Let's face it, the days are long and don't consist of much and our couches now have permanent indentations from where we spend the long days sitting. I started this quarantine off by baking... a lot. However, I came to realize that eating muffins, cookies, and rice krispies treats everyday was not the best health decision. I never had the outlook that what I was eating was making me fat, but it was definitely making me feel sluggish and tired. Before I went off to college I was proud of the decisions that I made when eating because they were balanced and I felt good. I now find myself trying to get back to my old ways.
Everybody's bodies are different, and different things work better for different people. This is what helps me feel like my best self.
I truly believe that exercise contributes 10% and diet contributes 90% of how you feel. If I don't work out in the mornings I feel sluggish, but I also usually tend to overeat and eat unhealthy throughout the rest of the day. I like how people say to have a 80/20 diet. 80% healthy and 20% fun. See, for me, I like to dedicate specific days to foods that I really like: Sushi Sunday, Taco Tuesday, Pancakes on Friday, and I like to have Shirley's Bagels once a week.
Also I find that when I bike to places or even walk there, I feel more motivated to order something nutritious. For example, my family and I like to bike down to Lido Marina Village and go to Malibu Farm where I like to get the raw brussel sprouts salad with salmon on top. I also like to run down there and get my favorite coffee, Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, from Herst Coffee.
Here are some meal ideas: Some recipes can be found on my Food Recipes Blog Post!
Breakfast:
-Protein Smoothie
-Oatmeal with Almond Butter and Fruit
-Avocado Toast With Eggs
-Acai Bowl
-Coconut Yogurt, Granola, Berries
Lunch:
-Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Onion Kebabs with an Arugula Salad with tomatoes and avocado
-Spring Rolls
-Chicken Curry Inside A Bell Pepper, I buy the chicken curry from Trader Joe's
-Arugula, Mango, Seeds & Dried Cranberries, with a side of chicken
-Protein and Veggie Filled Sandwich
Dinner:
-Crispy Rice with Avocado on top, Chicken, any Veggie in the fridge
-Cauliflower Crust Pizza with salad
-Salmon & Salad
-Shredded Chicken Tacos
-Stir-fry with chicken, rice, carrots, onion, cabbage, broccoli, etc.
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