Salsa, homemade or store bought
Lettuce (shredded)
Tomatoes (quarter or sliced)
Black beans (rinsed and drained)
Corn salsa, homemade or store bought
Lime
Cilantro (optional)
Ground beef
Taco seasoning
Cheddar jack cheese (shredded)
Tortilla strips
Wide mouth mason jar
1. Cook ground beef/taco meat according to the instructions on the taco seasoning package.
2. While the taco meat cooks, slice the lettuce, cut the tomatoes, and shred the cheese.
3. Rinse and drain the beans.
4. When the beef is finished, assemble the jars, bottom to top. Remember to keep the dressing/salsa at the bottom. Salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn salsa, lime, and cilantro. I like to keep my cheese and beef separate, as well as my tortilla strips.
5. Tightly screw on lid.
6. Store in refrigerator until serving.
7. When you’re ready to eat, heat up the beef and cheese. Mix the salad in the jar and then combine. Lastly, add your crunchy tortilla strips.
8. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted and edited from pocketchangegourmet.com.
4. Pour the lemon-butter mixture over the salted and peppered filet. Start in the middle so it spreads over the entire filet.
5. Cover the salmon with the sliced lemons.
6. Surround the filet with parsley. Leave the stems on so that they are easy to remove later.
7. Place the filet into the 400* oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until the salmon is light orange all the way through.
Eating in popular tourist areas can be expensive – especially Las Vegas! So save yourself the money on at least one meal per day, and pack your Shakeology. There will be free ice in your hotel (if one of your roommates is sweet enough to pack a blender, like mine!) and you can stop by a grocery store for milk, bananas, peanut butter, etc.
Drink water all day long. Not only does water keep you more full, but thirst can often be mistaken for hunger… and in hot climates like Vegas, you need to stay hydrated, especially if you aren’t used to it.
Outsmart alcoholic beverages. Avoid beer and too many cocktails. But when you do drink, give a vodka and tonic with a twist of lemon or lime a try! It will usually be less than 100 calories.
Stock your hotel room. As soon as you arrive, visit the grocery store for Shakeology recipe ingredients, fruit, vegetables, nuts, protein bars, trail mix, granola, and other healthful snacks. This will help you eat at restaurants less often, and save time between events! Also keep a snack or two in your pocket or purse.
Restaurants can be your friend. The prices can get a little scary, but you budgeted to travel, right? Check out the low calorie menu, or aim for healthier options like salad, wraps, and grilled chicken. Try to find a lighter salad than a caesar, and ask for dressing on the side. Focus on lean protein and vegetables.
Skip dessert! Make sure you ate enough protein for dinner, and that you aren’t just hungry or bored. If you absolutely need to satisfy your sweet tooth, whip up a small mint chocolate Shakeology or grab a good protein bar.
Stacey Kinney Fitness 