Sweet friend,
What an awesome way to finish up July! It's almost a new month! Let's reset, recharge, and be renewed to make August the best month, yet!
It's almost back to school time! 📚 Let's get back into our routine of healthy lunches and dinners! Some days, the thought of planning out meals may seem overwhelming. We are excited to help you jump back into this school year one step ahead!
We have so many amazing options for weekly meal plans along with tips and tricks to get your family back into a healthy routine on our website! Plan out your meals and workouts ahead of time to give you the kick-start you need to get back on track! The Back to School Meal Plan has a week’s worth of family-friendly healthy meals with recipes that are laid out for you to help make this transition back to school a smooth one! Download the meal plan & recipes below and check out the “Back to School Tips and Tricks!”
Recipes the Whole Family Will Love!
Get excited! These recipes will be a hit for your whole family - leaving every plate empty! With busy schedules during the week, set time aside to meal prep on a day that works for you- possibly over the weekend! Meal Prep is a key to your success in reaching your goals! Meal prepping weekly will help you feel more organized and less rushed when it comes to making meals for your family. Download these tasty recipes and start your meal prep today!
We also have a variety of new meal plans to meet whatever your nutrition goals are for the upcoming month! Whether you're wanting to get in more protein or start practicing the Mediterranean Diet, we can help! These are also full of recipes that your family will love! Check out those meal plans here! 🥗
We also have a new & improved meal plan for college students! Check that out here!
Lunch Box Essentials
In addition to our meal plan, we want to provide 5 packing items that you should include in your child's lunch for school! These five items allow you to ensure that your child is getting in their nutrition needs for the day!
1. Protein
The protein doesn’t have to come from meat! Sure you can roll up a couple slices of deli meat, like roast beef, turkey, chicken or ham, but try a variety of protein sources — like a cheese stick (or shredded cheese as my child prefers!), yogurt (just look for low-sugar kinds and resist any artificial sweeteners). You can use different nuts or nut butters (great for dipping, too), beans, hummus or hard-boiled eggs. *Check out our previous blog on protein here! *
2. Whole grains
Buy whole grains when you can, like whole wheat bread or pasta. Substitute two slices of bread with a whole grain wrap. Add in some whole grain crackers for dipping. You can also try the 1/2 and 1/2 trick for a while to help transition your kids to whole wheat!
3. Colorful fruits and vegetables
This is a great way to add in fiber and antioxidants. Whole pieces of fruit are great: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes or get creative with the mini fruit kabobs using grapes and berries. Slice up veggies, like a bright red bell pepper or celery. Along with carrots, these vegetables are great for dipping so include a container with a yogurt-based Ranch dressing, fresh salsa, hummus or even guacamole!
4. Sweet and salty snacks
Mix up a healthy trail mix, or include raw nuts, dried fruits or pretzels. You can freeze tubes of yogurt for a cool treat. Enlist your child’s help over the weekend to prepare homemade energy balls or granola bars for their lunches, too.
5. Hydration
Pack a mini-bottled water or an organic low-fat milk. When you can, avoid fruit juices. Stick to whole fruit options in their lunchbox to avoid any added sugars. Add in electrolytes to your child’s lunch can also help them stay hydrated!
Back to School Tips and Tricks
Check out these awesome tips and tricks to help your family get back in the routine of eating healthy! It’s important to get your kids involved in the process of choosing and making healthy recipes to keep them intrigued and excited! Check out the tips and tricks below to incorporate into your meal prepping!
Meal Prep Mason Jar Salads for Your Healthy Lunch!
We hope you enjoy the Back to School Meal Plan and recipes! We are excited to help you kick-start August with these recipes to help you COMMIT to your nutrition goals! Take a picture when you try these awesome recipes and send them to transfitathens@gmail.com!
Get ready for the updated Fall schedule! Starting August 8th for TransFit Athens, check the App for TransFit Oconee new updates hours.
Check the TransFit App for the updated schedule and session times and sign up for your session at least 24 hours in advance to ensure you get the time you need. Please arrive 5 minutes before your session starts and bring your sparkle towel.
Thank you for all that you do by being such inspiring women in this community! We are truly stronger together.
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Blessings,
Team TransFit
