OODLES OF ZOODLES

YOU HAVE OPTIONS – I love noodles, zoodles and VOLUME. There’s nothing more frustrating than finishing your meal and still being hungry because a single serving simply isn’t enough. No matter what I eat I always add volume to my meal by eating a lot of veggies (salad, spinach, micro greens, kale, broccoli, etc). Same goes for when I eat …

Not all Carbs are Created Equal

Not all carbohydrates are created equal so it’s important to focus on macro & micro (nutritional value) of foods. When people cut carbs they often restrict bread but continue to eat ???. FRUITS ARE CARBS and there is nothing wrong with that. A lot of fruit actually contain more carbs than foods deemed “bad” ? like bread. I’m not saying to cut …

Could My Fitness Pal be interfering with your progress?

The My Fitness Pal (MFP) app is amazing for tracking your macros/calories. However, because users have the ability to add foods themselves, search results can often have errors (see above image). If you’ve ever used MFP you have have come across those pesky food items with macros that seem too good to be true or have 0 grams of  fat, …

How to drink more water and increase your water intake

HOW TO DRINK MORE WATER Drinking water can be tough but it is essential in keeping your body hydrated, minimizing fatigue, aiding in digestion and removing toxins. Basically, water plays a vital role in almost every bodily function! Most people don’t drink enough water and instead substitute with coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks. These are NOT substitutes for water. …

My favorite super creamy protein oatmeal ft. Oatmeal Bae

I have always been head over heals in love with oatmeal but I have to say this stuff is one of my favorites. The Good Guru oats already include whey protein so they don’t require any prep time and all you need to make them is hot water! Also, these oats are RIDICULOUSLY creamy without you having to cook them …

How to save money grocery shopping and meal prepping

Eating healthy is one of those wonderful things that can be quite costly. These are some of my tips and tricks for: 1. saving money 2. making sure food doesn’t get wasted 3. staying on track when tracking macros 4. Figuring out how to calculate how much meat to buy 5. What to do when something is too expensive 6. …

Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a go to of mine for meal prepping. They are quick, easy and cheap to make and last for 4 day in the fridge. You can add other ingredients to your overnight oats like: peanut butter, frozen fruit, coconut milk, flax, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, honey, nuts, maple syrup, PB2, raisins, craisins When making my overnight oats …

Lemon Chicken Thighs with Feta

Yields: 3 servings Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 4 hours (or 8 hours on low) Calories per serving of chicken: 240 Calories per serving of chicken + sides: 410 Macros per serving of chicken: 5 carbs /10 fat /34 protein Macros per serving with chicken + sides: 44 carbs /10 fat /41 protein Ingredients:  450 grams boneless chicken thighs (use chicken …