Keeping this body would be my work.” LOL MJ! So I’m a nutritionist and I always say 75% of your plate needs to come from plants. The biggest rule of thumb is that each one of your meals needs to be colorful. And I mean real colors. Greens, dark purples red, orange, yellow. Majority of each of your meals needs to come from food that grows from the earth. When you go to the grocery store first go to the veggie and fruit aisle. Those middle aisles should take up the least amount of space in your shopping cart. Next is whole grains - brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat sourdough bread, gluten-free pasta, oatmeal. Protein could include tofu, beans, lentils, eggs, fish. Healthy fats, include walnuts, Chia, seeds, flax, seeds, hemp seeds, avocados, olive oil, sunflower, butter, peanut butter, Non-dairy milk, if you get dessert, it could be a chocolate bar that has five or fewer ingredients. It’s not about the calorie count. It’s about the nutrient density of the food. Don’t buy sugary drinks. There’s much healthier sodas out now. Like kombucha, or Ollie pop. Matcha is a great option if you drink caffeine. But water should be your main drink of choice. I get a lot of inspiration from the Internet. Go type in what I eat in a day or look up healthy grocery lists online. Hope this helps a bit!
Grocery List 1. Bottled water ph balanced with electrolytes 2. Pitcher with some sun tea in it....green tea, turmeric tea, or lavender chamomile tea 3. Almond milk 4. Cheese slices and grated cheese and I do organic 5. To make it colorful do fruits and vegetables ie: strawberries, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, mangos, lemons, grapes and pineapples. For vegetables do salad mix, carrots, celery, mushrooms, cilantro, advocado tomatoes, and parsley. 6. Non fat yogurt 7. Eggs 8. Whatever condiments you want 9. Butter preferably with olive oil 10. Whatever drinks you want for company including some nice wine This is a start
This is exactly where I am in my life. Some people get it. I have always worked & in many cases 2 jobs. No real vacations, 3 -4 days off then back at it. I want the years I have left living with ease. So many of youtubers live abroad and you all basically say the same thing. The best decision you have made. I want to live the rest of my life with ease. Doing the things that matter most to me. I'm working on that fiancial piece. Thanks MJ for ALL you do!!❤❤❤❤
That same thing happened to me when all my kids were out the house. It been 2 years and my fridge still looks like that 😂😂😂😂I buy juices to full it up😂😂😂
Salad mix, spinach, fish fillets, fish batter, cream cheese, premium bagels, Italian bread, assorted premium pasta sauces, Mazola corn oil, virgin olive oil, assorted gourmet cheeses, fresh fruit, frozen hashbrows, high protein pancake mix, premium whole milk, heavy whipping cream, 1/2 and 1/2, eggs, frozen assorted veggies, pastas, mac and cheese boxes, butter, fruits, nutrient dense nuts like pistachios, healthy tv dinners like Amy's or those at Trader Joe's.
That’s my problem,,🤦🏽♀️ I’ve always worked a lot because I feel like I always need more money to stay afloat being a single mother of two… I kinda sad , because my girls grew up sooo fast .. there was times I missed recitals , and even sporting events… shame on me.. and still to this day barely do anything for myself or even make time ..😢 and by the way, still single 🤷🏽♀️ thanks MJ🥰
The story reminds me of that mouse running on that wheel in his cage. Just running, running running. Glad you took a breather & reevaluated your life. Work/life balance.
Thanks beautiful soul 🧡, build your work around your life and not your life around your work, that’s the key/ goal 💙 The same: balance and living/ working with more awareness ❤ We don’t have time, we take time. Putting time into you for your body, mind and spirit / soul 💛
You need an personal Chef 👩🏾🍳 someone that will go grocery shopping for you and cook for you once a week! So you will hire that person to go grocery shopping and throw stuff out when it gets old. TRUST ME THEY HAVE THEM ❤️🙏🏽🫂
My life rn! Had to send a message so someone letting him know I just don't have the time rn to date. Currently, life is just too busy. I definitely feel this entire video is something I need hear ❤
Dear heart....Water, wine, eggs, bacon, butter, cheese, sausage, pancake mix, Grits, bread, to start and Great for brunch at home and ideas are endless with these staples. If he lasts you can work on dinner items.
