Weekly Meal Plan: 4/27/15 - 5/3/15

"Meal times felt overwhelming!"

 

Do you ever feel this way?  With deciding what to make, figuring out ingredients and I won't even get started on how challenging grocery shopping can be

 

Having a MEAL PLAN is the answer.  I have been doing this for years, and it has helped me tremendously.  Not only to lose weight and live a healthier life, but to eliminate meal-time STRESS. 

You'll end up with more time to savor meals with less time wasted in the kitchen.  And, you'll save money on your grocery bill by not wasting food that goes bad in the back of your fridge (or is spent on last-minute take-out)!



21 Day Fix Meal Plan

21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Plan: 4/27/15 - 5/3/15

Monday:  Seasoned Shrimp Soft Tacos
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  WW Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Marinara & Ricotta Cheese (thrown together)
Thursday:  Spicy Turkey Taco Burgers
Friday:  Slow-Cooker Meatloaf with Mashed Cauliflower
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Simply Grilled Chicken on a Salad with Strawberries & Almonds

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:

• Shakeology
• Eggs and vegetables
• Fruits and vegetables
• Almonds and cashews
• Greek yogurt
• And, leftovers!

If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups (21 Day Fix), please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me.

Also .... please let me know if you try any of the above recipes!  Drop me an email or a comment on my blog.

xo
ALL THE BEST,

Seasoned Shrimp Tacos: 21 Day Fix Approved!

Dinners that have a Mexican flair are my family's favorite.  I swear, they could eat food like this every single night! 

This recipe is quick, easy, and tastes delicious. It is perfect and healthy for the whole family. 

21 Day Fix - Seasoned Shrimp Tacos

Seasoned Shrimp Soft Tacos

• Spicy Mexican Shrimp
• Fix-approved tortillas
• Shredded lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Avocado, mixed with a little lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper

Prepare shrimp according to Spicy Mexican Shrimp recipe. 

Dice ripened avocado, and season to your taste with fresh lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, and red cayenne pepper. 

Shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, and warm tortillas.

Assemble tacos by placing the shredded lettuce on the tortillas, followed by the diced tomatoes, and shrimp.  Top with avocado/guacamole.  

21 Day Fixers:  Shrimp (measured out) counts as 1 red and 1 tsp.  Measure out your greens (lettuce and tomatoes), blue (avocado), and count tortillas appropriately.

Enjoy!

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

ALL THE BEST,

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/20/15 - 4/26/15

Happy Sunday, all!

I don't know about YOU, but for our family, April through June are VERY busy months.  We have: birthdays, end-of-school activities, dance recitals, drama products, and Spring hockey.  These few months are always very hectic for us.

So for ME (and for us, as a family), planning is so very KEY.  If I don't have a meal plan in place, I will be tempted more than ever to just grab something quick on the run, eat out, and eat in an unhealthy manner. 

If I am not taking care of myself, that trickles right down to my family.  Then they are eating poorly too. 

Plan, plan, plan!

21 Day Fix Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/20/15 - 4/26/15

Monday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Skinnytaste's Crockpot Bolognese Sauce
Thursday:  Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Friday:  Grilled Flank Steak with Mashed Cauliflower
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:

• Shakeology
• Eggs and vegetables
• Fruits and vegetables
• Almonds and cashews
• Greek yogurt
• And, leftovers!

Next up for ME, is Body Beast!  I will be running an online accountability group for that AND for the 21 Day Fix.  Even though I will be doing a different fitness program that is focused primarily on building lean muscle, I will still be following the 21 Day Fix way of portion-controlled eating. If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups, please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me in doing Body Beast (we have a great group of primarily females doing it together!) or the 21 Day Fix.

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I would love to hear from you as well, if you try any of the above recipes!  Please drop me an email or a comment on my blog.

XO
ALL THE BEST,

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/13/15 - 4/19/15

SO happy to be meal-planning today!

I've been feeling a little "off" since Easter.  Ready to get that healthy-eating MOJO back!  For sure.  Get that SUGAR out of my house.  My body just doesn't feel good when I am not taking proper care of it. 

So, here goes .... ready, set, GO!

Weekly Meal Plan:  4/13/15 - 4/19/15

Monday:  Honey-Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Spicy Asian Beef Quinoa Bowls
Thursday:  Shrimp "Fried" Rice
Friday:  Crockpot Kalua Pork
Saturday:  Leftovers
Sunday:  Make-Your-Own Tacos

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:

• Shakeology
• Eggs and vegetables
• Fruits and vegetables
• Almonds and cashews
• Greek yogurt
• And, leftovers!

If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, please get in touch with me here. 

New group starts VERY SOON!

If you have any questions about my meal plan or about any of my recipes, feel free to drop a comment below.  I want to hear what you think, if you try any of the recipes.  I want to hear what you're eating this week, too!

ALL THE BEST! xo

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Need an extra vegetable?  Give these a try!

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips

21 Day Fix - Baked Parmesan Zucchini "Chips"

1-2 medium organic zucchini

Salt

Pepper

Paprika

Parmesan cheese

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 230 degrees F.

 

Wash, dry and thinly slice zucchini with a mandoline slicer or knife ⅛ inch thick.  Spread zucchini slices out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.  Spray quickly with cooking spray, and sprinkle desired seasonings on top (be careful not to use too much as stated above in the "tips").

 

Bake for about 1 and ½ hours, making sure to check on them every 10 minutes after about an hour.

Eat immediately after removing from oven for maximum crunchiness, they tend to get softer as they cool (can reheat).

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try, please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

ALL THE BEST,

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/6/15 -- 4/12/15

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/6/15 -- 4/12/15

Happy Easter!

This past holiday weekend, I did enjoy a few PLANNED treats.  So, while I was a little off-plan, I know that this is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE, and I refuse to beat myself up about it.  A treat or two in moderation will be quickly worked off this week! 

I also enjoyed my Peanut Butter Egg Shakeology as a treat today - so that helped me to avoid overindulging too much! 

Easter Shakeology

Looking forward to these yummy recipes this week! 

Weekly Meal Plan: 4/6/15 -- 4/12/15

Monday:  Oven-Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli
Tuesday:  Quinoa Turkey Taco Bake - a favorite!
Wednesday:  Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew (didn't get to this one last week)
Thursday:  Leftovers
Friday:  Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Skinnytaste's Crockpot Kalua Pork

ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, please get in touch with me here.  New group starts VERY SOON!

If you have any questions about my meal plan or about any of my recipes, feel free to drop a comment below.  I want to hear what you think, if you try any of the recipes.  I want to hear what you're eating this week, too!

XO
ALL THE BEST,