Are you looking to eat healthier and incorporate more of a whole foods/ plant-based approach to your eating? Do you feel like you are in a meal planning rut as yet another week of quarantine goes by? If so, then this post is for you!I know I was lacking serious motivation the past couple months in terms of coming up with what to put on our family menu for the week. And since December, we have been trying to lean towards more of a whole foods, planted-based diet as well (if you are interested in Read More
How do you grocery shop?
My weekly meal plan notepad Here's a question for you: how do you grocery shop? For me, I make a weekly meal plan for dinners and then shop for the week. We typically do eggs, fruit and muffins or oatmeal for breakfast, and then lunch is typically leftovers for T and I, and sandwiches/salads, fruits & veggies with a smoothie for the boys so those types of items get replenished from week to week. Beyond dinners, I love to make a batch of muffins for easy and quick breakfasts and some Read More
What I Cooked for Dinner Last Week and What I’m Loving Lately
This past week's dinner plan had some pretty tasty meals. And for the past three weeks, we are doing pretty great on this 30 day no eating out challenge. Weekends are tough since we aren't in our weekly routine, so the temptation to eat out is strong, but we have been resisting. Menu planning has helped a TON, and it not only usually healthier than eating out, but also much cheaper. We have one more week to go, though I think we will continue to stick to this as much as we can. Will be sure to Read More
Meal Plan: Week of Aug 29-Sept 4
I've got a new meal planning notepad (it's linked below), and I'm nerdily taking advantage of it and staying strong on our no eating out for 30 days challenge that I talked about last week. Here's what I'm planning: Thursday // Crock pot jambalaya with cauli rice- SO good. Adding some rolls and fruit for the kiddos. Friday // Taco night with rice with all the toppings. Having neighbors over for dessert and a fire (and some vodka ice pops...read more below) Saturday // Carne asada Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of August 22-28
Happy weekend! I did my weekly menu prep, groceries are bought and we are ready to take on a fresh week. Last week, we took an impromptu trip to Michigan for a long weekend, and it was lovely (and nice since I was taking time off from workouts to see if it would help my knee pain from last week). But that said, I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things on the food & fitness front. Plus, Bryce starts his second year of preschool this week, which we are all excited Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of August 15-21
I've got a fresh week of dinner meal ideas lined up, along with my fitness plans for you! Workout wise, I am working through some knee issues. I've had some sharp pain on the side of my right knee here and there lately, almost like a pinched nerve. Last Thursday, I had cut a 20 min Peloton run short, then it was fine on Friday. I decided to try the 10k race I had on the calendar on Saturday, and had to stop at mile 2 (it was an out and back) because my knee started hurting again. It was the Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of July 25 – July 31
Sweat, sunshine and smiles...doesn't get much better than that! On this week's workout and meal plan: So my husband and I have been eyeing up the instapot and air fryer lately. We only want to purchase one and are trying to decide. So, to settle this domestic debate, we are borrowing them from our friends and trying out a few meals, along with staples like hard boiled eggs, bacon, etc. and making a decision afterwards. This week, we borrowed the air fryer and made donuts (YUM), bacon, hard Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: July 18-24
This week is a busy one, but I'm scheduling in my workouts (I feel so much better when I sweat each day), and making some go-to easy meals to get us through the week! On the workout and meal plan: Thursday // Smoked sausage skillet for dinner since we ended up not making it last week, plus tuning in for a live Peloton spin ride before we head out of town. Friday // Out of town at my parents for a family wedding so using my Peloton app to do four 10-minute strength workouts. The app is SO Read More