I can totally relate MJ about certain ways we’re making money that seems like prison, you illustrated it so well that it’s depleting so exhausting that we’re not creating room for peace very true. That’s my reality right now no love life just work work especially as live in China in a very remote area with practically no Africans to hangout with but in time all will be well ❤️ 🥰❤️💖👌
Absolutely magnificent speech I have needed and attentively listened to... Mostly like some cumbersome scripture that a genius/wise interpreter has broken down for me , opened my eyes and ears to comprehend it 🤔 A lot of sense has veeb said in this video... I got it MJ👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 here in 🇿🇦
Strawberries, blueberries, heavy whipping crème, along milk, coffee, oranges, Pineapples, watermelon, For protein: collards, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, quinoa, cabbage, multi-colored peppers Butter, mayo, It’s hard when I don’t know your style of eating
These are items I would recommend for you MJ. Some lettuce 🥬 Some broccoli 🥦 Some cauliflower Some cheese 🧀 Some bacon 🥓 Some sausages Some milk 🥛 Some Oatmeal Some pepper bells Some mixed berry yogurt Some tomatoes 🍅 Some bread 🥯 Some milk 🥛 Some Lamb chops Some chicken 🍗 Some eggs 🥚 Some orange juice Some bananas 🍌 Some lemons 🍋 Some blueberries 🫐 Some mangoes 🥭 Some mushrooms 🍄 Some snacks like nuts 🥜 Some crackers or biscuits I am a South African woman currently based in China those are items I always need in stock. I hope you like some of those, I know if you won’t your South African friends would certainly love those 😛😛😛😄😄😄💖💖💖
1. Organic Exotic fruits and Veggies (why they are good and a conversation) 2. Lamb, Quail and wild caught or freshly caught Salmon 3. Freshly Pressed organic Drinks 4. Colorful comfortable Drinks.
As an empty nester, I don’t care to cook very much. I go to the nicer grocery stores and buy those organic freshly made prepared meals from the deli area. Just throw the package in the toaster oven or air fryer depending on what I bought for the next three days. Fruit that is in season or from California bc they tend to be sweeter (I live on the east coast). Obviously, snacks that are geared to maintain the figure but still feels like a cheat day.
Fresh fruit 🍓🍒🍉🍇🍎🍋🍌🍍🥭🥝🥑 Hummus Oatmilk Bagged lettuce for salads easy peasy Avocados Bread Olives Pickles A bit of chocolate Popcorn for the cupboard ❤
Hi @MJHarris -I feel this message.. I’ve 4 kids, I am a Chef/dietitian single mother. With my own business. I can help you with your grocery list and menu for healthy eating and balanced. Next year I will be traveling to South Africa hometown of my friend close Zoey. Hopefully you be there for holiday. 🙏❤️😊
Are you interested in cooking? You can be creative in the kitchen plus fill your fridge and pantries with exactly what you like and need for recipes. 😃 Just a thought. You need milk butter ketchup eggs green onions pickles various cheese yogurt lettuce bacon tomatoes cuccumbers salad dressing mayonnaise orange juice enough toilet paper to take care of all these groceries much love xo
Mj, a Real African man man 🤤 they eat they love to eat, Meat and African food, they need that protein, coz later that night, he’ll take out the groceries if u know what i mean 🤭🤪😉😉
I love Tshirt 🤦♀️ Don't i wish my body was like that and that i could be able to be confident enough to wear that bikini..🤔 I def could wear the heck out of that shirt though..
