RaNdOs -Random Healthy Meal Options...

                Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich w/ Turkey Egg and Fresh Spring mix and Cherries

                     Grilled Cornish Hen w/ Green Beans and Veggie Rice w/ Edamame

                  Breakfast Sandwich w/ Fried Egg, Turkey Breast and spring mix on 45 Calorie Toast

                                          Grilled Chicken, Roasted Potatoes w/ Fiesta Corn

                   Turkey Burger w/ Spring Mix N Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Fries

               Banana Pancakes, Turkey Sausage Patties w/ Egg and Spinach scramble w/ Cherries

 Breakfast Sandwich on Whole Grain Waffle w/ Turkey Sausage patty, fried egg N low fat cheese

                                  Cabbage and Chorizo Soup w/ Whole Wheat Italian Loaf

                        Grilled Tilapia w/ Yellow Rice & Black Beans with Corn Tortillas

                  Cinnamon Toast and Oatmeal w/ Turkey Sausage Patties and Scrambled eggs

                                                Vegetarian Quesadillas with Black Beans

       Whole Grain Waffles with Turkey Sausage Patty, Egg N Spinach scramble and Oatmeal

       Rotisserie Chicken with Mixed Vegetables and Roasted Potatoes w/ Pepper and Onion

                                      Ramen and Asian Stir Fry w/ Grilled Chicken Breast

                                 Non Gourmet Fish Fillet w/ Baked Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

             Turkey Burger on Whole Wheat English Muffin with low fat cheese and spring mix

                  Whole Wheat English Muffin with Egg N Spinach Scramble and Fresh Fruit

           Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt w/ Blueberry/Strawberries and Vanilla Oat Belvita crackers

 Turkey Burger on Whole Wheat English muffin w/ Sweet Potato Waffle Fries and Strawberries

        Rotisserie Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Steamed Broccoli w/ Whole Wheat Italian Loaf

                                                 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili w/ Brown Rice

                              Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Mixed Nuts and Watermelon

                                     Chicken Quesadilla with Green Beans and Black Beans

            Grilled Fajita Steak and Brown Rice on Spring Mix with Corn and Black/Pinto Beans

 Breakfast Casserole: Eggs, Bread, Veggies, Meat (optional) and cheese -all of your choice

                                             Baked Breakfast Casserole with Cantaloupe

                                          Chopped Chicken and Broccoli on Russet Potato

                                        Chopped Steak with Bell Peppers over Spring Mix

                      Taco Seasoned Beef w/ Bell Peppers and Scrambled Eggs w/ Fresh Oranges

 Breakfast Pizza: Whole Wheat Tortilla, Fried Egg, Spinach and fire Roasted Tomatoes w/ Mozzarella

 Breakfast Pizza: Whole Wheat Tortilla, Breakfast Ham, Scrambled eggs w/ spring mix and peppers

                                   Potato and Egg Scramble w/ Turkey Bacon and Strawberries

 Breakfast Sandwich w/ Fried Egg, Roasted Turkey Breast and spring mix on 45 Calorie Toast

                                     Veggie Rice and Egg Scramble w/ Pan Grilled Tilapia

                               Grilled Tilapia over Brown N Wild Rice w/ Steamed Broccoli

Health Is Wealth

My mom came to spend the morning with me and do a little shopping the other day. It began as any other normal day, me on a mission and a long day ahead. My days start really early and I work late hours; plus I'm wearing many hats these days so needless to say, my stress can build up. I try to find healthy ways to deal with daily stressors. I try to regularly add fruit and veggies to my meals and I find time for some exercise or reading/leisure... -basically whatever feeds my soul and allows me to smile when I'm done.😊 So, after only a few short hours with my mom, I noticed that her presence alone enhanced me. Suddenly my mood was elevated, I was smiling more and I even felt inspired to cook a hearty meal for myself and a friend to enjoy together! -I wanted something that would fill our bellies and fill our souls. Health isn't just about your physique or what you put in your  body; it's also about what you put into your soul. Find time do some of the things that bring you joy. Find peace in doing those things alone or bring along someone special. The point is to enjoy every single day. You may not enjoy the entire day or everything about that day but steal yourself 20 or 30 minutes to do something you enjoy, and you can at least have that! Maybe if you have your lunch in the park near your job, you can enjoy a beautiful view with flowers and maybe have some friendly visitors like a butterfly or two! If you don't have a view maybe a good book will bring you tranquility, or a photo album with pleasant memories and even if  you have none of those things, I know that if you're reading this then you still have sound mind...some people don't even have that! Use each day and spend it with people you care about, spend it people who care about YOU and do something you love and enjoy! Here are some photos of the food I cooked after visiting with my mom. I was in a really peaceful place. I hope you find your peaceful place. Be grateful, Be thankful and Be well!
                                         
                                              Spaghetti w/ Turkey Sausage and Broccoli

                                                                 Zucchini Bread

Starbucks Run

Love coffee but could live without the extra calories, sugar and fat...? Well then check out this video and let me help you with that! With only 4 months left in this year, I hope everyone has been able to stick their goals but when the going gets tough, we all look for a little something extra to help supply our energy needs. When you're stopping to get your coffee, try to be mindful of these tips! Enjoy! 😊

Shopping On A Budget Pt. 2

The photos featured here are to show how much more food you yield when you buy and prepare whole foods. Buy Less, Spend less and get more meals! Look below at how few items you'll need to make 3 full meals for lunch and/or dinner for the week. Stick to budget, stick to prepping and conquer your healthy eating goals! Take away: You don't have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy; you just need to Plan and Prepare. 😃

Shopping On A Budget Pt. 1

This title says it all! Everything featured here is from Dollar Tree. I have used the fruit featured here in my protein smoothies and they are so delicious and a great way to help me stick to my healthy-ish lifestyle. The mixed and frozen veggies are good time savers for quick stir fry meals and weekly meal prepping. Instead of using butter, which is high in Saturated Fat, use heart healthy fats like Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). Also, try some low fat protein with options like; name brand turkey bacon, turkey burgers and even Tilapia. There are many places you can shop and still meet your budget but this is just showcasing another way to make your dollar stretch even more if you need to! Try making a list before you go shopping -at any store and stick to the essentials. On the other hand, if Dollar Tree is one of your guilty pleasures (like me) and you frequent often, why not grab some frozen fruit and veggies to help you stick to your healthy eating goals!