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My Weekly Meal Prep 16

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Looking for new ideas for your weekly meal preps? You came to the right place! My hopes are these weekly meal prep posts will help you on your fitness journey. No matter how many hours you spend in the gym, without proper nutrition, you will eventually plateau. If you have ever wondered why you’re not seeing the results, you may want to look at what you’re eating. Sorry for the harsh reality check, but it’s easy to tell the difference from those with a healthy diet and those without. The good news is, once you clean up your diet you will be amazed with how quickly the results will come.

If you’re unsure about what “Meal Prepping” is check out my article called “Meal Prepping 101: Muscles Are Made In The Kitchen” for more information. Also, check out the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel for FREE meal plan videos and downloadable instructions. Lets get fit together!

Check out my weekly meal prep for the week of June 13th, 2016.

June 13th, 2016 Meal Prep

June 13th, 2016 Meal Prep

Meal 1 (Lunch)

  • 6oz. Grilled Chicken
  • 1 Cup Broccoli
  • 1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Marinade (Garlic Herb)

Total Calories: 226
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 9g
Fat: 3g

Meal 2 (Lunch 2)

  • 6oz. Grilled Chicken
  • 1 Cup Broccoli
  • 1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Marinade (Sweet Teriyaki)

Total Calories: 246
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 15g
Fat: 3g

Meal 3 (Post Workout Meal)

  • 7oz. Grilled Chicken
  • 1 Ready to Serve Brown & Wild Rice
  • 1 Cup Broccoli
  • 1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash Marinade (Sweet Teriyaki)

Total Calories: 506
Protein: 53g
Carbs: 57g
Fat: 7g

Things To Note

These are just 2 of the meals I eat throughout the day. As noted, one is my post workout meal and the other is my lunch. I eat many other meals but these are the only meals needing prepped in advance. The other meals can just be made the day of or easily heated in the microwave. For example, my breakfast might be something like 2 packets of oatmeal and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Or another example would be the Tuna sandwich I eat in the afternoon but again, it is just prepared when I’m ready to eat. Also, all of the calories are taken from My Fitness Pal, which for most part is very accurate but could vary slightly depending on who created the item.

Share Your Experience

Please! I would love to hear about your meal prepping experience, recipes, or anything else you would like to share. So be sure to comment below, who knows, maybe I will feature one of your preps on this blog. Lets help one another to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Lastly, please don’t forget to follow @WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter.

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My Weekly Meal Prep 15

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Looking for new ideas for your weekly meal preps? You came to the right place! My hopes are these weekly meal prep posts will help you on your fitness journey. No matter how many hours you spend in the gym, without proper nutrition, you will eventually plateau. If you have ever wondered why you’re not seeing the results, you may want to look at what you’re eating. Sorry for the harsh reality check, but it’s easy to tell the difference from those with a healthy diet and those without. The good news is, once you clean up your diet you will be amazed with how quickly the results will come.

If you’re unsure about what “Meal Prepping” is check out my article called “Meal Prepping 101: Muscles Are Made In The Kitchen” for more information. Also, check out the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel for FREE meal plan videos and downloadable instructions. Lets get fit together!

Check out my weekly meal prep for the week of June 6th, 2016.

June 6th, Meal Prep

June 6th, Meal Prep

Meal 1 (Lunch)

  • 6oz. Grilled Chicken
  • 1 Cup Baked Green Beans
  • 1 Serving Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • 1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 354
Protein: 45g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 16g

Meal 2 (Lunch 2)

  • 4oz. Grilled Pork Chop
  • 1 Cup Baked Green Beans
  • 1 Serving Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • 1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 344
Protein: 30g
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 22g

Meal 3 (Post Workout Meal)

  • 7oz. Grilled Chicken
  • 1 Ready to Serve Brown & Wild Rice
  • 1 Cup Baked Green Beans
  • 1 Serving Applewood Smoked Bacon
  • 1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 614
Protein: 57g
Carbs: 50g
Fat: 21g

Things To Note

These are just 2 of the meals I eat throughout the day. As noted, one is my post workout meal and the other is my lunch. I eat many other meals but these are the only meals needing prepped in advance. The other meals can just be made the day of or easily heated in the microwave. For example, my breakfast might be something like 2 packets of oatmeal and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Or another example would be the Tuna sandwich I eat in the afternoon but again, it is just prepared when I’m ready to eat. Also, all of the calories are taken from My Fitness Pal, which for most part is very accurate but could vary slightly depending on who created the item.

