I have been working really hard at exercising regularly lately. Every day (okay, okay, MOST days), I take the kids to school and then head straight for the gym. I do a little bit of cardio and strength training every single time I’m there and I leave feeling so good – especially on those days where it was a struggle to get there in the first place! 
But here’s the thing – I can do all the working out in the world, but if I go crazy and let myself eat whatever I want whenever I want, I’m still not going to see the results that I want. In fact, Huffington Post stated that in the battle of the bulge, your results are based on 75% what you eat and 25% on your activity level. 
So we know what we eat matters – especially if we’re trying to lose a little weight or even just maintain where we’re at. So how do you eat the right things easily and consistently?
Meal Prep.
Usually where most people go wrong with trying to eat better is that they don’t plan ahead. Planning out your meals (or even making them ahead of time and portioning them out) will help you so much because you don’t have to wonder what you’re going to eat, wander the grocery store aisles (which always leads to bad things when you shopping hungry), or make a hasty last minute decision that usually involves a drive thru.
Portion Control.
Know how much you’re having before you fill up your plate. Use this handy guide from the Dairy Council of America to help you guide how much you should be eating of protein, carbs, etc per meal.
Choose a Smarter Quick Option.
LEAN CUISINE® and STOUFFER’S® Fit Kitchen entrees are perfect lunch size portions that will keep me on track and my portion sizes under control. Recently, I tried out this STOUFFER’S FIT KITCHEN Teriyaki Chicken Bowl and it was delicious! My kids even ate all the veggies in there because that teriyaki sauce is just that good! It has tender white meat chicken, rice, and lots of veggies in a savory teriyaki sauce. And with 24g of protein, it’s the perfect thing to eat after a good work out so that I feel full and satisfied.
If you’re looking for meatless, gluten free, or made with organic ingredient entrées, STOUFFER’S FIT KITCHEN and LEAN CUISINE can offer options for these health needs as well – and all on the frozen food aisle at Walmart so they’ll last longer than those veggies in your fridge.
What’s your favorite way to get more protein in your meals?
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