an extra serving. Then while at Hannaford today I had the epiphany that I should just replace lunch with a veggie smoothie! I can do beats, spinach and cukes with a banana and almond milk and my Amazing Meal Protein powder for lunch with some gluten free crackers and hummus to munch on. That way I'll be getting my veggies in and it will be quick and easy! Something about drinking vegetables is just so much more fun than eating them.
3) As a short term goal, I'm going to do all of this everyday this week because this weekend I know that we are going to NH to see the Hinman Clan, and if I don't look like I've slimmed down or are in some kind of shape, Grandma will chew me a new one (as usual). So to avoid her death glare and weight ridicule I should really work hard this week and at least try and lose some of the puff. Then it will be on to the next short term goal!!
Two questions: What should teh next short term goal be? and How the F do you quickly get over a cold??
Kisses!
PS Everyone should watch this amazing lady gaga video! So inspiring