I’m a flexible dieter! IIFYM (if it fits your macros) AKA flexible dieting has become a popular way to eat. Most of the time pictures involve epic looking burgers, pizza and donuts. This often gives the misconception that flexible dieting is about eating as many treats as possible as long as you drink enough protein shakes. This isn’t the case! …
Carbs vs. Carbs
CARBS – not all carbs are created equal so it’s important to focus on macro & micro (nutrional 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 …
Progress + Treats
The day I realized that one ice cream wouldn’t undo all my hard work is the day my life changed. It was truly one of the hardest things to understand. I use to think being rigid and inflexible was the only way I’d get results. I was wrong. It made me unhappy, caused me to miss out on a lot, …
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 …
Measuring cups vs. Food Scale
Essentially if I had used a measuring cup to measure my oats everyday for 5 days, I would have consumed six 1/2 cup servings intead of five because 1/2 cup = 48 grams. Those 8 additional grams over the course of 5 days totals another 40 grams which is a whole extra serving. While this might not make a huge …