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Food & Fitness | Week of August 26

August 25, 2013 by Hillary 9 Comments

Hi, friends — how was your weekend? Perhaps it was the pesto pizza, pancakes, and Ben & Jerry’s I consumed this weekend that encouraged me to draw up a tentative plan of my eats and exercise for the week ahead; whatever the cause of inspiration, so be it.

I didn’t make a weekly meal plan, but rather a rough guideline for how to use up what’s in my fridge before the long holiday weekend (off to Sonoma County I go!). 

muffins

{recipe for a guest post – TBA} 

Food

  • black bean & quinoa bowl with avocado, corn, Greek yogurt and salsa
  • brown rice pasta with leftover homemade basil pesto and veggies
  • TJ’s black bean & corn enchiladas with avocado and greens 
  • almond blueberry kale smoothies
  • Greek yogurt with fruit and homemade granola
  • homemade almond meal muffins — recipe TBA

Fitness

Monday: PM run + 10-minute Plank & Push-up Workout

Tuesday: PM 20-minute Tabata Kettlebell Workout

Wednesday: PM run + In a Pinch Arms & Abs Workout

Thursday: PM Dumbbell & Kettlebell Workout

Friday: AM run

Saturday: Off 

Sunday: AM run

I feel progress with my injured knee — hip hip hooray. Last week, I ran 7.5 miles total, running four separate days (a.k.a. they were all mini runs). It’s tough not to be gung ho about running again, but I know I have to be smart about it so I don’t get myself into trouble. I scheduled four mini runs (actually slow jogs) into the week, but I’ll be listening to my body before I lace up my running shoes. I am limiting myself to 10 miles total (if my knee allows it). 

I can’t forget about the “aggressive” foam rolling, too! 

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Do you plan out your food & fitness for the week?

Filed Under: Fitness, Recipes Tagged With: Weekly Meal Plans

Meal Plan | Week of July 20

July 21, 2013 by Hillary 6 Comments

At the beginning of the year, I was on a roll with weekly meal plans. I was completely inspired and enjoyed posting the recipes I had on deck for the week. I’m not sure what happened, but I haven’t shared my weekly eats with you all since March 17th!

I’m back today with a flexible meal plan; it’s all about the kale this week…

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Damn, that salad was g-o-o-d, good! 

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Yesterday’s farmer’s market jackpot.

Recipes:

  • Chopped Kale Salad with Edamame, Carrot & Avocado
  • Veggie & Brown Rice Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce
  • Zucchini “Pasta” with Kale Pesto

Lunch Ideas:

  • Coconut Kale Smoothies
  • Greek Yogurt with Farmer’s Market Fruit
  • Avocado & Egg Toast 
  • Watermelon Mint Feta Salad

Eat your greens & have a great week!

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What recipes are you cooking up this week?

Do you shop at a farmer’s market regularly? 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Weekly Meal Plans

Meal Plan | Week of March 17

March 17, 2013 by Hillary Leave a Comment

Uh oh, I skipped a week without an official meal plan! My weekly meal planning was thrown off from being away from home/traveling last weekend. Excuses excuses… but I’m back this week with a “meal plan”. It’s not impressive in the slightest, but hopefully it will keep the cereal dinners to a minimum. I’ve yet to make the Kale & Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowl, so I’m hoping that will happen some night this week. 

Tonight’s dinner will be green, green, and more green. No corned beef and cabbage for me. 

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I must frame this print for my kitchen or bedroom… that is all. 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Meal Plan | Week of March 3

March 3, 2013 by Hillary 4 Comments

I got on a roll with weekly meal planning in February; I’m planning to keep up the healthy habit in March. Not only does it make life simpler, I no longer feel like I’m in a rut with my meals, repeating the same eats week after week. 

I’m off the hook this week. It’s the roommate’s turn to make dinner Tuesday, and I’m headed out of town Friday afternoon, so this week will be short and easy peasy — just two recipes. 

