It is SO nice to be back to a normal eating schedule. Honestly, I was more thrown off my clean-eating-meals-game than I thought. I wasn’t eating a ton of unhealthy food, but I was definitely snacking more and not feeling as satisfied after meals. Over the weekend I got to do some legitimate meal prep and I have been loving the meals I prepared.
The last few weeks I’ve had three meals and a couple snacks. This week I’m back to five smaller meals spread throughout the day. I definitely find that my body likes this eating schedule better. It is not a big deal to change things up every once in a while, but it is good to be back to a better eating schedule.
If you have any questions about my clean eating meals then please email me at eatliftplayrepeat@gmail.com. I have not been counting calories, but I am still eating healthy, clean eating meals. Don’t forget to sign up for emails so that you can receive even more tips, recipes and meal prep ideas Preparing food ahead of time helps me to eat a clean eating diet all week long.
4:30am – Pre-workout:
I like to have a little something in my tummy before a workout, but nothing too heavy. A banana works great before a workout because the natural sugars in bananas give you some energy, plus bananas don’t weigh you down! I had half a banana before heading to the gym.
6:30am – Meal #1:
Breakfast was a nice twist on basic eggs and toast. I had 2 whole eggs (cooked over-easy) and 4 scrambled egg whites. To add a little flavor I spread pesto on the egg whites and sprinkled some parmesan on top. These were two simple ingredients that add a TON of flavor! Give it a try some time. On the side I had a slice of Ezekiel sesame bread topped with strawberry jelly (store-bought, sweetened with honey). A savory breakfast with a touch of sweetness on the toast… perfection!
9:30am – Meal #2:
My mid-morning meal was Greek yogurt mixed with some vanilla protein powder. I sprinkled pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds), raisins, granola and puffed millet on top for some crunch and flavor.
12:30pm – Meal #3:
My lunch was a lean hamburger with 1 Laughing Cow Queso cheese wedge spread on top. I laid the burger on a bed of quinoa-brown rice and put sautéed peppers and onions on top.
This is such an easy meal to prep and it is really good! My mom served this to me a few times while our kitchen was being remodeled and it is a delicious combination.
3:30pm – Meal #4:
Mid-afternoon I enjoyed a chicken burrito bowl! It consisted of shredded chicken (from a roasted chicken), black beans, brown rice, zucchini, black olive and diced green chiles.
So simple, yet this meal NEVER gets old. I rarely make the exact same burrito bowl week after week and yet each bowl tastes so much different than the one before! Burrito bowls are easy to prepare and quite customizable.
7:00pm – Meals #5:
My dinner looks HUGE, but really it was just over 350 calories! Eating off of small plates can really trick your mind into thinking you are eating more food than you actually are. You’ll be satisfied more than if you used a big plate and there was a bunch of bare space.
Anyway, my dinner was whole wheat pasta topped with lean ground turkey and marinara. On the side I had green beans and cooked carrots. Again, a simple meal yet healthy and delicious!
Well that was everything for my clean eating meals. If you have any questions then please email me at eatliftplayrepeat@gmail.com. Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas Week 43 to see how I made some of these meals.
