OK....I am still here...
First of all, I have had the best two weeks of my summer yet!! I watched my baby boy graduate from Pre-school, I took the boys camping twice, I went out of town with my hubby (and him alone) for the first time since our honeymoon, I spent time with awesome family, and great friends. Everything was truly awesome. If you are friends with me on facebook, feel free to look at the 150+ pictures (OMGOSH) that I uploaded.
Second of all...I totally owe a picture of the boys burying me in the sand. I have not lost anymore weight! good news, I haven't gained any back, but still... SO I am back on the wagon...or is it off the wagon? I don't understand that phrase. Let's just say that I am back on track doing what I need to do to be healthy!!
While I was getting ready to go camping, I realized how much organization goes into the food prep alone. As I was getting ready, I went shopping with a list of every meal that we would be having. I also bought zip-lock bags. Now, I usually don't buy them...I find them wasteful, and I don't like that I can't reuse them. HOWEVER, it makes prepping camping food so simple! As I was chopping my veggies, and marinating my chicken, I had an 'aha' moment. Why the heck was I not doing this every week??? Dennis and I recycle, we buy local when we can afford to, we grow our own veggies, we unplug when we are not using, I bike to work, Dennis walks to work....I can buy zip-lock bags darn it!!!
So on Sunday, I went grocery shopping. In my head I knew the meals that I was going to plan for. When I got home, I took out my new best friend and I separated the meats (or just took them out of the packaging) and I put them in marinades. I peeled, washed, and chopped my veggies (including my potatoes) divided them up, added EVOO, salt, and pepper. Now, when I am exhausted after spending the day at the beach (rough life, I know), I can come home and just cook...without the hassle of the prep-work. Plus, it really saves on my dishes! This week we are having a variety of squash, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for veggies. Everything from grilled chicken, to tacos, to steak, and turkey burgers. Oh, and a salad for lunch every day, with fresh lettuce from my garden!! As a bonus, my fridge looks organized!! (until you move stuff and see the back of the fridge...SCARY! lol
Happy summer everyone!! Here is to being healthy!!!
xoxo,
Becky
Way to go!
ReplyDeleteTrick: you can wash and reuse ziploc bags if you buy the freezer quality ones. I don't reuse those that held raw meats, but all of the rest are just fine. I think we've had the same baggie storing the cat food can in the fridge since January -- and it's washed with soap and hot water every fourth day when the can is emptied. :)
Yeah, I figured I could do that with the veggies! I agree with the meats though...that would be gross!!!
ReplyDeleteafter i wash them, i turn them inside out and hang them from my faucet to dry.
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