My favorite blog posts to read are what everyone is eating...because lets face it, nutrition is everything. You could workout 5 X a day and eat McDonalds and I am guessing you won't get the results you want. So I thought I would share with you another post on what we are eating. Plus its the #1 question I get. What do you eat and how do you plan. Nutrition is the hardest for me personally because I am a stress eater and I LOVE sweets. Starting the week with a good plan is a great way to stay on track.
I follow the 21 Day Fix meal plan pretty consistently.
-->You can download the template to plan your own workouts and meals here.
-->I also have a full list of previous meal plans I have used here.
This week we are eating a lot of yogurt, apples, quinoa and lean protein sources. I try to repeat some of the meals so they are easier to pack each night before work. The recipes can be found below.
Breakfast: I vary between plain oats with cinnamon and berries and sometimes an extra veggie when I need it. On the weekend I eat a whole grain waffle with peanut butter and banana. YUM!
Snacks: Morning snacks are always Shakeology. This is my game changer. I switch the flavor every few days and it keeps me full until lunch. Snacks consist of yogurt (I am sort of obsessed with Trader Joes Coconut Cream Greek yogurt right now) and a few chia seeds. Its a great source of protein. I eat 2 carbs a day and on the days when I haven't had my allotment yet I add some organic granola. Its a great afternoon snack.
Lunch: Lunch is usually a protein + green. This week I threw in a quinoa bowl. The concept is to bulk prep on the weekends. (Think of yourself as a healthy Chipotle). Make rice, quionoa, couscous, veggies, beans and lean protein. Then during the week you can make your own bowls, tacos and pretty much anything you can think of! (Recipe below).
Dinner: Dinners vary based on the week but I pretty much always have a recipe from Skinnytaste. Its my favorite.
RECIPES
QUINOA SALAD
1 cup cooked quinoa12 ounces grilled or baked chicken (can use rotisserie as well) Assorted veggies ( Peppers, cucumber, carrots, broccoli,red onion, celery etc.)
Dressing2 T soy sauce2 T cider vinegar
1/2 t fresh chopped chili pepper or srisacha (I used srisacha)1 clove minced garlic1 t coconut or olive oil
Instructions
Mix together and enjoy! Top with feta cheese for some extra flavor!
TIME SAVERS
I purchase turkey meatballs, buffalo burgers and shrimp stir fry from Trader Joes. It definitely helps on those busy week nights! I make my zoodles from fresh zucchini with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Just toss in a pan for about 5 minutes!
Enjoy! And let me know what you think!
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