I haven’t done a food post in a LONG time, because posting about all the burgers isn’t really great for my trainer game haha! Kidding. Getting out of my rut and making more healthy foods(that my brain knew I needed, but my body had gotten a bit lazy) has been so refreshing and eye opening. It has reminded me, because we all need reminders sometimes, how crucial good nutrition is to not only my health but my running and active life. Food is fuel. Period.
I’ve gotten several recipe requests for some of the foods I’ve been putting on my Insta Stories (if you want to see more on the regular, follow me on Instagram @redheadontherun_1) since I started 80 Day Obsession.
Since I’m doing timed nutrition, it requires loads of prepared foods. I know to be successful(for me, you may find another method that works for you) on this program I need to have food at the ready in the fridge, otherwise……OREOS. Wamp wamp.
So I’ve been making a variety(I don’t do this all on one day, like Sunday’s. I do it sporadically throughout my week or when I’m making dinner) of foods and recipes to keep on hand.
And I just have to vent…..this weekend as I was roasting my delicious veggies, my kids were eating Jimmy Johns and I COULD NOT EVEN DEAL. That fresh white bread smell. There is nothing quite like it, I dare say, not even nice abs ha!
I didn’t steal their sandwiches and run to my closet like I wanted to, but it affected me more than it usually does. I’ve been surprised how easy it has been to avoid those things, but I’m human, and sometimes a sandwich on yummy and delicious white bread just sounds oh so good. And a coke. But not today, because #goals.
ANYWAY…..here are some of my go to’s:
and P.S. I am NOT a food blogger, so hang with me as the quality isn’t awesome on these photos. They were taken with my phone because well, that’s what I do if it’s not my gopro out on a run. Ain’t nothin fancy here. Ok, moving on.
Breakfast
Make ahead sausage and egg breakfast casserole
Ya’ll, this is probably one of best finds so far on this plan. Rob loved it, it’s loaded with whatever veggies you want, and POTATOES, and it’s filling. It lasted the two of us an entire week. I used turkey sausage and almond milk per the recipe, left the syrup out of the sausage, and diced and cooked my own potatoes. It was so so good and it makes a ton! I served it on a bed of spinach to add another boost of veggies and sometimes a splash of hot sauce. At the bottom of her recipe, she lists the container equivalents if you are using your Beachbody containers. Huge win!
I’m a huge fan of Kodiak cakes. You can boost the protein content by adding milk(I use unsweetened almond milk) and eggs. This packs my protein and carb into one food. I add some of the Costco(Kirkland) brand almond butter to the top of mine which gives me a serving of nut butter. This is an awesome pre-workout meal. I make a double batch and they last all week for the most part, unless my kids get their grubs on them, which is very possible. They love these!!!! They have no idea they’re good for them. Winning.
Frittata
I know this is similar to the breakfast casserole, but I just threw this together today and it was so good and a little lighter than the casserole. Here’s what I did….
6 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
about a half a cup of broccoli
half a diced red pepper
half a diced green pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated cheddar, plus more for topping
Whisk eggs and salt together and then add veggies and cheese. Just use whatever you have on hand. I left out the meat and potatoes element because I wanted to be able to add them as a side or just have a protein/veggie option. Grease a large nonstick skillet(I used a drizzle of avocado oil). Pour mixture into pan and top with a handful of grated cheddar. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 min then let sit 5 min before serving.
I let mine cool, cut it into squares and stuck it in the fridge. Done and done!
I’ve never been a huge shake fan. I like to chew food and feel like I’ve had an actual meal. Plus, I don’t have a huge sweet tooth so I usually prefer salty things. Oh hey there french fries. The great thing about this program and using the Shakeology is that it’s a filler. That means you aren’t starving yourself by only drinking shakes all day. I use it as an afternoon snack and it fits into my “Meal 1” category if you are following 80 Day Obsession. I am loving it! Here’s what I add to mine:
a handful of spinach
1 scoop of chocolate vegan Shakeology
water/or unsweetened almond milk depending on how hungry I am
dash of cinnamon
sometimes a tsp of almond butter
I stick it all in my blender and then pour it over ice. Yum!
