In Action

Ok so let's put all that meal prep into action. Here's what I ate today:

I always start with coffee with almond milk first thing in the morning.


Meal 1- 7am

Two eggs and spinach cooked in coconut oil.  Plus a banana.

Meal 2- 10am 

Right after the gym I drink a protein shake.

Meal 3- 12pm

Chicken, broccoli, sweet potato.

Meal 4- 3pm

An apple

Meal 5- 6pm

Turkey, sweet potato, broccoli, carrots

Meal 6- 9pm

That other protein shake.

What's your day like with meals?  Do you eat at certain times or just whenever you feel hungry?

Whole30 Day 20-23

All weekend I kept meaning to do a blog post.  It just never happened.  You guys probably know how that is.  I've pretty much been eating the same things anyways.  Yesterday I did some meal prep so I figured I'd share it with you.  I've been working on a post about macros so I'm not going to get into that here but I can show you what I do to meal prep it!

Yesterday I made my list:

That is every meal for three days.  If you want to know it's 1,300 calories and is 41% protein, 40% carbohydrates, and 19% fat.

That meal plan is so simple!  All I needed to cook was chicken, turkey, sweet potato, broccoli, and carrots.  I make breakfast every morning.

I made the chicken and turkey in my crockpot.  A couple hours on low.


Then I set the oven for 400 and roasted the broccoli and carrots.  I also threw a couple sweet potatoes in too.


Seriously... It was that easy.

When everything was done I got out my containers, food scale, and measuring cups.


Lunch and dinner for three days.


Lunch- 4oz. chicken breast, 1/2c broccoli, 1/2c sweet potato.


Dinner- 3oz. turkey breast, 1/2c broccoli, 1/2c carrots, 1/2c sweet potato.


Honestly it tastes like it looks... A little bland and boring.

I did and do season things with Mrs. Dash seasoning.  The ingredient list is clean!  Surprisingly!


And pretty much put mustard on everything... Also, clean!


That looks much more exciting.  Kinda.

What is your favorite sauce or seasoning mix?

Whole30 Days 18 and 19

I just want to say regarding my last post... I don't think counting macros is a lifestyle and I know it can become obsessive.   Especially for someone with minor OCD like me.  I'm trying to stick to 40% protein, 40% carbs, and 20% fat.  That's pretty basic and a good place to start.  We'll see how it goes!



My meals for the last two days have been exactly the same.  Really it's been nice.  Three days in a row eating the same thing isn't bad.  Plus I've had more time to focus on what the kids are eating.  It seems like I'm putting my creativity towards that instead of myself.  Benefits all around...

Breakfast:

One egg, one cup egg whites, one cup of spinach cooked in a teaspoon of coconut oil.

Lunch:

4oz asian chicken thighs, broccoli, and 4oz sweet potato.

Dinner:

4oz grass fed beef, mashed cauliflower, and steamed broccoli and carrots.

Since I ate the last of my meals today I made more for the next three days.


Everything's set!

Do you count calories?

Whole30 Day 17

Whew alright things are taking another "change of pace" around here.  I was informed that I really only have two more months... See... I haven't been counting down the days until my husband comes home.  Honestly I don't even think about it because it can become obsessive and disappointing.  So when I found out it would be about 60 days I kind of freaked out.  Am I happy with the way I look?

Y'all might start to think I'm crazy.

"Gawd Kristen's husband needs to appreciate her!  He should love her the way she looks because she looks HOTTTT."  

Well... there are two good things about deployments.  1- well... more money and 2- getting hot while your man is gone!

Let's make this clear.  I know I'm not overweight and I'm not obsessing over this... for long... I just want to look amazing when he sees me for the first time in 7 months.

So here's what I've got to lose:


In order to lose whatever I can I'm tracking calories again, meal prepping, and doing more HIIT training at the gym.  
Honestly, I've missed meal prepping!  Yesterday was awesome because I just reheated my meals!  On Sunday I only made three days worth though instead of making five.  I think that will be the key so I don't get burnt out.

Breakfast:

Two eggs, two egg whites, spinach, and garlic cooked in coconut oil.

Lunch:

4oz asian chicken thighs (from nom nom paleo), broccoli, and 4oz sweet potato.

Dinner:

4oz. grass fed beef, mashed cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli.

That doesn't include two protein shakes... I know they aren't whole30 but I do just fine with them.  I had one after the gym and one before bed.  I'm not sure the one before bed is necessary.

Be patient y'all while I figure this out.  My meals my be up and down and a little random.  

Would you want to look hot for your wife/hubs gf/bf if you hadn't seen them in 7 months?

Whole30 Day 14, 15, 16

Umm... Where did I leave off?

 Oh yeah our stomach bug that has now turned into an endless fever.  What in the world y'all.


The past few days have been crazy.  Aren't they always?  It's felt like it's been months since I've blogged.  I have literally thrown food on my plate not even knowing what it was.  All of it has been Whole30 compliant but none of it has been thought out.

Here's what I've been eating...

Yesterday is when my stomach actually started feeling better.  Crazy how a stomach bug can ruin so much!  You can tell I'd feel pretty good in the morning and then things would get worse.  I've pretty much lived off smoothies for the past week.

Yesterday was Father's Day!  I felt like it went by too fast but I did get to spend it with my dad and we got to FaceTime with the hubs.  Ugh I miss him.

What did you do on Father's Day?  Anything special?