We are similar with the space we are both in MJ when it comes to dating. For the first time I said I thing this year. I said I am making time this year for my husband. I said that for the first time this year so I am moving in that and prioritizing that in many ways. 🫶🏽
1) bag of spring mix salad 2) cherry tomatoes 3) frozen salmon or tuna fillets 4) steaks or chicken breast 5) rotation of seasonal veggies With those 5 items you can make dozens of different dishes! You’re welcome 😘
Here is a list: *Fridge: Juice of choice: Apple, grape and orange. dozen eggs, half gallon of milk, pound of butter, shredded cheese, sliced cheese, Lettuce / spinach, tomato, cucumber, red and yellow bell pepper, red and white onion, meat of choice, ground turkey, chicken breast, salmon fillet or steak. Loaf of bread of choice. *Seasonal fruit: Banana, oranges, lemon and lime, grapes, berries of choice (Straw, blue, rasp or black) *Freezer: Bag of Mixed veggies, broccoli, string beans. bag of shrimp You can store half a loaf of bread in the freezer and half of the butter as well if you choose. It will store longer.) also if you like smoothies then a bag or 2 of frozen fruit. *Pantry: potatoes (red or yellow) Sweet potatoes, bag of rice, cans of beans, black, pinto and red beans, pasta: spaghetti, penne or linguine A jar of tomato sauce and a jar of alfredo sauce. Oatmeal, selection of teas. Case of water. I also keep electrolyte hydration packs to add to water. *Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, garlic and onion powder, Oregano, basil, Adobo. bottle of coconut oil, olive oil and avocado oil. *Bar: 8 oz cans of ginger ale, Tonic water, sprite, coke or pepsi. A bottle of red, white and rosé. Whiskey, rum, tequila and gin are your staples and will work lovely with your soda selections. You can use these to make a nice drink for your guest along with the lemon and lime mentioned earlier. You can make quick breakfast, lunch and dinner rotations with this list. Rice cooker can handle the rice. A sheet pan in the oven can effortlessly cook some potatoes and chicken or salmon. A nice cast iron pan to sear your steak and in the oven to finish. While you are making a quick salad. Pasta takes 15-20 minutes to boil and the sauce is ready within time. I prefer glass storage for leftovers which can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated via oven or microwave in the same container. Look for borosilicate glass which is strong and can handle freezer and oven temps.
Mj you are so right it's super hard to build on a relationship when you are working.its difficult to get the balance right. positivity peace and love 💛
OMG!!! I'm almost in tears because this HIT HOME!! If you're not good to yourself, how can you be good for others? I'm on this endless cycle of doing too much and failing to achieve what I want. It was meant for me to hear your message. I'm in school getting a master's in mental health. I have to learn (so I can teach others) that it's ok to want money and a better life but at what cost? Thank you so much, MJ, for that word. I just wanted to let you know that you have no idea how you redirected my thoughts. Love you for that!!!
#1. Buy glass food and drink storage containers. Store veggies in the glass containers. Colorful Vegas look fabulous. Large pieces of imported cheeses. Do not store leftovers in clear containers (can’t imagine you having leftovers 😅😅). Pour any juices /drinks in wax coated paper containers into glass containers. You don’t need a lot, just make it desirable. I love you 🍒🍌🧅🥕🌽🫑 18:00
Lots of salad items, tomatoes 3:22 , cucumber, spinach(for iron/energy), carrots, kale. Cottage cheese, yogourt, cheese, and if you eat eggs. Next, lots of nuts ( can also be used in salads). Pinto beans, chick peas, red beans, and all the beans. All these if you dont eat meat. You could also precook some of the beans and freeze it for a quick vegetarian meal in case you want to cook. If you are carnivores, steaks, bacons, hotdogs, etc etc
OMG MJ! I feeeeeeeel this!!!!!! OVER-functioning! That right there was a gem... self-reflection and making necessary changes accordingly is the key to living a happier life. Be intentional and invite happiness. Thank you for sharing this message.
Refrigerator Basics and Cabinet/Pantry Must Haves. Beverages: Bottled Water (flavored & unflavored); Fruit Juice (variety); Wine (red/white); a general Beer. Frozen Items: Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage, Bacon, Steaks, Vegetables, Entrée Meals. Fresh Fruits/Salad Greens (Dressing). Eggs, Bread, Cooking Oil, Seasonings, Butter, Fruit Jelly, Bagels, Hot Chocolate/Coffee & Coffee Condiments. Movie Snacks. Just enough to fill the frig & cabinet/pantry (no waste).❤ U MJ...hope this helps!!!
I suggest that you get a deep freezer ( small one up right) get a vacuum sealer and when you do cook something cook a double portion a freeze it. The vacuum seal will make it taste fresh like you just cooked it. And when you have a guest you are meal ready. You will know what it is it (healthy & nutritious) ❤
I love this MJ I definitely agree I work so hard and I feel like I overwork so much to the point when I’m exhausted . I realise I have to relax and take time for myself and focus on my happiness and mental health and the people who matter most to me thank you so much .😊❤
