My first Crossfit competition is just a little over 30 days away. I'm starting to get nervous. To take the leap and spend the $ to register and travel, etc. makes me so nervous. I want to do my best and I want to feel prepared. Today I distracted myself from the pressure I'm putting on myself by meal planning. I get some sort of weird thrill finding ways to provide healthy, cleanish meals for my family (cleanish because I have to make some concessions for the not-anywhere-close to Paleo/clean husband of mine). I thought I'd share what I came up with.
Everything was based off our local Kroger add. I start with what's on sale protein-wise and than hit my recipe books, internet, etc.
Chicken with ginger, mushrooms and asparagus Using chicken instead of sea bass.
Spicy pasta with sweet potatoes I'll omit the sugar and substitute plain greek yogurt for the cream cheese.
Pork medallions with caper-sauce Without the olives. No one in my house will eat them. Add I may substitute almond flour for the dredge.
Baked zucchini coins This one is especially for Miss K who prefers her veggies fried.
Also soft-shell tacos and homemade pizza.
Add in the regular odd's and ends like milk, cheerios, yogurt, fruit and snacks for the kiddo and that brought the whole bill to $126 and some change. With leftovers and probably one meal out somewhere over the weekend, we should be good for the next two weeks.
I don't coupon. I've tried many times and find that I spend too much time sifting through all the coupons for prepared foods to find the one or two I may use. It's just not worth it to me. I keep hearing of these mystical coupons for fruit and veggies. I haven't found any yet, but if you know where to find them please share!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Motivation
Last night, sitting next to my husband on the couch, we were talking about what motivates us to workout. His sole motivation is his work, infantry in the army. What motivates me? Personal records are nice, but I always want to see where I am compared to others. That's what motivates me. I'm a bundle of emotions thinking about the upcoming CrossFit competition. I'm excited to see where I stack up, and nervous that I'm going to embarrass myself. Can't wait to get this first one under my belt.
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