March Food Calendar

So I am unsure about what to write sometimes on here...so I try workouts, random motivational thoughts, and food.

I recently put together a food calendar for my family and I was so impressed with my work that I decided to use it at my house! hahahah. It is so easy to get caught in the same old routine because my boyfriend and I both work and both spend a fair amount of time in the gym. For this reason it is nice to have a schedule of what we are doing.

So over the next couple months I am going to work on taking better pics of the food and the process. I am going to be a pro. But we all start somewhere so here are the first set of meals from March. I'll try to update as I go along!

-One little side note. 1.) I try to be as healthy as possible, but I'm not perfect. I like putting cheese on my tacos, I like having a piece of bread at dinner sometimes. I try to watch portions and get the healthiest possible options available. Its not about being perfect, its about being healthier. 2.) Most of these things can be swapped out for other similar things that you like. (for example I eat ground turkey like its going out of style! But you can use lean ground chicken or beef/ If you don't like shellfish ((HELLO I LIVE IN LOUISIANA I LIVE ON SEAFOOD!!!))/ any veggie you can swap out). 3.) Its about being healthy, not crazy. You want to use quality ingredients and eat things you like. I love tacos, so I get shells that are healthy and yummy! I like cheese so I buy quality cheese. I use food as fuel, and I treat myself like a Ferrari! You should too!


Chicken Enchiladas: Healthy Style

-3-4 chicken breast

-1 can of red enchiladas sauce

-2 bell peppers, 1 onion

-1 low sodium taco seasoning

-whole wheat small soft taco shells

-Mexican cheese – low fat

1.) Cook chicken, whatever way is easiest.

2.) Saute bell pepper, onion, and ½ taco packet

3.) Mix pepper mix, chicken, and rest of taco packet together

4.) Stuff mixture into taco shells, put small amount of cheese and picante sauce inside taco, roll up and place in pan.

**Enjoy**

 


Baked Fish with Cabbage and Garlic Knot
-6 Fillets of fish (pictured tilapia)
-1 head of cabbage
-New York Garlic Knots
1. Wash fillets, dry, season with Mrs. Dash ( I used Garlic and Herb)
2. Cut cabbage, sprinkle with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
3. Garlic Knots - cook as directed.
(I like garlic knots, I plan for garlic knots to be in my day so I set up my macros accordingly. You could replace with a piece of whole wheat toast with garlic/garlic powder)
**Enjoy**

Here is the calendar that I made. The recipes above are the exact same ones that I use. Being healthy is about balance. It's about finding things that you like and making them healthier. I always look at cooking as a journey to take and try to challenge myself to make new and exciting food.

Meal Preppin' :-)

It's that time again people...meal prep time!! WooHOOOOOO!!!!!!

So when I meal prep I typically make breakfast, lunch, and snacks. So on the meal for this week:
     1. Egg Muffins w/Whole Wheat Toast
     2. CrockPot Chicken w/BBQ Sauce (Sugar Free)
     3. Chia Wrap w/Cajun Style Turkey
Everyday I have a variety of veggies (cucumbers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, celery, etc.) and a green apple. I like to have whole natural snacks during the day...and fruits and veggies are the best options!!!

-Egg Muffins: I previously posted about these...seriously the easiest things to make...pick your toppings and go!

-CrockPot Chicken - I recently started using the crockpot to make all my chicken. It keeps it tender and makes it super yummy. I add a onions, bell peppers, and some celery in there for seasoning. After it is cooked I can use it for anything. I use some of it for lunches (this week with BBQ sauce) but I love using it in soups for din din!
     **along with the chicken I made mashed cauliflower and green beans. I know you're jealous...because seriously it is delish!

-Chia Wrap w/Cajun Style Turkey - I found these wonderful chia wraps in the grocery that are only 12 grams of carbs!! Woohoo!! I find a low salt, low fat turkey deli meat. I wrap it up with some avocado and lettuce...seriously, DELISH! I usually add the mixed veggies for this meal. This is the meal I usually eat around 3-3:30 as my pre-workout meal.

So today I started meal prepping at 5:30pm and ended at about 8:30. Took a little bit longer because I had to make some egg muffins for the man friend :-P But It generally very easy and very fast. I use cooking and trying new things as a stress reliever. I like to find recipes that I can make healthy.

Eating healthy is NOT boring, it is NOT bland, it is NOT time consuming....seriously get it together people and do your meal prepping! Find a day and time that suits you and make it an appointment with yourself. I use Sunday evenings as my meal prep time. I have worked Sundays, I have babysat on Sundays, I have been sick on Sundays...but I STILL MEAL PREP. If you want to achieve your goals you have to put in the effort!!

-I'll post the workouts for the week later. Have a great start to the week guys!!!!