Happy Healthy Meals with Risa Auger

Today a friend (who is also a Beachbody Coach) told me to ignore seeing her eating a piece of chocolate after hi-fiving for nailing our workouts today. I think it’s so funny how embarrassed folks get to just be normal around me regarding their meals. You know what? It’s your choice. It’s your meal plan. And we are all allowed a treat … or two … or five! The 80/20 rule works. It provides a way to balance life, to make room for the unexpected and our favorite things that might not be perfectly “clean.” 

On this episode I chat about my treats this weekend and then my meal plan for the week - and how to keep your meals when your out under control. 

This is what is on my meal plan this week: 

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Never have I ever is a game I am pretty awful at. This might not be a winning item to mention, but… today I get to say: never have I ever taken more than 2 “tries” to record a podcast episode. This episode must be real special, because it took me six (SIX!) tries! More on that when you listen of course. But, I would like to mention, sometimes the struggle makes the end product better. This is no exception. 

Along with my meal plan, on this episode I chat about: 

You can check out the Trader Joe’s podcast that I mention HERE.  

This is what is on my meal plan this week: 

Monday: Chickpea salad stuffed acorn squash + roasted asparagus 

Tuesday: Mango tuna tacos on coconut tortillas + zucchini and bell peppers 

Wednesday: Grilled chicken + veggie ravioli + roasted carrots

Thursday: Harvest “chili” + cornbread chips

Friday: Spicy, bbq’d wings + salad (though I didn’t plan for this, it is probably what will end up happening) 

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When you listen to this week’s episode, you’ll notice a couple things. One. The blinker is on at the beginning… sorry about that. I promise I turned it off! Two, I really need to start writing down what I want to talk about! It’s a little all over the place. But, trust me. It is worth it. 

I talk about what could possibly be my new fave type of waffle - the chaffle. It’s mostly eggs and cheese. I also talk about some things I’ve made with my waffle iron, that yeah, I have probably talked about before, but I go into a little more detail. Seriously, they are such a great way to hide the veggies! 

I also go on to chat about this week’s meal plan: 

Message me for details on any of these! 

Join my email list to receive fresh ideas using your waffle iron! Plus, take a peek at my FB or IG to see what my meals this week end up looking like and get my thoughts on each one. I’d love to get your feedback. Comments are super appreciated!

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Consider this your official reminder that healthy doesn’t always mean from scratch or fresh made that day. Ingredients and quality matter, but so does your sanity! If you make things complicated and overly time-consuming at every meal, you won’t want to do it anymore. And there goes all your healthy intentions! 

On this episode I chat a little about the timing of your meals. Because for a momma, time (and timing) is everything! Today I am sitting here writing this description while I let a casserole bake and veggies steam. (It smells delicious, by the way!) It’s said that you can’t really multi-task. I say, you can if you do it smartly. The only way I could make this momma-moment better would be running the wash right now too! LOL. 

Then I go on to chat about how it might be fun to create meal plans with a theme. Be it a type of food or from a specific part of our beautiful globe or even a spice profile. This week I’m doing something “squash” every day to welcome in Fall for real. 

Email me for my ideas on an all taco week meal plan! I bet yyour ideas are probably even better than mine… tag me in your pics, pretty please. 

Take a peek at my social media to see what my harvest inspired meals end up being and get my thoughts this week. I’d love to get your feedback. Comments are super appreciated! 

I love hearing from you so much! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes.

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Click the play button to hear about how pizza goes healthy in my house. I’ve talked about my fave veggie crust hack as a way to make your fave pizza a healthy meal. Tonight I did it for meatless Monday AND tried it on the skillet. Which, went OK, but I ended up finishing it in the toaster oven to get that golden crust on the top.  

Other things I chat about are trying new things. This weekend I got to try go to a soft opening of a new Asian bowl place near me. Then went to a family lunch at a seafood restaurant that has been around for years that is right on the water! Was a fun ambiance and we saw a dolphin! 

New meals. New techniques. Using similar ingredients in a new way. It all counts for sure! I chat about the rest of my meals for this week too: steak tacos, eating out more and butternut squash noodles with turkey. 

Scroll down to see how I should have made the pizza! You can top with your veggies of choice - get creative!  Pairs well with a cold salad, garlic bread or a simple, veggie pasta. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your meal when you make this and send it to me! 

Take a peek at my social media to see pics of these meals and get my thoughts. I’d love to get your feedback. Comments are super appreciated!

Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend! Then, click the subscribe button so you get notified when new episodes are released! If you have a few minutes, reviews are amazing and very appreciated! (Hint hint) 

PS. I say it all the time, and I’ll keeeeeep saying it. I love hearing from you! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes.

Truth. It's not always easy having IBS. I have been riding the struggle bus the last two weeks as far as digestion goes. Pain. Bloat. Weight gain. Ugh. It. Just. Sucks. We all hit these tough times. We all struggle. In truth,  it is frustrating to hit these tough times no matter when they happen. I am trusting my meal plan. I am trusting my workout plan. This will pass. And all will even out.

Until then, I am eating smaller meals, eating a little less roughage (because it is difficult hard to digest) and including a few more easy to digest items, like pasta and rice. OH and I am also really watching my portions. Large portions of healthy food can overwhelm your system as it tries to break all down and disperse the nutrients you so need!

In this episode, I chat about a few things I do when I’m not feeling awesome as far as digestion goes. How excited I am about all the pumpkin at Trader Joe’s and also my meal plan for the week.

Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend! Then, click the subscribe button so you get notified when new episodes are released! If you have a few minutes, reviews are amazing and very appreciated! (Hint hint) 

PS. I say it all the time, and I’ll keeeeeep saying it. I love hearing from you! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes.

This episode is a little different than others. It’s broken up into three sections. Get ready for a little random. 

With school starting, I am literally waiting for the first cold to hit my house. You know the one. The one that happens within the first month, because all of a sudden all these germs are being shared. Yikes! Listen in to find out what to eat (and a few things to avoid) when you’re a little under the weather.  

Confession. I eat French fries. I love them. I could eat them every day. OK not every day. But, most days and not get bored. Since HS they have been on my treat list and I savor the chances I get to enjoy them. (Yes. Tots count too). Naturally, I have tried to find things that crisp up like potatoes without being fries. One great option is squash. Dry it. Roast it. Enjoy it! I chat about being inspired by a treat meal to create a homemade, healthy version that includes squash as fries. And, yeah. I did dip them in mustard! 

Plus. Reviews are the rockstar of the podcast world. I got a new one and I’m so happy and thankful for it. Listen in to hear me read and respond to it. 

Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend, and then click the subscribe button so you get notified when new episodes are released! If you have a few minutes, reviews are amazing and very appreciated! (Hint hint) 

PS. I say it all the time, and I’ll keeeeeep saying it. I love hearing from you! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes. 

I love pumpkin. I love it for breakfast. I love it for dessert. I love it for lunch, and dinner too. Yup. The kids are back in school. Places with actual weather are cooling down and (shock!) wearing jackets. It’s officially time to start thinking (dreaming) about all things PUMPKIN! 

In this episode I chat about all the ways you can use pumpkin in your meals to add a little fall zing. From the expected bread and pancakes, then pushing the ideas further to pasta, mashed over shepherd’s pie and as a smoothie bowl too. I tried to hit just about every type of cuisine. American, Italian, Mexican… even a little Asian spin! 

One of the things I also mention is that there are so many types of squashes out there for you to experiment with. Go beyond zucchini and yellow squash to kobacha, acorn and red delicate! Acorn squash makes awesome fries… just sayin. 

Email me for details on any of the things I mention :) .

Did you love this episode? Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you get notified when new episodes are released first! And, if you have a few minutes, reviews are amazing and very appreciated! I love hearing from you! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes. 

After a week of not cooking while on vacation, this momma was craving some kitchen time for sure. On the plane ride home I made a meal plan of some yummy, healthy comfort meals along with a (long) shopping list since the fridge was totally empty, too. 

In this episode I share what I plan to make for me and my family this week, as I focus on speeding the cook and prep time up. I love time in the kitchen, but also always yearn for more time with my family and friends. That said, faster meals will hopefully give me at least 10-20 more minutes a day with them.  

The meals I am planning include: 

Sometimes all goes to plan, and sometimes I mix up the items after making a plan. No matter what, my fridge is filled with healthy, fresh items that will keep us well-nourished all week long. 

Did you love this episode? Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you get notified when new episodes are released first! And, if you have a few minutes, reviews are amazing and very appreciated! 

I love hearing from you! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, comments and questions. They inspire and energize me as I make more episodes. 

You ask, I answer! In this episode I chat briefly about coffee, animal protein, sugar sources, the best kind o exercise and where to start with a health goal.

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