Batch Cooking For Lunches

Your packed lunch does not have to have a picture of Thomas The Tank Engine on the box and actually for most people who don't work at home or in a kitchen it is essential for maintaining a healthy diet wherever you are. It is all about prior preparation and planning, but does not have to be about lots of work every night. Chicken and vegetables is super simple and super healthy.

I try and do this on a Sunday night......

Roast a whole chicken or some chicken thighs. I find that breast goes a little dry in the fridge. I like to mix things up with the seasoning - sometimes a little oregano and basil, or sometimes a spicy number to keep me on my toes. Whilst the oven is on I also roast up a big tray of mixed vegetables with a little olive oil and garlic. I like to vary the veggies and try and get seasonal produce where possible.

Let everything cool and bang it in the fridge. It is usually ok for a few days and a whole chicken does me 3 lunches (GREEDY!!), but it may do you and your partner for 2 days. In the summer I sometimes substitute veggies for an avocado salad which takes 2 minutes to knock up in the evening or before work in the morning.

Having cooked vegetables in the fridge is also handy as you can quickly reheat in the pan to bulk out a breakfast like bacon and eggs. Sounds weird, but is actually lovely and super healthy. Lots of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, but low in carbohydrates.

Stay Strong

Motivational Issues.

How many times have you planned to go for a run after work or to the gym after lunch and not quite got around to it? Don't worry you are not alone, so here are some quick tips to get you out and training.
1. Set yourself a personal goal, and use it to motivate you. You may want to complete a 10k or just lose 2kg before your holiday, either way it does not matter as a goal gives you direction and a reason to train.
2. Put it in your diary. I use an iPhone and when time is short I use the diary to plan in my training sessions. If it is booked in you are less likely to miss it or not bother.
3. Train early. The later in the day you plan to train, the more likely you are to miss it if you are tired, stressed, hungry or running late.
4. Get a training buddy. You won't want to let them down and you can pick each other up when you don't fel like training.
5. Remember that you NEVER regret a training session! You only regret the ones you missed!

Now get off of your computer and do some training!