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Wellness Series || 5 Day Meal Plan (Post Vacation Series)

When we headed to urgent care for Harper the Monday we got back from Hawaii, she refused to step on the scale. So, to get her weight, I stepped on with her, and then stepped on without her, and they subtracted our combined weight from my solo weight to get her weight. I don’t ever weight myself (just not a number I care to obsess over), but weighing myself post vacation wasn’t something that I was thrilled about. I say all that jokingly, mainly because vacation is meant to be lived + enjoyed. YOLO…. and the reason I fully embrace that is because I typically have a plan of attack for when I return home. Clean eating + back to my workouts. So, today I am sharing what I ate post Hawaii. I never know if I loose weight (well, I don’t know if I gain while I’m there either…), but I do know that by returning to clean eating and working out I am able to de-bloat + feel as if I’ve detoxed……

(as always, this is just my experience with these foods, and not meant to be intended as a weight loss plan)

I also consumed 60oz of water a day…..

MONDAY:

Breakfast: Egg Scramble- 2 eggs + 1 egg white scrambled. Mixed with Trader Joe’s Salsa Verde, arugula, 1/4 avocado, and topped with Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing.
I also had a morning cocktail of 8oz water, 1/2 lemon juice, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar (taken from Tone It Up)
Snack: Apple slices with cinnamon
Lunch: Super Salad- Arugula, Spinach, + Romaine tossed with Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard Dressing, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, shelled edamame, shaved brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, 12 Hilary’s Veggie Bites, + grilled chicken breast
I also had a vitality shot of coconut water, ginger, black pepper, and turmeric (I am going to try to make these on my own at some point)
Snack: Beet Chips + Hummus
Dinner: Shrimp Stir-Fry 

Workout: Longer Run-6 miles with core exercises

TUESDAY: 

Breakfast: Açaì Bowl along with morning cocktail (see Monday)
Snack: 100 calorie perfect bar
Lunch: Super Salad (protein variation from Monday)- Arugula, Spinach, Romaine lettuce tossed with Primal Kitchen Honey Mustard + Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing. Mixed in shredded carrots + red cabbage, roasted chickpeas, edamame, 1/2 cup quinoa, 2 hardboiled eggs, and a dollop of hummus.
along with vitality shot
Snack: Apple slices + almond butter sprinkled with cinnamon
Dinner: Chicken Verde Tacos

Workout: Spin

Wednesday:

Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding (modified from Tone It Up): 1/2 cup almond milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds, dash of maple syrup. Whisk all ingredients together. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. I topped mine with some Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Granola + 1/4 banana slices.
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Apple slices + cinnamon
Lunch: Left over shredded chicken from previous evening with 1/2 cup quinoa, arugula, salsa, avocado.
along with vitality shot
Snack: Sliced bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers with salsa + guacamole
Dinner: Turmeric Salmon (marinade with lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, + turmeric. Cook at 420 for 18-20 minutes, or until flaky). Pair with broiled asparagus + Trader Joe’s lentils

Workout: Treadmill Hill Walk + Booty toning moves through Tone It Up

Thursday:

Breakfast: Breakfast Salad- Place arugula in a bowl and mix with Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Dressing. Mix in sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with two poached eggs + avocado slices.
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Banana on the go
Lunch: Tuna Wrap- Top 1 Siete Tortilla with hummus, avocado, shredded carrots, 1 can of Safe Catch Tuna, + sprouts. Side of watermelon.
Vitality Shot
Snack: Smoothie 
Dinner: Slimming Lentil Soup (from TIU 5 day detox plan, ingredient list below): In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and onions, sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes. I used an immersion blender (it calls for a blender though) and blend soup on low until smooth (I like it a little chunkier though, so I don’t do it for that long).

Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
3 cups carrots, diced
1 cup red lentils
1 inch ginger, peeled and diced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp corriander
1 tsp cayenne
Pinch of salt
4 cups of vegetable broth

Workout: HIIT workout + 20 minute walk

Friday:

Monday: Breakfast Scramble (same as Monday)
Morning Cocktail
Snack: Bowl of fruit (berries)
Lunch: Left over soup
Vitality Shot
Snack: Berry Smoothie
Dinner: Loaded Sweet Potatoes 

Workout: Long Run (6 miles) + Core Work

** Most evenings I have something sweet after dinner + evening tea. I’ll have a piece of dark chocolate, some dark chocolate almond perfect bar, Purely Elizabeth Chocolate granola, or some berries. 
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