Eat Clean :: Lift Heavy :: Play Daily :: Repeat
Even though I am not back to work yet (still a couple more weeks of maternity leave), I have been meal prepping a few things over the weekend.
My days can get crazy in a hurry, so I have been keeping healthy, cooked foods in my refrigerator. That way I have some easy lunch, dinner and snack options that I can throw together in no time! My meal prep ideas this week include a sheet pan chicken dish, plus some egg muffins. [Read more…]
Some mornings I have plenty of time to whip up a healthy breakfast and other mornings I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off!
Can you relate?
If so, I suggest making a batch of these Blueberry “Power” Muffins so you’ll have a healthy option for those headless-chicken mornings! You can grab one or two of these healthy muffins and be out the door in no time! Pair them with a protein shake for a complete breakfast in minutes! [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe that Abby Jo is now 5 weeks old! I’m back to working out a little bit, but taking it easy. I have been trying to eat a little more healthy, but I am definitely not being hard on myself if I don’t.
Timing for meals has been dramatically different now that I am on maternity leave. I’m not as hungry as I used to be because I am not doing much during the day.
I’m also pretty distracted. If Abby is awake then I want to hang out with her, but if she is sleeping then I try to get a few things done! Eating meals happens in those sleeping breaks, but they have to be quick and easy! [Read more…]
This was the first week since we’ve had Abby Jo that I felt like I had some meal prep ideas. I did a little prep last week, but it was pretty disjointed. This week I busted out a couple things on Sunday so that we could eat healthy this week.
Both Donny & I are trying to eat somewhat healthier than we have the past few weeks. I definitely wanted some healthy foods already cooked so that I could make some meals in a short amount of time. I do feel like I accomplished that! [Read more…]
Baked Sweet Potato Wedges make an easy, yet healthy side dish.
Sweet potatoes are sometimes considered a “fall” food, but I love them any time of year. I enjoy them baked, sautéed, mashed, fried – you name it, I like it! [Read more…]
It has been four weeks since we brought Abby Jo into this world and I am finally meal prepping again! It looks a little different than before because I am still on maternity leave. No need for pre-portioned lunches or snacks yet!
We’ve had a ton of family and friends bring us meals so that we didn’t have to cook those first few weeks. It was awesome to have those available, but I am ready to get back to (somewhat) healthy eating! I cooked a few things to eat for lunches and dinners. [Read more…]
Mel’s Clean Eating Meals have changed quite a bit over the last few weeks! At least this week they are a little bit more healthy…
I haven’t lifted weights or done much exercising (besides going on walks outside) since a week before Abby Jo was born. It has definitely changed my appetite and the way I eat.
First of all, I have been eating breakfast later in the morning because I’ve been sleeping later since I am doing 2-3 feedings at night. I also have not been expending as many calories since I haven’t been at the gym. Both of those factors have me eating less frequently and less in general.
I’ve been trying to keep the food that I do eat a little more healthy this week, but I’ve also been going for convenience too! [Read more…]
Well I’m back to share my meals with you! A disclaimer though, they are not quite clean eating meals this last week.
We welcomed our beautiful daughter, Abby Jo, into the world on September 13th, 2017. Everything went great and she is one healthy baby!
Our friends and family have been amazing over the last week and a half. They’ve brought us meals to eat so that we didn’t feel like we had to cook with a brand new baby in our lives. It’s been wonderful. [Read more…]
Each week I take a little bit to think about what I want to eat for lunch for the week. If you missed Monday’s post about 4 Questions To Ask Before You Start Meal Prep then check it out to narrow down what to make each week.
I’ve been keeping meal prep ideas pretty simple lately. I’ve currently 39 weeks pregnant (hopefully only a few more days…..) and I’m eating a ton of small snacks throughout the day, rather than full meals. [Read more…]
Meal prep is a huge part of my weekly routine. It saves me time and money throughout the week, plus helps me eat healthy each day. I like preparing all of my meals over the weekend so that I have healthy foods available to grab-and-go. Read more about why I meal prep with 5 Reason To Meal Prep.
So how do I choose what to make during meal prep? Each week varies, but there are several factors to take into consideration.
Here are 4 questions to ask before you start meal prep each week. [Read more…]
