Ever just have a week where things aren’t going the right way? I know I can’t be the only one. We all have days where our typical plan just doesn’t work out and this my friends is where batch cooking comes into play!
Some mornings I get up and realize there is just too much to do and that cooking dinner isn’t going to work out as planned. I really only like to order dinner 1-2 days a week so instead of adding another day or ordering I can just go into the freezer and pull out some kind of meal that is already prepped!
So what exactly is batch cooking?
Batch cooking is when you cook things in well, large batches!
There are a few ways to go about this. You can make a double batch of a meal and freeze it or you can batch cook individual ingredients like shredded chicken, quinoa, or beans. Either of these options can be extremely helpful to you!
How can batch cooking help?
First, it helps save you time for nights when you just need a few more hours. We are all so busy and we want to do everything for our families, which includes cooking healthy meals but sometimes we just don’t have enough time. I know I’ve wished to have a few more hours in some afternoons! Batch cooking really helped me on those nights.
One of my favorite things to batch cook is shredded chicken. I can cook a few pounds of chicken breast at a time, shred it and then freeze it in smaller freezer bags. This is a life saver for nights when I don’t have time. I can pull a bag out and use it for tacos. I can use shredded chicken to put on top of a salad or to make chicken quesadillas for my kids when we need a quick lunch. There are really so many possibilities!
Batch cooking can also help save you money because you can buy items in larger quantities up front. Sometimes buying that larger package of chicken will save you money, and who isn’t up for saving some money on our grocery bill! This is the same with things like dried beans or quinoa! You can buy a much larger bag, cook it up front, and freeze it!
And finally it can help you eat healthier. I have always said when you have foods ready and available you are more likely to eat them. So on those busy days I know I can easily pull out this shredded chicken and do something quick with it rather than just picking up dinner from somewhere else!
As a busy mom I understand all the stress that comes with trying to work around everyone's schedule. We juggle business meetings, homework, soccer practice, school events, and so much more. Finally getting a good grasp on preparing healthy meals has been a game changer!
I hope this strategy will work so well for you also!
Did you know my online course offers a section on batch cooking? I’d love for you to come check it out!
https://coffeedonutsfitness.thinkific.com/courses/introduction-to-meal-preps-and-planning
Happy Saturday! I wanted to hop by and give you this important message for this weekend because I hear a lot of this going around!
Do not punish yourself with exercise. When you get into that mindset you will start resenting working out because you will associate it with something negative rather than all the positive it brings.
I totally get not wanting to lose your progress but it is not going to happen with one meal or in one day or really one weekend!
If you can relate to this I want you to do this...
Each morning when you get up be intentional about how you will show up that day. Will you do your workout? Will you focus on your nutrition? Will you go to the party and have one margarita and then seltzer? Pick your one way to show up and stick to it and let the rest happen. Remember this is for a day, not every single day. One day letting yourself eat outside your plan is going to be ok!
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Sometimes we struggle with our progress because we are doing too much too quickly! This journey is going to take time and if we do too much at once we are going to get overwhelmed and will end up making it harder!
These are 3 signs that you may be starting off with too much and may need to scale it back a bit!
https://www.coffeedonutsfitness.com/post/3-essential-signs-you-are-starting-with-too-much
I get this question often, rightfully so I guess lol I mean I have Donuts and Fitness together in my business name which can be a little confusing. I want to straightforward tell you what it is and what it is not!
IT IS...
- A mindset nutrition company focused on building healthy habits to lead a healthy lifestyle. I am about building small sustainable healthy habits! My belief in regards to nutrition is balance. I am not a big believer to completely cutting things out of your diet.
- A source of motivation and tips for making better choices in a reasonable fashion. I love sharing tips I have found along my journey. My goal is to help you on your journey!
- A place to find healthy recipes you can easily incorporate into your busy weeknights. Creating healthy recipes for families is one of my favorite parts of what I do! I can't wait to share them with you!
- A source of tips to work with your family on making better choices, yes that means your children also! I love to work with ...
Hi There, I'm Sam!
I am the owner of Coffee Donuts Fitness!
Most days you can find me running around because I am a busy mom of 2 boys! I am usually with my family or doing some kind of activity! We are a very active family!
I am mostly known for helping other busy moms with meal preps and planning. I love serving others by giving them strategies to help them be successful on their wellness journey and to feel great while doing it! I am most passionate about my health, my family, and inspiring others to lead a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying some yummy treats along the way!
I create courses, teach, and inspire other moms who struggle with trying to fit it all in. I know what it is like to be really busy but still want to be able to focus on getting healthy! It can really be hard! I am so lucky to be able to inspire and teach them to focus on their healthy while leading a busy life and without making excuses!
When I'm not busy working on building my community you can catch me ...
Hey members! My new website is up and running and I would LOVE to be able to show it to you!
There you will find all my weekly blog posts, weekly challenges, a monthly bonus recipe, and some free trainings thrown in!
Also I am so excited to bring to you the Coffee Donuts Fitness Academy! On this part of the site you will have access to ALL my recipes, exclusive trainings and posts to help guide you through your journey!
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I hope to see you there!
