We’ve rounded up some of the best fitness and nutrition experts we know.
Last week we spotlighted Fitness & Lifestyle Coach, Cynthia Spenla. This week, Bianca Meehan, a Certified Personal Trainer & Weight Loss Coach is sharing her tips and recipes with us. For our final week, we will have Marisa Watson, a Certified Personal Trainer on!
We asked them, “What are your ‘Go-To’ Meals for Breakfast, for Lunch and for Dinner?”
So here it is, Part III of the “Real Life” series and nine more tasty yet healthful meal ideas. We’re giving you three recipes for each meal of the day; 3 for Breakfast, 3 for Lunch and 3 for Dinner. These meal ideas are Bianca’s “Go-To” meals that help her reach & maintain her health & fitness goals (and also can help you reach & maintain your weight loss goals!).
I know it’s hard to figure out what to eat and when to eat it. When you search the internet for a good diet plan, you fall prey to information overload. Also, you most likely have no idea what will work and what won’t work. After searching the web for a weight loss diet and workout program, you probably just give up!
So to help you out, we’re giving you some “Real Life” examples of the types of meals that work for our fitness experts. Everyone’s DNA is different, so remember that what works for someone else may not work for you. So you may have to tweak it to your liking and for your DNA…but, when it’s all said and done, if you’re looking to drop the LB’s, incorporating some of these meal ideas will really help you get there! Read on for the Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Fat Burning Meals that our health & fitness fanatics include in their daily diet!
Certified Personal Trainer, Bianca Meehan:
Bianca has worked in the nutrition and fitness world for 11 years. Her career started when she joined the Air Force and chose a job in dietetics. She has a degree in Nutrition and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Coach. Recently after leaving the Air Force, she started her own online coaching business. She specializes in body transformation and wellness. Also, she works in corporate wellness as an independent contractor. In her free time she is usually spending time with her kiddo, training for bikini competitions or studying. She also loves playing trivia with her friends and spends countless hours in her kitchen cooking, baking and making up recipes!
Bianca’s Top Three Go-To Breakfast Recipes:
Bianca’s Tip:
“My go-to breakfast is REALLY easy! I make an egg white scramble with spinach, mushrooms and broccoli. I eat this with a bowl of oatmeal or gluten free bread (usually millet and chia).”
Breakfast Recipe #1: Egg White Scramble
- Handful of spinach
- ½-1c sliced portabella mushrooms
- Handful of chopped broccoli
- 5 egg whites
Instructions:
- Lightly spray a pan with grape seed oil and all all of the veggies. Sautee for 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg whites stir.
- Cook until eggs are done. I like mine browned. Serve with salsa.
Bianca’s Tip:
“When I know I won’t have time to actually cook breakfast in the morning I like to make Overnight Protein Oats.”
Breakfast Recipe #2: Protein Overnight Oats
- ½ cup old fashioned oats (not instant)
- ½ -3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or water
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- ½ Tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup berries, 2tbsp sliced almonds, or 1tbsp almond butter (for topping)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a small container, seal with a lid and place in the fridge overnight.
- Bring out of the fridge in the morning and stir. You’ll notice that the protein powder, oats and chia seeds soak up a lot of the liquid so you may want to add a little more almond milk or water before serving.
- Top with toppings of your choice and enjoy. I love berries and sliced almonds or almond butter.
Bianca’s Tip:
“When I want a fun breakfast or am craving a donut (c’mon, I’m human) my go-to “sweet” breakfast food is a pronut.”
Breakfast Recipe #3: Blueberry Pronuts
- 1/3 cup oats ground into flour
- 3 egg whites, whipped
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup blueberries (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tso vanilla extract
- ½ scoop protein (I use dymatize XT blueberry muffin)
- Sprinkle of stevia
Instructions:
- Mix everything except the berries until well blended.
- Fold in berries and pour into a sprayed donut pan. Should make 4. Bake for 10-12 minutes in a 350* oven. Enjoy!
