Hey there reader,
Can you believe March is just about in the books?!
My goal is to finish this month strong. This past week was fantastic; I felt totally on my game.
I exercised five times, had a smoothie every morning, didn't eat past 7:00 pm the majority of the week, and kept up with all my work and home routines.
Of course, every week doesn't look like this, but when it does, I feel good. I feel confident, in control, and like I have my life together.
I know I say this on repeat but taking time on the weekend to prep for the following week makes all difference in whether or not I'm going to be productive or spend every minute surviving hot zones.
Here's my "getting ready for the week" routine:
- I put together a meal plan on Thursday or Friday for the following week. Nothing fancy, I just take a peek in my fridge, freezer, and pantry, then plan our meals around what we have.
- I try my best to grocery shop on Saturday morning or afternoon, to jump into meal prep on Sunday morning.
- If I have time and energy, I will do some easy, hands-off prep on Saturday. For example, I make some brown rice in the rice cooker or make shredded chicken in the crockpot.
- I also try to get in a workout on Saturday morning. Mike and I try to have all "chores" finished by 3:00 pm at the latest. By that time, we are ready to relax and do something fun.
- By 8:00 am on Sunday, I'm ready to meal prep. Call me crazy, but I look forward to meal prep time. I put my earbuds in and listen to podcasts, or have one of my shows going, while I prep away. It's relaxing.
- Meal prep takes me about 3-4 hours, depending on the meals I make. After I'm done with meal prep, my husband and I finish laundry and other household chores. He's doing a lot while I'm cooking.
- The last thing I do is look at my schedule for the week, create a to-do list, block out time in my calendar, and write this email. Then we put our feet up and relax.
I enjoy relaxation time so much more when I'm ready for the week. If I don't make these routines a priority, then I start the week anxious and behind schedule.
Let's get to this week's meal plan and exercise schedule.
I follow the exercise routines in my 30-day Workbook. I plan to exercise 5 times this week. If my schedule allows, I will go for an extra walk with Mike when he gets home from work.
Here's my meal plan for the week.
If you haven't noticed, I tend to eat the same things for breakfast and lunch every week. Right now, this is what works for me and one of the ways I keep meal prep simple.
Breakfast
Lunch
Protein Power Mason Jar Salad
Dinner
Steak Fajitas - we didn't eat this last week so it's back on the menu.
Turkey Meatball Subs - I have turkey meatballs in the freezer.
Pulled pork tacos - I pulled pork in the freezer.
Baked Lemon Cod with Greek Spinach Rice (new recipe)
Pita Pizzas with Ceasar Salad (yes I know this always on the menu, but it's easy)
Okay, that's it for this week!
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