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Meals This Week

  Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs  1.  Prepare whole wheat rotini pasta according to box.  I prepared the whole box and used half for the next recipe. 2.  Either by pre made chicken meatballs or mix 1 lb ground chicken with 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and seasoning.  Saute meatballs in sauté pan and [...]

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Breakfast: 1.  Greek Yogurt shake (1 cup frozen berries, plain greek yogurt, Tbsp ground flax seed, 1/2 scoop protein powder, dash of milk)  Blend.  Sprinkle with some cinnamon and 2 Tbsp granola. 2. Banana Pancakes (email me for recipe).  I make them in batches and freeze them to toast.  They are great with some chopped [...]

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This weekend was a whirlwind, so planning was delayed.  I also did not use 2 dishes I planned on so I can carry them over into this week.  I think this is worth explaining as many people struggle with changing up the plan and staying on track. My husband was not around for dinner towards [...]

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Dinners for the week: Monday:  Shepard’s Pie. Peel and roughly chop 2 potatoes.  Place in pot of water and boil for 15-20 minutes until soft.  Saute 1/2 onion in pan.  Add 1 Lb ground turkey.  Brown. Season with salt, pepper, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 2 Tbsp Worschestershire sauce. Add 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetable mix [...]

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I am delayed a day due to a wonderful weekend away.  Worth the delay. Breakfast: 1. Kashi Cereal with milk, banana 2. Oatmeal with sliced almonds and mixed berries 3. Blueberry pancakes with glass of milk 4. Scrambled eggs with fresh fruit, yogurt Lunch: 1. Veggie burger on wheat roll, fresh fruit 2. Turkey and [...]

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This week I am repeating my breakfast and lunch choices.  I have some food leftover and this keeps it simple when I work.  Plus, there was no pumpkin at the store and I had to substitute dried mango and sliced almonds in my oatmeal which was delicious but I am hoping for pumpkin this week. [...]

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Breakfast 1. Apple Oatmeal: 1/2 cup oats made with skim or soy milk.  Add 1 apple chopped, 2 Tbsp chopped walnut or pecan, and 1 tsp maple syrup 2.  French Toast Peanut Butter and Jelly with blueberries.  Make PBJ on wheat bread.  Beat egg, 1/4 cup skim milk, and vanilla.  Dredge sandwich and sauté in [...]

Weekend Scheduling

What are you plans this weekend? Will you eat at home or eat out?  What will your day look like?  If you have some less structure, build a meal structure based on time to stay hydrated, nourished, and satisfied. Running your Errands on an Empty Stomach. If errands are included in your weekend, make sure [...]

Time to Relax…

Happy Friday!  Weekends can be a time to recharge, catch up on chore lists, or days of excitement and fun.  Days are less structured and open to last minute plans.  Less structure and time to unwind can mean indulging in food and drink.  Who wants to plan food for the weekend?  No fun Karen!!!  Maybe, [...]