75 Recipes that Use Protein-Packed Egg Whites Egg whites are one of God’s gifts to macro trackers. They’re up there with shrimp, cod, nonfat dairy, and beef jerky. One 46g, 25-calorie serving has zero carbs, zero fat, and 5g of protein. Sign me up! Cartoned egg whites are the best things since sliced bread. No messy yolks. No misty white […]
Any treat can be macro-friendly if you think ahead and work it into your day. That being said, sometimes you need to keep calories and fat low, or maybe you need to up your protein intake, but still want something to satisfy your sweet tooth. I get it. Dessert is probably my favorite meal, in a 4-way tie with breakfast, […]
Starting an exercise routine and changing eating habits can be downright daunting. Change is hard, especially when there’s so much information bouncing around about what is the best way to lose weight. Not only is there a ton of information, but there’s so much misinformation out there! It’s almost impossible to figure out what direction to go in order to […]
I created a fitness Instagram account to document my progress, both physically and mentally, while training with the BBG program. At first it was about getting a little attention and kudos for my hard work. But it goes soooo much deeper than that now, on so many levels! Having a “fitstagram” account has been such an amazing, positive experience for […]
Yeah, yeah, I know…”diet” is a 4-letter word. And “low-fat” is like a dagger in your soul. Just bear with me here. The word “diet” is simply referring to the way you eat. It’s not the word’s fault you associate it with restriction and unhappiness. It’s your nutrition and nothing more. You could eat a “diet” of Doritos and full-sugar […]
My Postpartum Fitness Journey with the SWEAT App Two-and-a-half years ago I was a recently postpartum mom to a 3-year old and a newborn. Honestly, so much from that time is a sleep-deprived, tear-fogged blur of nursing around the clock, working through the big sibling transition, and trying to survive. My days…& nights…well, my whole life revolved around the feeding, […]
How Being “Fit-Shamed” Made Me Feel. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. The Bad These last couple weeks have been kind of a shit-show. It all started when I injured my back, triggering a chain reaction of chaos in my life. I’ve been dealing with a lot between scheduling and figuring out childcare in order to see multiple medical […]
How to Make a “Skinny” Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home Pumpkin Spice Season is Here! It’s OFFICIALLY pumpkin spice season, y’all! I never say y’all, but it seemed appropriate, as I will be sitting on a hay bale in a trailer being pulled behind a tractor while wearing skinny jeans, a flannel shirt, and knee-high boots at some point in […]
Calorie Cycling FAQs A few weeks back I posted Calorie Cycling: Why I Cycle My Calories and Why It Might Be Right For You, Too. A great big THANK YOU to those of you who read it and shared your thoughts. I’ve heard from a number of you with questions, general appreciation, and your own experiences after giving calorie cycling […]
**Disclaimer: This post may contain Amazon affiliate and other affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links may result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you), but all opinions are my own. Thank you 🙂 ** Ah, breakfast. The most important meal of the day, right? Seems like people either love it or hate it. […]