I Forgot To Cook Lunch!

We've all been there. It's 6:00AM, you're getting ready for work, and it hits you. You forgot to cook lunch. This is a pivotal moment in your Stimulock journey. Do you eat out and chance getting sugars and fats in your body? Do you skip lunch and cross your fingers your stomach doesn't eat your kidneys and you don't stall in weight loss from not eating? Do you grab that container with 3 day old left overs and cross your fingers it doesn't make you sick?

To all of this...I say "NO".

You make something good to eat, that is protocol friendly, that will actually HELP you lose weight, and keep you satisfied until dinner.

This was my morning.

What did I do, you ask? While cooking my breakfast, I quickly thawed out some chicken breast, cut them up, cooked them in the skillet with coconut oil, and mixed up some of my favorite SUPER FAST orange chicken marinade, poured it on, portioned it out, and tada!! LUNCH WAS SAVED. It took me 10 minutes tops to do all of that.

Some days when this happens I opt for tuna, but I wasn't feeling it this morning...I actually like to look forward to the food I'm eating at lunch, not avoid it, so orange chicken it was.

Click here to see my Orange Chicken Recipe! You will NOT be sorry. Literally, you'll want to drink the marinade.

Meal Prep Sunday

For a while now "meal prep Sunday" has been super popular across my social media time lines and on Pinterest. Everyone is trying their best to get ready for summer, and by prepping all of their meals for the week, in one day, they are setting themselves up for success, saving money, and saving a boat load of time throughout the week. 

So, I gave it a try. Now, I didn't cook EVERY meal I was going to eat for the week, as you are well aware, an egg and toast takes no time cook in the mornings, but you could boil all your week long eggs for an easy grab and go. Here is what we did. 

The photo above shows a few different meals. 
- Taco Salad
- Hamburger Patties
- A LARGE tub of grilled chicken tenders
- Grilled Squash & cut up Cucumbers

In the Freezer:
Cooked shrimp,

Here's my menu for the week
Mon - Sun -- Egg & Toast for Breakfast 
Mon - Sun -- two servings of fruit each day

Monday
L - 5 oz Hamburger Patties 1 C sliced cucumbers
D - 5 oz Grilled Chicken 1 C grilled Squash -- Green Smoothie

Tuesday 
L - 5 oz Grilled Chicken 1 C sliced Cucumbers
D - 5 oz Hamburger patties 1 C Sliced Cucumbers -- Green Smoothie

Wednesday
L - 5 oz Grilled Chicken 1 C sliced Cucumbers
D - 7 oz boiled shrimp 1 C squash chips (these are just raw squash--I like the crunch)
-- Green Smoothie

Thursday
L - 7 oz boiled Shrimp 1 C squash chips
D - Taco Salad 1/2 C Salsa 1/2 other veggies on top of salad

Friday
L - Taco Salad 1/2 C Salsa 1/2 other veggies on top of salad
D - Orange Chicken, 1 C cauliflower 

Saturday 
L - Orange Chicken, 1 C cauliflower
D - Meal at a wedding we are attending (steak and veggies :) ) 

Sunday
L - Salad at a restaurant with friends after church
D - Spaghetti (zoodles, meat, spaghetti sauce)

-Meal prep for the next week

I know that was a lot, but I think prepping on Sunday's will not only save us a TON of time since we are extremely busy, but it will help set us up for success and help us save money by not going out to eat because we don't want to cook. 

Disclaimer*** My husband is in class Monday - Wednesday Nights so we typically have burgers, eggs, or chicken on those days because it's easy. If you don't like having the same meal more than once in the same week, you might want to get more creative with your cooking. This works for us though. Boiled shrimp is an EASY and fast meal on Wednesday's because I don't come home between work and church and I can thaw it out during the day and just measure it out at church and have a "no-brainier dinner".

Something else we do to set ourselves up for success is, we don't keep anything in the house that isn't Stimulock Protocol. This is easier for us I am sure since we do not have children and we are both eating the Stimulock Protocol meals. Once again, this works for us, but might not work for you. Find what does work for you and stick to it! You will reach your goal! 


Happy Monday everyone!

** a gazillion eggs, lime juice, meal prep containers for the work week, green tea sweetened with Stevia, Huge jug of salsa, Sugar free jellos, and a drawer FULL of veggies. YUM!
 

 

Honey Dijon Pork Chops - Hold the Honey, but you'd never know

Hi Friends!

We eat pork chops probably once a week, so it is important for me to find different ways to cook them. I have found a new way, and it is yummy! Enjoy!

