Happy Friday My Pretties!
I literally can not sleep! The "Mind of Megan" is going a million-miles a minute! So I can not contain myself and will be posting not ONE but TWO awesome posts today! First, I will be giving you my grocery list and another incredible list of recipes to use this week or save for next week!! These recipes were given to me by a wonderful friend Michelle ... Oh and speaking of Michelle! My second post I will be calling "SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS" and it is ALL about Miss Michelle and her amazing weight loss success sparked by this very BLOG! (I am so flattered) She is now undoubtedly a motivation to everyone who meets her ... and if you do not know her .. .You are about to! :D So onto our first order of business ...
My Grocery List:
This list will vary depending on your preference of fruits and veggies etc. & I recommend hitting up a few different stores to get the best deals, meats in bulk at Costco, veggies and whole wheats at Trader Joes, and probably another stop at Ralph's or Walmart for the rest!
2 Bags of Spinach
1 Bag of Lettuce
1 Head of Romaine Lettuce
4 Bananas
1 can of Pineapple Chunks
Eggs (18+)
Whole Wheat Pita Pockets
12 Yakults
8 – 10 Chicken Breasts
Whole Wheat Tortillas
4 Carb Master Yogurts (Vanilla)
Frozen Turkey Meatballs
Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns
Spaghetti Squash
Light Marinara Sauce
Small Hummus
Jar of Medium Salsa
1 Salmon
1 Steak
2 Packs of Chia Seeds
1 Carton of Blue Diamond
Unsweetened Almond & Coconut Milk
BBQ Skewers
2 Onions
1 Red Onion
3 Green Onion
3 Red Bell Peppers
6 Lemons
1 Bag of Grapes
6 Apples
Blueberries
5 Avocado
2 Cucumbers
Cherry Tomatoes
3 Beef Steak Tomatoes
Shredded Carrots
Sprouts
1 Can Black Beans
2 Can Corn
1 Can Chickpeas
Green Beans
2 Limes
2 Jalapenos
Mushrooms
Soy Chorizo
Zucchini
& Here is a list of recipes to check out to add to your menu this week OR save for next week! I will be testing all of these next week with corresponding pictures!! :] I cant wait to try these out and stuff my face!!
Southwest Meatball Skillet:
1 Lb ground turkey (or chicken)
*you can buy premade meatballs that are low sodium as well
2 egg whites
¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs (or panko)
2 Tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
I cup frozen (or canned) corn
I can black bean (drained)
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp lime juice
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup chicken broth (low sodium- Trader Joe’s has an
excellent brand)
Combine turkey, egg whites, bread crumbs, and mix
well. Shape into meatballs
Heat olive oil in large skillet, medium high, and add
meatballs. Cook 3-5 min, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Add
remaining ingredients (except cilantro) to skill and mix well. Reduce
heat to medium and cook until meatballs are cooked through. Stir in
cilantro and serve.
Muffin Tin Eggs:
1 egg per cup (depending on a 6 or 12 muffin tin)
Veggies can anything you desire: garlic, onion, chive, bell
peppers, tomatoes, etc.
Preheat oven to 375. Spray muffin tin w/ non stick cooking
spray. Whisk together eggs w/ veggies until smooth. Poor into muffin tin cups
(about ¾ full). Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool before
removing. Garnish w/ avocado and parsley if you desire.
Sea Scallops w/ Pesto Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
1 pkg. sea scallops (Fresh & Easy sells them super cheap
and yields 8-10 scallops)
1 cup pesto hummus
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp olive oil (coconut oil)
¼ cup chopped parsley
Prepare asparagus accordingly. Heat olive oil in large skillet, medium,
and add sea scallops (3-4 at a time). You don’t want to overcrowd your
skillet or they won’t cook right. Cook about 3 min each side, until
golden brown.
Whisk together hummus and water until smooth. Drizzle over
asparagus and scallops. Garnish w/ parsley and serve.
Shrimp & Avocado Salad:
1 pkg. cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (Fresh & Easy
sells them super cheap)
2-3 lg. avocados, chopped
1 cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro
1 red pepper, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Soak the red onion in a tbsp or so of olive oil to lessen the
harshness, set aside. Combine avocado, shrimp, red pepper, and cilantro
in large bowl. Add red onion and lime juice until well mixed. Serve
over lettuce cups or eat plain.
Chicken & Broccoli Bake:
1 lb chicken breasts, tenders, cutlets (which ever you
prefer)
1 pkg. broccoli (sub w/ Brussels’ sprouts as well)
I pkg. mushrooms
Salt/Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450. In large baking dish, cover w/
foil and spray w/ non-stick cooking spray (can use olive or coconut oil as well
to coat bottom). Place chicken in a row (ok if touching) and cover w/
broccoli and mushrooms, salt/pepper. Add water- maybe 2 cups and
cover. Bake 30-45 min, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Israeli Cous Cous Stir “Fry”:
1 pkg. Israeli Cous Cous (Trader Joe’s has an excellent
brand)
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, chopped into 2” pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
¼ cup garlic, minced
I pkg. sweet baby bell peppers (should be a mixture of red, yellow,
and orange), chopped
1 bunch pea shoots (Trader Joe’s sells them a large package,
super cheep)
2 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
¼ cup parsley, chopped
Prepare cous cous accordingly and let stand. Heat oil
in large skillet, medium, cook onion and garlic until slightly browned.
Add remaining veggies and cook until aldente. Combine w/ cous cous and
garnish w/ parsley. Serve over lettuce cups or as a side to your choice
of meat/poultry/seafood.
Enjoy your grocery shopping this weekend! & get Prepped and Motivated to start another successful 17 DAYS!
XOXO: ME
I have been so INCREDIBLY BUSY! Over the past week I have been BATTLING the DREADED (and inescapable) PLATEAU! ALL week I have been bouncing between 135-& 136! I am also walking around like a grandma from some pretty intense weight training! & you know what they say muscle weighs more than fat! So I will not be discouraged by the number on the scale when I feeling so amazing (tight&sore) and have so much energy! 
