# data[].attributes.body
Draft Day in Nashville.....who knew they closed the street down!!

# data[].attributes.headline
When you stumble into the NFL Draft block party!

# data[].attributes.subject
When you stumble into the NFL Draft block party!

# data[].attributes.body
Gotta love when you stop in Nashville and run into the street closed down and a free draft party!  Super fun!  Might have gotten some cowboy boots for the girls and I!

# data[].attributes.body
Oh well....checked and thought my posts were showing early on and then never looked for mine..just assumed they were. Oops. Something technological unexplainable happened and they weren't. Sorry to bomb all of you at the end, but our professor wanted me to still share them. They are out of order and all of the sudden randomly there.....so much for my techno-savvy reputation! :0

# data[].attributes.body
When life gets busy it is harder to ditch my fitness plan when I work out in the morning since I already have it completed by the time I do school work, errands, family activities, take care of meals and animals. Prioritizing my health and wellness has been something I have worked on for the last three years and am very consistent with now. I only wish I had done this when my kids were younger, but glad I am doing it now!

# data[].attributes.body
Did the card deck in personal training today!  Tomorrow another InBody to see what progress was made this month!!!  Oh - 20 minutes of cardio in warm-up on eliptical first!

# data[].attributes.body
I find weekends are the hardest to track since I am not in a routine. If I forget, I catch up on Monday by logging it then. It works

# data[].attributes.body
Working with MyFitness Pal...still logging faithfully.  Now to aim to hit my macros not just calories.  To do that lies better planning.  Still working on it.  Today and yesterday great eating and workout days...burned 635 calories on cardio and 625 with cardio and strength training!

# data[].attributes.body
Yesterday did over 7 miles on the eliptical for cardio and today hit the weights with a personal trainer.  Two great workouts!  Didn't log into MyFitness Pal Sunday but logged it yesterday.  Went to the Brewer game and had a beer and brat...back to good eating today!

# data[].attributes.body
It is interesting that although the scale doesn't show progress my clothes and my body are starting to show the exchange of fat for muscle and careful tracking of what I eat.  It seems like it takes time for the scale and body to catch up to each other.  I am pleased with this.  I see that meal planning is the key but here is always a healthy choice.

# data[].attributes.body
Results are slow.....changes in your body composition take time.....Thankful that I have been seeing results.  This weekend a break and then besides working out and eating right, taking down a straw wall in the lean to of the llamas and doing some Spring cleaning on the Ranch which will be lots of lifting and hauling!! Daily working out in regular life like people used to do on the homesteads.....movement in life! Watch this amazing video....teamwork at it's finest!

# data[].attributes.body
There are always many things to do....it is hard to sometimes find time to work out 6 days a week.  Weekend plans seems to get in the way.  Keep trying and going.  It is hard to prioritize myself with kids and company!!!  I have been keeping up with my app...only missed a day and recorded it the next.  I keep just plugging away...knowing that all effort will pay off in the long run.

# data[].attributes.body
Today and this week I have really added in some of the foods from our nutrition unit for minerals I was low on. Today I added in avocado and sunflower seeds and yesterday I added in steel oats and chia/flax seed blend. Meal planning and portioning snacks in advance is the next item of business!!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Essential MyFitnessPal Beginners Tutorial | How To Track & Log Your Macros The Easy Way

# data[].attributes.body
Berries are starting to be available and great again!  Yay!

# data[].attributes.body
Did InBody and gained two pounds of muscle and lost two pounds of fat this last month!  Yay!  Tracking on MyFitness Pal works!!!

# data[].attributes.body
Love this

# data[].attributes.body
Gym 6 out of 7 days this week!  Yay!  Doing an In-Body  tomorrow to see what progress has been made in the last month!   Feeling good.  Logged everyday in My Fitness Pal!

# data[].attributes.body
Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

Ingredients

3/4 pound (340 grams) cooked, peeled and deveined small or medium shrimp

1 large (70 grams) carrot, peeled and shaved with vegetable peeler or grated

1 small (75 grams) yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 cup (120 grams) rinsed and drained no-salt-added canned black beans (certified gluten-free if necessary)

1/4 cup (5 grams) fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind

1/4 cup (60 grams) fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

12 to 24 large (180 to 360 grams) Boston or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry*

Directions

Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl. (Mixture may be chilled until ready to serve.) Spoon 1/3 cup shrimp salad into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

* If lettuce leaves are small, stack two together before filling.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 3 filled lettuce wraps

Per serving: Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 344mg; Iron: 4%; Vitamin A: 65%; Vitamin C: 28%; Calcium: 7%

Article printed from Under Armour: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com

URL to article: https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/20-minute-zesty-shrimp-lettuce-wraps/

# data[].attributes.body
Are these posts showing

# data[].attributes.body
755 calories burned......ow.!  Good day!

# data[].attributes.body
Busy week - so much for meal planning this week. I had some things in place which helped but with a baby angora goat born in below zero weather, it was an all day battle to keep her alive. My best idea was to have quick healthy frozen meals in the freezer!! Meat Tinkerbell....Tuesday's distraction!! Lots of exercise moving mama and baby to bunny shed which is climate controlled. Never a dull moment!

# data[].attributes.body
A Bran recipe - great for fiber.  It reminds me of one my mother used to make.  I like the substitution of applesauce for oil!

