If you’re like me… eating well (while living independently at school) can be super difficult.
When I’m hungry, I want to eat RIGHT NOW. And when I’m stressed and busy… I actually FORGET to eat.
So, in order to get myself back on a semi-nutritious/normal schedule, I thought it might help to actually plan out my meals for the school week… so that I keep track of what I eat, and also make sure I eat.
Ps. You’ll notice that I skip breakfast… PLEASE DON’T JUDGE… I truly and honestly just don’t feel hungry in the mornings. I know, I know…it’s the most important meal of the day, but hey… some of us have to be rebels and eat breakfast foods at 2pm instead.
Here’s an example of what you’ll need from the store…
GROCERY LIST
Apples
Banana
Strawberries/Blueberries
Cucumber
Carrots
Red Pepper
Spaghetti Squash
Tomato
Celery
Rye Bread
Hummus
Lettuce
Granola
Nuts/Trail Mix
Ginger Snap/Arrow Root Cookies
Quinoa
Greek Yogurt
Peanut butter
Tomato Sauce
Salad Dressing
Basmati Rice
Cheese
Chicken
Ground Beef
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Milk
…slip some chips or chocolate somewhere in there (to keep your sanity).
By now you’ve probably figured out that I am NOT a health professional…so don’t quote me on this, but here’s a meal plan I think I can actually keep to… at least for this week! Ps. My morning snacks are super easy to bring on campus for either pre-lunch or post lunch during class.
Want to follow the plan with me? Feel free!
Don’t like one of the options? Have an allergy? Make up your own or swap them around!
The whole point of this is to really just make sure you’re eating often and well! (I’m also trying to eat better at night = MY ULTIMATE FLAW)
[SEMI] PRO TIP: I’ve catered my lunches and dinner to my class schedule… (if I know I’ll be home to make something/ or need to bring something for campus!)
Here it is, my Eating Plan for March 7th-11th….
MONDAY
Snack: Apple and ginger snap/arrow root cookies.
Lunch: Peanut Butter rye toast with banana slices.
Dinner: Chicken Caesar Salad.
Snack: Almond, nut and raisin trail mix.
TUESDAY
Snack: Carrots, celery and dip.
Lunch: Scrambled eggs with red peppers and cheese.
Dinner: Lean beef tacos with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Snack: Greek yogurt.
WEDNESDAY
Snack: Almond, nut, and raisin trail mix.
Lunch: Granola, milk, with strawberries and blueberries.
Dinner: Oven baked Spaghetti Squash Pasta with tomato sauce (add chicken or beef if desired)
Snack: Apple and peanut butter.
THURSDAY
Snack: Greek Yogurt and banana.
Lunch: Vegan berry protein shake. *See the recipe in last week’s blog!!!
Dinner: Meatballs, steamed veggies, and basmati rice.
Snack: Ginger snap cookies and milk.
FRIDAY
Snack: Cucumber and hummus.
Lunch: Granola, fruit, and Greek yogurt.
Dinner: Quinoa, cheese, cucumber, tomato, salad with baked chicken.
Snack: Celery and peanut butter… oh, and maybe a cookie… or five… IT’S FRIDAY!
Try it out or make your own!! Happy eating!