3/30: Meals and fitness for the week
Morning! How’s your weekend going?
Ours has actually been kind of *normal*, which is especially nice considering the fact that we’re in for a wild and crazy next couple of weeks. The movers came on Friday, packed up half the house and left it livable for us to enjoy this weekend before they come back. Everything will be done on Monday, we’ll spend the week on base, and head to San Diego next weekend! Things ended up getting pushed back with our new place, so we’ll get the keys this coming weekend. I’m so excited about it! I’m actually kind of looking forward to staying on base since it’s close to everything. It will be like a mini vacation before the unpacking begins 🙂
(Livi aka Princess Elsa, helping me to pack up the things we’ll need for the next week and a half)
Since I won’t have access to my usual kitchen tools and goodies this week, meals are going to be on the extra simple side. We’ll be able to cook there since our room has a kitchen and a grill outside. I’m also glad that the pups will be able to stay with us on base, too.
(Bella is a moving pro, but she’s about to teach Caro the ways)
Here are some menu ideas for the week, but I’m sure more restaurant meals will sneak in there. Friends and family want to meet up this week before we go, so food is usually involved.
Enchiladas, rice and beans (<– new recipe otw)
Burger night with black bean burgers, jalapeño burgers, sweet potato fries, broccoli
Pizza (homemade with a mix of toppings), salad
Snacks that I’ll make tonight to bring with us:
-Amazeballs
-Paleo bread
-Grocery stop for yogurt, eggs, breakfast/lunch stuff and produce
Here’s what the fitness plan looks like:
Sunday: Lower body and HIIT
Monday: Upper body + hills
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Teach Zumba
Thursday: Yoga
Friday: Total body circuit
Saturday: Teach Zumba (one more before we go!)
Are you planning and prepping this week? Cooked any awesome hotel meals, or usually stick to takeout when you’re at a hotel?
Watching b-ball today?
Cats lost last night, but they had an amazing season, especially considering that we lost one of our best players to injury early in the season. I’m excited to see how they do next year.
Have a happy Sunday <3 See ya later today with some weekend pics!
xo
G
You might also like:
41 Comments
Leave a Comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
ha I just got done planning the menu for the week and have both pizza and enchiladas on there. Also–chicken pot pie & spaghetti. Boring, but it works. Have a great week! xo
boring is better sometimes! thank you, lovely! you too 🙂
We got a dehydrator so I’m planning on making lots of dried fruits and my own cereals! SO excited!
ohhh! happy new dehydrator to you!
I’ve been thinking about you with this move! I’m glad things are still “normal” and that you’ll get a mini-vacay of sorts prior to the actual move.
I think it’s SO hard to eat healthfully or “cook” in a hotel-type environment. Generally, I bring fruits and nut butters, but other than that, it’s restaurant meals for me. I need to get better on that front…
same. i LOVE going out to eat, but since we’re already spending a lot moving, i think we should reign it back a little this week
We just spent a week in the Navy Lodge last month before moving into our new house, and I found the Italian Wonderpot (Pinterest!) was quite easy to make in our kitchenette. Good luck with your move!!
i’ve made it! thank you for reminding me. such a simple and delicious meal!
Good luck with the moving! Liv looks so cute all dressed up. I bet I’m just as obsessed with Frozen as she is haha 😉
i think we all are! why is it so good?!
I’ve never cooked a meal in a hotel- I would love to hear about it if you do!
Here’s my plan for the week:
http://wp.me/p30jaF-2i5
good luck with the big move! i love san diego and cannot wait to read about your adventures while living there. 🙂
i’ve never really cooked in a hotel room before, but i always pack some sort of prepped food (overnight oats) and plenty of healthy snacks (fruit, nuts, larabars, etc).
i think as long as we stock up on produce and good snacks, it will be fine. i could live off egg burritos for everything else 😉
did you find anything crazy in the freezer? 😉
so happy the move seems to be going well so far, love! i just moved out of my apartment today! love the feeling of being done that
i haven’t looked yet! pray for me haha
hahaha! <3
I know how it feels with the move. We are moving in two months and I am already busy trying to get some details planned out, a new job and so much more! Good luck!!
Sending happy moving thoughts your way! I know how stressful it can be. While watching the game last night I felt bad watching the wildcats lose since I know you’re a big fan! I only felt kind of bad, though, since I’m a Wisconsin alum. 🙂 they played a good game!
heh heh, i forgive you. and yes, it was a great game
Go Florida Gators!! 🙂
i think they’ll be in the championship for sure
what is your favorite amazeball recipe? How exciting moving to San Diego!! What kind of dog is the white one? I’m assuming the other dog is a cavalier?
the classic chocolate chip 🙂 she’s a maltipoo and yes, the other one is a cavalier
Hey Gina. Out of curiosity, are you on base often? Could you do a post about what it’s like living on a military base? I’m a civilian who would personally not enlist but am fascinated by the lifestyle.
i’ve never lived on base, so i have no idea what it’s really like!
oh, where is your paleo bread recipe? Thanks, Gina!
http://www.elanaspantry.com/paleo-bread/
Best of luck with your move! I’m sure it’s an emotional time but I hope that everything goes smoothly and that San Diego treats you well 🙂
thank you, lovely! xo
I remember seeing this article on NPR about cooking with a coffee maker! Basically you use the reservoir to boil things, the coffee basket like a steamer, and the carafe to poach or bake on the hot plate. Next time I’m staying in a hotel, I’m totally trying it!
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/11/15/245442083/coffee-maker-cooking-brew-up-your-next-dinner
that is amazing!!!
Good luck with the big move!
thank you!
Good luck with the moving! I hope you barely need to think about cooking and spend your last week enjoying meals wih friends and family!
We spent 91 days in a hotel room during a TDY en route. We had a 4qt crock pot and a small fridge to call our kitchen. I was surprised at how many healthy meals I was able to prepare with such limited resources. Mexican inspired dishes were my favorite because they use so many fresh ingredients and required only a few things to be cooked. Getting to a house with a kitchen was definitely a huge excitement after those 3 months!
love that you had a crockpot! i should have thought to leave ours out, but it’s been packed already
I lived in a hotel for 2 weeks before moving into my house once. It was a mostly microwaveable soups, oatmeal and sandwiches during those weeks with a few take-outs mixed in between. What I want to know is what did you find in your fridge or freezer? Anything scary?
i haven’t emptied it yet! happening tomorrow… and i am afraid haha
Thought of you last night while watching the bball game. Knew you would be sad but I was pulling for the Badgers, grew up in Iowa so I am a Hawkeye through and through but I had to stay true to the Big Ten.
I always kind of enjoy those few days between when the movers are done and when you head out to the new place, last chance to go to your fav restaurants and kind of relax before having to get settled in the new place. How did Livi handle the movers taking all your stuff away. Last time we moved I was pregnant so I haven’t moved with kids but it always freaked my dog out.
cannot waiiit for the enchilada recipe! i usually just bring snacks and go out to eat when i stay at hotels, since I am on vacation at those times! i would think crockpot meals (but i see youve already packed it :/) or already frozen meals you made & can bring with you in a cooler! good luck with the move 🙂
Have fun with your week and enjoy your time with your family, all the other stuff will fall into place!