Hi Friend!
As you read earlier in the week, Vanessa and I went to Dallas for a wedding last weekend. We had a blast and it was super fun to have a lot of 1-on-1 time. Because we chose to maximize our time in Dallas, we didn't get in until late, so we didn't come close to setting ourselves up for a great week. When you're used to setting yourselves up to kick butt, it sure isn't fun to get your butt kicked by the week as we've been struggling with all the little things like catching up on sleep, planning our days and week, laundry, workouts and most especially meals. It is what is so we're definitely being resourceful and making the most of our days and time and for me, when I stare into a fridge for the 5th time, without unprepared meals and a hungry belly, I finally resort to a well developed skill.
5 Things to Eat at Most Every Meal 1. Lean Protein 2. Green Vegetable 3. Healthy Fat 4. Carbohydrate Dense Food 5. Water and/or it's derivatives.
When you're hungry and you didn't meal prep in advance like normal, and you show up to a meal like you normally would by opening the fridge to get something out to heat, it can be disappointing. This is a great time to be resourceful and practice can do resiliency.
What proteins do we have? Sardines, tuna, eggs, meatballs, salmon, cod and egg whites? What green vegetables do we have? Romaine, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes (not green) and bell peppers (also not green). We did have pickles!!! What healthy fats do we have? Guacamole. Olives. Olive oil. Mixed nuts. Nut butter. What carbohydrate dense foods did we have? Apples, oranges, pasta, bread, brown rice and oatmeal. Water? Filtered, tap, seltzer, caffeinated and deca coffee and tea.
So I grabbed things and made a meal.
Breakfast was eggs, toast w/ guacamole, spinach, tomatoes, oranges and water (milk for the bunny).
The next meal it was sardines, salad (romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes and olive oil and vinegar), oranges and seltzer (milk for the bunny).
The meal after that it was sardines, pickles, apples and peanut butter and olives (milk again for the bunny).
And I bought food out to make up for the lack of preparation at other times. Its not ideal. I don't like it, but I'm grateful for knowing what the "5 foods to have at most meals" are and the skill of asking, practicing and choosing from these so that I can use it at home and when dining out.
Being resourceful,
Coach Mike
p.p.p.s. if you need help and support with your training and/or nutrition reply and let me know.
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