Mel’s Clean Eating Meals posts show you what clean eating foods and meals I eat throughout the day from start to finish. Clean eating can seem overwhelming at first, but I make easy yet healthy meals each week… that still taste good!

Meal prep definitely helps me eat healthier throughout the week compared to flying by the seat of my pants. Check out this week’s Grocery Shopping & Meal Prep Ideas Week 58 post to see what I did beforehand to have some of these healthy, clean eating friendly meals. [Read more…]

Donny & I were on a quick vacation to see family most of the week. I needed food for two days of work before the weekend, so we did a very tiny shopping trip so that I could create Mel’s Clean Eating Meals.

I knew I would go on a normal shopping trip over the weekend, so I didn’t want to go too crazy. I am definitely lacking in the fresh fruit and veggies department! Plus, I’m pretty sure I ate 14 breakfasts… well breakfast-like foods 14 times throughout the day.

Even though I did go grocery shopping, I didn’t want to get too crazy with meal prep. However, I knew I’d feel better if I packed my meals for the day rather than eating out or grabbing convenient food later. I ended up with some pretty tasty meals for Mel’s Clean Eating Meals! [Read more…]

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals this week is full of lots of healthy foods! I’m pregnant, but still trying to get as many fruits and vegetables in my diet as possible. Fruits are definitely easier to incorporate than vegetables, but I am working on both.

I’m still trying to get quite a bit of protein daily as well. My workouts still involve lifting weights and that protein helps me maintain my muscle! I made egg salad using whole eggs and egg whites, plus I am snacking on Greek yogurt and beef jerky between meals! [Read more…]

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals look a little different this week! Here is what I ate throughout the day on Memorial Day. We got home from vacation in Illinois and I wanted to rest, so no BBQs or get-togethers.

I did a lot more snacking and less actual meals. Since I was gone both Saturday & Sunday I didn’t meal prep until Monday. Here is pretty much what a typical Sunday looks like for me. [Read more…]

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals document everything I eat and drink throughout the day. I’ve definitely been more lax on my diet since I’ve been pregnant.

I try to eat healthy and clean 80% of the time, but I definitely allow a few more splurges in there (ice cream, chocolate, candy, etc). I’ve been keeping up with my workouts and eating healthy otherwise, so I don’t mind those occasional indulgences right now. [Read more…]

Time to take a look at what my day looks like in terms of eating with Mel’s Clean Eating Meals. I’ve been a lot more hungry lately (I am growing a human being and all…), but my diet hasn’t changed too dramatically.

Before I was pregnant I would eat basically 5 smaller meals per day, which is similar to what I do now. I do have to mix in a few more snacks now and then to make sure I am not ravenous or worse, hangry!

I think it helps that I spaced my meals out like that before. My stomach can’t hold quite as much food at one sitting, yet I’m really hungry. Spacing out my meals throughout the day has helped me a lot. [Read more…]

Time to take a look at what this week’s clean eating meals look like! I’ve been trying to eat 80% clean with a few more sweets every now and then. Some days I have no sweets (more like my diet pre-pregnancy), but other days I have them a couple times. Yes, sugar multiple times a day.

I definitely have a sweet tooth, but I kept it more at bay before. Now that I’m pregnant I’m allowing myself dessert a little more often. Good or bad, it is working for me! [Read more…]

Time for another edition of Day in the Life: Mel’s Clean Eating Meals! I share with you everything that I eat and drink throughout the day from start to finish.

Clean eating meals don’t have to be hard to prepare or require weird ingredients. I aim to get a variety of fruits and veggies throughout the day, plus adequate protein and some whole grains. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant, so I’ve changed my diet just a little bit. I’m obviously eating more, but I’ve also been eating more carbs. So far I am trying to make those carbs either fruit or whole grains, so that I’m getting plenty of fiber in my diet. [Read more…]

My eating schedule has been fairly similar to before. I’m having five clean eating meals a day, but (now that I am pregnant) I have also been needing to add in some snacks here and there! Even though I’m eating more I am still trying to eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein.

Check out all the meals I ate through the day from start to finish. Water has been a small struggle for me lately. I have a hard time drinking as much water as I was pre-pregnancy. I know it is still SUPER important so I am trying to get as much as possible, but not quite as much as before. [Read more…]

Mel’s Clean Eating Meals have changed a little bit. Maybe you’ve noticed, but maybe not!

I announced it to my email subscribers last week and on yesterday’s blog post that Donny & I are having our first baby! It has been very interesting playing around with food preparation and healthy eating while pregnant. To be honest I’m loving it!

Honestly, I’m still eating healthy, clean eating foods as much as possible. However, I am definitely incorporating a few more “convenience” foods and eating a lot more! Plus, I’m indulging in a little bit more dessert than normal….. surprise, surprise! [Read more…]