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Quick and Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake {Low Carb and Low Calorie}

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This cheesy chicken is low carb (*only 1 grams of carbs) and it takes only 14 minutes to make! Save for busy nights, and stick to your diet eating this delicious cheesy chicken! Per serving: 114 calories, 17 g protein, 1 g carbs, and 4 g fat Whenever I start sharing my meals in my instagram stories, people always tell…
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3 Ingredient Circus Animal Protein Ice Cream {Ninja CREAMi}

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The simplest (yet tastiest protein ice cream yet! This Low Calorie sweet treat is a 3 ingredient Circus Animal Protein Ice cream. Made with vanilla protein powder, low fat milk, and Circus Animal Cookies! 365 calories, 29 g protein, 42 g carbs, and 9 g fat. I am committed to eating delicious treats and still meeting my weight loss goals!…
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Almond Joy Energy Balls Recipe

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Delicious energy balls that taste like an Almond Joy candy bar. I used vanilla protein powder, oats, almond extract, shredded coconut, almond butter, honey, and milk chocolate. Makes 19 (tablespoon size balls). Each ball contains 83 calories, 8 g carbs, 3 g protein, and 5 g fat. For a simple energy ball on the go, that is not only tasty,…
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Sweet Citrus Green Salad {100 calories and Perfect for a Potluck!}

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10 Cups of this delicious sweet green salad is made with lettuce greens, oranges, red onion, feta cheese, sunflower seeds and a low calorie poppyseed dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for feeding a crowd. Calories per serving: 110, 18g carbs, 3g protein, 4 g fat. This recipe serves 10 (and I doubled it for our dinner last night and…
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Frozen Pistachio Cool Whip Dessert Recipe {Sugar Free-High Protein}

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With just 3 ingredients, you can have this frozen pistachio cool whip dessert tonight! Sugar free cool whip, sugar free pistachio pudding mix, and optional: Vanilla protein powder! Calories and macros IF you include the protein powder: Per serving: 160 calories, 23 g carbs, 5 g protein, 6 g fat. It’s true I’ve been obsessed with cool whip since 1980!!…
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How I’m Maintaining Weight Loss Without Feeling Restricted

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(My 2025 Journal style Update): These three questions can help you create the perfect weight loss and weight maintenance strategy for your life! For more weight loss diary entries, click here It’s officially been 2 months since that last fitness /bikini show, and I’m up a few pounds more than my target weight gain. So, it’s time for me to…
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Healthy Breakfast Taco {Portable meal hacks}

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This low calorie, high protein delicious breakfast taco is perfect for on the go! No more eggs falling out, it’s definitely delicious, and it’s super quick to make! 300 calories/ 30 g protein, 22 g carbs, 13 g fat I know how hard it is to stick to a diet when your life gets busy! When I was successful at…
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How I Got Ready for a Women’s Fitness Competition Over 50 {And Losing 23 lbs in 16 weeks}

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I had an identity crisis at the age of 46 when my kids started moving out. At the same time, I sold a business that I grew from scratch (and truly loved with all my heart!) So, feeling like I lost my identity as a mom and a business owner, I was in a serious funk. To get out of…
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Protein-Packed Yogurt Parmesan Chicken Recipe for One | Low-Calorie, High Taste!

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A long time family favorite, this yogurt Parmesan chicken is quick and easy to make. It has 340 calories and 37 grams of protein and tastes AMAZING! Why You Should Make this Yogurt Parmesan Chicken? This is one of those recipes that I made a lot while raising kids. They loved this dinner. It was definitely a go-to. Now that…
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Low-Cal, High-Flavor: The High Protein Blueberry Pancakes That Kept Me on Track For Weight Loss

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Made with egg whites, protein powder, and a banana, this low calorie, high protein blueberry pancakes hits the spot! A sweet way to start your day with 30 grams of protein. Ingredients in This Blueberry Pancake Recipe Let’s get right into it! I do want to start sharing where the calories and macros are coming from, via the ingredient list….
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Affordable Hormone Testing without a Doctor

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If you order a lab test using my affiliate links, I receive a small commission. However this article and opinion are all my own. If you’ve been wanting to get your hormones tested, but not wait for a dr. to order it for you, take control of your own health and order it yourself! It not only saves you money…
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12 Healthy French Toast Recipes

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Take your breakfast to the next level with one of these 12 healthy french toast options! Who says that healthy eating has to be boring?! With these recipes, you can enjoy a classic breakfast but for fewer calories. Healthy French Toast Ideas 1. Microwave French Toast In a Mug One of these mug cakes 185 calories, 5 g of fat,…
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Loaded Low Calorie-Low Carb Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps (22 calories!)

