According to Google the top 3 resolutions for 2022 are:
Lose Weight
Eat Healthier or Change Diet
Get Fitter and Exercise More
Isn’t it interesting that they have to do with weight, health and being fit? I am currently working 2 jobs and know firsthand how difficult it can be to find time to do these things. Here is what I am sneaking in to be healthier.
- I order my groceries and pick them up. This helps me spend less money and avoid impulse buying. There is no extra fee to pick up. If I am desperate, I do pay to have them delivered.
- I make a food plan for the week. Here is a simple one to get you started.
- Whether at work or the store, I park far away from the door so I get a few more steps in.
- I get up 30 minutes early to walk the dog and listen to music or play a podcast while I am walking the dog. I try to find something uplifting and inspirational so my day start off positive.
- During my work breaks I walk and pray for 10 quick minutes. Often times this is just up and down the stairs.
5 Day Food Plan Mon – Fri
This works for kids taking a lunch and adults eating on the run. These are quick and healthy and can be packed in a lunch sack with an ice block.
Breakfast:
It is very important for me to eat protein at breakfast time to keep my energy up. This may not work for everyone but I cannot do sweets or carbs for breakfast. They make me crash around 9:30.
- Make an Egg Casserole on Sunday and eat 3 days (M/W/F) during the week recipe here
- Yogurt with berries and granola. Eat a few pieces of turkey or ham separately or a handful of nuts for protein
- Instant grits or oatmeal and a few pieces of turkey or ham
Lunch:
- Pasta Salad recipe here
- Sandwiches
- Veggies and hummus
- Yogurt, nuts and an apple
- Chicken Caesar tortilla wrap recipe here
Dinner:
- Pork sliders and carrots
I buy the mini potato buns and the ready-made shredded BBQ pork. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare at home. - Rotisserie Chicken, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
I used to make everything from scratch but time no longer allows. I pick up the chicken on the way home from work and buy the bob’s mashed potatoes already made. I buy broccoli and steam it at home. Time to prepare is only 15 minutes. - Chicken tortilla soup recipe here
- Pot stickers and steamed rice
I buy frozen potstickers at the grocery store. They take about 20 minutes to cook. - Chili with cornbread and a side salad