Honey Dijon Pork Chops - Hold the Honey

Here’s a great Pork Chop recipe that keeps your chops super moist and delicious. I made these last night and my husband loved them. This recipe makes 2 pork chops, so double if wanting to make more, is GREAT as left overs.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp stevia
• 3 pork chops 1 inch thick, trim all fat
• 1/2 tsp salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 3 tbsp chopped onion
• 3/4 cup fat free chicken stock
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1.5 tsp Parsley

Directions:

• Heat the coconut oil over low heat.
• Season pork with salt and pepper.
• Add Pork Chops to the pan and raise the heat to medium.
• Sauté for 7 minutes on each side (14 mins total).
• Remove the chops and put in a warm spot.
• Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until soft.
• Add the chicken stock and boil until it reduces to about a 1/2 cup.
• Stir in the stevia, mustard, and parsley.
• Add the pork chops turning once to coat and service with a bit of the sauce

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SNACK ATTACK -- Pop Corn

The clock reads 2:00PM and I sit at my desk, or at home, and wonder why I want to eat. I'm not always hungry, and perhaps this means I am an emotional eater (I already know I totally am), but if I don't get something to chew on then I am going to break. 

90% of the time I go for sugar free mints or gum! I want to shout THANK YOU from the mountain tops for the master mind behind the fruit punch flavored mints. Heaven yall, they came from heaven. 

Anywho, we aren't here for you to read about my mint obsession, what you are here for is to read about another cool snack that is 100% protocol. 

POPCORN. 

You're allowed 1 cup of corn a week. So why not use it as popcorn? NOW, 1 cup of kernels is enough popcorn to last, like a month, so use this recipe below and spread out your little snacks for those moment of "I HAVE TO EAT SOMETHING NOW". 

(Remember, this will count as part of your daily vegetable so be aware) 

MICROWAVE POPCORN

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pop corn kernels

Glass Bowl

Ceremic Plate

Microwave

Place 1/4 cup pop corn kernels in bowl & place plate on top

Turn microwave on and listen closely as you DON'T want it to burn (or maybe you do, but I won't call you weird because that's not nice. ) 

TADA!! ENJOY!

ON THE RUN?

Put it in a brown paper bag!

Recipe - Bruschetta Chicken

Delicious & nutritious tastes just like....chicken. 

I made this last night based on THIS recipe. I just switched out the olive oil for coconut oil and a few other minor changes. Below is the modified recipe for Stimulock

It is so fresh, and such a nice way to mix up the protocol foods so you don't get tired of making the same ole things over, and over, and over. 

Bruschetta Chicken

• 10 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast (this makes two if you want left overs make more)
• 4 or 5 small tomatoes, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 small red onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil 
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• Handful basil, chopped

1. In a large skillet, put 1 Tbsp of coconut oil in the bottom. Place chicken in skillet and sprinkle with chicken seasonings. Cook chicken to your liking. (or you can bake the chicken)
2. Meanwhile, combine chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and basil in a bowl. Refrigerate until chicken is ready to be served and spoon over top of the chicken. Enjoy!

Recipe - Italian Chicken

One of my wonderful clients (& friend) sent me a photo tonight (below) of her amazing meal & she shared the recipe with me! It both looks & sounds delicious! 

Thanks Ashlee for sharing! Yall give her some love & follower her on Instagram @ashleelohman 

Recipe: 

Serving size - 2 

2 5oz chicken breasts

2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup basil - or more per your taste

2 table spoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon oregano 

(Taste as you go and adjust seasonings based on your liking) 

Directions: 

Sauté the chicken in coconut oil first for 10 mins on medium until brown & cooked, add tomatoes & basil after chicken is cooked (or it gets soupy), serve & enjoy! 

Um. Yum! 

Thanks again Ash!! Share your favorite recipes with me and I will show you some love! We are all looking for new ways to cook up some protocol meals! 

Stir Fry - Egg Roll In A Bowl

Hey Yall! Got a fun easy recipe for you!

As I have said, many times before, my favorite food is Chinese; since that is the case, I do my best to cook up a protocol friendly Chinese meal each week. 

Last night I made -- Egg Roll In A Bowl

Ingredients: (1 serving)

Cole Slaw Mix (bag kind) 
Chicken or Beef or Eggs (5oz)
1 Onion
Cauliflower / Other Choice Veggies
Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
Green onion
Powdered Ginger
Salt/Pepper

Directions:
Cook Chicken, however your would like, and set aside.
In a large skillet - put in onion, garlic, and other veggies.  Stir for a couple of minutes or until you like the texture of the onions. (if using egg, add 3 here = your 5oz of protein)
Then grab 2 handful's of the cole slaw mix (this will be your leafy green serving), and place into skillet.
Pour desired amount of Low Sodium Soy Sauce (or Braggs) over cabbage mix, and stir.
Sprinkle in powdered ginger, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir around until all veggies & cabbage are mixed well.
Cook until you like the consistency of the cabbage (I prefer for mine to be soft so I stir it for about 5 minutes)
Toss in your 5 oz of chicken/beef
Place on plate and sprinkle green onions on top

Enjoy!

