Berrylicious Blast Shakeology

Berrylicious Blast Shakeology

1 scoop Greenberry Shakeology

10 oz ice

8 oz almond milk (unsweetened vanilla)

¾ cup frozen mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

BLEND AND ENJOY!! 

Prep Day!!

PREP DAY!!

I especially love Sundays because I get myself ready for the upcoming week.. It is all about preparing for success!! First thing in the morning, I make my meal plan for the week.  This way, I know exactly what I need ahead of time. Next is going to the grocery store and getting all my goodies!! I only get what is on my list, so this prevents any extra spending.  I go home and get right to prepping my food.  I cook everything, even the meats (yes they stay fine for the week), and separate everything by meal in PORTION SIZES! That is extremely important!  Many people may have something come up or are late and just throw a huge heaping size of whatever food they have and end up eating it all because it is there, not even thinking about the extra calories.  So I separate according to portion sizes so I only have what I need. 

For proteins like fish, chicken, lean meat, I separate into 4 oz sizes.  Yes, protein is great for you, but protein is higher in calories, so you just need to make sure you are getting the right amount!

What I love about veggies is they are a free food!! What this means is you can really have as much as you want and it will not affect you in a negative way.  They are low in calories and even can be used as a snack in the evening if you are in the mood for a snack!!

When I prepare my meals, I make sure I have my complex carbs (breads, pastas) earlier in the day when I am moving around and staying active.  My oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, bread, and wheat wraps are usually in my 1-3^rd meals.  I do 2-3 servings per day of the heavier carbs.  Some people like to stay away, but as long as they are not refined (processed), they are healthy for you and you need them for energy!!! 

YUMMO!!!!

I always make my meal plan so I can keep myself accountable during the week!!
This is part of my lifestyle, but also now my job! I love to do this, especially to post in my challenge groups to give ideas and for people to use it as a guide for themselves. 

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Meal 1	Shakeology w PB2 almond milk	Shakeology w PB2 almond milk	Egg whites , turkey sausage and ¼  c oatmeal	Egg whites, turkey sausage ¼ c oatmeal	Shakeology w PB2 and almond milk	Egg whites, ¼ c oatmeal	Egg whites, ¼ c oatmeal
Meal 2	1 green apple w ff string cheese	1 green apple, 1 ff string cheese	1 oz almonds ff string cheese	1 oz almonds ff string cheese	Yogurt with fresh fruit drizzle with pure maple syrup	1 oz almonds, ff string cheese	1 oz almonds, ff string cheese
Meal 3	Chicken salad made with greek yogurt on lentil chips, spinach salad w feta, cranberry, walnuts, vin oil	Chicken salad made with greek yogrt on lentil chips, spinach salad feta, cranberry, walnuts, vin oil	Mexican salad w meatless crumbles/ Spinach, black beans ff shred cheese, salsa, peppers	Mexican salad w meatless crumbles, spinach,  black beans ff shred cheese, salsa, peppers	chicken salad on whole wheat wrap, veggie stir fry	Shakeology w PB2 almond milk	Chicken salad with spinach , tomato, feta, cranberry, walnuts, vin and oil
Meal 4	Mixed edamame and goji berry,  2 hard boiled eggs without yoke	Mixed edamame and goji berry,  2 hard boiled eggs without yoke	Veggies w hummus	Shakeology w PB2 and almond milk	Veggies w hummus	Westons 1st Birthday party- OFF MEAL, making veggie pizza w whole wheat crust, fruit salad, lean burgers/dogs, taco salad	Lentil chips w chicken salad made with greek yogurt
Meal 5	Turkey burger w veggie stir fry	Turkey burger w veggie stir fry	Spinach salad w chicken, cranberry, walnuts, feta, oil n vin	Wedding- ordered chicken will have vodka with water and lemon to drink	Mexican salad w meatless crumbles spinach ff shredded cheese black beans	Broccoli/cauliflower salad made with greek yogurt, ff shredded cheese, turkey bacon	Broccoli/cauliflower salad left over with lean burger
Meal 6	Raw peppers w hummus	Raw peppers w hummus	2 hard boiled eggs without yoke	2 hard boiled eggs without yoke	2 hard boiled eggs without yoke		Shakeology w PB2 almond milk

Eating Clean for Kids!!

Eating Healthy For Kids!!

So as parents, we all want to set good examples for our children to live a healthy lifestyle right?? As a mommy and health and fitness lover, I try to teach my kids how to eat healthy, and live healthy.. No, I do not only feed my children clean fresh food, but I do watch what I give them and I will say, they are into the habit of eating that way now.  Just like any adult, after eating and living a certain way for so long, it becomes second nature and easy to follow. 

There are many options to choose from when it comes to selecting food for your children to eat… fruit snacks, crackers, cookies, etc. I know, my son loves snacks, so for me as his mommy, I need to find snacks that he will enjoy, but at the same time are good for him!! My other son is only 11 months, so he eats what I make!! J

So here it is.. When grocery shopping, just like when I am shopping for myself, I chose:

•  Fresh veggies and fruits (carrots, green beans, strawberries, grapes, bananas, watermelon, etc.)

•  Snacks- I go for Organic, or low in sugar (fruit snacks)- Instead of letting my kids snack on Oreos or candy, I will chose the low fat chocolate animal crackers.  They are not the best, but also not the worst!

•   I try to add protein into each meal- String Cheese is an easy and great snack.  Peanut butter is easily thrown on a fruit or even on whole wheat crackers or bread for a snack!! Yogurt is another great snack/breakfast that my kids love and yes, I go for the Greek and add fresh fruit or even a little agave nectar/pure maple syrup!!

• Juice- I actually go for the v8 splash with servings of veggies and mix half with water.  Also I use flavored water-the kids do not know the difference!!

• When shopping for breads, I chose 100%whole wheat crackers/bread.  These carbs are not refined and are easily digested.

Some easy snacks my kids love:

Rice cakes with natural peanut butter

• Greek yogurt

• Kashi cereal

• String cheese

• SHAKEOLOGY
  

• SHAKEOLOGY BALLS

• Banana with peanut butter

• Apple slices

• Strawberry and bananas

• Raisins

• Fiber one bar

• Yogurt drops- place small drops of yogurt on wax paper and freeze it (great treat)

• Cottage cheese and fresh fruit

• Whole wheat wrap with sliced banana and natural peanut butter

• Celery with peanut butter and raisins on top (ants on a log)

 

Can you tell we are peanut butter fans?!?! HAHA yes, he got it from his momma!! 

 Just remember, if you teach your children at an early age, they will assume the role to be healthy because they learn and follow their role models- PARENTS!!!! :)