Hey crew,
I'm so glad you're here! Thanks for signing up as a member of The Reservoir. The design of the weekly meal plans and workouts helps you cultivate habits that will lead to a healthier lifestyle. More specifically, here’s the importance of each:
The Meal Plan + Recipes
Your body craves rich foods packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and protein! Nutrient-dense food provides your body with the necessary building blocks to thrive! Antioxidants help prevent cancer. Healthy fats reduce the risk of heart disease. Fiber prevents diabetes and digestive issues. More generally, nutrient-rich food (berries, leafy greens, nuts, spices, eggs, salmon, green yogurt…) protect your organs from toxins, lower your cholesterol, regulate your metabolism, and reduce inflammation.
The Workouts
Your body needs daily movement to increase your heart rate. The increased heart rate from exercise releases endorphins. Endorphins alleviate stress, lift your mood, and allow you to think more clearly. Endorphins also relieve pain and contain immune-boosting qualities! Over time, daily movement will strengthen your muscles and bones, and lower your risk for serious health conditions.
The meal plans and workouts are designed to be the fuel for your habit change. By consistently eating nutrient-dense food, and moving your body, I believe you will...
notice an increase in energy
sleep better
notice an elevated, more stable mood
be proud of yourself:
for caring for your body
for your commitment
because you are doing what you've wanted to do for so long!!!
I know making these changes can feel daunting. We are not meant to grow in isolation! If you'd like additional accountability, click here to sign up for text check-ins! (You can customize the text check-ins to what works for you). I'll be there ready to support you with whatever you decide is best! And finally, a few housekeeping items:
Every Thursday, a special email will be waiting for you in your inbox with your weekly meal plan + workouts! :)
Recipes are hyperlinked to the meal plan. Click on the recipe name to get to the recipe. Make sure you are logged into your account to receive access.
This meal plan is designed for 2-3 people and is flexible. Make it your own, and adjust it to what works for you and your fam! Additionally, if you are gluten-free or lactose intolerant, I include dairy-free and gluten-free alternatives in parentheses on the grocery list.
Everything you need (excluding the staples) is on the grocery list. I assume you already have the items you need from the Staples list.
I’m thrilled to walk alongside you as you fuel your body with nutrient-dense food, move your body, and ultimately take control of your health! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. And without further adieu — here’s this week’s meal plan and workouts!
This Week's Meal Plan
Monday
Breakfast | Choco-Peppermint Smoothie
Lunch | Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Dinner | Italian Chicken
Snack | Grapes
Tuesday
Breakfast | Loaded Egg Pepper Rings
Lunch | Italian Pasta Salad
Dinner | Steak Tacos
Snack | Grapes + Cauliflower
Wednesday
Breakfast | Choco-Peppermint Smoothie
Lunch | Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Dinner | Healthier General Tso's Chicken with Steamed Broccoli
Snack | Grapes
Thursday
Breakfast | Loaded Egg Pepper Rings
Lunch | Italian Pasta Salad
Dinner | Immunity Soup
Snack | Grapes
Friday
Breakfast | Choco-Peppermint Smoothie
Lunch | Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Dinner | Pesto Chicken Noodles
Snack | Grapes
Saturday/Sunday
Brunch | Shakshuka with Sourdough
Snack | Grapes + Cauliflower
The Grocery List
Everything you'll need for the week. **I am assuming you have everything on the pantry staples list.
Produce
Avocado (4)
Baby romaine (1)
Banana (6) -OR- Avocado (3)
Basil (Need 1/2 cup)
Bell Pepper (6)
Broccoli (2-3 heads/can do frozen, too)
Broccolini (1)
Carrots (1)
Cauliflower (1 head)
Celery (1)
Cherry Tomatoes (1-2)
Garlic (1)
Ginger (1)
Grapes (1)
Green cabbage (1 head)
Green onions (1)
Kale (1 head)
Lemon (3)
Lime (1)
Mushrooms (2, large containers)
Onion (3 yellow, 1 red)
Shallot (1)
Spinach (1)
Zucchini (Need 2 cups)
Zucchini noodles (1)
Cold
Cheese of choice for enchilada skillet (1) [DF - Daiya Cheese]
Feta (1) [DF - Omit]
Kimchi (1)
Optional: shredded cheese (1) [DF - Omit]
Parmesan (1) [DF - Nutritional yeast]
Pasture-raised eggs (2 dozen)
Pesto (1) [DF - available]
Unsweetened almond milk (1)
Frozen
None
Pantry
Canned
Cannellini beans (1)
Capers (1)
Chicken bone broth (2-3)
Diced tomatoes *no sugar added (4)
Enchilada sauce (I love Siete Foods!) (1)
Kalamata olives (1)
Optional: Salsa (1)
Tomato paste *no sugar added (2)
Other
Chives (1)
Corn tortillas (1)
Hoisin sauce (1)
Peppermint extract (1)
Sourdough (1) [GF - available]
Sprouted quinoa (1)
Whole wheat pasta noodles (2) [GF - Brown rice noodles]
Whole wheat tortillas (1) [GF - Corn tortillas]
Meat
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 lb. beef flank (or round) steak
2.5-3 lbs. chicken breasts
Rotisserie chicken (1-2)
The Pantry Staples List
Everything you should always have stocked (& if you don't add it to the grocery list!
Pantry
Almonds/Walnuts/Pecans (optional)
Apple cider vinegar
Avocado oil
Balsamic vinegar
Bread crumbs
Cashews (optional)
Chia seeds (optional)
Coconut Aminos
Extra virgin olive oil
Hemp seeds
Nutritional yeast
Peanut butter/nut butter
Pine nuts
Pure maple syrup
Quinoa
Red wine vinegar
Steel-cut oatmeal
Sesame oil
Sunflower seeds (optional)
Unflavored Collagen (I like Vital Proteins)
White vinegar
Whole wheat pasta
Baking
100% Cacao Unsweetened
Baking powder
Baking soda
Brown sugar
Chocolate chips
Coconut oil
Arrowroot starch/Corn starch
Flour (I have unbleached, whole wheat, almond, tapioca, and coconut...but only buy what you will use! Any flour works).
Salt
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Spices/Seasonings
Adobo Seasoning
Basil
Bay leaves
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Cumin
Dill
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Garlic salt/powder
Italian seasoning
Onion powder
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper
Pink Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Rosemary
Sesame Seeds
Taco seasoning (optional)
Tarragon
Thyme
Cold
Butter
Lemon juice
Parmesan
Pasture-raised eggs
Pesto (optional, but not in our household ;))
This Week's Workouts


