My Go-To Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (as many of you should know), which is why you should NEVER skip it!

I used to not eat breakfast every day because I just wasn't hungry that early in the morning, but then when I started eating breakfast in the morning, I realized how much of a difference it makes in my daily eating routine.

During the week, I will usually bring a yogurt and a banana for breakfast, or a piece of whole wheat toast with organic peanut butter. If I decide to order breakfast, I will either get an egg white omelette (sometimes with a couple pieces of turkey bacon on the side), or I will make that into a wrap because it fills me more.

On the weekends, I love to keep it simple, and make scrambled egg whites with avocado. If I am trying to keep it a low-carb day, I will not put it on a piece of toast. It is easy, healthy, and filling! All you need is one avocado, and 3 egg whites. When I mash up my avocado, I like to add some salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Once I have scrambled my egg whites, I mix them in the bowl with my avocado, and there you have it! Sometimes I also like to put some of my Louisiana Hot Sauce to add some spice to it!

It may not look too appetizing, but trust me, you'll be thanking me later =)

Post workout meals

Whether it is a protein shake, some grilled chicken with veggies, or fish, it is important to always have a good meal filled with the right amount of protein and carbs after your workout.

I usually work out in the evening time during the week, so I like to have a healthy/hearty dinner that I know won’t be heavy, and will fill me up before bed time. Sometimes I will make avocado toast with scrambled egg whites, and other nights I might make salmon or shrimp with a side of rice or veggies. Since you are burning lots of calories when you exercise, it is important to eat a substantial meal afterwards. 

If I work out in the morning, I will have my cup of coffee before the gym, and then eat breakfast once I am finished with my workout. It is also a good idea to bring a protein shake with you to the gym, for right after your workout. This will help support your muscles.

Shrimp & Cauliflower Stir Fry

Happy Monday everyone! Sorry it took so long for me to share with you my cauliflower rice stir fry recipe, but here it is! It came out a lot better than I imagined, and it is super quick and easy!

What you will need is one head of cauliflower, (or you can buy the pre-cut cauliflower), broccoli, carrots, peppers, and whatever other veggies your heart desires. Since I am not eating meat, I added shrimp to my stir fry, but you can add chicken , steak, or just veggies if you would like. I didn't go crazy with the seasoning since I added teriyaki sauce to it, but I chopped up some fresh garlic and added salt and pepper.

In a medium size saucepan, add some oil, chopped garlic, and your veggies. I chopped up my peppers and carrots into smaller pieces beforehand.

While your veggies are sauteing, put your cauliflower into a food processor, and blend until your cauliflower resembles the texture of couscous.

Add your shrimp to your saucepan after your veggies have started to soften.

Once your shrimp is cooked, add your cauliflower rice and teriyaki sauce, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until cauliflower has softened.

Once everything is mixed together, your stir fry is ready to serve!

                                      BEHOLD!!

What I will do for next time, is not add an entire head of cauliflower (since the cauliflower is all you can really see), but add more color to my dish.

Week 1 of no meat

So I’ve made it a week without any meat, and I must admit, it has been a bit of a challenge. Although I do not eat much meat to begin with, I have been DYING for a turkey sandwich, and the worst part is that I know I can’t have one!

As of right now, I have just been eating shrimp and salmon. I made salmon and sautéed broccoli last night for dinner, and brought some for lunch today. Tonight I am going to be making a shrimp stir fry with cauliflower fried rice. I’ve been saying I am going to make cauliflower rice or pizza crust for so long, but haven’t done it yet! Tonight is the night, and I will be posting my dish tomorrow.

 I have found that planning my dinners for the week, over the weekend, is making it a lot easier for me. Once I have my meals all planned out for the week, I know exactly what to shop for at the supermarket. I am a HUGE planner, so if you are like me, you should plan out your meals this way too. It also gives me a chance to get creative with my meals and what to make with them.

Once I start getting sick of my shrimp and salmon, I will have to look to the internet for different recipe’s and fish to cook.

 This week also starts no alcohol February. I told myself after Super Bowl that I would not drink for the rest of the month, but if all goes well, I am definitely going to try and stick it out for longer. My boyfriend on the other hand, we will see how long he can stick it out for =p.