HEALTHY EATING CAN FEEL COMPLICATED!!! When I was first starting my weight loss journey, the most overwhelming part was trying to figure out what to eat. I looked everywhere for inspiration and meal ideas, so I understand how helpful it can be to see what other people are doing.
I’m going to keep this post simple, no fancy photos- just meal info!
I like to pick 2-3 breakfasts/lunches/snacks each week and just repeat them every couple days.
This way grocery shopping is easy and meal prep is kept simple.
SIMPLE & EASY.
That’s how I like it.
BREAKFASTS:
Protein pancakes, see my recipe here topped with mixed berries
3 Eggs (1 Yolk), 1 slice Ezekiel bread or Dave’s bread, topped with 1/2 Avocado, and Trader Joe’s “Everything but the Bagel Seasoning” on top
1 Cup of “Go Lean Kashi” cereal with Almond milk and 1 serving of fruit
I drink coffee every morning with breakfast too. Lately it’s been regular coffee with some organic 1/2 & 1/2.
I have a post about Starbucks drinks right here if you’re looking for something different, but still low calorie.
SNACKS: * I eat 2 snacks everyday.
Protein Bar- My favorite bars are: Tone It Up Bar, Kind Bar, Perfect Bar, Quest Bar, Rx Bar, or Luna Bar
Apple + Peanut Butter
Protein Shake
Orange + 1/4 cup Raw Almonds
Carrots + Hummus
Celery + Peanut Butter
2 Rice cakes + 1/2 Avocado on top
2 Hard Boiled Eggs + Grapefruit (or any fruit)
LUNCHES:
1/2 of the Kale and Broccoli Slaw kit (from Trader Joe’s) with grilled chicken
1 can of Albacore Tuna, mixed with 2 TBSP of light Mayo, and diced Celery on top of 2 Rice Cakes
1/2 can of Trader Joe’s Beef Chili and 1/2 cup brown rice
With my lunches, I like to drink a sparkling water, Kombucha, or add Zip Fizz to my water bottle.
DINNERS:
Monday: Steak (I buy the marinated Tri-tip at Trader Joes), Kale and Broccoli Slaw, steamed carrots and cauliflower
Tuesday: Simple Lemongrass Coconut Curry (I add Chicken to this recipe and for veggies I usually add Red Pepper, 1 Onion, Broccoli, and Matchstick Carrots. I like it extra spicy too, so I’ll add red pepper flakes on top of mine.
Wednesday: Turkey Lettuce Cups
Thursday: Pesto Chicken (Literally the easiest recipe!) with steamed carrots and cauliflower and Jasmine rice
Friday: Friendsgiving Dinner- Once a week I usually have a dinner out and enjoy myself, either with friends, family, or date night! I believe in the 80/20 rule! I will have a couple glasses of wine and maybe even some dessert. IT’S OK! I encourage you to do the same.
Saturday: Turkey Chili
Sunday: Teriyaki Mahi Mahi ( I use Trader Joe’s Soyaki sauce), Asparagus, and Jasmine rice
That’s a wrap on this week’s meals.
A couple notes:
I will have Chili for lunch early in the week since it’s on the menu again for Saturday.
If I know I’m going to be eating out for a meal, I usually try to keep all of my other meals that day as clean as possible. Like Friday for example, I’ll have a salad for lunch with grilled chicken and keep my carb count lower earlier in the day since I know I’ll be having more of a splurge for dinner.
I hope that makes sense.
Drinking a lot of water is key for me too, I try to drink around 1 gallon everyday.
Mint tea in the evenings helps curb my sweet tooth, also a small piece of dark chocolate never hurt anyone. HAHA.
I hope you found this blog post helpful!
Let me know if you have any questions and I’d be happy to answer.
XO- Naomi
That Healthy Blonde