*** HINT - Making more than 1 serving? Just double your slaw mix & veggies and then half it down the middle and add your protein once you have split your greens/veggies on your plate. 

I love meals that are your protein, greens, and veggies ALL IN 1! 

I made enough for my husband and me for dinner, as well as lunch today! I'm excited about lunch time coming up! 

What did you have for dinner? Try a new recipe this week, that way you don't get burnt out on the same ole' thing!

Today is Tuesday, so we will be having our normal - TACO TUESDAY!

Make it a great day!

-K

NEW YEAR - NEW Y.O.U

Where in the WORLD did 2014 go?
I feel like it was literally just 5 days ago. *snicker *snicker

No, but really, it went by so quickly. 

With the new year comes resolutions and I like many of you made it one of my resolution's to get to where I want to be in my weight. Some of you are probably thinking - "wait, didn't you JUST get to your size 6 goal?" Yes, yes I did, but after the holidays they are a little snug so I have two goals now...


1. Get in my size 6 comfortably again
2. Get to goal weight of 130 (no matter what SIZE I am in) 

I loaded Saturday and Sunday, so today is day #1 of my Stimulock Protocol, and I have to be real honest with yall. 

I love it. I love how healthy food makes me feel. Guiltless mind after you have finished your meal, satisfied tummy because you are full, and I get to wake up TOMORROW and SEE my weight loss on the scale! 

Win + Win + Win = WIN! 

Sure, I will have a moment, later this week I am sure, where I will want sugar...BUT I will NOT give in. I'm going strong. 

What are some of your hints for beating a sugar craving?

Mine are - 
1. drink a caffeine free diet soda
2. eat a couple sugar free mints
3. chew some sugar free gum
4. eat your allowed Sugar free jello

Let's kick off this year with a BANG! Tell me how you are doing! Have any good recipes you want to share? I'd LOVE to hear from you! 

Breakfast - Fried Egg & Cinnamon Toast 
Snack - 1 Apple
Lunch - 5oz Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties (Aldi - visit here to see more)
1 Cup of Cucumbers
1 Orange Sugar Free Jello
Dinner - 5 oz Stir Fry Chicken (Recipe on Blog tomorrow) 1 1/2 Cups of Cole Slaw Mix (stir fried with chicken) (veggies and leafy greens)
Dessert - 12 Strawberries

1 gallon of water ( I DO NOT have to have this much, but I love water...so why not?)


Parting Thought:
This could be the LAST year "losing weight" could be your New Years Resolution! I KNOW Stimulock isn't the easiest "diet" out there. BUT IT WORKS FAST with LONG LASTING results. I have kept off 40+lbs for almost 2 years! I want to help you reach your weight goal. Contact me here if you want more information or want to get started!

Quick & Easy Meal

My husband and I are two of the busiest people we know. Always in and out of our house, very few nights where we don't have anything to do, and we love it. Yes, sometimes we get a little worn out, and yes we have to say no to a lot of things in order to say yes to the things that are most important to us. So as you can imagine, most nights we scramble for an easy quick protein and veggie idea for supper.

Pre-made hamburger patties are one of our go to proteins. We get the frozen package of 85% Lean Ground Beef from Aldi (In the freezer section - not with the other meat) and we know that roughly two equal 5oz once cooked. 

We slap 4 of those puppies on the George Forman Grill with a little seasoning and wa-la, 5 minutes later supper is served! 

We serve the patties with salsa (counts as some/all of your veggies depending on how much you eat), or mustard, for dipping, and we choose a quick raw veggie idea for the fast nights like, cucumbers, squash chips, zucchini chips (dipped in the salsa - YUM-O), or, cut up tomato slices. It all depends on what we have in the fridge. Then for our leafy greens, if still needed for the day, we do a green smoothie or we create a salad. 

Living a busy life doesn't have to make your Stimulock journey unsuccessful, or if you haven't yet decided to begin the Stimulock System, don't let having a busy life hold you back from reaching your health/weight goals!

I have a lot of good ideas for quick easy meals, that we use weekly. I plan to post about as much of them as I think to, but if you need them sooner rather than later, comment below or ask your practitioner; that's what they are there for after all! 

(Beef Burgers we use are right in the middle under "Grill Central" in the blue bag)

Bye Y'all!