# data[].attributes.body
Thought this recipe sounded good!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Woohoo! I'm excited about this one! This Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta Meal Prep might be one of my most favorite meal preps so far. It is a little pricer than most, thanks to the chicken, but OMG it's SO GOOD. It's so easy, well rounded, and sooo delicious. BUT this one is definitely for garlic lovers. It had my fridge smelling of garlic for daaayyys. 😅

I borrowed elements from a few different recipes for this meal prep. The chicken marinade I used is the same marinade from the chicken thighs in my Greek Chicken Pasta Salad. It's super garlicky and has a wonderful tangy lemon finish. I've included the recipe for the marinade itself later in this post to make things a little easier, so just scroll down past the meal prep section to find the recipe and step by step photos.

I also added some blistered tomatoes to the meal to add color and a little more vibrant flavor. The blistered tomato technique was borrowed from this Parsley Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes recipe. You basically just cook the tomatoes in a skillet until the skin blisters and bursts and some of the juice spills out and caramelizes in the skillet. I cooked these tomatoes in the same skillet as the garlic marinated chicken, so they also picked up some of that flavor. They're SO GOOD.

Anyway, on to the meal prep...

Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta Meal Prep
For more information about meal prepping, how it works, and why I do it, check out Meal Prep 101: A Beginner's Guide to Prepping and Portioning Meals , or check out my entire Budget-Friendly Meal Prep Archive .
This Meal Prep Includes:
Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta: $3.37 Garlic Marinated Chicken (see recipe below): $6.53 1 pint Blistered Tomatoes (see photos below): $1.99 Total Cost: $11.89 Cost per serving: $2.97 NO LEFTOVERS, YAY! :D
For this meal prep I prepared the marinade for the chicken first, then prepared the Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta while the chicken was marinating. Once the pasta was finished, I quickly cooked the chicken and tomatoes, then assembled everything. So easy!

Garlic Marinated Chicken

Garlic Marinated Chicken

Step by Step Photos
Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 cloves of garlic (minced), 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and some freshly cracked pepper to a large zip top bag or a large shallow dish. Stir or massage the bag to combine the ingredients. I used two large chicken breasts, which were about 1.5 lbs. total. Filet the breasts in half so that you have four thinner pieces. This helps maximize the marinade's flavor and helps the chicken cook through faster in the skillet. Place the chicken breast pieces in the marinade and make sure the pieces are completely coated. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat a skillet over medium. Once the skillet is hot, transfer the chicken from the marinade to the skillet and cook on each side until well browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes each side). I suggest cooking the chicken two pieces at a time to avoid over crowding the skillet, which can make the juices pool and prevent browning. Discard the extra marinade. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it sit for about five minutes before slicing. While the chicken was resting, I blistered the tomatoes. I just tossed one pint of cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the residual oil from the chicken and let them cook over medium, stirring only occasionally, until the skins blistered, burst, and the tomatoes became soft. Then it's time to assemble your meal! Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta on the bottom, Garlic Marinated Chicken and Blistered Tomatoes on top. :)
The glass containers pictured in this post are from Amazon and can be found here.
This post may contain affiliate links which won't change your price but will share some commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta Meal Prep - Budget Bytes

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Woohoo! I'm excited about this one! This Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta Meal Prep might be one of my most favorite meal preps so far. It is a little pricer than most, thanks to the chicken, but OMG it's SO GOOD. It's so easy, well rounded, and sooo delicious.

# data[].attributes.body
The My Fitness Pal logging in is going well. I find that I sometimes have to enter dinner the next day but I have been logging on daily. A freezing rain storm prevented my workout at the gym yesterday so I did some squats and exercises at home instead. The healthy eating is going well, except for the oreo I had yesterday. My daughter was eating them. Honestly it was great but back on the bandwagon today!!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Turkey Burger Recipe _ Anne Burrell _ Food Network

# data[].attributes.headline
Gym 5 out of the last six days!  Logged into MyFitness Pal each day since the challenge began except for one day, which I logged the next day!  Tracking macros and exercise!  It feels great to get back to work on a steady schedule.  No pain in my hand or elbows so far!!  

# data[].attributes.subject
Gym 5 out of the last six days!  Logged into MyFitness Pal each day since the challenge began except for one day, which I logged the next day!  Tracking macros and exercise!  It feels great to get back to work on a steady schedule.  No pain in my hand or elbows so far!!  

# data[].attributes.body
More snow tomorrow.  That has also been a workout and movement.  Hauling water to the llamas and goat during this cold weather along with hay has also been good.  Baby goats at the end of the month!  No rest for the ranchers!!

Worked out with my trainer today....she is awesome!!!  I have her two more times this week.

Have a great week!

# data[].attributes.body
Logged in today on MyFitnessPal - on a roll!  Also got 40 minutes of cardio in at the gym and burned 400 calories.  Yay!

# data[].attributes.body
Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup....very yummy. Can be made lower fat if use almond milk or other types of milk besides heavy cream!

# data[].attributes.body
My Tracking device for food and macros....

# data[].attributes.body
This is where I work out in Prairie du Sac, WI  - love that they are open at all hours and have a knowledgeable training staff.

# data[].attributes.body
The habit I am choosing to change in the next 8-10 weeks is cleaning up my eating habits and refining them to reduce my Visceral Body Fat.  When I began working out two years ago with a trainer I have gained a ton of muscle but my visceral body fat increased too which is puzzling to both of us.  I eat fairly healthy always and although I know my metabolism is on the slow side of normal and I am over 50 I know this can be remedied.  Starting Monday I am back to the gym after a short break for an injury and will step on the machine they have that calculates percents through electromagnetic means.  I will get a definite starting point and get back to logging what I eat in My Fitness Pal each day.  My strategy to clean up my eating is to prep and plan the week of food so I am prepared. I will also be posting here my progress.

# data[].attributes.body
My exercise this week with the cold consisted of building a wall of straw to keep the llamas warm and shut in ....not quite the normal fitness plan but between that and hauling warm water it worked!