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  Make-ahead Food Prep Meal Plan and Exercise Schedule {December 21st, 2015}
  Published: Dec 21, 2015 · Modified: Aug 10, 2021 by Tammy Overhoff
  Make-ahead food prep recipes and ideas for this week’s meal plan.
  Please tell me I’m not the only one NOT ready for Christmas. I do it to myself. Either my schedule is jam packed every day or when I do have time I’m totally burnt out and lazy. I need a 2-week vacation to a remote location with zero technology. Yep, I’m spent. And I still have presents to buy, food to make, and work to do. Honestly, it’s taking everything in my just to write this blog post. Just keeping it real folks. Many people think I’m super woman but I can assure you I am not. Some days maybe…but right now I want to shut down my computer, crawl into bed, and sleep for a week.
  I’m pretty sure I say this every year but next year it will be a #1 priority to have all my Christmas shopping done by November 1st. That’s my goal. I want to enjoy the holidays with my friends and family not run around like a lunatic. Oh and it’s a must to have my blogging schedule planned a couple months in advace too because it’s guaranteed I won’t want to work from Dec 1st – 31st. However, I will suck it up because mama gots to work and I want to spend the next couple days sipping Lambrusco and eating Italian cookies. Ahhh that will be heaven.
  Remember last week I said no weigh in until January. I’m sticking to that so no weign in this week. But…last week was a great exercise and food week so despite the craziness of the season I feel pretty good. Skinny jeans were fitting good today and that made my morning. I’m excited to start my 2016 weigh ins.
  My exercise schedule worked great last week so I’m gonna push to keep it going this week. I know it’s Christmas but I still need to stay somewhat focused.
  Here’s my schedule…
  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
  Cardio
  Run/Powerwalk on the treadmill for 45 minutes.
  Core
  3 (30-second planks).
  75 – 100 crunches using my exercise ball.
  Legs/butt
  50 squats. I will use 5 lb weights and do bicep curls while doing the squats.
  Arms
  25 modified push-ups
  16 bicep curls with my resistance bands
  16 tricep extensions using 5 lb weights
  My meal plan this week.
  This week I’m all about easy classics that I know my family loves. I didn’t have time this weekend to prep food and when I did have time I was too lazy so all my meals will be made the day we eat them. I might do a little prep tomorrow but not sure. I’ll still give some quick make-ahead tips for some of the recipes. If you click on the links you will find more detailed make-ahead instructions with each recipe.
  My meal plan is over on Plan to Eat too. This is a great tool to start using in the New Year. I use it to keep my recipes organized, easily put together a weight loss meal plan, and quickly generate grocery lists. They offer a free 30-day trial so take a look and see what you think.
  Breakfast
  Strawberry and Kale Green Smoothie
  Make-ahead tips
  When I make my smoothie tomorrow morning I will prepare extra for the rest of the week. Most likely I will store it in the refrigerator but I might freeze a couple too.
  Mid-morning snack
  Cheese stick or yogurt
  Lunch
  Greek Turkey Wrap
  Ham and Swiss “no bread” rolls
  Antipasto “no bread” rolls
  Make-ahead tips
  I will make each lunch recipe the day I eat them.
  Mid-afternoon snack
  Apples and peanut butter sandwiches
  Dinner
  Tacos
  Hamburger Macaroni and Cheese
  Buffalo Chicken Subs using slow cooker buffalo chicken.
  Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and cheese
  Quesadillas made with salsa chicken
  Make-ahead tips
  I know it’s a lot to see two mac n cheese recipes on the meal plan but I plan to freeze a bunch of it for future dinners.
  Buffalo chicken and salsa chicken will be made tomorrow and stored in the refrigerator.
  Hamburger mac and cheese will be made on Wednesday.
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  Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for make-ahead meals, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. I’m the author of the Organize Yourself Skinny eBook & 30-day Workbook Bundle.
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  Amanda C. says	
  December 30, 2015 at 9:24 am
  I’m loving these meal plans! Just discovered your blog yesterday. One question: What do you do for side dishes? Do you have any favorites that are on heavy rotation at your house?
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  Tammy Kresge says	
  December 31, 2015 at 1:04 pm
  I get asked a lot about side dishes and I probably should do a post on that. I don’t typically have side dishes. I’m kinda a one pot or meal girl. Not sure why it just kind of ended up that way. But when I eat something like meatloaf (that traditionally has a side dish) I will just eat it with a salad or even on its own. Or maybe with some crackers. But if I would to recommend side dishes I would try to keep them veggie heavy.
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  Amanda C. says	
  December 31, 2015 at 2:46 pm
  Thanks! I had your hamburger mac & cheese last night and it was so hearty we didn’t need anything else! Definitely makes preparing and cleaning up much easier.
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  Tammy Kresge says	
  January 01, 2016 at 8:10 pm
  I agree. I rarely eat side dishes with my dinners.
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