10 Healthy Weekday Lunches
Hey friends! So I was down – in my weight and now my pants are starting to show signs that things have gone the other direction. I am definitely not happy with this shift but I know I am to blame. My habits as of late have been all about grab and go and less about planning and making healthy choices. So this means that I need to a) make better choices and b) plan better. I also want to be more mindful about where my money goes. Eating out is so pricey! So it’s really a no brainer to use one day out of the week to set me up for success for the rest of the week. I shared a post on this same subject a while ago and you can find that one here. I am always looking for new recipes to add to my weekly rotation.
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Being successful at anything usually requires some forethought and planning. When I don’t plan – I go off the rails pretty quickly. I am currently working on my weekly meal plan and grocery list. Once I get my shopping done, I will come home and prep. No excuses. Then I will be set up for an easy week of grab and go.
One of my tricks for meal prep is bento boxes. You can prep things and actually create easy pre-packaged meals to grab if you need to run out the door. I love these. By using bento boxes, you can separate the different items like proteins, carbs and fruits/veggies. Another great way to meal prep is by using Mason jars. You can layer things like salads, grains with veggies and protein or even do things like oatmeal with yummy toppings for a quick breakfast.
One of my easiest go-to meals is rotisserie chicken with a pre-made salad. This is definitely easy and if you want to cut the calorie-laden dressing, just sub it out for some balsamic. I also love hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, Cuties, apples, nuts, and cheese. There are a million options. I am definitely inspired by the grab and go bento boxes at Starbucks but the price – about $6 a box – is steep.
Meal Prep Paleo Chicken Burrito Bowls @ Eat The Grains
Korean Chicken Meal Prep Bowls @ The Girl On Bloor
5-Minute Mediterranean Bowl @ Beauty Bites
Gluten-Free Hummus Vegetable Wrap @ Emilie Eats
Shrimp Avocado Garlic Breads @ Cafe Delights
Tuna Stuffed Avocado @ The Stay At Home Chef
Low-Calorie Chicken Salad Sandwiches @ Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Healthy Chicken Chick Pea Chopped Salad @ Ambitious Kitchen
Chicken Caesar Wraps @ Lil Luna
Spinach and Bacon Mason Jar Salads @ The Seasoned Mom
Planning for the week definitely helps ensure that things go more smoothly and that you can stay on track for creating better habits. As I recently heard my #girlcrush Rachel Hollis say, “Do it anyway”. Which basically means, make a plan and don’t let yourself get sidetracked by excuses.
How do you stay on track for a successful week of healthy eating and good habits?
