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Ultimate Portion Fix and Ditching Fad Diets

Don’t mind the teenage-girl-like screams streaming across the interwebs. It’s just me fan-girling over the Ultimate Portion Fix that releases in March 2019. It’s a wonderful time to be a nutrition nerd, and it’s an EQUALLY wonderful time to be someone who needs help with their nutrition. Why?? Because this system is going to CHANGE YOUR LIFE! And I’ll tell […]

LIIFT4 Meal Plan: Week 2

As I suspected, Plan C was a little too much food for me most days, so I’ve revamped my meal plan to correlate with Plan B. The great thing about this meal plan is that I can not only do that, but I can move back up to Plan C on days where my pregnancy cravings are stronger than normal. Have […]

80 Day Obsession Phase 2 Week 1 Sample Meal Plan

Holy hell, folks. We made it through Phase 1!  Phase 2 is going to introduce some new challenges, including a new meal plan. We have less of a calorie deficit, so many of us moved up a bracket. My carb-loving ass has been doing a happy dance since finding out I was moving from plan b to c which gives […]

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

I’ve always called this dish shepherd’s pie. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I learned the awful truth: the shepherd’s pie I grew up with was a lie. Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. I come from a corn-fed family from the Midwest. We didn’t eat lamb. What we’d been eating was actually a version of cottage pie. […]

Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers

I’ve been saving my blue (healthy fat) containers for hummus and veggies at night, but tonight I made a sacrifice and used one for shredded cheese. Sweet mother of dairy, I’ve missed cheese! Tasting it again was like embracing an old friend. I may have missed cheese more than chocolate. This 80 Day Obsession version of stuffed peppers equals 1 […]

80 Day Obsession Week 3 Sample Meal Plan

Week 2 was a bit of a struggle mentally and physically. I didn’t prep in advance like I did the first week, and I paid for it. Meals were more stressful and spread out longer which made them not as satisfying. I created my meal plan for week 3 to get me back on track, time-wise. Nutritionally, I’ve stuck to […]

Quick and Easy Recipes (80 Day Obsession Approved)

Not all recipes require a long explanation. If you’re looking for a few quick, no-nonsense recipes to get through the day, look no further. As always, you can put your own spin on these or make them as they are. I’ll list the portion container equivalents in case you’re participating in 21 Day Fix or 80 Day Obsession. If you’re […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Adapting recipes that are approved for 21 Day Fix has been my saving grace. I’m all about being creative and creating beautiful meals. I’m also about worker smarter not harder. When you have four hungry boys to feed, you take the easy route when you can. The Beachbody blog lists the portion container equivalents of their Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos […]

80 Day Obsession Week 2 Sample Meal Plan

My meal plan is always fluctuating, but I like having a general idea of what to expect. This is my sample meal plan for week 2 of 80 Day Obsession. I’m following plan B, but these can easily be altered to accommodate any of the plans. The days I eat each meal will likely change. One of the dinner options […]

Chicken and Asian Salad

Chicken is my go-to meat. It’s easy to make, goes with nearly everything, and the kids love it. It’s a simple addition to meal planning because you make a huge batch on Sunday then portion it out for several meals with a variety of sides.  For this meal, I wanted something fun with a little crunch. Ginger and jalapeños are […]