Share Your Experience

Please! I would love to hear about your meal prepping experience, recipes, or anything else you would like to share. So be sure to comment below, who knows, maybe I will feature one of your preps on this blog. Lets help one another to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Lastly, please don’t forget to follow @WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter.

Click here to subscribe to the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel!

My Weekly Meal Prep 13

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Looking for new ideas for your weekly meal preps? You came to the right place! My hopes are these weekly meal prep posts will help you on your fitness journey. No matter how many hours you spend in the gym, without proper nutrition, you will eventually plateau. If you have ever wondered why you’re not seeing the results, you may want to look at what you’re eating. Sorry for the harsh reality check, but it’s easy to tell the difference from those with a healthy diet and those without. The good news is, once you clean up your diet you will be amazed with how quickly the results will come.

If you’re unsure about what “Meal Prepping” is check out my article called “Meal Prepping 101: Muscles Are Made In The Kitchen” for more information. Also, check out the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel for FREE meal plan videos and downloadable instructions. Lets get fit together!

Check out my weekly meal prep for the week of May 16th, 2016.

May 16th, 2016 Meal Prep

May 16th, 2016 Meal Prep

Meal 1 (Lunch)

  • 8oz. Grilled Chicken
    • 1 tbsp. Lawry’s Signature Italian Marinade
  • 1 Cup Peppers and Onions
  • 1`tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 399
Protein: 53g
Carbs: 7g
Fat: 17g

Meal 2 (Lunch 2)

  • 4oz. Grilled Pork Chop
    • 1 tbsp. Lawry’s Sweet Asian BBQ Marinade
  • 1 Cup Peppers and Onions
  • 1`tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 329
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 7g
Fat: 22g

Meal 3 (Post Workout Meal)

  • 8oz. Grilled Chicken
    • 1 tbsp. Lawry’s Signature Italian Marinade
  • 1 Cup Brown Rice
  • 2 – 3 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 – 2 Cups Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Calories: 633
Protein: 63g
Carbs: 75g
Fat: 10g

Things To Note

These are just 2 of the meals I eat throughout the day. As noted, one is my post workout meal and the other is my lunch. I eat many other meals but these are the only meals needing prepped in advance. The other meals can just be made the day of or easily heated in the microwave. For example, my breakfast might be something like 2 packets of oatmeal and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Or another example would be the Tuna sandwich I eat in the afternoon but again, it is just prepared when I’m ready to eat. Also, all of the calories are taken from My Fitness Pal, which for most part is very accurate but could vary slightly depending on who created the item.

Share Your Experience

Please! I would love to hear about your meal prepping experience, recipes, or anything else you would like to share. So be sure to comment below, who knows, maybe I will feature one of your preps on this blog. Lets help one another to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Lastly, please don’t forget to follow @WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter.

Click here to subscribe to the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel!

My Weekly Meal Prep 12

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Looking for new ideas for your weekly meal preps? You came to the right place! My hopes are these weekly meal prep posts will help you on your fitness journey. No matter how many hours you spend in the gym, without proper nutrition, you will eventually plateau. If you have ever wondered why you’re not seeing the results, you may want to look at what you’re eating. Sorry for the harsh reality check, but it’s easy to tell the difference from those with a healthy diet and those without. The good news is, once you clean up your diet you will be amazed with how quickly the results will come.

If you’re unsure about what “Meal Prepping” is check out my article called “Meal Prepping 101: Muscles Are Made In The Kitchen” for more information. Also, check out the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel for FREE meal plan videos and downloadable instructions. Lets get fit together!

Check out my weekly meal prep for the week of May 9th, 2016.

