Meal prepping and…

Written By Donna Zinna

Whew! I am tired….
I got 9 hours of sleep last night, and great scores on my OURA app! I will be bottling the “Wonder Woman” energy for a later date! Say, for Wednesday 🙃 With the mental clarity and pep of a good night’s sleep I decided to meal prep Breakfast choices for the week ahead. Breaking the fast has always been challenging for me, in that I am simply not hungry in the morning. My favorite routine each day is a strong cup of coffee and an sliced apple with cinnamon. Its gets me going and fuels me up for the next few hours. I do mix an unflavored Collagen Protein into my cup of joe as well to a small protein boost. Full disclosure, lately I am making myself eat a small high protein meal even if I am not hungry. It is a challenge getting enough quality protein and carbs in each meal to sustain my energy and skeletal muscle, however I try my best. At 61, I am leanest and most muscular I have ever been. And, I want to maintain it all!

Since I have been extremely unexcited about my breakfast options lately, I decided to revisit an older recipe for OverNight Protein Oats and a new one for GF Oatmeal Banana Muffins. For some reason, I was missing Oatmeal…so, i just followed my gut!

The best part is had all the ingredients in my Kitchen - oats, GF flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, bananas (I freeze them as when they ripen), The aromas of the muffins baking this afternoon was delightful and comforting in our home.

Donna Zinna

Donna Zinna brings over two decades of experience as a Yoga Instructor and holistic wellness advocate, known for her transformative teaching style and dedication to client well-being. For the past 10 years, Donna was the Lead Yoga Instructor at The Ranch Malibu - an exclusive fitness and wellness program located in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains of California. Donna continues to teach private yoga sessions for many of her Ranch Malibu clientele with whom she has formed lasting friendships.

An E-RYT 200 certified yoga instructor, Donna fosters community and friendship through yoga, meditation, and curated events. Donna's expertise spans from beginners to advanced Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga, complemented by certifications in AIReal Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Master-Level Usui Reiki, where she integrates this energy-based healing modality into her holistic wellness approach.


Prior to her Yoga practice, Donna enjoyed a distinguished career in Dance, trained at NYC's prestigious High School for Performing Arts, The Joffrey Ballet School, and The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Her professional dance career included performances with renowned companies and appearances on Broadway, National and International tours, and television shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "The Tony Awards.”

Donna enjoys making new friends and traveling throughout Europe with her husband. She regularly leads Yoga retreats, mostly in Italy where the food, wine, and culture foster a healthy and happy lifestyle. Fascinated by the Blue Zones and the Mediterranean diet, Donna believes that movement, social engagement, gratitude, and balance are the keys to longevity and graceful aging.

 

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