Wednesday Meals with 1406 Calories 140 g protein
Day 21 of my weight loss journal, for Bikini prep 2023 For those of you new here, I started trying to lean out for my next bikini show on June 3, 2023 in Las Vegas. I’m 21 days in and 2 lbs down. I stepped on stage last year around 103, so I’m hoping this year I have more muscle…
How Long It Really Takes to Lose Weight
𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅!!20 days of counting and measuring everything, and I finally saw the scale drop this morning. Almost three full weeks to lose 2 lbs. Although it’s only a two pound drop from the day I start officially “prepping”, it honestly started long before that. Back in November, my weight got to 117, which is when I…
Do Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Free Foods Affect Weight Loss (and 1283 calorie day)
As I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily meals, it may seem like I consume artificial sweeteners every day. And between sugar free syrup, sugar free pudding mix, protein powder and diet soda’s, I probably DO consume them every day. With this evidence against me, a question came to me on Instagram today from a follower who asked if…
Dieting while Traveling and Finding Motivation for Weight Loss
I was highly motivated this weekend to stick to my plan, even though we were traveling. But, being 100% consistent for the past 17 days and not really seeing any progress (as measured by the scale), I’m feeling a bit defeated. One thing that I think is making me lose motivation to keep being this strict with weighing and measuring…
What Protein Powder I prefer (and a 1300 calorie day)
Day 15 of my 100 day bikini prep! Follow along my meals during prep here. 1337 calories 173 g protein, 116g carbs, 29g fat Let’s talk about protein powder! Because obviously, I use it a lot! (swipe to see my stash!) I like protein powder because it’s an easy way to hit my protein goals. And unlike 25 years ago…
1300 calorie day with High Protein Veggie Dip and Cake Batter Eggs
Full day of eating on Bikini Prep 2023 These meals definitely need some explaining!! 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭: Sweet egg whites….1 cup egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon cake batter extract, sprinkles and a a pinch of splenda. It sounds weird, but this was my attempt at a copycat version of Muscleegg. (you can get my full recipe I posted about this before, here)….
5 Day Training Split for Bikini Prep
My 5 Day Training split for Bikini Prep 2023!All of these exercises I perform at a gym. I do have some dumbbell only workouts that I can share later, but for now, this is what I’m doing. Each exercise I do 4 sets, with 60 second rest in between. Lift HEAVY enough that you need the full 60 seconds to…
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Printable Macro Friendly Meal Plan {and my 1500 calorie day}
Having an eating plan helps me stay on track with my food goals. Use this macro friendly meal plan to track your food intake! Free Printable!
Keeping the Goal In Mind {Day 12 of Bikini Prep a 1345 calorie day}
Good morning! Have you ever set some big goals and then resume your regular daily life forgetting all about them? This happens to me a lot. In fact, sometimes, I’ll remind myself of my goals when I wake up (it really gets me out of bed), but by 10am, I completely forget them. In weight loss, this happens a lot!…
Tracking a Weekly Calorie Deficit vs. Daily {and a 1500 calorie day}
If you are eating in a calorie deficit to lose weight, does it matter if you are in a daily deficit, or can you track weekly calories? When I first started losing weight, I had an excel spreadsheet that would take my daily calories, add them together, and divide by 7 to give myself a daily AVERAGE, rather than my…
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Peanut Butter Protein Fluff Recipe and 1300 Calorie day
Delicious and fluffy, this protein fluff recipe is a mainstay if you want to increase your protein, eat something filling, and feel like you’re eating dessert. Day 10 of my bikini prep 2023 is in the books! I’m feeling pretty great, my meals are still tasty, delicious, and satisfying, and I have plenty of energy. I could do this forever!…
Birthday Cake Protein Shake (and my high calorie day)
Full day of Eating, Total 1776 calories, 148 g protein, 176 g carbs, and 55 g fatFor all the Bikini prep 2023 meals, click here! Once a week I take time off of the weights for a long run and I add 30-40 grams of carbs. I love those days! Check out my long run below… Yesterday, I had Myfitnesspal…
Volume Eating {and My 1426 Calorie Day}
Even when you are in a calorie deficit, you don’t have to be hungry with volume eating. The meals I’ve been putting together to lose 10lbs for my next Bikini show have been quite filling! (follow the bikini prep 2023 here) Jump to Full Day of Eating Why practice volume eating? Someone asked me since I started posting my meals…
