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…
Panera Fuji Apple Salad Copycat
Made with apples, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, and red onions, this Panera Fuji apple salad copycat tastes just like the real thing! It’s officially fall, and I have a roadside fruit stand that I pass almost every single day. He’s got delicious apples and peaches right now, and I can’t get enough! So, with fall fruit on my mind,…
Chicken Raspberry Salad {Weight Loss Friendly Salads}
255 calories 31 g protein/ 15 g carbs/ 8 g fat This Lunch idea is great for weight loss! This salad is high protein, low calorie, and made with chicken, raspberries, feta cheese, red onion, and a sugar free poppyseed dressing. The Green Salad Throughout my weight loss over the last 6 years, I’ve eaten a green salad for lunch…
The Results of My100 Day Recomp, What I’ve learned, and How I’m Moving Forward
I officially ended my 100 day body recomp challenge over 5 weeks ago. But, instead of writing about how it went, I’ve been throwing my self a pity party because of my disappointment. To be clear- I acknowledge I look better! My disappointment has nothing to do with aesthetics, but simply, I thought I could add muscle in a calorie…
Dubai Chocolate Overnight Oats
Have your tried the viral Dubai Chocolate? It looks delicious but super high calorie! This Dubai Chocolate Overnight Oats is a low calorie but still delicious version! Ingredients for Dubai Chocolate Overnight Oats PIN THIS FOR LATER AND FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! Other Recipes You Might Like
Smores Protein Oatmeal
Oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring! This smores protein oatmeal recipe is an example of how you can make your oatmeal delicious AND nutritious. Oatmeal for Breakfast Everyday is Boring?? When I tell people I eat oatmeal for breakfast almost every day they probably think I have a very boring diet which could be true except that I LOVE to…
Peach Crisp Protein Oatmeal
If you love peach crisp but don’t love the macros, this peach crisp protein oatmeal recipe is for you with only 182 calories and 10g protein! The Crispy and Delicious Ingredients PIN THIS FOR LATER AND FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! Other Recipes You Might Like
Peanut Butter Banana Protein Oatmeal
Peanut Butter and Banana is a classic combo and I just added extra protein and turned it into your new favorite oatmeal recipe! How to Make Any Oatmeal High Protein Adding protein to your oatmeal makes it twice as filling!! According to my study of one 😂 My oatmeal protein enhancements include might include✅Egg whites✅protein powder✅Greek yogurt✅nuts and seeds✅milk✅creamAnd for…
Strawberries and Cream Low Calorie Oatmeal
It’s summer and strawberries are in season which means it is time for strawberries and cream oatmeal! Best part is this recipe is low calorie! Ingredients in this Strawberries and Cream Low Cal Oatmeal PIN THIS FOR LATER AND FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! Other Recipes You Might Like
Sweet and Salty Snickers Protein Oatmeal
If you love the snickers candy bar or even just chocolate and peanut butter, this Snickers Protein Oatmeal recipe is perfect for you! My Hack to Making ANY Oatmeal High Protein My goal during this past weight loss cycle was to hit 150 g of protein/day. And even though I’ll never get sick of scrambled eggs for breakfast, I snuck…
Protein PACKED Birthday Cake Oatmeal
Oatmeal is already a hardy breakfast, but this oatmeal recipe takes hardy to the next level! With 14 grams of protein, you will be full and fueled all morning long! My Hack to Making ANY Oatmeal High Protein My goal during this past weight loss cycle was to hit 150 g of protein/day. And even though I’ll never get sick…
Creamy + Low Calorie Egg Salad Wrap
Egg Salad is delicious but it can be so high calorie with all the added fat! That is why I made a low calorie egg salad recipe just for this wrap! Tips on making it PIN THIS FOR LATER AND FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST! Other Recipes You Might Like
Flavorful BBQ Chicken Wrap
If you are looking for an absolute flavor burst of a wrap while still being low calorie and high protein, this BBQ Chicken Wrap is MADE for YOU! Everything BBQ Chicken If you follow along with my other recipes, you know that this is not my first BBQ Chicken recipe. It is one of my favorite flavor combos! Here are…
Prep-Ahead Chicken Caesar Wraps: Low Calorie, Crunchy & Protein Packed
These Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps are so delicious and will fit just about any diet! On top of that, they last for at least 3 days if you want to prep them ahead of time! Why You’ll Love These Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps That fact that you can put a chicken caesar salad in a wrap should be enough to…