Meal Preparation

Today I'm going to tell you how I prepare my meals for the week. I have found that this is pretty much the only way I can stick with my diet as I need to during contest prep. If I prepare my meals ahead of time then I have no excuse to not eat clean and it makes my crazy week just a little less crazy since I don't have to think about preparing my food.
I prepare my meals on Sundays and Thursdays. That is just because those are the days that I have the most time.
I begin by thawing my chicken breasts. While those are thawing, I prepare my Oatmeal Protein Pancakes (see my recipe page for the full recipe and nutritional info). I do not cook the pancakes at this time. Instead, I place the batter in the refrigerator.
Next, I cut up and season my vegetables for my chicken. After the chicken is thawed, I trim the fat and lightly coat it with olive oil. I then season it with Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Chipotle seasoning. After seasoning the chicken, I spread my vegetables on top of the chicken in a baking dishing and bake at 350 for approximately 50 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, I clean up the kitchen and then cook my pancakes. These are the only things that I prepare ahead of time, as the rest of my meals are pretty quick to pack each morning.
I hope you find this helpful and will give it a try! It has been such a lifesaver for me during my prep for my upcoming contest!

<3 Keli