Don’t Underestimate Those Sneaky Calories {and a 1450 calorie day}
More journal entries from bikini prep 2023 can be seen here! Sometimes, I believe my low calorie diet isn’t working, when I’m eating the right amount of calories, but still am not losing weight. But, almost 100% of the time, it’s because I am not counting ALL of the calories that pass my lips. I make the rookie dieting mistake…
Learning, Lifting, and Long Distance Running (plus a 1450 calorie day)
My three passions in life are : Learning, Lifting, and Long Distance Running. Truly, everything I do revolves around those things. So, my random thoughts about all three and how they are fitting into my life right now. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent. These things are weighing heavy on me and I just needed to share. And finally, if…
Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes and Ideas
Why eat sweet potatoes? The Healthline explains this simply by saying, “Sweet potatoes are versatile and nutritious, packing a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese into each serving. They also have anti-cancer properties and may promote immune function, gut health, brain function, and eye health.” But more than this, sweet potatoes have a unique flavor that is…
Diet Hack- Delaying Breakfast {plus 1450 Calorie Day with 132 g Protein}
Follow my daily full day of eating entries bikini prep 2023 for the next 100 days as I get ready for another bikini show! Diet Mindset hack!! I am excited to share some of the mental things I use to stick to my diet the next few months. Probably the most effective thing I have going right now is to not start…
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I am Not a Garbage Disposal…{Diet Journal Entry and a 1500 calorie day}
Follow my daily full day of eating entries bikini prep 2023 for the next 100 days as I get ready for another bikini show! I mentioned a few days ago I found some old entries to a journal I was keeping when I wanted to lose weight but wasn’t losing weight. With most of these thoughts in the rear view…
Should You Subtract Exercise Calories from Total Calories (and my 1500 calorie day)
In my ongoing plan to share all the details of this Bikini prep 2023, I’m committed to writing every day and sharing my meals! You can find the whole series at this tag, Bikiniprep2023, and scroll to the bottom of each post to see my meals from the day before. But first, I’ll do my best to answer questions that…
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Following a Basic Macro Plan {and a 1700 calorie day}
Here is a full day of eating on 1700 calories PLUS a free printable with a basic macro plan to help you build healthy meals!
Keeping a Weight Loss Journal {& my 1445 calorie day}
It’s actually my favorite thing to find old journals where I kept my thoughts about my weight and dieting. I like to find them because it reminds me of how far I’ve come, and how I’ve really been able to change my mindset when it comes to food and weight loss. Currently, I’ll be writing the next 100 days as…
Low Calorie Guide for Your Favorite Crackers
If you find yourself weak for crackers like me, this calorie guide can help you make smart choices with low calorie crackers, while you stick to your weight loss plan. Have you ever realized how there is a cracker for just about every situation? You’ve probably had Goldfish as a snack, eaten some Ritz with cheese, or enjoyed Saltines with…
Bikini Prep 16 Weeks Out {Week 1 Progress Diary}
Get the full 16 weeks of updates here! I committed to competing again this year in the Muscle Contest, Nevada State Championships with a friend. Every year I say I’m not going to do another show, but the truth is, I’d actually like to do one show a year, just to keep a goal on the horizon. And although I…
12 Low Calorie Breakfast Meals for Weight Loss (350 calories 40P/30C/30F)
The last 12 weight loss breakfasts I ate with my total daily calories and macros at 1500 with 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fats! Jump to the breakfasts meal 1, meal 2 I’ve been tracking my meals (healthy breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners) and taking photos for the last few weeks so I can finally get out my next…
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The Diabetes Plate Method
The Diabetes Plate Method was created to help a person with diabetes effectively plan meals for long term health and disease management. Managing your diabetes by the plate method can support your diabetic journey for managing your blood sugar during meal time. What is the Diabetes Plate Method? The Diabetes Plate Method is a tool you can use to help…