I've had a bit of a struggle getting back on track post vacation. So I decided I needed to take the initiative to plan some meals in advance. As I don't enjoy cooking and tend to eat out often this was a not a usual habit. I listed out a number of healthy options for breakfast (oatmeal, eggs, cereal and fruit, smoothies) and lunch (eggs, pita pizzas, soup) that I knew from past experience had the right blend of protein, carbs, and fat and that all weighed in at around 250-300 calories.
For dinner I did an inventory of my fridge and cupboards and came up with a list of meals using up meat I had on hand and integrating a ton of fresh veggies. I then went to the grocery store armed with a plan. Upon my return I pre-cooked staples like brown rice and mini potatoes that I could easily add to a meal without the weight time of cooking them then.
The week went incredibly well. I was actually excited about the meals I had planned so not easily deterred off course. Because I had pre-planned and pre-purchased the ingredients the meals were quick and easy to put together. Cleaning up my eating kept me full of energy throughout the week which I felt in my riding.
This was one of the biggest changes I've made yet. Within a week I was able to lose 5 lbs of the "vacation weight" that had crept up on me. I am now planning to see what I can do for next week!
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