Confession, I Was Eating Every 30 Minutes
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. Sign up here Hi Friends! I recently transitioned from MyFitnessPal to the Lose it app, and I LOVE IT!! MyFitnessPal’s last update was just visually awful. I can no longer see all my…
Dumbbell Only Leg Day
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40.. Sign up for the newsletter here! Hi Friends! I’m back for this Friday edition of my email, dedicated to exercise and movement! I’ve committed to performing two strength training days per week at…
1500 Calorie Weight Loss Meal Plan #3 (January 14-20)
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. (Sign up here if you aren’t already) Hi Friends! Quick update to share my 1500 calorie plan for the week! As you can see, I’ve got raspberries on my mind! haha Breakfast 406 calories…
What peanut butter pretzels taught me this weekend
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. Happy Monday! I just returned from a short trip to Los Angeles for a conference. And while my diet was on track, for most of it, there’s something about the last day of…
Can you lose weight with walking alone?
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40.. Sign up for the newsletter here! Hi Friends! A question I get all the time, especially from women over 40, is “Is it possible to lose weight with walking alone?” The answer is…
1300 Calorie Meal Plan {Week 2 Jan 8-14}
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. (Sign up here if you aren’t already) Hi Friends! This week, it will be difficult to stick to a food plan, because I’m traveling! I’m flying to Los Angeles tomorrow for a food blogging conference. I’m…
Why Most People Quit Calorie Tracking
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. Most people don’t quit tracking because it doesn’t work. They quit because of what happens emotionally when tracking isn’t perfect. I know this because I lived it for years. I’ve always been a healthy…
2026 Fitness Goals as a Woman over 40
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40.. Sign up for the newsletter here! Hi Friends! I’m back for this Friday edition of my email, dedicated to exercise and movement! I’m not sure how the Friday emails will evolve this year, since I haven’t…
Jan 1-8 Weekly Meal Plan
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40.. Sign up for the newsletter here! Hi Friends! Here’s what you can look forward to for 2026: As always, I’d love your feedback. After years of calorie counting, aiming for 1500 calories has…
7 Day Calorie Tracking Challenge {Data without Drama}
Step into your most confident self. Finally reach your weight loss goals so you can move on to bigger and better things. Make the next half of your life, THE BEST HALF OF YOUR LIFE! Join the 7 Day Calorie tracking challenge to set yourself up for lasting, sustainable, enjoyable weight loss- without giving up your favorite foods, your favorite…
Data without Drama
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. This is the first year I’ve been able to maintain my weight loss without feeling restricted at all!Back in February, I wrote a post about three questions: (read that post here) I started calling this:…
7 Tips for Not Gaining Weight During the Holidays
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. My biggest goal since I reached my ideal weight has been maintenance. To be totally transparent, I’ve failed at it 6 times over the last 6 years (meaning, I’ve gained 10lbs more than…
Low Calorie Pumpkin Cheesecake Fluff Bowl
If you want an easy pumpkin dessert without baking, this pumpkin fluff is perfect. Thick, creamy, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have. This bowl is 240 calories, 15 g protein, 37 g carbs, 4 g fat Pumpkin Cheesecake Fluff Usually, for my snacks, I want something simple, sweet, and easy to stir together. This pumpkin cheesecake fluff…
If You Think Your Metabolism is Broken, Read This
Welcome to The Insider: Three weekly emails — Mindset, Meals, Movement — all based on my real daily life staying lean, building muscle, and living healthy over 40. Recently I met with two different friends (in real life) who wanted to get my advice on weight loss. Their complaints were similar to the ones I had for 30+ years. And…
Sweet Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Poppyseed Dressing
A sweet and fresh spinach mandarin orange salad with poppy seed dressing. Easy to make, always a crowd favorite, and perfect for family dinners or holidays. It has craisins or pomegrante seeds, mandarin oranges, red onion, and candied nuts! Perfect for a potluck or side dish. I’ve added a new recipe category to my blog for my big family, Sunday…
Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe – A Family Favorite
Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds! Perfect side dish for any family gathering. If there is one salad I never get tired of making, it is this broccoli salad. I bring it to almost every family party because it always disappears fast and someone always asks for the recipe. It is crunchy, salty, and sweet with a…
Tasty High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes for a Healthy Breakfast
These cottage cheese pancakes have become one of my favorite protein breakfasts because they taste like a treat but fit my calories. I love a high protein breakfast that still feels (and tastes) like something that should be a weekend cheat meal. These cottage cheese pancakes are exactly that. They are light, tasty, and packed with 44 grams of protein….
Ninja Creami Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream (29g Protein • 237 Calories)
This Ninja Creami Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream has 29g protein, 237 calories, and the BEST creamy texture. This simple recipe is made with skim milk, vanilla protein powder, pumpkin puree, and sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix. A tasty high-protein fall dessert you can enjoy every day. If you’re here for a high-protein pumpkin treat you can fit into your day every…
Hearty Classic Lasagna Dinner Recipe with Cottage Cheese
This classic lasagna with cottage cheese has been a family favorite in our house for years. My kids ask for it every time I ask them what they want for dinner. This recipe is also my go-to when I want to bring a meal to a neighbor, family or friend who needs it, because I know it will turn out…
Apple Pie Cream of Rice {Light & Energizing Pre-Workout Meal}
This apple pie flavored cream of rice is the perfect pre-workout meal. It’s light, easy to digest, and full of flavor. Why I Started Eating Cream of Rice For the past 6 years, I’ve been a huge fan eating eggs plus a carb for breakfast. My carbs would usually be fruit, oatmeal or toast. And, I still love that for…
Homemade Sourdough Ranch Croutons
Adding a green salad to my lunch every day was a game changer in my diet satisfaction, helping me lose 20lbs and keep it off! Croutons have been essential for helping me LOVE those green salads. Why make your croutons? If I’m being honest, I also love store bought croutons. After all, you can get a full bag for around…
Nuts about Berries {Zupas Copycat Salad Recipe}
Delicious and fresh, this Cafe Zupas copycat is only 210 calories! Sugar free candied pecans, fresh berries, and lettuce from my indoor garden, you’ll LOVE this Nuts about Berries Salad recipe PIN THIS FOR LATER AND FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! Other Recipes You Might Like
California Cobb Salad {Cafe Zupas Copycat Recipe}
This California Cobb Salad (Cafe Zupas Copycat) is high in protein, low in carbs, and tastes great! The protein in this salad comes from the chicken, edamame, goat cheese, eggs, bacon and veggies! I love adding this salad to my meal plan! 463 calories, 46 g protein, 14 g carbs, and 25 g fat. Let’s jump right into this DELICOUS…
California Pizza Kitchen the Original BQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Delicious copycat lunch idea for weight loss: The California Pizza Kitchen Classic BBQ Chicken Salad. With edadame, jicama, corn, chicken, black beans, tomatoes, lime, and cheese, you’ll LOVE this dish! Making restaurant copycat green salads is my LIFE right now! When you eat a green salad every day to lose and then maintain your weight loss, you’ve got to get…
Chick-fil-A Market Salad Dupe
Better than the “real thing”, this Chick-fil-A Market salad with chicken can be recreated at home with the same ingredients. This green salad has apples, granola, berries, chicken, and the Chick-fil-A Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing! I went to Chick-fil-A on Saturday with my sister and got a Market salad. Came home and recreated it because I saw the dressing at…