Meal and Snack Ideas Part 1

Lately I've been giving you tips and tricks on how to go about eating healthily and how to stick to a plan. One of my friends read my blog to get some tips on how she can better organize herself so that she can follow her own healthy eating plan as well as attend a morning fitness program. I'm extremely proud of her decision to get healthier and stronger because I know I've had some type of influence on her. It makes me happy that I can help other people! So, with that being said, this post is being written with her in mind. I want to share some simple ideas for meals and snacks that I typically follow. I hope this gives a good idea of where to start or give ideas if you're bored and looking to switch up your foods for some variety.


Breakfasts are difficult sometimes because there are so many different routes to take. Some questions regarding common decisions to make are "Do I start with something rich in carbs like oatmeal or something high in protein like eggs and bacon?" My best advice on this is follow the plan that makes you feel the best. If you feel like oatmeal is too heavy and will weigh you down, choose something lighter. If you still want to stick to a carb rich breakfast, a great alternative would be rice cakes with peanut butter and a piece of fruit. For something rich in protein, egg whites are a great base to a breakfast. A plate of egg whites with a bowl of greek yogurt is an extremely low fat, high protein breakfast. If you're on the go and doesn't have much time, a protein shake is a great way get breakfast in.


Lunches can also be tricky. It's in the middle of the day, and you're usually pretty hungry and it's really easy to be tempted by fast food. For quick meals that are easy to transport, I love greek yogurt with fruit. It's a staple in my diet. I've mentioned the different ways I like to flavor greek yogurt in a few of my other posts. I also love making wraps for lunch. My favorite wraps are 90 calorie high fiber, whole wheat flatbread wraps. They taste great with some sliced chicken and vegetables and it's super quick to make! I even make it for dinner sometimes too! Some simple salads also make a great lunch.


Dinner is always my favorite meal of the day. I absolutely love steaming up a ton of vegetables and seasoning them with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and a little bit of sea salt. I love throwing it all into a big bowl with a little bit of grated parmesan cheese and light dressing. Baked potatoes make for a really filling dinner because of the complex carbs. I like to make tilapia and have a baked potato on the side. I've also made rice bowls before like Panchero's. I steam some brown rice and corn and mix it in with onion, peppers and black beans. For a dressing I usually use Light Western dressing.


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