Alright folks. I know you've been anxiously awaiting my grocery list so you can get started too. It took me a few weeks to get to the most effective list for myself and my entire family. I still have a body fat percentage goal, as well as a performance goal. I need to eat to fuel all the workouts while still dropping those fat points, but I have a family to feed as well. As for the scale, not worried about it. My jeans fit. I'll get back on that bad boy after a few weeks just to check in.
Eating right and putting the appropriate supplements into my body has made a world of difference. Not only in my mood but also the function of my body. FOOD IS FUEL. Say it. Own it. Live it. I have so much more energy for my workouts, but quick recovery from those workouts is a HUGE bonus.
Oh and check out what else is better after a few short weeks of proper fueling and exercise...
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| This reading was taken after a very stressful afternoon. Yay me! |
This is the grocery list my family has been using the last 2 weeks:
Produce:
Bananas
Apples
Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Cilantro
Avocado
Spinach
Spring Greens
Romaine Lettuce
Tomato
Cucumber
Cherry Tomato
Mushrooms
Asparagus
Broccoli
Green Beans
Meats:
Boneless/Skinless chicken breasts
Salmon
Top Sirloin
Low Sodium Turkey Breast deli slices
Low Sodium Ham deli slices
Turkey Bacon
Tilapia
Shrimp
Dairy-ish:
Milk (2% for the girls and Almond Milk for Mike and I)
Cottage Cheese
Vanilla non-fat Greek Yogurt
Hummus
Eggs
Mozzarella Shredded
Monterey Jack Shredded
Provolone Deli Slices
Mozzarella String Cheese
Aisles:
Oatmeal
Vinaigrette
Wheat Crackers
Brown Rice
Quinoa
Salsa
Almonds (whole and sliced)
Walnuts
Whole Grain Sandwich Rounds
Low Carb Tortillas
Natural Unsalted Peanut Butter
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon
Camomile Tea
Supplements: (will last me close to a month)
Miller Lite (if it wasn't on the list, you all know I'd be lying)
Cheats, Indulgences, Treats:
Don't buy them! If they're in your house, you'll be more likely to eat them when you shouldn't. If you have to drive somewhere to get them, you're less likely to overindulge and subsequently, feel guilty. Also, if those treats give you diarrhea, headaches or "crashes", definitely don't eat them again! Obviously, your body doesn't want it!
Keep in mind, this is my family's personal list. If you like peppers, add some peppers. If you like cod instead of tilapia, have the cod. When in doubt, if God made it, you can eat it. Unless you're a vegetarian, than there is a whole other protein list for that. Go for low fat, low sodium options. If you have questions, just ask! During the day, I'll be eating to drop my body fat percentage and fuel my workouts. My family may or may not be following the same menu. We'll come together for a nutrient dense family dinner.
MENU:
Because I'm a creature of habit, I alternate the meal plans every other day. Dinners are usually different each night to keep my family happy. I'd be ok with grilled chicken every night.
Today's meal plan (just for me): Drink half my body weight in ounces of WATER
*"Power Sandwich" (I copied Panera's): 1 whole grain sandwich round, 1 deli slice Provolone, 1 egg, 2 ounces deli ham and 2 Accelerate
*Fruit Smoothie
*Omelet: 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, 1/4 c Monterey Jack Cheese, 2 oz Turkey Bacon
Dinner for the family:
*Grilled chicken marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette
*Fresh Spinach, Spring Greens, Cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, shredded mozzarella, sliced almonds topped with Balsamic Vinaigrette
*Steamed Broccoli
*Sliced Cucumbers and Hummus
Before bed (just for me):
Camomile Tea
After eating this way for a few weeks, I can say that anything prepackaged or frozen tastes terrible. I might as well lick up a pile of sea salt off of the counter. Fruit has become my new treat rather than ice cream or candy bars. Cake and cookies taste so rich now, I can't even finish them. It's amazing how my taste buds alter to my habits so quickly. I'll admit it, at first, it's a beating. Now, it's a fun and fulfilling way of life.
Up next: CrossFit and HotYoga reviews....
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