Bianca’s Lunch Tip:
“Lunch is almost always prepped ahead of time for me. I’m always on the go and prepping ahead of time is SO helpful and keeps me on track. One of my absolute favorite “salads” to make is cauliflower tabouleh. I mix it up and throw in some chicken for my lunch. If I have carbs at the meal, I’ll add quinoa.”
Bianca’s Top Three Go-To Lunch Recipes:
Lunch Recipe #1: Cauliflower Tabouleh
- 1 head of cauliflower, “riced” (run it through a food processor)
- 1/2c raw almonds (chopped)
- 1 large bunch of fresh mint
- 1 large bunch of fresh parsley
- 2 green onions
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- the juice and zest of one lemon
- 1tbsp sumac
- 1tbsp za’atar
- 1tsp salt
- 1/2tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Chop mint, parsley, green onion and tomatoes very finely. Add to riced cauliflower and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add garlic, lemon juice, sumac, za’atar, salt and pepper and whisk. Pour over salad and toss gently to combine.
“As a busy mom, I need prep to be FAST. Like, REALLY fast. So, this is how I prep my chicken for my lunches”….
Lunch Recipe #2: Easy Prepped Chicken:
- One family pack of chicken breasts with the remaining fat/skin trimmed off.
- One packet of McCormick Seasoning (any)
Instructions:
- Put chicken in a crockpot.
- Sprinkle seasoning on top.
- Pour in ¼- ½ cup water
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours
- Remove chicken, drain juices and shred.
Bianca’s Faves:
“Another easy “salad” that I like to pack is Black Bean and Quinoa Salad. I love the protein and fiber that is packed in beans and quinoa. I usually have this on top of spinach and add chicken and sometimes salsa.”
Lunch Recipe #3: Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
- 4c cooked quinoa
- 2c black beans
- 2 ripe avocados, cut into small pieces
- 1/4c balsamic vinegar OR 2tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve. EASY!
Bianca’s Top Three Go-To Dinner Recipes:
“Dinner is one of my favorite meals. I love sitting with my family, talking about our days… but most of all I LOVE COOKING! These are a few of my favorite recipes. All are family friendly and super fast to prepare.”
Dinner Recipe #1: Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- 1lb ground turkey, browned.
- 2tbsp dry Asian seasoning
- 1/4c raisins (optional)
- 1/4c minced onion
- 1-2 chopped fresh chilies
Instructions:
- Cook all ingredients with turkey.
- Wash 1 large head of lettuce and pull leaves apart.
- Serve turkey mixture in lettuce with peanut sauce (recipe below).
Peanut Sauce:
- Combine: ½ c peanut butter, 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar, 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Adjust ingredients to achieve a pourable consistency, adding salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
Dinner Recipe #2: BBQ Rosemary Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Medium sweet potatoes, washed and sliced (peel if desired)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh, chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika Ground pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Slice clean potatoes about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick at most. They cook better if they are cut thin.
- Place all ingredients in a large baggie and shake to coat potato slices in the oil and spices.
- Cook potatoes on the grill using a pan or aluminum foil. These take time to cook so if your meat cooks quickly, start these first. Once potatoes start to fall apart when stirred, they are done.
- Serve with your favorite grilled meat and veggies or salad.
Dinner Recipe #3: Whole Roasted Chicken with Veggies
- 1 whole roasting chicken (about 6 lbs)
- ¼ c olive oil (divided)
- 1 c chopped carrots
- 1 onion cut into large chunks
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
- ½ c chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Brush chicken with some of the olive oil, then coat with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken, breast up, into a roasting pan.
- Combine: Carrots, onions, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Add remaining olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to coat all surfaces. Transfer vegetables to roasting pan with the chicken. Wrap in foil and cook for 1 hour. Remove foil, stir veggies, baste chicken then cover and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove foil, baste chick and continue to roast uncovered until chicken is completely cooked (about 90 minutes).
“This recipe is great for family events, cold winter days and if you want/need leftovers.”
If you would like to learn more about Bianca, you can follow her on Facebook and on Instagram. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for http://www.impactbodytransformation.com, coming this spring!
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