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What's in Your Pantry?

I am a creature of habit. When I find something that works I stick to it, partially because I love saving time by just repeating the same thing day in and day out to get the result I want; most people call it consistency I call it efficiency.

The key to succeeding at your goal is to set yourself up for success. This means having plans B-Z when plan A goes off track. This means having good choices on hand to grab when you are hungry or busy. Your pantry and fridge are either going to be your greatest asset or your hardest hurdle. Stock them wisely.

The great thing about this is that I know what I can keep on hand to fit my goals and set myself up for success so here are some of my staples, some I eat weekly, some are kept on hand incase life happens and I need something quick and easy to grab to avoid that drive through line.

Breakfast: I always do protein + a carb for breakfast

My staples are:
Oats, Kodiak Cakes (frozen is best for those in a hurry), eggs or egg whites, 7 grain ezekiel bread or english muffin, turkey sausage, fruit

Lunch/Dinner: Protein + complex carb + vegetable

My staples:
Protein-
Vegetarian options: Morning Star Chicken patties, Beyond beef crumbles
Meat options: I alternate one red meat and one white meat option each day and also have tuna packets, frozen fish/shrimp and frozen turkey burgers on hand for quick meals when I don't have something ready.

Carbs-
Minute rice individual, microwaveable serving containers, Steam Fresh lentil and zucchini pasta, tortilla chips, Flat Out Wraps

Vegetables-
Salsa, onions and peppers, steam fresh vegetables (currently living off brussel sprouts), asparagus, wholly guacamole

Snacks- Protein + carb

My staples:
My Little Rebellion Protein crisps, meal replacement shakes, post workout shake, Lactaid cottage cheese, Snack Factory pretzel crisps
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