I think I always say this, but for real… This is one of my top favorite dinners! It’s delicious and easy to put together and the best part is you can opt to use a rotisserie chicken if you don’t have time to make your own! Here’s what you need: -cooked shredded chicken (you can make your own or use a rotisserie chicken) -fajita or taco seasoning -black beans -green chilis -cauliflower rice (optional) -your favorite tortillas (I use Ole…
Sharing one of my favorite winter soups today! I shared this recently on Instagram and it was a hit! I’ve been making this one for a long time, so long in fact I’m not sure where I found it, lol! As with all the recipes I make, I always tweak it to fit my own eating plan. That’s the beauty of macros! No matter what I happen to be working on at the time… weight loss, muscle gain, or just…
These are so good! I found this recipe from Unbound Wellness and then made a few substitutions to make it work for my macros. Click the link to check out her blog. She’s got tons of great recipes to try! Ingredients: 1 lb raw ground turkey 2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup shredded onions 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp flour 2 tsp dried parsley 2 tsp dried chives 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp onion…
If you know or follow me at all, you will undoubtedly hear me go on about how much I LOVE eggs! My favorite meal is breakfast but I can (and do) eat eggs for lunch and dinner too! I also won’t mention any names but someone in my house is a pretty picky eater and even he loves this Frittata. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser! What you need: 33g Flour 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Baking Powder 30 Tbs Liquid…
One of my favorite fall dishes is Chicken Salad with Tomato Basil soup. My husband and I had a favorite restaurant we used to visit that served both of these, but they closed awhile ago so I started making them myself at home. I’m not going to lie, I haven’t quite figured out a perfect recipe for the soup yet! I think I add something different every time I make it or I opt for a “premade” version. The Chicken…
One of the things I love about my gym is that we all love to eat good food! We’re always trying new things, sharing recipes and even bringing in treats for each other to try out. This is one of our girls Homemade Granola recipe. It’s so good and easy to put together that I asked Maria if I could share it with you!! So here’s what you’ll need: 1 ½ cup Oats ½ cup Coconut Flakes ½ cup Slivered…
I think I’ve said it once or twice (or a hundred) times, how much I love eggs. I eat them all the time! And this is a recipe I make quite often. We have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner too. My husband is a pretty picky eater and he really enjoys this one, so it’s a crowd pleaser for sure! Here’s what you need: Egg whites: 460g Eggs: 2 Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 84g Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: 112g Cottage Cheese:…
Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! They don’t have to be for breakfast, but why not? Skinny Double Chocolate Banana Muffins Ingredients: *3 medium ripe bananas, mashed *1/4 c honey *1 tsp vanilla *1 large egg *2 Tbs liquid coconut oil *1/2 c plain greek yogurt *1 c whole grain millet flour (you can use different flour) *1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder *1 tsp baking soda *1/4 tsp salt *1/2 c chocolate chips, divided (I used dark chocolate chips) Directions: Preheat…
Sometimes you just need to eat a cookie. But just because I need a cookie doesn’t mean I have to throw out all reason, LOL! So I decided to make these a little lighter to fit my eating plan. I’ll add in the calories and macros at the bottom! It’s important to note that sometimes I make regular chocolate chip cookies. Remember, food is not good or bad-it’s just food. I just wanted to try my hand at making…
Joanna Gaines shared this really easy and delicious soup from her new cook book on Instagram and it’s one I’ll make again and again! This recipe was great to make while quarantined because you can easily sub other ingredients if you have trouble finding the ones listed. When I watched her make it, she subbed Butter beans instead of Cannellini because it was what she had at the time. I didn’t have fresh basil or parsley so I used dried…
This is a recipe I make all the time. It’s so easy and versatile and it tastes great! If you want something you can just throw in and forget about, this is it! It’s perfect for the weekend! As always, I modify recipes to fit my own diet. You can find the original recipe on “The Real Food Dietitians” Blog . Be sure to check them out! Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken Breasts 4 oz can of Fire Roasted Green Chilies…
Let’s talk snacks for a minute! When you’re trying to eat healthier, this can be a real stumbling block. Fresh fruit and veggies are a good go to, but sometimes you just want something different and so you might be tempted to reach for some pre-packaged options. While there are some smarter options available, the easy stuff is often full of ingredients we’d rather avoid. When meal prepping for the week, why not prep a few snacks as well? These…
