6 Days Going Strong!

Today will mark the 6th day I have been eating a clean well balanced diet. I forgot how much I loved eating well and how good it makes me feel. Just in 6 short days I feel like a new person. I have more energy, I feel hungry less, I feel lighter, and each day that goes by I am more motivated because of how amazing I feel. I am not going to lie it is a challenge to try and prepare my meals and make sure I eat enough but with practice I am hoping it will get easier. 

WHAT I HAVE BEEN UP TO

Baked chicken with garlic powder, onion powder and lemon pepper. Steamed asparagus and cabbage on the side.

What I have most days before I go into work because I get extremely hungry at work. haha  

Oatmeal with vanilla bean low fat Greek yogurt, cranberries, raisins, almonds and cinnamon.

Baked chicken, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots with onion and garlic powder.

spaghetti squash filled with spaghetti sauce made from tomatoes, a can of organic tomato paste, onion, a little sugar and salt, oregano, Italian season, garlic powder, onion powder and ground turkey. 

Snack!!

Quinoa with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder and onion powder topped with broccoli, cauliflower, and asparagus.

Baked chicken and a spinach salad. The salad has balsamic vinaigrette, strawberries, cranberries and almonds.

scrambled eggs and a spinach, strawberry, and oats smoothie.

100% whole wheat bead with oven roasted turkey and avocado.

 Filet beef tips again with broccoli and asparagus. No oil or butter included.

A smoothie with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pineapple, oats, spinach and enough fat free milk to mix the ingredients up. On the side is carrots with homemade hummus.

Low fat vanilla bean Greek yogurt with raisins, cranberries, oats, and almonds.

Seared tuna with broccoli, squash, zucchini, and onions. 

Chicken, romaine lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, almonds, raisins, and tomatoes. I topped it off with a low fat Italian dressing. The raisins were really good in this. I'll be adding more next time.

Scrambled eggs with spinach, bell pepper, onion and some garlic powder with cantaloupe on the side.

TIPS

1. When eating out there are healthy options. Two meals above I choose at work. Lean meat, chicken or fish accompanied by vegetables are always good choices. I always ask for no butter or oil.

2. Get moving! There are simple things you can do to try and fit in to burn extra calories. I always park in the pack of the parking lot and take the stairs. Check out this link below for a few examples. 

9 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories