So, per my last post.. I mentioned that it would be easier to actually pursue and SERIOUSLY follow through with your health journey by organizing your thoughts and WRITING DOWN your FOOD MENU for the week! By writing it down on paper, you actually have a VISUAL guideline to follow & if you have the motivation to get this done, seeing what you will be doing on a daily basis makes it much easier to reach your fitness goals!
Here was my "creating-my-healthier-food-menu" pro-cess!!
STEP ONE: GROCERY SHOPPING, think "Healthy!"
During my grocery shopping, I didn't actually have too much on my list. I just kept thinking that I wanted SIMPLE, cost efficient meals! I didn't want extravagant meals that required too many ingredients! I'm too lazy, and I don't want to wast too much $$$! I kept it simple, and shopped for ingredients to make quick meals like wraps, sandwiches, grilled or baked chicken/fish. I can get fancy later when I get this locked down, for now... just keep it simple so we can keep a routine going, and create a PLAN that you can easily stick to. You're more likely to succeed if you set simple goals, especially in the beginning of this fitness journey! :)
STEP TWO: ORGANIZATION, write down what you bought & what you currently have in your fridge & pantry.. let's get a food list going, get organized!
When you list your food down, make sure to try to organize them in groups. I kept it simple: MEATS, FRUITS, VEGGIES, etc.. even my HEALTHY SNACK choices, I broke it down into SWEETS & SALTY (for those snack cravings!). After you have this done, you can plan out your meals easier..
For BREAKFAST, I did small portion breakfasts: oatmeal, cereal, boiled eggs, turkey bacon.. etc. LUNCH & DINNER: wraps, sandwiches, baked or grilled meats with brown rice & side salad.. again, I KEPT IT SIMPLE!! If you don't follow your food menu exactly.. it's ok!! It's just a guideline to help you keep track of what you will be cooking for the rest of the week, so you don't have to think about it!! :)
STEP THREE: FOOD JOURNAL, keep track of what you are putting in your body!! Keep wondering why you gained 5 lbs?? Check your FOOD JOURNAL to see why!! ;)
I guess this could be optional, but I started mine & found it very useful, because I feel like someone is watching me, so I'm less tempted to eat unhealthy!! I also feel like I'm being tested, and that motivates me because I love a good challenge & I love aiming to succeed!! :D
PHOTO OF MY FIRST MEAL FROM MY "HEALTHIER" FOOD MENU:
Another great tip I will add, is that when preparing your meals, have FUN with it! Make it exciting and something that you can look forward to.. Just pretend that you are on IRON CHEF AMERICA, and that you are preparing a meal to serve to the judges.. but in this scenario, YOU actually get to eat it!! Hahaha!! Make it look pretty, and it'll be fun to eat!! :)
Going to cut this post here, and save my INSANITY fitness test, Day One photos & blog for tomorrow. :) Hope you ladies & gents are hanging in there with me.. we can do this.. let's stay motivated together!! :D WE CAN DO IT!!! I have Faith <3
P.S. I'm so happy & proud that my husband decided to join me on my blog fitness journey as well!! His name is Rante, I love him, and he is AWESOME & WONDERFUL!! Check out his fitness page here: In Pursuit of Fytness...
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