Lunch
So I’ve found that lunch is the hardest for me. Often times it has to be on the go and available in a pinch, which takes more planning. On my timed nutrition plan it actually ends up being more of a breakfast/post workout meal, so sometimes I eat something like the breakfast casserole. Other days, depending on my schedule, it’s an actual lunch. I love having foods on hand that I can throw together without much thought, because let’s be real, few of us have a ton of time to devote to lengthy lunches during the work week. Some of my lunch go to’s are:
Seeds of Change quinoa and brown rice with garlic
This is one of my faves. It’s a quick 90 seconds in the microwave and I make several at a time to keep on hand. I’ll combine it with some black beans and taco ground turkey for a quick-lunch. Add some veggies on the side and you have your veg, protein and carb. Boom.
And if you happen to eat out for lunch….ZOE’S!!!!
Rob and I love our lunch dates on Fridays. He works from home, and all the kids are in school, so this is a no brainer for us. I’ve said this already, but I’m not hiding in a closet with my portion containers for these 80 days. I’m still living my life, and part of that is enjoying lunch out ALONE with my husband on Friday’s. Enter Zoe’s. It’s become one of our favorite spots because it’s just easy for me to stay on track. Last week I ordered the chicken kabob, roasted veggies and braised white beans. I didn’t eat all of the beans because I knew it was a little more than my container would be, but it was plenty, and I got to get out of my own kitchen, which is just necessary sometimes.
Dinner
Dinner is where I tend to prep the most. I make a huge tray of veggies and use some that night with our meal and stash the rest for the next few days. I’ll often do the same with meat either in the oven or on the grill. It’s just an easy way to prep ahead without messing up the kitchen when you don’t have to. I can’t eat the same thing every day so variety is key for me. Here are some things I made this week…..
veggies on a sheet pan
This is pretty self-explanatory really. Dice your fave veggies, toss with olive oil and seasonings of choice(I love chopped garlic, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, you can also add some balsamic vinegar for flavor) and roast at about 400 degrees until desired level of crisp lol. I like mine a little crispy.
Ya’ll. When I first saw this recipe I didn’t trust it. You broil it to cook it, which just didn’t seem right, but I was so dead wrong. The steak was melt in your mouth yummy and so flavorful. My whole family ate this up! Except Lila, because she’s weird and hates all dinner options presented to her. She survives on fruit and yogurt. I don’t even know.
Trader Joe’s Balsamic grilled chicken
This chicken is the jams, and I’m super picky about meat, especially pre-cooked meat. It’s sold in the produce section of Trader Joe’s and comes cooked, you just have to heat it up. It’s amazing on salads or paired with sweet potatoes and a salad. It’s one of my favorites(I know I keep saying that, but it’s probably because cookies are off the table, so I have to fill the gap somehow ha!). I just put it in the oven with a drizzle of balsamic to heat it up.
Crock pot shredded chicken
Last week I was in the mood for shredded chicken, weird but true. I knew I couldn’t throw in all the sour cream or cream cheese, so I just put some chicken in my crock pot and sprinkled it with salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder. I added two cans of Rotel and let her cook on low all day. I then discarded the extra juice so the chicken could go on lettuce without soaking it. It turned out great! I added it to different foods all week, including a burritos bowl with lettuce, red onion, the quinoa and brown rice from above, black beans, green salsa and roasted broccoli. So good!
Turkey Burgers
I buy the Jennie-O pre shaped turkey burgers and toss them in my skillet. It’s quick and easy. I needed to bite into something this week so I used a thin whole wheat “bun” and paired it with a salad with broccoli, red onion, strawberries and pumpkin seeds. I drizzled the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
On my list to try
Here are some recipes I’ve come across that are on my list to try!
BLT chicken salad stuffed avocado
Blackened chicken taco’s with pineapple salsa
Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs
Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Bacon
Hope this is helpful for you!! Have a yummy, delicious and NUTRITIOUS week!!!
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