Hey there! How was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was filled with family, friends, and wonderful food!I got to spend the day before with my mom, shopping and cooking. By now you’re probably completely “done with cooking” for awhile and over the turkey leftovers. I really only spent a couple of days prepping and cooking for Thanksgiving but it sure felt longer, lol! It’s always a lot of work but it’s fun work! So, on to something non-turkey related! Oh…
I have a huge sweet tooth and I’m always trying to find something a little healthier to enjoy. My training partner gave me this recipe and it is SO GOOD! My grandson loves to help me in the kitchen so we made these brownies last week and he loved them too! Happy Monday! Black Bean Avocado Brownies Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed well and drained ½ c unsweetened cocoa powder 3 eggs ¼ c coconut oil (melted)…
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a relaxing weekend! Summer is quickly coming to an end (no matter how hard I wish it not to be). I will however; enjoy every last second of this wonderful warm weather! There’s still plenty of cookouts to be had and even if you’re eating indoors this Cucumber Watermelon salad is about as refreshing as it gets! I’ll just admit it right here that I’m on social media entirely too much but as…
Happy Tuesday! I thought I’d take today and share a tip with you that just makes my life easier and the easier the better, right?! I love to buy fresh produce but with only 2 people at my house most of the time, my produce always seems to go bad before I can use it all. Before it expires, I cut up whatever it may be and freeze it! SO EASY! Freeze blueberries, blackberries, etc. Cut up bananas or zucchini,…
Throw Back to my Childhood! So the other day I was thinking about a dish my mom used to make when I was a kid, that I loved… I don’t know what the actual name of it was, but we called it Wild Rice & hamburger. My mom was the queen of cost conscience meals and this one was a staple at our house and it heartily fed all 6 of us! This was one of my favorites! Anyway, I…
Happy Monday! I hope you’re off to a great week! If you need an idea for dinner tonight, let me help! Here’s a great recipe I found on Instagram. When I came across it, I knew immediately I had to try it out. The dip is so simple and it just screams Summer! These skewers are perfect for grilling but I don’t grill a lot (that’s my husband’s department) and I’m not afraid to switch things up and make these…
Spring is here (more or less) and I’m getting excited for warm weather, cook-outs and all the summer dishes! Right now, I’m in the mood for some Corn Salsa!! It’s delicious and easy to prepare. It’s also one of my favorite things to take to summer cook-outs and family picnics! Here’s what you will need: 4-5 On the Vine Tomatoes (diced) 1-1½ C. Frozen Corn 1 Small Onion (diced) ½ Jalapeno (take the seeds out & dice) 3 Tbls. Lemon…
Egg Roll in a Bowl Happy Hump Day! It’s been a little crazy around my house so I’ve been away from the blog for a bit. I’m glad to be back. I am currently sitting in one of my favorite coffee shops (if you live in Indy, you need to check them out) and ready to write! So guess what? I’m sharing a recipe today and it’s NOT chicken! I’m a creature of habit and I do eat a lot…
Happy Monday, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I thought I’d share one of my family’s favorite recipes with you today and guess what? It’s not chicken!! We eat A LOT of chicken at my house because it’s good and because it’s lower in fat. This Sunday though, we had Beef Short Rib Tacos. I typically eat red meat only once a week, though some weeks it could be more. These particular tacos have a significantly higher fat content…
Meal Prepping How’s your week going? It’s still cold here in Indy but Spring is coming!! This morning I noticed the sun was up (YAY!!) when I left for workout. That feels amazing! I’ve had some of you ask how I do my food prep for the week, so I thought I’d share my routine with you. There’s no “one way” that you need to do this. Experiment to see what works best for you and your schedule and then…
Remember I told you I was adding something new to my overnight oats? Well, I’ve seen some recipes lately that include greek yogurt so I thought I’d give it a try. Adding greek yogurt does a couple of things: It adds protein which is a plus for me, as I’m always trying to figure out ways to get more protein in my diet. It completely changes the texture of overnight oats. This could be a good thing or a bad…
Chicken Pot Pie Soup I feel like I’m always talking about comfort food but let’s face it, comfort food is what it’s all about, right? This is comfort food at it’s best! This Chicken Pot Pie Soup is really healthy and will hit the spot! It’s good served by itself or you can serve it with bread as well. Here’s what you need: 1 lb. Chicken Breasts *Sprinkled with Season Salt, I use Lawry’s 1 can of Healthy Request Cream…
So, I may have jumped off the wagon just a bit today to make these yummy Super Bowl treats. They are absolutely NOT low calorie but they are made with good, healthy ingredients. Every now and then you just want to have a treat and these will fit the bill. In an earlier post about developing better eating habits, I talked about the “80/20 rule”. We want to eat sensibly 80% of the time and then occasionally (20%) we can…
