For this week’s This NOT That, I’m sharing a treat my kids have enjoyed for a few years and I really enjoy the simple ingredients! Bear products are a clean snack, and these strawberry fruit rolls are our favorite! It’s a better option to a fruit roll-up or fruit snacks. And they actually taste good!! Below I have compared the ingredients in Bear Strawberry Fruit Rolls and Fruit Roll-ups Strawberry Sensation flavor. I don’t think this one needs a big explanation. You know I don’[...]
If there is one thing I've gotten better at lately, it's being able to pivot. Pivot, and give myself some grace. (Which I'm still working on.) Do you ever have those days where you think, okay, tomorrow I am going to eat healthy, workout, cook at home, and go to bed early. Basically you decide, tomorrow I am going to start living healthier, and maybe you plan it all out on paper. "I'm going to workout M, W, & F." "Monday we are having salad with grilled chicken, Tuesday I'll make tacos,[...]
I was looking for a way to use my Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning, and this is what I came up with. It's also full of nutrient dense foods and great flavors! What You Need: Okay, ingredient amounts depend on how many bowls you want to make/people you are serving...below is for four, pretty good size bowls. 1.5 lbs of Chicken Tenders 1 can of Black Beans 1 bag of Frozen Corn 2 bags of Fresh or Frozen Cauliflower Rice 1 package of Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 A[...]
Memorial Day is this weekend, and I wanted to pass along some tips so you can keep your nutrition on track without being the weirdo in the corner eating the cold chicken and broccoli you packed. Holidays, parties, pitch-ins they are about spending time with family and friends. They are about celebrating special occasions, being social and having fun! The last thing you want to do is overthink or stress about what you are going to eat and drink when you arrive. So here are some tips I have f[...]
Recently, for Macros Lab clients, Lexi posted some great swap out tips, for foods that satisfy what you are wanting but that don't add in all the calories or additives. I loved the idea and she suggested I run with it, so here are my healthy swap outs for when you are eating out at restaurants. Because lets face it, we all want to meal prep and cook healthy, but busy lives/schedules make cooking every food we eat, pretty impossible. So when you are on the run, fresh out of groceries, or just wan[...]
It seems like every weekend this summer my friends, clients, myself included, say okay, it's Sunday night, time to hit the reset button for the week. I eat well and exercise almost all week long, and then the weekend is a free for all. Trips to the lake, bachelorette parties, concerts, birthdays, weddings, travel, just grabbing a burger and beers outside with friends...and then grabbing ice cream. It's been the summer of yes, and it's catching up with my body! Sound familiar? We are going to[...]
I know sometimes Costco can be overwhelming, especially when you have an overtired toddler along for the trip. I wanted to give you a list of things I buy when I go to Costco, to help you maximize your time. I think just about everything on my list is pretty macro friendly, healthy, and dairy free and if it's not the healthiest it's probably a treat for Jaxon (like fruit snacks). Shopping List: Bananas Fresh Fruit (variety pack already cut up) - we'll snack on this all week Blueberri[...]
I'm sure by now you have all read about collagen and it's many benefits - improves skin, hair, and nails. It reduces joint pain, increases the strength of bones, aids with digestion, and boosts metabolism, just to name a few. But how do we consume collagen? Natural food sources: Bone Broth Leafy Greens (spinach/kale) Salmon Berries Eggs Tomatoes Garlic Lean, Grass-fed Meat Beans Flaxseed Collagen Peptides Gelatin My friend Jen sent me this[...]
Whether you are trying to eat out less, lose weight, or stick to a new nutrition regimen, meal prepping is key to staying on track. When you can reach in the fridge and get exactly what you need you are less likely to stray from your plan. Once I give clients their macros, the number one question I get, "Okay, I know I need to meal prep, but where do I start? What should I make/eat?" Here is my guide to meal prepping and keeping it simple for lunches and dinner. Lean Protein (choose 2): Ch[...]
Here is this week's menu and grocery list. read more