The point of the IIFYM lifestyle is to hit your goals in a healthy way – no deprivation and never having to say no to your favorite foods. Everything in moderation, y’all. The hubs hopped on the macro bandwagon a few months ago with the help of our amazing coach, Ashley, the owner of Grit…
Recipe
Pomegranate Sorbet Cocktail
Who loves a fizzy drink on a Friday night? This girl. I had some Arctic Zero in the freezer for way too long and have been searching for ways to mix in their low carb, protein ice creams to “healthify” some of my favorite treats. Immediately my mind went to a sorbet cocktail. Fizzy, fruity,…
Meal Prep Monday: Jan 23
After months of loose tracking and intuitive eating, I’m back on my macros this week, cutting for our wedding (100 days! Eek!). My travel isn’t making it easy, though, so I’m taking my meal prep along with me, thanks to my 6 meal ISO bag. In the bag this week is a new lo mein-inspired…
Popcorn + Nutritional Yeast
Want to add a cheesy, nutty flavor (think Parmesan!) to your favorite snacks without actually adding a bunch of cheese? Grab some nutritional yeast, called “nature’s Cheeto dust“. Nutritional yeast is an inactive strain of fungi (like mushrooms) that’s grown specifically for it’s nutritional value.
Single Serving Apple Crisp
The Mister loves pie. Like LOVES, chooses as his last meal, pie. I, on the other hand, am impartial. Give me a good cake any day. Cobbler is the perfect compromise. It has all of the pie filling goodness with the ideal crust/cake to fruit ratio to overcome my distaste for too-fruity pie. Unfortunately, making…
Peppermint Cheesecake Milkshake
So, the Internet here in Kansas is spotty (read: nonexistent) but I wanted to get this recipe up before Christmas Day… which leaves my phone as the only option for posting. Fingers crossed this syncs up! This creamy “milkshake” is made with a secret ingredient – cottage cheese! It’s an easy way to get in…
Easy No-Tortilla Soup
You know those cool days when all you want to do is curl up with a hot bowl of soup, but all you have in your house is frozen chicken and Lean Cuisines? Well, that was this week in our house. And I’ve learned to keep our pantry stocked with soup basics for weeks just…
Gingerbread Protein Milkshake
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a gingerbread cookie and sugary treats. IIFYM doesn’t mean sacrificing my holiday favorites. I see it more as a challenge: Find a way to cut the sugar and fat in my holiday favorites while upping the protein so I can fit in these treats without having to eat not…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto
An easy way to make your holidays a little healthier is to mix in lots of green vegetables with each meal. In our house, brussels sprouts are a tried and true favorite – but only if they’re roasted. They’re so easy to prep and have a fantastic flavor when the outsides brown just a little….
Baked Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is my FAVORITE food ever. Like as for it for dinner on your birthday kinda favorite. But, let’s be honest – it’s pretty hard to fit all of that gooey cheesy deliciousness into your macros, and it just doesn’t have the same pizzaz on your Thanksgiving table as some of the other…
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
It’s officially November, which means the holidays are just around the corner. This time of year is my favorite, but all those holiday treats, cocktails, and butter laden dishes that can wipe out a week’s macros on a single plate. To help you stay on track while still eating the foods you love, I’ll be sharing lightened…
Simple Chicken Salad
Y’all, I’ve been getting really lazy with my meal prep game the last couple of weeks. Work travel 2-4 days a week has been wearing on me, and it’s easier to just go for a couple of chicken sausages and some frozen sides than make anything from scratch. When I just can’t do frozen food…