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For only 22 calories per serving (or 135 calories for the whole recipe, you’ll love this loaded egg white salad lettuce wraps. Egg whites, light mayo, mustard, and volume enhancing red onion, celery and bacon bits. Why this is the best egg salad While I’ve made egg salad before (here’s my last recipe), this recipe was designed to be higher…
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How to Stop Glamorizing Food Over Your Goals {Strategies to let your weight loss goals outweigh your cravings!}

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You want to lose weight more than anything! It’s been your goal forever. Decades perhaps! So, why do you give into food cravings that take you away from the thing you want the most? Why does a cookie in the moment seem more important than then future you dream of? Let’s figure out how to stop glamorizing that food, and…
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Body for Life Cheesecake

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Looking for a dessert that is high in protein and still healthy? Try this Body for Life Protein Cheesecake! It’s made with cottage cheese and egg whites, so it has 13 grams of protein per serving, and only 141 calories. While you still want to practice appropriate portion control, this dessert is a healthy treat for the whole family. This…
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Fresh Green Salad Every Day! My Indoor Hydroponic Gardyn Review

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I recently decided to get an indoor garden after seeing the Gardyn 4.0 on Instagram. I can’t believe how much I love it! I’ve been eating green salads from this garden almost every day. Oh my goodness you guys! I went from a complete outdoor failure of a gardener to the most successful harvest I’ve ever had in my entire…
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Creamy Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream {Ninja Creami}

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If you love mint cookie flavored treats, you’ve got to try this Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice cream! It’s so easy to make, so creamy, and with 29grams of protein, it helps you on your way to reach your daily protein goal! 261 calories, 29 g protein 30 g carbs, 5 g fat per serving Mint chocolate chip fans, unite!…
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How To Lose the Last 10 lbs {The Hard but Honest Truth}

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You might think when you get within 10 pounds of your goal weight, that things should get easier. But in my experience, they are the hardest of ALL the pounds to lose! In fact, your brain will talk you out of even doing it with a MILLION reasons why it “isn’t worth it”, just to keep you comfortable. Those stubborn…
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5 Weight Loss Podcasts that Kept Me Motivated to Lose 20lbs

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Although sometimes I try to exercise to music, it’s more often that I’ve got podcasts in my ear that keep me motivated during my workouts. It’s truly one of my favorite pastimes! There’s just so many good podcasts that can delivery information about weight loss and the motivation to not quit, all in one episode! But, if you do a…
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6 Low Calorie Ways to Flavor Protein Balls or other Baked Goods

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With so many options to flavor up your homemade protein balls, bars, or other baked goods. I found 6 low calorie flavor ideas that top the list! Recently I did a segment on my local daytime news program, Studio 5, sharing three of my favorite protein balls. Check out the segment below. So, it occurred to me while I was…
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Pumpkin Spice Protein Latte {Hot or Cold! 33 g Protein}

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Pour over ice, or heat in the microwave for the most delicious Protein pumpkin spice latte. Under 200 calories with 33 g protein! I have three favorite protein powders (which I discuss more in this article). But, the summary is, I like: Which is why I get so excited every fall when they release Pumpkin Spice! Seriously, one of my…
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The 8 Supplements I Took to Lose 20 lbs

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Disclaimer: Please consult a physician before beginning on a new supplement. I am not licensed to prescribe or diagnose. I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about my supplement routine, so I thought I would share what I started taking when I lost weight, and why I take it. When I finally lost weight at the age of 45…
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Healthy Butternut Squash Soup {133 Calories per cup}

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Made with butternut squash, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, and onion, this Butternut squash soup recipe is a vegetable powerhouse. The low calories and nutrient density helps you fit this meal into any weight loss plan. Nutrition facts for butternut squash soup The calories and macros for this butternut squash soup is 133 calories, 24 g carbs, 3 g fat, and…
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