May 9th, 2016 Meal Prep

May 9th, 2016 Meal Prep

Meal 1 (Lunch)

  • 10oz. Baked Chicken Sausages
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1/2 Cup Saurkraut
  • 2 Cups Green Beans
  • 1`tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 503
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 29g

Meal 2 (Post Workout Meal)

  • 10 oz. Baked Tilapia
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Flavor God Seasoning
  • 1 1/3 Cup Brown Rice
  • 3 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 1`tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 760
Protein: 60g
Carbs: 73g
Fat: 23g

Things To Note

These are just 2 of the meals I eat throughout the day. As noted, one is my post workout meal and the other is my lunch. I eat many other meals but these are the only meals needing prepped in advance. The other meals can just be made the day of or easily heated in the microwave. For example, my breakfast might be something like 2 packets of oatmeal and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Or another example would be the Tuna sandwich I eat in the afternoon but again, it is just prepared when I’m ready to eat. Also, all of the calories are taken from My Fitness Pal, which for most part is very accurate but could vary slightly depending on who created the item.

Share Your Experience

Please! I would love to hear about your meal prepping experience, recipes, or anything else you would like to share. So be sure to comment below, who knows, maybe I will feature one of your preps on this blog. Lets help one another to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Lastly, please don’t forget to follow @WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter.

Click here to subscribe to the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel!

My Weekly Meal Prep 2

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Looking for new ideas for your weekly meal preps? You came to the right place! My hopes are these weekly meal prep posts will help you on your fitness journey. No matter how many hours you spend in the gym, without proper nutrition, you will eventually plateau. If you have ever wondered why you’re not seeing the results, you may want to look at what you’re eating. Sorry for the harsh reality check, but it’s easy to tell the difference from those with a healthy diet and those without. The good news is, once you clean up your diet you will be amazed with how quickly the results will come.

If you’re unsure about what “Meal Prepping” is check out my article called “Meal Prepping 101: Muscles Are Made In The Kitchen” for more information. Also, check out the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel for FREE meal plan videos and downloadable instructions. Lets get fit together!

Check out my weekly meal prep for the week of January 25th, 2016.

Meal Prep Week of 1/25/2016

Meal Prep Week of 1/25/2016

Broccoli

Broccoli

Lunch

Lunch – Chicken and Potatoes

Dinner

Dinner (Post Workout Meal) – Chicken Sausage, Spaghetti, and Potatoes

Meal 1 (Lunch)

  • 8 oz. Baked Chicken
  • Seasoned with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1`tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 612
Protein: 58
Carbs: 54
Fat: 18

Meal 2 (Post Workout Meal)

  • 6oz. Baked Chicken Sausage
  • 4 oz. Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
    • Seasoned with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper
  • 8 oz. Whole Wheat Spaghetti Pasta
  • 1 Cup Fresh Thyme Pasta Sauce
  • 1 Cup Broccoli (Boiled)
  • 1/2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Calories: 800
Protein: 38
Carbs: 116
Fat: 23

Things To Note

These are just 2 of the meals I eat throughout the day. As noted, one is my post workout meal and the other is my lunch. I eat many other meals but these are the only meals needing prepped in advance. The other meals can just be made the day of or easily heated in the microwave. For example, my breakfast might be something like 2 packets of oatmeal and 2 tbsp. peanut butter. Or another example would be the Tuna sandwich I eat in the afternoon but again, it is just prepared when I’m ready to eat. Also, all of the calories are taken from My Fitness Pal, which for most part is very accurate but could vary slightly depending on who created the item.

Share Your Experience

Please! I would love to hear about your meal prepping experience, recipes, or anything else you would like to share. So be sure to comment below, who knows, maybe I will feature one of your preps on this blog. Lets help one another to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Lastly, please don’t forget to follow @WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter.

Click here to subscribe to the WaterJugFitness YouTube channel!

Simple Breakfast Egg Recipe

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Start your day off right with this quick and simple breakfast! Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle a healthy breakfast is extremely important.

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Slice 100% Whole Wheat Bread
  • Garlic Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Spray Butter
  • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Mini Wholly Guacamole
  • Coconut Oil Cooking Spray

Cooking Instructions

  1. Place cooking pan on the stove and set it to a medium high heat.
  2. Spray cooking pan evenly with Coconut Oil cooking spray.
  3. After about 5 minutes, once the pan is hot, crack 2 eggs in pan.
  4. Add desired amount of pepper.
  5. Cook eggs for 2 minutes, then flip.
  6. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Remove eggs from stove and place on a plate.
  8. With the stove still on and hot, add 1 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to pan.
  9. Add a few sprays of butter to one side of the bread.
  10. Place the bread butter side down on the pan. (Bread should soak up all the Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
  11. After 30 – 45 seconds flip.
  12. Add desired amount of Garlic Salt and flip again.
  13. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
  14. Remove bread from the stove and place under the eggs.
  15. Spread the container of Wholly Guacamole evenly over eggs.
  16. Pair this with a tangerine and that’s it!