March 3

Recipes:

  • Quinoa Patties
  • Kale & Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowl (probably substitute spinach)

Sunday Prep:

  • roasted butternut squash (leftover from Butternut Squash & Black Bean Coconut Rice Bowl)
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • iced green tea & coffee

I think it’s safe to say I’ve been all about squashes, sweet taters, and dark leafy greens these days.

Have a delicious week! :)

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What are your recent staples and/or cravings? 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Meal Planning Templates, Weekly Meal Plans

Meal Plan | Week of February 24

February 24, 2013 by Hillary 11 Comments

Woo! Week #3 with an official meal plan — going strong!

I can already tell that pre-planning (most) of my eats for the week has helped to reduce CrossFit cereal cravings and unnecessary snacking. The cutesy templates are simply a guide to what I will eat for the week, but I’ve been flexible switching recipes from one day to another.

You may notice the butternut squash recipe from last week is back again. It was the one recipe I procrastinated all week long, so it’s on deck for Tuesday night’s roommate dinner, mmm.

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Dinner Recipes

  • Avocado & Edamame Salad – possibly served with quinoa for protein 
  • Butternut Squash & Black Bean Coconut Rice Bowl 
  • Lentil & Sweet Potato Salad 

Wing It Ideas

  • quinoa / spinach / coconut oil-roasted sweet tater / avocado bowl
  • scrambled eggs / avocado / greens / cheese 
  • rice pasta with pesto & veggies 

Weekend Prep

  • Easy Peasy Creamy Peanut Butter
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • iced green tea

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What recipes are you cooking up this week?

Filed Under: Nutrition, Recipes Tagged With: FitFluential, healthy sELF challenge, Meal Planning Templates, Vegetarian Meals, Weekly Meal Plans

Meal Plan | Week of February 17

February 17, 2013 by Hillary 6 Comments

I can totally see how it can be addictive. I’m having a lot of fun with this whole meal planning thing. My first week with an official meal plan went swimmingly. I didn’t make the Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers, so that is on tap for today’s Prep Day. I think they’ll make an excellent lunch candidate. It’s the roommate’s turn to make dinner this week, so I’m off the hook for one meal. 
 
My weekly plan includes yesterday’s tasty homemade pizza dinner and my prep day today: 
 
Menu
 
{original template}

Dinner Recipes

  • Butternut Squash & Black Bean Coconut Rice Bowl
  • Raw Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

Sunday Prep

  • hard-boiled eggs
  • Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Week-day Lunch Ideas

  • avocado toast & hard-boiled eggs
  • Green Monster smoothies
  • leftovers {Monday & Tuesday recipes}
  • stuffed peppers
  • tuna w. veggies

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What’s in your week-day “lunch box”?

 

Filed Under: Nutrition, Recipes Tagged With: FitFluential, healthy sELF challenge, Meal Planning Templates, Weekly Meal Plans

Meal Plan | Week of February 10

February 10, 2013 by Hillary 9 Comments

I’m going to try something new… perhaps you’re familiar with it; it’s called meal planning! You’d think I would have fallen into this habit easily as a Type A foodie; but it wasn’t until I moved in with my new foodie roommate that I was inspired to do so. 

The two of us decided to make dinner for each other once a week. She set the standards high with creamy cashew butternut squash risotto and the most delicious raw kale & brussels sprouts salad.

I found a cute menu planning template online and began browsing Pinterest and my favorite blogs and websites for recipes. Then, I created a shared Pinterest board to pin ideas for future roommate dinners. 

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Recipes:

  • Creamy Broccoli White Bean Soup
  • Penne with Balsamic Sweet Potatoes, Baby Spinach & Parmesan 
  • Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

I’m starting with a modest meal plan, with just three “real” recipes for the week. I’m banking on leftovers and a couple big salads to fill in the blanks. 

Yesterday, I shopped – at Trader Joe’s and the farmer’s market – for this week’s recipes and my weekly staples. See my {fall} kitchen staples list for the gist of how I stock my kitchen. 

Do you make a meal plan for the week? Any tips for a novice?

Filed Under: Nutrition, Recipes Tagged With: FitFluential, healthy sELF challenge, Weekly Meal Plans

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