FAQs – macros, weight loss, calories, alcohol, meal prepping and more!

The above video answers all the questions below: I included specifc times so you can skip ahead to what you actually want to know! =) 1. Do you need to count calories or macros to lose weight? [00:32] 2. What your current workout routine? [2:20] 3. Is cardio necessary to lose weight? [2:25] 4. How do you prevent your veggies …

Healthy Homemade Fries and other Ideas!

No fancy recipe here, just a little inspiration. “Fries” don’t have to be limited to potatoes. I used butternut squash, sweet potatoes and banana squash (from left to right) to make fries. I used my T-Fal actifry (and less than 2 Tbsp of oil in total) to fry 2.5 lbs of sweet potatoes and 2 lbs banana squash. I baked …

I thought I’d have Abs in 12 weeks

When I first started working out I thought i’d have abs in 12 weeks. Why? Because I saw an amazing mom complete 12 weeks of BBG and end up with abs! I did 3 rounds of BBG and never had abs like hers. It isn’t that I skipped workouts, didn’t work hard or ate crap. I actually never missed a …

Post Workout Protein Shake (under 300 cals)

Try this thick and creamy post workout smoothie! I’ve been drinking this on repeat! Its only 281 calories! -one serving chocolate protein powder -1 medium sweet potato (baked, skin removed) -1 cup spinach -1.25 tsp. cacao -1 tsp. ground coffee -1/2 tsp. cinnamon -1.25 cups water -6 ice cubes 37 Carbs/2 Fat/28 Protein ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Throw everything in the blender and …

Is X food good for weight loss?

People always ask me, “Is x food good for weight loss?” and my answer is always, “It depends. “Shakes are a great example of something that can work for everyone. Depending on what you add, and how much you add, a smoothie/protein shake can be great for weight loss/gain or maintenance. They can also used as a snack or to …

Meal Prepping for Two

Two different ways to meal prep for two I’ve seen a lot of “his” and “her” meals with pretty different calories, and I’m always like, “I want his” haha! For the last couple of months, I make our meals identical despite Vitali being taller and weighting 45 pounds more than me. I find it so much easier to meal prep …

“Help, I”m struggling to lose weight!”

With summer approaching I’ve been getting a lot of DMs from people struggling to lose weight. “I’m not losing weight even though i’m only eating X calories.” Some of these involve some incredibly extreme calories like 1000 or 1200 calories a day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my experience, the reason most people don’t lose weight is because they aren’t actually in a …

Top 12 Ways I Stay Motivated!

While scrolling through social media you might forget that 100% people struggle with motivation at some point. I don’t care who you are, it isn’t always easy. Some days I’m proud I showed up and made, while other days I’m proud I pushed myself and crushed a workout. Your fitness journey, much like life, is going to be full of …