{Two Things Tuesday Vol. #4}
I actually haven’t read the book Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek, but it’s on my wish list. Simon says that leadership is about empowering others to achieve things they did not think possible. Leaders are the ones who are willing to give up something of their own for their “team.” Their time, their energy, their money, maybe even the food off their plate. When it matters, leaders choose to eat last. Sounds like parenting, right?
So, leaders eat last and moms do too?
Everyone’s all Bentgo this and Pottery Barn lunch box that right now. It’s all good and I’m actually into it. My kids basically eat the same thing every single day for lunch, but it’s more fun when I get to at least put it in a cool container.
I’m here to remind you that you, yes YOU, the leader of the pack, have to eat too. I know you’re busy making sure the kiddos have clothes to wear {that fit}, you’re Pinteresting the perfect Bentgo combinations and you’re gearing up for soccer mom season.
As we’re all adjusting to a new routine it’s sometimes easy to take this whole eating last thing a bit too literally. Don’t forget to line up a few meals for yourself too. Preferably meals that contain some protein and a little color every now and then…ok?
Enjoy today’s TWO THINGS TUESDAY. Don’t forget, if you’ve been reading something you think I’d love and should share here, please let me know!
My go-to meals when life is busy and I need simplicity.
The overnight oats recipe I linked to above is for pumpkin flavored overnight oats, just in time for fall. However, if you just Google or head over to Pinterest you’ll find alllllllll the recipes for overnight oats. This is an older blog I updated a bit recently.
One awesome thing about these overnight oats is that you can adjust flavors, spices, toppings and add-ins to fit your taste preferences and macros (you know, if you’re into that kind of thing…). I particularly love overnight oats post-workout and highly recommend eating them with a baby spoon to make them last a little longer.
I post pictures of my tortilla pizza all the time on Instagram. This is another meal where you can adjust so many things to create the best combo for you. Need more veggies in your life? Go wild with veggies as toppings or have a side salad with your tortialla pizza. Need more protein? Load it up with tons of chicken. Need to cut back on fat? Use very little cheese.
I love to cook a bunch of chicken (marinate and either grill or bake in the oven) and then use it for a few days. I’ll throw pizza together for lunch or dinner several times a week and top it with any fresh/roasted/grilled veggies I have on hand. There are so many great combinations you can make.
Italian tortilla pizza: chicken, sun dried tomato, cherry tomato, roasted broccoli, arugula
Mexican tortilla pizza: chicken, corn, tomato, peppers, spinach, avocado
Show me your tortilla pizza! #sistasofstrength #sosnutrition
I know it’s overwhelming to put yourself first. Your brain feels like it’s going to light on fire half the time because you’re trying to remember everything for everyone else. In my next 6-week nutrition coaching group starting in less than a week – on September 11 – you better believe we talk about ways to make it easier to choose {mostly} healthy foods and stay more consistent with your workout even when you’re overwhelmed. Psssst…if you join this you get access to my exclusive ongoing nutrition coaching and accountability group since we all know your journey doesn’t end after 6 weeks.
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In case you were too busy summering to catch my first few Two Things Tuesday posts, the first one was via email only. You snooze you lose, but here’s the other two so you’re all caught up on the important things in life. 😉
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