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: June 29 - July 5th AND Tips to Keep YOUR Family on Track This Week!

Tips to keep YOUR family on track this week:

• Do your best to plan out your meals for the week and prepare as much as possible, so you can whip up a healthy family sized meal in the time it would take to go out and get some fast food. It might sound like a daunting task, but spending 15 minutes on weekends creating a meal plan is the best thing you can do. It will eventually become part of your routine.
• Replace instead of restrict.  Keep a large supply of healthy fruits. Be sure that your healthy options are visible. You’re much more likely to grab a snack that’s already out rather than go to the cupboard and grab something.  Find fruits and vegetables with strong flavor.
• Proper portioning. Food portions in United States are much larger than they need to be. By slowly working your way back to an appropriate size — think only one piece of chicken and a helping of steamed vegetables instead of two or three — your body can adjust gradually to the newer and healthier eating patterns.
• Support.  It’s best when a family unit eats healthy together, but that can sometimes be impractical. If not everyone can partake, it’s important that they are still supportive. Engage the whole family when making your weekly grocery and meal list so that everyone has a say in what they’re eating. Having everyone making decisions will vary the meals you’re having, reducing boredom and repetition.

21 Day Fix Beef Burritos

Weekly Meal Plan:  June 29 - July 5th:

Monday:  Fend-For-Yourself

Tuesday:  21 Day Fix Meatball Subs

Wednesday:  Skinnytaste's Chili Shrimp & AsparagusStir-Fry

Thursday:  Beef Burritos

Friday:  Chicken, Pineapple & Red Pepper Kabobs

Saturday:  Happy Fourth of July!

Sunday:  Slow-Cooked Creamy 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! 6/22/15 - 6/28/15 AND My Progress Update!

My Own Progress Update . . . .

So, I thought it might be helpful to share my own progress update?  The two photos above?  They were taken less than a year apart.

Since May 15th, I am down FIFTEEN POUNDS.  For me, that is huge!  HUGE.  I really see it in the slimming down of my face!

Do you want to know how I've done it?  By following a 21 Day Fix-style eating plan.  I wasn't even able to do any workouts at first.  (Due to an injury.)  I am back to working out some, but not 100% consistently. 

It goes to show you that food | nutrition | diet are SO key.  SO KEY!

With the help of weekly meal planning, and my monthly online accountability groups, I've been able to make some MAJOR progress. 

I would love to help YOU make similar progress!  You may ALWAYS reach out to me here, for help.

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan!  6/22/15 - 6/28/15

Monday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Tuesday:  Slow-Cooked Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches
Wednesday:  Grilled Greek Chicken Salad
Thursday:  Spaghetti Squash Sausage Lasagna Boats
Friday:  Leftovers
Saturday:  Oven-Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli
Sunday:  Spicy Turkey Taco Burgers and Butternut Squash Fries

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: June 15-June 21st AND Goals!

Let's talk about goal-setting!

Before I get to this week's meal plan, let's talk just a little bit about goal-setting. 

It's hard to get any perspective on losing weight if you aren't setting… More attainable goals for yourself.  Write them down!

Goals are powerful, concrete things that keep you on track – whether it's creating a food plan or walking 3 times a week with a friend, these small things provide you with tangible steps that lead to your healthy weight.

And ALWAYS take the time to write those goals down. It makes them real and keeps them in the forefront of your mind, making them much easier to reach

That being said, writing down our weekly meals is a big part of my health and fitness goals each week.  So, here is this week's plan!

Weekly Meal Plan: June 15-June 21st

Monday:  Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Tuesday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake
Wednesday:  Fend-For-Yourself
Thursday:  Slow-Cooker Meatloaf & Mashed Cauliflower
Friday:  Leftovers
Saturday:  Skinnytaste's Shrimp Scampi Noodles
Sunday:  Chicken Stir-Fry with Chinese Brocooli

ALL of the above 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,


P.S.  Don't forget!  I am currently creating a FREE three-part tutorial, that will provide you with step-by-step instructions (including file downloads) outlining exactly how I create our weekly meal plans.  The tutorial is NEARLY COMPLETE.  I plan to have it out this week!

This process now takes me only about 10-15 minutes each week!  What a time-saver.

Sign up HERE to receive the free tutorial when it is finalized.  Or leave your email address in the comments below.

One More Week! Meal Planning: June 1 - June 7, 2015

One More Week!  Meal Planning: June 1 - June 7, 2015

One more week until things calm down a bit here in our house. 

Do you have a daughter who dances?  Well, then you know what I'm talking about!  Tutus, bobby pins, hair nets, feathers, tights, and make-up everywhere!

Dance recitals are fun and exciting events for both the excited performers who are eager to show off what they have learned from a year of lessons and practicing, and also for the proud parents and grandparents who are just as eager to see how their favorite dancer has progressed and grown in her art.

Although dance recitals are fun, they are often hectic and can be stressful for everyone involved, especially for younger dancers and dance parents.

If you are a "dance mom", you can relate, I'm sure!

PLANNING IS KEY.

I'll say it again.  Planning is key to staying on track with your health and fitness goals.  Otherwise, during a week such as the one I have coming up -- I know with 100% certainty -- that I will be tempted to grab something quick to eat, order in, or just stray WAY to far from my eating goals. 

