First off, I know some of you have been super inspired by the recipes and healthy eating tips I've been posting, but have trouble with the idea of food prep time. I know you've heard it all before - cook ahead, freeze things, it really doesn't take that long, yada yada yada. Two things: 1) If this is important to you, you're going to have to allot some time to it. You should budget your time just like anything else. Subtract all the necessities (work, etc.), see what you have left over, and divy it up. When you decide how much time you have for making healthy food, work with that time and do what you can. 2) Here is how I prep on the weekend for lunches for the entire week:
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| Sweet potatoes, parsnips, and kohlrabi from Boston Organics! |
I roast a huge pan of vegetables. It takes about 10 minutes to cut them up, and they go in the oven for about 45 minutes while I keep studying. When they come out, I chop them up, throw them in a HUGE tupperware, and eat them all week in powerbowls and salads.
Throw in some lettuce, spring mix, or kale, top with roasted veggies and some canned beans, and drizzle with your favorite dressing. For an extra kick of protein on top of the veggies and beans, try adding nutritional yeast to your favorite dressing - awesome - or throw a big scoop of hummus on top.
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| Talk about a POWERKICK: 330 calories, 18 grams protein. |
Another bonus? These vegetables are cheap year round and last a long time in the fridge. Although a variety of fresh vegetables is so good for you, do what you can. Root vegetables are a great alternative.
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In other news, I entered Powercakes' beTRUEtoYOU challenge today! Check out my post here:
"From being overweight my entire life until college, I felt like there were so many things I couldn't do, but deep down I knew that I had the passion and drive to do so much. Although that passion and drive sometimes got the better of me, and turned a good goal into a struggle with disordered eating, I am thankful for every minute of it, because it led me to where I am now: someone who truly understands what it means to be "healthy." I embraced my passion for distance running, and after 2 half marathons and 1 full marathon, I will hopefully be running my second full marathon this coming summer! More important than discovering my physical passion, I discovered my spiritual passion - I found wholeness and oneness with my mind, body, and spirit. I now find great pleasure in sharing all that I have learned and providing encouragement for others along the way at my blog, Avocado Athlete. Although it was really hard for me to have the vulnerability to publicize my blog to my family and friends, I bit the bullet one day and thought, "This blog is true to me and who I am. If people don't know that and accept it, then they don't really know me. I want and need people in my life who love me for being true to me." Let me tell you - the freedom that comes with expressing your true passion is unbelievable. This is the stuff life is made of. "
Cheers to being true to you,
Avocado Athlete
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