Preparation is Key

Preparation is key in any aspect of life, and most professionals will tell you that. Austin (my husband) and I spend about 1 1/2 - 2 hours of planning out our meals for the upcoming week. That's right, breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies & all juicing recipes planned out.  It's great because during the week you don't have to think about anything.  You simply follow your plan.  When you go to the grocery store you already have a pre-determined list to shop by.

TIP:  Shop the outsides of the grocery store for the least processed foods (fruits, vegetables, meats).

We went to HEB last night for our weekly run and we went prepared.  Our list was planned out and here's what it looks like:

This is me and my "nerdy" clipboard and our grocery list shopping at HEB.

SUNDAY:
Breakfast: Sweetness Start Smoothie
Lunch:  Grilled Cheese, Juicing
Dinner:  Grilled Chicken Salad
Workout: Off

MONDAY:
B: Eggs, Fruit
L: Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
D: Baked Parmesan Chicken, Side Salad
W: Crossfit

TUESDAY:
B: Green Gorilla Smoothie
L: Left over chicken, Peaches, Pineapple
D: Breakfast Taos
W: Crossfit

WEDNESDAY:
B: Jamba Juice Smoothie
L: Chicken Salad
D: Pasta & Hamburger, Smoothie
W: off

THURSDAY:
B: "Daneen Juice"
L: Left Over Hamburger/Pasta
D: Home-made Chicken Nuggets & Zucchini Chips
W: Crossfit

FRIDAY:
B: Eggas, Toast, Whey Protein Powder & Almond Milk
L: Left over Chicken & Zucchini, Fruit
D: 1/2 PBJ, Fruit
W: Crossfit

And that's our week!

Bread aisle at HEB.

We used to have the cheap college kid mentality at the grocery store.  That means a 89¢ loaf of white bread.  Look at the bread aisle!  It's out of the control.  Each researcher & doctor will tell you different.  Don't eat bread.  Only eat wheat bread.  Only eat whole grain bread.  All breads all the same.  Well, what's the truth?

All I know is that the white bread we buy of 89¢ is NOT the best option.  So I'm open to suggestions on which breads and brands you use and why you think it's best.  Tweet me @PBJsSincePreK or comment on this post.

This morning was a great Saturday!  I hardly ever get Saturdays off work, so when I do I really get to

enjoy them and be grateful for each moment.  This morning I cooked breakfast for my hubby & I.  We enjoyed scrambled eggs, bacon (crispy), 1/2 a piece of toast and great strawberry smoothie.

Smoothie Recipe:  1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 cups frozen strawberries & a little whipped cream.

And today we invested in a new direction we're trying out and we purchased planted basil.  If this works out we'll expand our horizons to rosemary, sage and other great herbs.  I would love to have an apple tree in the backyard, but our HOA doesn't approve it or a vegetable garden, but I think we have too many bunnies in our neighborhood anyways.  They would eat everything!

Center plan is basil.  It was $4 at HEB.  All three planters are from HEB and came with flowers (right & left) for $8 each.