Total Calories: 490
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 33g
Fat: 35g

Have a breakfast recipe you make or really enjoy? Please leave a comment below and I would love to check it out. Always looking for new healthy recipes. Now be sure to go check out the Water Jug Fitness YouTube Channel for more healthy recipes. Also, go follow WaterJugFitness on Instagram and Twitter for daily fitness tips.

Optimum Nutrition Essential AmiN.O. Energy Review

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Over the past few years Optimum Nutrition’s Essential AmiN.O. Energy has become a staple in my daily routine. Whether I’m trying to gain weight, burn fat, or just looking for a quick pick me up, AmiN.O. Energy is a personal favorite. Check out the review below, and decide for yourself if this product is right for you.

What To Look For When Buying A Supplement

  1. Main ingredient
  2. Effectiveness
  3. Taste
  4. Side effects
  5. Cost

The main ingredient in this product is amino acids (5 g per serving).

Amino Acids Benefits

  • Prevents Catabolism (breakdown of muscle)
  • Increased Protein Synthesis
  • Increased Energy
  • Reduced Fatigue
  • Supports Weight Loss and Fat Burning
  • Supports Recovery

I’ve found AmiN.O Energy to be extremely effective before, during and after workouts. How? With a 160 mg “Energy Blend”, I’m able to stay energized and focused throughout my workout.  This particular “Energy Blend” has 50 mg of caffeine per scoop, not per serving, so keep that in mind. Also, I typically get a good pump after taking this product. Lets discuss the taste, I generally mix two scoops into about half gallon of water and love it. Optimum Nutrition also has wide a variety of different flavors to choose from. A few of my personal favorites are Green Apple and Concord Grape, I couldn’t pick just one. As for the side effects, I have not experienced any or heard of any negative side effects from taking this product. Lastly, the cost, I typically get the 65 serving container which costs roughly $38.00. Lets do the math, $38.00 for 65 servings comes to $0.58 per serving. Give or take a few pennies.

Rating (1-5)

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I highly recommend this product, and have spoken with several others who do as well!

Is there a supplement you’ve been thinking about taking but want to hear a first-hand review? Please leave a comment and if I’ve taken it I would be happy to share. And if I haven’t taken it, I would be willing to give it a shot. Now be sure to go follow WaterJugFitness on Twitter and Instagram for daily fitness tips.

References
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bcaas-the-many-benefits-of-amino-acids.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa89.htm

Looking For Gains In All The Wrong Places

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The Infamous Infomercial

Are you out of shape? Do you want to change? Buy this product today and we guarantee you will see results in 30 days. The great thing is it only takes 20 minutes a day, three days a week. Look at all of these people who have changed their lives. You could be next! Blah. Blah. Blah.

Save Your Money

We have all seen commercials for various fitness products promising unrealistic results fast. Don’t bite the bate! If it was as easy as they say to get results why isn’t everyone ripped? Because it’s not as easy as they claim. But what about the before and after photos of people who got fit? Here is the thing about many of those photos, they are manipulated to exaggerate the results. I’m not saying all of the results are enhanced but you an bet most of them are. If you haven’t seen the “Shocking Before and After Fitness Transformation in 5 Hours EXPOSED! | Furious Pete” check it out now. He basically shows you how many of the before and after photos are taken.

How Can You Get Results?

Do more! What do I mean by this? If you walk 1 mile everyday, start walking 1 1/4 miles. If you go to the gym once a week, start going 2 days. Your diet also plays a huge role in your ability to see results. If you’re not fueling your body with healthy nutritious foods, results will be much more difficult to attain. Most importantly stick with it and stay consistent. You didn’t get to where your at today overnight, so why do you think results will come over night. I understand we all want this but the unfortunate truth is it’s not going to happen. You can get in better shape, but give it a little time.

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Thanks for reading!