Meal Planning Sunday

Y0urm0m · March 2016

Here we can post our healthy recipes, ideas, snacks, meal preps, and healthy food porn.

Some of us are struggling with our weight and eating healthy. I don't know about you guys but food porn gets me super excited about eating healthy.

DominiqueU · March 2016

I'm making buffalo chicken tomorrow.

3 pounds of frozen chicken breast
12 oz hot sauce
Packet of ranch seasoning

Crock pot on low at least 6 hours. Shred it. Put it on sandwiches, salad, whatever.

Easy enough and I've been all about the buffalo.

elenabrent · March 2016

This is totally an AW moment, but I think it might actually be helpful and so I'll try to get over feeling awkward and just share that I wrote this cookbook last year that might help with the quick/easy meal planning stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/The-No-Time-Cook-Book/dp/1465429905

mandyjulie · March 2016

@elenabrent WHATTT?! You wrote a cookbook? That is amazing! Def checking it out.

elenabrent · March 2016

@mandyjulie hahaha, thanks! I've written two and contributed to another. The whole kit and caboodle is over on https://biscuitsandsuch.com

PhoebeJune1984 · March 2016

I went to the store and stocked up on healthier stuff, so hopefully this week will be a little easier.

Tonight: Leftovers. I had made what I call "slop": can of drained black beans, can of diced tomatoes (not drained), can of corn, chopped onion, TB of diced garlic, 1/2 jalapeño diced, diced white mushrooms (because my husband and daughter hate mushrooms...but they don't know I put them in there...LOL!), cook in a cast iron pot (with lid on) on low, for 90min. The last 30min, I slice up two zucchini and let them cook in there. Put in bowls, top with shredded cheese, dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Season according to how you want to taste (each one of us likes to season it differently, so that is why I don't season it while it is cooking).

Monday: breaded chicken breast (homemade), baked parmesan asparagus

Tuesday: quinoa, honey glazed chicken breast, salad

Wednesday: homemade burrito bowls

Thursday: crockpot pork roast with potatoes, baby carrots, and onions

Friday: Leftover pork roast (add sautéed green peppers), salad

Snacks: hardboiled eggs, bananas, protein shakes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, etc.

Lunches for work: I am going to bake some chicken breast ahead of time, so I have them ready to go. I buy those salad kits, and I am going to break each bag into two servings, but also chop up an apple to put in there, add the chicken breast (and wait to add dressing/toppings until lunchtime, so it doesn't get soggy). I did that last week, switching between salads with chicken breast, or salads with hardboiled eggs chopped up. Since it was half of a bag, it was big enough so I could eat part of it for lunch (along with a fruit), and then eat the other part of it an hour or so later when I was getting the munchies.

I am horrified to say this, but previous to last week, I was eating at least 1,000+ calories over what I should, because I was mindlessly snacking, not prepping ahead, and just eating stuff that was quick to make (or fast food). Luckily, I hadn't gained a ton, but I didn't want to continue those eating habits the whole pregnancy...and start gaining (quickly). But now that I am tracking my food intake, I have stayed within my calorie goal for the day, I am feeling better, sleeping better, my stomach doesn't feel uncomfortable by the evening...and I am shitting better. WIN!

Kellyj103 · March 2016

Wow @elenabrent that is awesome!!!! I will definitely check it out!!!!!

mamafox14 · March 2016

Tonight will be baked cod with lemon juice, fresh garlic and chopped parsley. Cauliflower with tahini and rice on the side plus a caprese salad.

PhoebeJune1984 · March 2016

stellaluna14 said:

Tonight will be baked cod with lemon juice, fresh garlic and chopped parsley. Cauliflower with tahini and rice on the side plus a caprese salad.

Well.....guess I better head over to your house, @stellaluna14 !

PinkLady2015 · March 2016

I have no other ideas except I'm making a " healthy" shepherds pie one night this week--- the plan is to buy two of the instant potatoes single serve thingies (thank you pregnancy brain; "thingies" is all I got) for portion control , a packet of brown gravy, some frozen peas and carrots and lean ground turkey (DH is on a big healthy eating kick right now so that he can be in "top form" for baby- he's adorable)... Cook the veggies/meat/gravy together... and then throw that in a ramekin, layer the mashed potatoes on top and bake it till it crisps up....

rnyland1 · March 2016

I used to absolutely love cooking!! Now I just can't find the motivation or time to plan meals, grocery shop, and prep/cook meals. Love hearing some of the ideas though. Making on of those frozen PF Chang's bag meals tonight. They're not great...but at least we won't be eating hot dogs for the second night in a row.

megstervt · March 2016

Here's my plan for the week. Tried to include links in case something looks good!

Sunday: Buffalo chicken mac and cheese. Not the healthiest, but really easy and super yummy if you're into those flavors. (https://lentzedlife.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/freezer-for-matt-buffalo-chicken-pasta-bake/)

Monday: Sriracha fish. We're using tilapia instead of the snapper, but same idea (https://blackberrybabe.com/2015/07/23/sweet-and-spicy-sriracha-fish/)

Tuesday: Waffles

Wednesday: Subway (helllooo steak and cheese!)

Thursday: ramen noodle stir-fry. Mine is vegetarian, but DH usually throws in some venison. (https://therusticwillow.com/ramen-vegetable-stir-fry/)

Friday: grilled chicken, avocado and tomato sandwich (https://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/grilled-chicken-sandwich-with-avocado.html)

Saturday: fend for yourself (generally leftovers or random meals with whatever is in the house)

For lunch this week I'm doing this cucumber, feta and avocado salad. I add quinoa to mine to make it a little more filling as a main dish (https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cucumber-avocado-and-feta-salad/). I generally bring the dressing and mix it up right before I eat so it doesn't get yucky. Also green beans, banana and peanut butter, apple, cheddar cheese and greek yogurt for snacks.

soberkfell · March 2016

Today I'm crock-potting it with "Zesty Italian Crockpot Cheesy Chicken" - seriously so easy and super tasty. (www.sippycupmom.com/recipe-zesty-italian-crockpot-cheesy-chicken/) I drop all the ingredients into the crock before heading to work for the day, and then when I get home, I boil up some Dream Fields rotini. MH thinks it tastes like tuna noodle casserole, so I'll also microwave a bag of SteamFresh peas and mix those in with everything at the end. If I was really trying to impress him, I'd put everything in a casserole dish, sprinkle some breadcrumbs on top and put it under the broiler for a few minutes.

Tuesday: Lasagna with ground turkey instead of ground beef - I'll prep this all tonight so that all I have to do is drop it in the oven after work tomorrow.

Wednesday: Leftovers

Thursday: Pork roast with carrots and mashed/whipped sweet potatoes - again crock-potting it. The sweet potatoes take about 12 minutes to make - I peel 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, wrap them in saran wrap, nuke them for 10 minutes, then use my hand mixer to whip them up with some almond milk and cinnamon. Seriously super good.

Friday: Leftovers or some sort of fish if I'm feeling like being a good Catholic that day

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