Out with the old...

As I rolled out of bed this morning I thought about how much I love sleep and a nice cozy warm bed. I'd rather stay snuggled with the pups and fella than crawl out from under the covers. Then I realized that's the old Meg... The new me wakes up and starts the morning off with 10 wake up squats! Good Morning Squats! And then it hits me... Today is Monday! Why do we dread Mondays so much??? Start of the week I guess... First day back at work for many people and first day back for me after 3 days off. 

I had a very busy weekend! Friday I was sick as a dog, and not sure what happened or why I was sick. Saturday I had a nice trip to Nashville for a wedding. I was one of the photographers and it was beautiful! Sunday I snuggled with the fella and had a lazy morning since he was going on night shifts. After he left for work I went to me sweet grandparents to visit and make weekly smoothies for my Granny! Pop and I went to the store to get weekly prep food for me since I'm starting to get even more strict by eating very clean. Food stocked up and ready for the week!

I have a confession... I had a Reese's Cup on Saturday night... Whamp whamp whamp.... I felt horrible after eating it too! It wasn't something I really wanted but ate it anyways. Lesson learned... No need to waste calories or my awesome routine for one damn Reese's Cup!  After beating myself up over eating it I got over it. I've been doing really really well and a little sweet treat did not ruin anything. Will I eat one again... No probably not! Before I'd eat 2 or 3 of them and drink a Coke to wash it down! That was the OLD ME.... 

Stocking Up

The fella and I went to the store today and I spent most of my time in produce! I stocked up on items to freeze for the week. Meal prep is the key! I am not a morning person so I need to have something quick and easy. Smoothies! I used to have Chick Fil-A for breakfast a lot of mornings before work... Crazy! So much money too and those damn chicken minis! I'd always order a four count with a large sweet tea. No wonder I felt like crap all the time and I blew up in weight even more! 

I bought kale this time. I've been meaning to buy some but honestly I was afraid of the taste. I can't taste the spinach at all so I'm hoping its the same with kale. Fingers crossed for sure!  And I bought strawberry Greek yogurt for some extra flavor. Greek yogurt can be sour sometimes and too tart. But I love the creamy texture you get from it. 

Today's purchase

2 bundles of kale

1 large bag of spinach

2 strawberry cartons

1 pineapple

2 avocados 

We are talking super green smoothies this week!! I'm looking for a good protein powder to add. If anyone has suggestions let me know.

Big Gulp Smoothie!

I'm stealing the title of today's blog from my good ole neighbor! She explained this mornings smoothie to a T! BIG GULP! I love adding Greek yogurt to my smoothies for that extra creamy smooth texture and flavor. I'm so full!!! Like super full. I packed my lunch today also and I'm not sure I can even eat it until at least 2:00. I'm also excited for the energy I get from this power smoothie! Who needs coffee? Not this girl!!! 

*BiG Gulp Smoothie*

• 2 handfuls of spinach

• 3 strawberries

• 2 spoonfuls of mango

• 3 pineapple chunks

• 1/2 cup of blueberries 

• 6 raspberries 

• 2 spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt

• 16 oz of water

• tablespoon of chai seeds 

I had to make this one in the larger attachment of the magic bullet. There is a lot of yummy goodness going into this smoothie. I am a nerd and decided to use two large cups from the magic bullet. Then once everything was blended well I used the blender attachment to add the Greek yogurt to smooth it all out! 

Now if you don't like the seeds in your smoothies beware of this one! Every time I add raspberries it's always seedy. I kind of like the extra crunch though. Also with the chai seeds I pre pulses mine in the smaller magic bullet making it more of a powder. AMAZING!!! Duh! 

Enjoy today's smoothie and let me know if you test it out! 

Xoxo,

Meg

Salmon and Shrimp!

Summer time at The Rogers house means grilling every night! When the fella isn't working night shifts we usually grill something. I'm afraid to use the propane tank... Call me a sissy! 😉 I don't trust myself and my luck I'd set the condo on fire. 🔥 We picked up shrimp and salmon from the store and I'm made glaze them.

 

• handful of cilantro 

•half a lemon squeezed 

• 4 garlic gloves

•pepper

•salt

• olive oil 

Put everything in the magic bullet and blend until desired. I like having some chunks of garlic still to spread on. I brush the glaze/ paste on the salmon and both sides of the shrimp. (I used metal skewers for the shrimp.) 

I also got a little wild and made some blackened!! Yuuuuum! The fella doesn't like the green color or cilantro... So he made his with Huey's seasoning. (Huey's is in Memphis, TN) It has a good kick to it! Both DELSIH! 

Had to add something green. Asparagus!!!! 

Legs are sore from #squatsquad but feeling good! Can I get a little amen for day 4- REST DAY!!!! 

Watermelon and Lemon Juice!

It's summer time here in East TN and that means the humidity levels are high and the temperature is even higher! I had my usually green smoothies for breakfast but thought I'd also add a yummy summer time drink for lunch. 

5-6 pieces of watermelon

Half a squeezed lemon 

Half a cup of water 

Taaa Daaa That's it!!!!! And so yummy and fresh! I kept my cup in the fridge to make it extra cold. It's the perfect drink for laying or just to get a fresh cold drink that's low in calories!  Not even going to lie... I chugged it! DELSIH!!! 

You might want to shake it up or stir it a little! 

ENJOY!!!!!

Squats Day 3!

Yeah... I'm sore! Today is Monday which means back to work for me and heels! I had to give my thighs a prep talk this morning before putting on these peep toe pumps! Legs don't fail me now!!! Walking around the funeral home I know I look like someone who has never walked in heels before... Wobble wobble! But being the bad ass that I am I busted out 10 squats in the bathroom with my heels on! Oh snap! Watch out booty! 20 squats finished for the day... 40 more to go!! 

I'm so excited to feel the burn and feel the love and support from everyone joining the #squatsquad challenge! Day 3 is here and tomorrow is REST DAY!!! 

Keep up the good work and keep squatting! 

Squat Challenge Starts Today!!!

Y'all ready to squat??? June 1st is here and it's time to start the 30 Day Squat Challenge!!  I did 25 squats while making my smoothie this morning! See not hard at all! We've got this! Sexy ass here I come!!! Get to squatting!!! 

Day 1- 50 squats