When I get home I start prepping the food and cutting up all my fruits and veggies.

The cauliflower that I cut up I ended up making mashed cauliflower. I will be sure to share the recipe with you once I write it all out!

When I put veggies in baggies it’s so easy in the morning to throw them into my lunch! It takes less time to make healthy choices.

For lunch Marc and I made BBQ grilled chicken thighs and plain grilled chicken. There are enough leftovers which we will use for lunch during the week. It makes it easier to put together sandwiches & salads. I like mixing it up and having chicken thighs (skinless) they are super juicy and have tons more flavor. SOOO if you get sick of having plain chicken breasts all the time I suggest trying some thighs for a change.

Before I cooked dinner I threw together some Pumpkin Bran Muffins. I used Hodgson mill bran muffin mix and then added 1/2 cup pumpkin, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1 egg, 1 tbsp canola oil, cinnamon & pumpkin pie spice! I can’t wait to have one tomorrow as a snack.

They are easy to whip up and only take about 15 minutes in the oven.

With help… my food preparation probably took about 1 1/2 hrs. If you think about how much time it will save me during the next few days with putting together lunches and dinner it’s worth it. I have less to think about and healthier foods to eat!