Always Be Prepared!!! ;)

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe how one day goes into another and the next thing you know... almost a month has passed since my last post :(

I'm currently in my busiest part of my year... wedding season! LOVE my job!!!

Many of my clients hire me to stay all day with them as a personal assistant, stylist and of course for touchups.
With long days comes traveling from location to location from getting the bridal party ready, to the church to photos and then the reception... whew!!! Or if I'm on a photo shoot in a studio or on location, I have to be prepared!
So what do I do en route or during down time? EAT! lol

This is my romantic meal of talapia, sweet potatoes and cucumbers (which I already ate lol)

I say "romantic" because I was on location at a vineyard eating by myself in my car! :P hahaha

I know I have written about food prep before BUT I feel that it is SO very important and it's the #1 topic I get asked about.

The worst feeling ever is when you're trying to stay focused on your eating plan and you find yourself starving... with only fast food as an option.
Do yourself a favour and be prepared!!!
You wouldn't head to the gym without your running shoes, don't leave the house without at least one food option for every three hours you plan to be out... this is how I plan and it work for me...

Example:

I have a wedding that has me starting at 8am and ending at 8pm... 12 hour day... 4 meals
(keep in mind that while it may be difficult to eat exactly every three hours, I at least have quick "grab and go" options)
I eat my breakfast as close to departure time as possible! lol If I need to leave the house at 7am then I'm eating at 6:45ish.
This helps me get into my work day without getting hungry too quickly.

I then make sure to pack things that are easy to eat on the go... *Disclaimer* Eating sweet potatoes, cucumbers, chicken etc. with your hands is perfectly acceptable as long as you're sanitary! lol (At least in my world!!!). Some of my fave things to choose from are...

* 2 rice cakes and a protein shake (isolate with water)
* hardboiled egg pre peeled and a banana or apple
* cubed chicken and sweet potatoes
* talapia and cucumbers
* sugar snap peas!!!
* 2 super clean "breakfast cookies" (recipe to follow)

And always ALWAYS have an extra scoop of protein powder incase of emergency!!! ; )
*side note* Can I just say how excited I am for the new BeautyWhey protein powders to come out!!! Mmmmmm!!!

If you check out one of my past blogs "How full is your plate" I posted a photo of my 6 pack lunchbox which holds absolutely everything I need for a full day away from the house. This includes ice packs, plastic food containers, shaker cups, water bottles and cubbies for my supplements! LOVE!!!
I have had brides comment on how big my makeup case is, only to inform them that it's actually my lunchbox!!! hahaha

I hope this has helped in giving you ideas or direction when trying to pack for your day!

And if you need a little extra inspiration... ;)

Super clean breakfast cookies!!! 

No flour or sugar!

3 mashed bananas (ripe) 

1/3 cup apple sauce

2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup raisins

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl really well. Let this mixture stand for at least 5 minutes to let the oats become good and hydrated. Heap the dough by tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Store in the fridge.

Till next time...

Always be prepared hugs...

-Crystal :) xo