One of the most effective strategies for losing weight and sticking to your diet is to plan ahead.  While it may seem difficult at first to be prepared, the results will astound you.  I promise you!

So here is OUR plan for the week ahead.  I can't promise perfection, but I know that when I go in with a PLAN, I am so much more likely to be successful!

Monday:  Grilled Al Fresco Chicken Sausage & Vegetables
Tuesday:  Leftovers -- Dance Recital Dress Rehearsal(!)
Wednesday:  Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches
Thursday:  Burrito Bowls with Quinoa
Friday:  Dinner Out/Cookout
Saturday:  The Big Day!  Dance Recital
Sunday:  Spicy Turkey Taco Burgers & Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

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,


P.S.  Don't forget!  I am currently creating a FREE three-part tutorial, that will provide you with step-by-step instructions (including file downloads) outlining exactly how I create our weekly meal plans.  This process now takes me only about 10-15 minutes each week!  What a time-saver.

Sign up HERE to receive the free tutorial when it is finalized.  Or leave your email address in the comments below.

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/25/15 - 5/31/15 AND A Memorial Day Treat!

Memorial Day Weekend!

Do you have any fun plans?  Are you ready to get prepared for a healthy week ahead -- after the holiday?

DON'T FORGET, if you DO need to get back on track after Memorial Day Weekend, I'm looking for ladies who need that little extra push with their health and fitness ..... before Summer is truly upon us! We are starting a Summer Shake-Down together on June 1st! 

Check out info about the Summer Shake-Down HERE.

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/25/15 - 5/31/15

Monday:  MEMORIAL DAY!
Tuesday:  Grilled Al Fresco Chicken Sausage & Grilled Vegetables
Wednesday  Slow-Cooker Meatloaf & Mashed Cauliflower
Thursday:  Leftovers
Friday:  Dinner Out
Saturday:  Spicy Turkey Taco Burgers & Butternut Squash Fries
Sunday  Grilled Chicken on a Mixed Green Salad (seasoned with Flavor God Seasoning)

We are having friends over for Memorial Day.  Isn't this the cutest idea for a healthy (mostly) and EASY Memorial Day treat?  If anyone wants to bring this to our house for a Summer party, you are more than welcome! 

Healthy Memorial Day Treat

XO
ALL THE BEST,


P.S.  Don't forget!  I am currently creating a FREE three-part tutorial, that will provide you with step-by-step instructions (including file downloads) outlining exactly how I create our weekly meal plans.  This process now takes me only about 10-15 minutes each week!  What a time-saver.

Sign up HERE to receive the free tutorial when it is finalized.  Or leave your email address in the comments below.

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/18/15 - 5/24/15 (And, FREE Tutorial - Coming Soon!)

Did you know that a little organization in the form of a weekly meal plan goes a long way in keeping your family on track for eating healthier? It’s true!

By learning HOW to easily create a weekly meal plan, you’ll not only ensure that your family eats healthier and saves money, but this process will also save YOU time and stress each week as well.

I am currently creating a FREE three-part tutorial, that will provide you with step-by-step instructions (including file downloads) outlining exactly how I create our weekly meal plans.

This process now takes me only about 10-15 minutes each week!  What a time-saver.

Sign up HERE to receive the free tutorial when it is finalized.

But for now - here is this week's healthy meal plan!

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/18/15 - 5/24/15

• Monday:  Beef Burritos
• Tuesday:  Leftovers
• Wednesday:  Lemon & Garlic Chicken with Jasmine Rice (Flavor God Seasoning)
• Thursday:  Grilled Turkey Sausage with Grilled Vegetables
• Friday:  Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches
• Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
• Sunday:  Spiralized Shanghai Beef & Broccoli (Skinnytaste)      

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.

21 Day Fix Meal Planning

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,

Get Your Kids Involved! Weekly Meal Plan: 5/11/15 - 5/17/15

Get Your Kids Involved!

Do you struggle with picky eaters? 

We are NOT perfect in this household, either.  But, I work towards progress, not perfection -- in all areas of our health.



My cuties.  :-)

I AM happy to say that my kids will eat chicken, fish, beef, and shrimp.  They eat quite a few vegetables.  They have started to try more spicy foods (especially my son).  They LOVE couscous.  We are still working on quinoa.  LOL.  BUT, I must say that when my children are involved in the planning process, they are more likely to eat what is prepared.

Try asking your children what foods they would like to eat during the week. Get them involved in the planning process.  We all know that when we have more control over our choices, things tend to go a little easier.

Now, I’m not suggesting you give your kids executive control over grocery shopping habits and meal planning.  But it is kind of like you’re teaching them how to ride a bike without training wheels:

Practice.  Exposure.  Repeat.

And, maybe -- just maybe --  they'll slowly start letting go of the iron grip on the back of the seat.

21 Day Fix Meal Plan

So, here is our plan for the week ahead!

Weekly Meal Plan: 5/11/15 - 5/17/15

Monday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake
Tuesday:  Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches with Veggies (new recipe coming!)
Wednesday:  Grilled Chicken on a Mixed Green Salad (Flavor God Seasoning)
Thursday:  Spicy Mexican Shrimp with Jasmine Rice
Friday:  Homemade Pizza Night
Saturday:  Dinner Out
Sunday:  Turkey Taco Burgers & Sweet Potato Fries

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,