Ok, let’s talk snacks! Below you’ll find a list of my favorite “go to” snacks. When I’m meal prepping, I’ll decide my main meals and then figure out what kind of snacks I need according to what’s lacking in my macros. Whatever eating plan you’re following, it’s going to be better to PLAN AHEAD. I find that if it’s on “My Fitness Pal” I can easily just follow along with what’s there. The less I have to think about it…
Here’s a great Marinara Sauce I’ve been making for years! I throw everything in the crockpot and 8 hours later you’re whole house will smell divine! It’s so good & healthy! I made it last weekend to go along with Chicken Parmesan & Pasta but there are many different things you can do with this Marinara! If you follow me on Instagram, I posted a pic of a bowl of Shrimp Primavera that I made with it (minus the pasta,…
Need an energy snack to throw in your bag for the gym? These protein balls are delicious and they’re perfect for Christmas time! I found these at “Butter Addict Gone Paleo”. As usual, I switched up the recipe to fit my needs but you can find the original recipe by clicking on the link above. I love this recipe & it’s very versatile. Just think of all the goodies you could add to this! Peanut butter, Cocoa, Almond flavoring, Espresso….…
Do you struggle getting your fruits and veggies in? I used to, but now that I log my food & keep track of my macros, it’s a little easier. I found this recipe awhile ago and I modified it a little, because I like mine a little sweeter. Sweets are my nemesis, but we all have our struggles, right?! Anyway, it’s really good & super easy. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I’m ALL about easy, lol! Here’s…
Today is ALL about EASY!! I love Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps and these are delicious!! When you prep your protein ahead of time, putting these wraps together is really easy. Here’s what you’ll need: 3oz. Cooked Chicken Breast (sliced thinly) 1 Cooked Slice of Bacon 14g Shredded Cheddar Cheese 3 Cherry Tomatoes (sliced) 30ml Opa Ranch Dressing (I love this stuff!) 1 Mission Whole Wheat Tortilla I warmed my chicken, bacon, & tortilla up and then put everything together. So…
Almost every weekend our family gets together for a big Sunday dinner & one Sunday, my son brought Japanese Sweet Potatoes. He roasted them with garlic & black pepper & they were a total hit! To me, they taste like a sweet potato with more of the consistency of a white potato. They look similar to a sweet potato but are white on the inside. You can prepare them like a traditional sweet potato with cinnamon & sweetener, but I…
My training partner shared this recipe with me several years ago & I make it quite often! I’ve changed it up a bit for my liking. The original recipe uses spicy tomatoes & you can find it at Kalyn’s Kitchen. It’s great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Baked Eggs Skillet with Avocado and Fire Roasted Tomatoes INGREDIENTS: 1 can Fire Roasted tomatoes 1 can diced green chiles 1 ripe avocado, sliced lengthwise into 10 slices 4 eggs Salt & Pepper…
It’s almost Halloween & the kids will have candy EVERYWHERE! If you’re like me, that temptation is a little too scary, so my solution is to have a treat available I can have instead of grabbing a handful of M&M’s 😉 You might think this an unusual ingredient for truffles, but trust me… these are delicious! I found this recipe at Nutrition To Fit. She has amazing recipes, you should definitely go check out her site!! Anyway, one thing to remember…
You guys, it’s cold! Seriously! I feel like the only thing to do with this weather is put on my leggings & sweatshirt & make some soup! This Creamy Taco Soup will be on my menu this week! It’s so good & creamy, you’ll want to come back for seconds! Creamy Taco Soup: 3/4 cup onions 2/3 c green peppers 2/3 c red peppers -Sauté until tender, remove from pan & set aside: 16 oz ground turkey, cooked -Then to…
It’s that time of year again. Yesterday it was almost 90 degrees & tomorrow it’s going to be in the 50’s! As much as I love Fall, I’m sad to see Summer go, but at least with the cooler weather, we can pull our boots out of the back of the closet & enjoy some great comfort food!! When I was little, my mom used to make Beef Stroganoff & I LOVED it. I know most people eat stroganoff over…
Happy Monday! Here’s one of my favorite breakfast recipes. I’m all about quick & easy, but it still has to taste great & this checks off all the boxes! Oats are not only good, they’re really good for you & they’re a great carbohydrate. I used to never eat breakfast. I wasn’t hungry in the morning & all I wanted was some coffee & I thought I was good to go. NOT SO. It’s true, you need to eat breakfast.…
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather, fall colors, camp fires (ok, just in my backyard, I’m not much of a camper, lol!), & apple picking!! This is another super easy recipe that I found on pinterest a long time ago & I’ve been making it for get-togethers ever since. Apple Nachos are also really pretty, but it won’t take forever in the kitchen & if you’re trying to eat sensible, this a great “go…
Who doesn’t love a good taco? I loooooove tacos!! All tacos… chicken, fish, shrimp, beef, hard, soft… you name it, I’ve never met a taco I didn’t like! These Shrimp Tacos with a Greek Yogurt Sauce are super-fast & easy, delicious & healthy too! And even better, this is one of those recipes that’s more of “to taste” than “exact amounts” so really, how easy can it get? You can use fresh shrimp or frozen as well. Frozen cooked shrimp…