More meal prep tips. . . . . . . .

I have a few new tips for meal prepping. The holidays are a very busy time of the year and many use this as an excuse to not be able to stay on track! In reality this is an even more important time of the year to stay on track. A few weeks ago I blogged about Meal Prepping however today I wanted to add a few more tips. This will help in your success.

 

Prepping on your Sunday it does not mean you have to be in the kitchen all day. I am going to share a few ideas to help you complete it from start to finish a bit faster!!!

1. Plan what dish you are going to make and plan to double it (then some can go in the freezer)  Select two main dishes with similar ingredients.   This will also make all the chopping and prepping easier.
Example: Turkey Chili and Mexican Casserole.  I would just brown all the ground turkey in the same pan.  Then the following week I would make 2 dishes with Chicken. Again by doubling them your freezer is building with a nice variety!

Tip: When freezing remember to label what is in the container so your remember!

2. Make sure the dishwasher is empty and the sink is full of hot soapy water. I do this because I can do the dishes as I go. I will make my Waffle mix in a glass bowl then when done I will wash it quick and use it again for cookies that I am making!   Clean up is the part I do not like about meal prep but if I complete it as I go then I do not notice it!

3. Think of the order and what need to bake and how long will think take. Many times I will make protein bars and while they are baking I will brown my ground turkey and then I will be making Whole Wheat Waffles. After I take each waffle out of the iron I stir up my turkey.  This may take some practice but it will cut your time.  When making multiple things it is best to set a timer on some so you do not forget. No one wants burnt cookies!!!

I hope these three new tips help you in your meal prepping! This is key for many of us to continue to eat our best thru the week even when our schedule is full of activities every night or you have to work late!

My advise for you is to keep practicing it will come and you will soon be a pro!

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

 

 

I tried a new recipe today! They might be the easiest cookies I have ever made.

 

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies

 

1 cup Oatmeal

2 scoops vanilla Isagenix protein powder

1 egg

dash of vanilla

A few sprinkles of cinnamon

2 tablespoon of honey

1/4 cup all natural creamy peanut butter

 

Mix all ingredients together and roll into a ball. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork.  Makes about 10 small cookies.

 

Bake at 350 for approx. 8 minutes.

 

A workout you can do anywhere!

With the holidays here many of us are our traveling, or visiting family for the weekends. This means we will be away for the gym or our typical workout spot. Here are a few great and fun workout moves you can do anywhere and you just use your body weight.

Do this round 5 times (or as many as you can but remember to push yourself!)

1. Push ups -(10X) Could be the best full body move and improves your core strength. It uses muscles in the chest, shoulders, triceps, back, abs and even the legs.

2. Squats- (16X) When done properly and with time you will see results in your glutes. Stand with your feet just a little past shoulder width and as you squat down keep your knees behind your toes!

3. Hold Low plank for 1 minute!  Planking will improve your core and abs. To be able to hold a plank for a longer length of time takes some practice.

4. Jumping Lunge - (15X)  Pump up your energy on this move!
Stand with one leg forward, one leg back.  Hold your arms  bent at 90 degrees.  Prepare to jump by bending your knees and sinking down into a deep lunge, lean slightly forward and jump to switch legs, landing in a lunge.

5. Superman - (10X) Lie face down on the floor, legs together and straight, arms straight and extended above your head. Keep your head/neck in a neutral position.   Lift your legs and arms up toward the ceiling, hold for 5 counts lay back down and repeat.

6. Burpees - (10X) This is a fun full body move that is sure to get your heart rate up! Jump up, go all the way down and place your hands on the floor, then jump your feet out and bring feet back in and back to your jump up. For a great demo Google for a video.

7. Speed Crunch - (25X) Lay on your back, both legs up straight in the air and pulse your shoulders upwards. This will bring the burn on in your abs!

There are so many different workout moves you can put together and make a plan of how sets! If you want to take it up a notch in between each round you can add in 1 minute of Jumping Jacks, High Knees, or Butt Kicks. 

Have a great workout! Remember it does not matter how it just matter to keep your body moving!