When I used to work in field sales, one of my favorite Friday splurges was to call in Chili’s southwest egg rolls to-go and eat them for lunch in between calls. It’s no wonder I weighed about 30 lbs more than I do now! One order has 41 grams of fat, 137 carbs, and 45…
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On-the-go Snack Ideas
Does anyone feel like they’re living their life on the road right now? Whether it’s flights and hotels for work, road trips to see family, or constant jogs around town running holiday errands, I feel like I’m never at home. And all that “on the go” living could really take a toll on good eating…
Low Fat, Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip
Part of the reason I think I always failed at losing weight before is I could never get past my love of comfort food. I thought dieting meant salads, veggies, and bland protein, which was never sustainable for me beyond a few days. IIFYM was a game changer for me. The flexibility to fit my…
Recap: Eggland’s Best IG Takeover
On Tuesday, I had the amazing opportunity to takeover the Instagram pages of one of my favorite companies, Eggland’s Best. I’ve shared before about the ways that Eggland’s Best Eggs are better than ordinary eggs – they have 6x more vitamin D and 10x more vitamin E, among other benefits. We go through a minimum of…
Popcorn + Nutritional Yeast
Want to add a cheesy, nutty flavor (think Parmesan!) to your favorite snacks without actually adding a bunch of cheese? Grab some nutritional yeast, called “nature’s Cheeto dust“. Nutritional yeast is an inactive strain of fungi (like mushrooms) that’s grown specifically for it’s nutritional value.
Peppermint Cheesecake Milkshake
So, the Internet here in Kansas is spotty (read: nonexistent) but I wanted to get this recipe up before Christmas Day… which leaves my phone as the only option for posting. Fingers crossed this syncs up! This creamy “milkshake” is made with a secret ingredient – cottage cheese! It’s an easy way to get in…
Gingerbread Protein Milkshake
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a gingerbread cookie and sugary treats. IIFYM doesn’t mean sacrificing my holiday favorites. I see it more as a challenge: Find a way to cut the sugar and fat in my holiday favorites while upping the protein so I can fit in these treats without having to eat not…
Greek Pasta Salad
Summer is almost over {I know it’s past Labor Day, but temps are still 90+ in Dallas}, and I’m still trying to squeeze in a few last rounds of my favorite warm weather recipes before everything swaps to stew, soup, and pumpkin. A few weekends ago I whipped up one of my favorites for a…
Road Trip Snacks
We’re Tulsa bound this weekend, and everyone knows road trips require snacks. Gas stations and fast food restaurants are full of temptation, so I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite make-at-home snacks to help me hit my macros on the road and stay away from those fat-packed, super sugary, pre-packaged options. All of these can be mixed…
Semi-Homemade Protein Pudding
This girl’s always looking for new protein packed snacks I can grab on the go – and this super easy, 5 minute protein pudding in a jar may be my new favorite! {No lies – I’ve brought a Tupperware and pudding mix on trips with me to make this in my hotel room with skim…
Healthy Travel Snacks
As someone who feels like they live in airports, I understand the desire to have something to munch on while you wait on that seemingly endless layover. It’s easy to pick up a Diet Coke and bag of peanut M&Ms – but those snacks can put a serious dent in your wallet (#airportpricegouging) and leave you feeling worse…