At the end of the year, right before New Year’s Eve, I do this activity where I make plans for the new year—things I want to accomplish. Then I find Bible verses to support those goals because I want to be in line with the plan for my life. But before I do all that, I evaluate the year that I just lived. It’s so purposeful and effective because you get to see what worked, what didn’t, what you learned, what you need to learn, the areas where there was success, and the areas that could use some more work in the new year.
As for that last one, I ask this question to all of us, including myself. Is eating better one of those areas that could use some more work? If so, I’m inviting you to join the Rise & Shine Bright #BetterThanYesterday14 Day Healthy Cooking Journey – Breakfast Edition. When it comes to jump starting yourself to make change in how you eat, I’m a strong believer that Breakfast is the best place to start. It’s the first meal of the day! It sets the stage for what you’ll eat for the rest of the day.
When you eat a good breakfast, it helps stabilize your mood, it helps you think more clearly so you can make better choices and handle those things that will come at you, sometimes from left field. It’s not a wives-tale, understatement or meaningless cliché—breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day. Ooh that rhymed! So the purpose of this journey is to help you create a healthy eating lifestyle starting with Breakfast, through consistent, smart and delicious home-cooking that is best for your body, your mind, and your schedule. You will be guided on a road to wellness with daily themes, meal ideas, inspirational words of wellness, and support through accountability.
This is purposely called a Journey because this is more purposeful than a temporary diet or an extreme food regimen. It’s intended to make health cooking and healthy eating a habit—a lifestyle of wellness that you love. Themes are provided, so you’re not following specific recipes. This gives you the food freedom to pick nourishing ingredients that you will enjoy. You will have more choices rather than restrictions on this food journey and you will experience positive results.
To join in with other Rise & Shine Bright healthy cooks, simply follow along daily on either Instagram at @RiseandShineBrightmag or Facebook at /yardleymesserouxHC.
Note: R&SB will post on Monday through Saturday.
There are 4 days starting tomorrow (Saturday, 12/28/19) to get ready for the journey. So exciting! To get ready, see below for all the details of the Rise & Shine Bright #betterthanyesterday Healthy Cooking Journey – Breakfast Edition.
PREPARATION DAYS
Saturday, December 28, 2019 to Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Journey Checklist
- In a notebook, write down the days of the week starting from Wednesday to Tuesday. Under each day, decide what you will make/eat that day according to the themes outlined below. And voila, this is your intentional Rise & Shine Bright Breakfast Plan!
- Create a shopping list of your ingredients for the first 7 days.
- Choose a specific time that you will cook your breakfast eat day
Go here for more help preparing—STEP-by-STEP-BY-STEP!
Note: You may have to wake up a little earlier than normal. But it’s so worth it! If you cringe at that suggestion, feel free to cook your Breakfast the night before = )
Daily Checklist
- Cook
- Plate
- Take Photo
- Eat + Enjoy
- Share Pic on Instagram or Facebook either publically on your page and tag #betterthanyesterday14
OR share privately via direct message (IG @RiseandShineBrightmag * FB /yardleymesserouxHC) - Carry On + Shine Bright! =)
ALL RECIPE INSPIRATION CAN BE FOUND ON ONE PAGE HERE.
JOURNEY DATES
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 to Tuesday, January 14, 2020
DAY 1
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
GRAIN PORRIDGE
Choose a porridge that you like such as oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, etc.
DAY 2
Thursday, January 2, 2020
FRUIT + NUT BUTTER
This is a simple yet filling bowl. Choose some of your favorite fruits and scoop out a big spoonful of your preferred nut butter, smear it on top of the fruit and enjoy!
DAY 3
Friday, January 3, 2020
SMOOTHIE DAY
Don’t have a go-to smoothie? Here’s a smoothie formula you can follow to maximize your health on this day!
DAY 4
Saturday, January 4, 2020
BRUNCH DAY! Frittata
Frattatas are fun to make! You get to pick whatever you want to add to your egg mixture, then bake it and voila, you have yourself a delicious Frittata!
DAY 5
Sunday, January 5, 2020
BOWL OF SAUTEED VEGGIES
Chose 3 to 4 of your favorite vegetables. Chop them up and sauté them in extra virgin olive oil, and add your favorite spices.
DAY 6
Monday, January 6, 2020
SUNDAE ON A MONDAY
This simply involves yogurt (dairy-free or not), banana, other fruit and nuts. Honey is optional.
DAY 7
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
LAST NIGHT’S PROTEIN FROM DINNER, WITH GREENS
Exactly how it sounds—warm up a leftover piece of salmon, chicken a cup of beans or whatever protein you had for dinner the night before, sauté some greens and that’s breakfast today!
DAY 8
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
PARFAIT
Simple as can be—yogurt, granola, fruit…BREAKFAST!
DAY 9
Thursday, January 9, 2020
SMOOTHIE DAY
Go with a smoothie combo you’ve done before and love, or try something new that you may love as well!
DAY 10
Friday, January 10, 2020
VEGGIE EGG CUPS
Pull out your cupcake tin, we’re making veggie egg cups! Eggs, favorite veggies, and cheese if you please.
DAY 11
Saturday, January 11, 2020
BRUNCH DAY – Eggs Benedict
Today is when you get fancy. Eggs Benedict is on the menu. If you’ve never attempted to poach an egg, here’s your chance! An alternative is a fried egg. Whatever suits your fancy.
DAY 12
Sunday, January 12, 2020
GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES
Once you’ve done pancakes flour-less, you’ll never go back.
DAY 13
Monday, January 13, 2020
SUNDAE ON A MONDAY
You know what this is—yogurt, bananas, fruit, and nuts. Enjoy!
DAY 14
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
CHIA PUDDING
We out-Chia! And this is how we’re closing out the journey. Make it a great bowl of goodness!