Weekly Meal Plan: July 6-12th -- WHY Meal-Planning Works!

Weekly Meal Plan:  July 6-12th -- WHY Meal-Planning Works!

Meal planning will streamline evenings in the home.

Parents are saved money, time, and mounds of frustration because they know what the brood’s having for dinner, days ahead of time. There’s no scrambling in the kitchen or supermarket, since both shopping and cooking are refined practically to a science. Kids (sometimes) get to have a say in what they eat, too, which makes the whole thing a family activity rather than merely a parental chore.

All in all, it’s a fantastic strategy. Even better, EVERYBODY can use it.

Weekly Meal Plan:  July 6-12th

Monday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake                        

Tuesday:  Baked Kid-Friendly Chicken Tenders                  

Wednesday:  Greek Salad with Feta & Grilled Flank Steak                            

Thursday:  Grilled Chicken Sausage & Vegetables                             

Friday:  Leftovers                            

Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself

Sunday:  Creamy Slow-Cooker Mexican-Chicken               

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, or ANY of the recipes on my blog!  Drop me an email or leave a comment below.  Your feedback means the world!

XO
ALL THE BEST,

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,

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

Weekly Meal Plan: 3/16/15 - 3/22/15 AND What's Next?

Weekly Meal Plan: 3/16/15 - 3/22/15 AND What's Next?

Well, Week #2 of the 21 Day Fix Extreme has gone without a hitch.  Still digging the workouts, still feeling plenty of soreness, and still thankful to get back to my weights! 

SO -- what is next?  ANOTHER round of 21 Day Fix Extreme!  Since I've loved the program and have been seeing such GREAT results:  both personally AND from my online accountability group participants!  (If interested, see the details at the end of this post.)

If you are interested in exactly WHAT I've been eating, in more detail, check out this video that I made.  I talk in more depth about the colored containers and what *I* have been putting in them each day:

I should win an award from the most awkward YouTube "thumbnails".  Seriously.

Anyway.  I'm excited!  This week is my FINAL week of the 21 Day Fix Extreme.  My meal plan for the coming week is below, with a few details and links to help you out, too. 

 

Monday:  Mini-Meatloaf Mexi-Muffins
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Greek-Spiced Grilled Chicken (Mediterranean seasoning recipe from 21DF book)
Thursday:  Turkey Meatballs with Marinara and "Zoodles" (Meatball recipe in 21DFX book)
Friday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Saturday:  Hot Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Sunday:  Fish (or Shrimp) Tacos (modified to fit the plan)

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.  Don't delay - my next group is filling up FAST!

>>>NEXT GROUP BEGINS ON MONDAY MARCH 30TH!<<<

 

Make it a fabulous week, friends!

ALL THE BEST,

Weekly Meal Plan -- 3/9/15-3/15/15

Well, I've wrapped up the first week of 21 Day Fix Extreme!  I have to say -- I love, love, love these workouts!  I have really missed lifting weights, especially with doing Insanity Max: 30.  My body responds so well to weight-lifting and its been great to get back to it.

I won't really be weighing or measuring myself (I don't think, anyway) until the end of the 21 days - so stay tuned for my results.

A funny fact for you:  Did you know that I never before made it past Day #5 with the 21 Day Fix nutrition plan?  I was a 21 Day Fix failure! 

I don't know why - I just had a lot of trouble sticking to the food plan.  And, it wasn't the plan itself -- it was ME.  I just wasn't "ready" .... ready to commit to it 100%.  This time, I am READY.  My accountability group is also helping to keep me strong, along with the help and support of my two wonderful Coach friends who are doing it alongside me.  We message each other frequently during the day!  That accountability and support make all of the difference.  "Build a fortress of accountability."

You can follow my daily 21 Day Fix Extreme video updates on my Facebook page.

Weekly Meal Plan -- 3/9/15-3/15/15

My first week went really well, so I'm excited to be planning out my meals for the second week of this program, using some recipes from my blog.  If you have any questions, please let me know! 

21 Day Fix Extreme Meal Plan

Here are some of the recipes that I will be using this week (for dinners at least), from my blog.  Enjoy!

Monday:  Baked Greek Yogurt Chicken
Tuesday:  Leftovers
Wednesday:  Slow-Cooker Pork Chops and Vegetables
Thursday:  Classic Crockpot Chili
Friday:  Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Sunday:  Quinoa Turkey Taco Bake

ALL of these meals 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, get in touch with me here.  New group starts SOON!

If you have any questions about my meal plan or about any of my recipes, please 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,

Weekly Meal Plan: 3/2/15 - 3/8/15

First Week of the 21 Day Fix Extreme ----> Coming Up!

Except that it is NOT one week away -- it begins TOMORROW!

I am nervous and excited to start this program.  Nervous because my nutrition still needs some work.  Excited because I know I will see great results when I stick to a fabulous eating plan with no deprivation AND excited because I need weight-lifting back in my life!  My body responds SO WELL to the weights and I can't wait for that part.

I will also be doing SHORT daily videos about my thoughts, my progress, my food, and my workouts during this 21-day journey.  Be sure to check them out daily on my Facebook page.  YOU ALL can help to keep me accountable to this program, too.  Accountability goes both ways:  my online groups need me, and I need THEM.

So, here we go!

Weekly Meal Plan: 3/2/15 - 3/8/15

This is my first time really planning out my meals for a 21 Day Fix-related program.  So, I hope that the picture below makes sense.  I've tried to color-code my meals properly. 

You can find a list of the dinners I will be using below.  This includes links to many of the recipes that I will be using this week.  I unfortunately cannot link recipes that come directly from the program, as that is copyrighted material. 

• Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
• Turkey Meatloaf (from the 21 Day Fix Extreme nutrition guide)
• Meatballs with Sauce and "Zoodles" (from the 21 Day Fix Extreme nutrition guide)
• Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions (from the 21 Day Fix Extreme nutrition guide)
• I will also likely make my Egg & Vegetable Casserole and my Mashed Cauliflower, in case I need a quick substitution, in a pinch

ALL of these meals 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, get in touch with me here.

Would love to hear if you try any of these recipes from my blog, too!  Please leave me a review in the comments below.

ALL THE BEST,

Weekly Meal Plan: 2/22/15 - 3/1/15

One of my favorite things about planning our meals for the week ahead? 

If you go to the store, ONCE during the week, with an organized grocery list and meal plan, you never have to stare into your fridge wondering, "What's for dinner?" or resort to take-out!

AND, if you are trying to improve your health and fitness -- in any way -- the less eating out you do, the better!  Stay at home, and cook wholesome, natural food with healthy ingredients that taste great!

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Here is our plan for the week ahead.

Weekly Meal Plan:  2/22/15 - 3/1/15

Monday:  Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Tuesday:  Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry
Wednesday:  Quinoa Turkey Taco Bake
Thursday:  Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup
Friday:  Dinner Out (weekend plans)
Saturday:  Dinner Out (weekend plans)
Sunday:  Leftovers from earlier in the week

Italian Turkey & Orzo Soup

Most of these meals 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, get in touch with me here.

Would love to hear if you try any of these recipes, too!  Please leave me a review in the comments below.

ALL THE BEST!