Category: Food

Eating Healthy on-the-go

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning

There are times I am so busy I don't have time to do a lot of planning, meal prep, or cooking. I have found however that I can still eat healthy. Here are some ways I eat healthy even when I am busy: Stock a snack bowl with items you can grab for lunch like … Continue reading Eating Healthy on-the-go

Meal Prep Sunday

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning

I have had so many random things going on the last few weeks which has meant not prioritizing meal prepping on Sundays. So today, I was back at it. What else am I going to do on a snowy day in March in Indiana! Maybe you don't think you will ever have the margin to … Continue reading Meal Prep Sunday

More reasons…

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning, Nutrition

As a follow-up to my reasons to exercise post, I am creating my reasons to eat healthy list. And yes the lists overlap so that should mean double motivation for a healthy lifestyle. Feel better More energy Lower risk of heart disease Lower risk of cancer Lower risk of diabetes Lower risk of _____ (fill … Continue reading More reasons…

Think about it…

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Nutrition

I am challenged by what I am learning in my nutrition class and the supplemental research it leads to. Two things we need to take seriously, what we eat and how active we are. It isn't about quantity of life as medicine can prolong that. It is about quality of life. So here are two … Continue reading Think about it…

Healthy Snacking

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning

If my husband and I are going to eat healthy especially on busy days, we need easy, ready-made snacks. So I started the snack bowl in our house. This is a bowl in the fridge I keep filled with quick and healthy snacks. I know this seems like a simple idea, but it helps us … Continue reading Healthy Snacking