This week I decided to try a different approach to my weight-loss. Instead of going to the store and buying stuff that I think I'm going to use, I made a menu and a list instead. This menu dictated exactly what I was going to pack for lunch and hopefully eat that day. I found this to be very helpful and it made packing my lunch less stressful in the morning. I also wasted less food this week. Sometimes I find it difficult to keep up with the amount of produce I buy. For example, I'll buy three bell peppers but only end up using one or two (if I'm lucky). I want to try making all my dinner ahead of time (on Sunday) but I think that requires better planning.
My menu
Protein for my salad (Gardein Chipotle "Chick'n" Strips)
I hard-boiled a dozen eggs for the week
Cut up some organic strawberries
The beginning of the fruit salad
My additions to the fruit salad: cantaloupe, pineapple and grapes
Pre-made some oatmeal for the week
Storing my fruit salad, hard-boiled eggs, and salad greens
Yogurt, salad, fat-free cream cheese and salsa for the week
Getting ready to cover the oatmeal. During the week, I had to add a splash of almond milk, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and a few shakes of cinnamon.
I had a bit of food left over (the curry tofu and a mug of the oatmeal) but over all, I ate everything I made. I've also decided that if I'm going to food prep on Sunday, that Sunday should be my weigh-in day. That post will come tonight. I need to get ready for my friend's birthday party... I still need to go to Trader Joes! Ahhh!!
What kind of food do you like to prep for the week?
Until next time, keep smiling!
