Next week, those of us who signed up for this 80 day adventure get to indulge in cookies, donuts, and nachos during Refeed Days. So the cookies have coconut flour, the donuts are made with xanthan gum, and the “chips” for the nachos are apples. My point still stands. These delectable delicacies are made with dirty yellows, or simple carbs. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
My strawberry Shakeology arrived this week which, obviously, means I have to try to make the most luxurious shake mankind has ever tasted. You don’t have access to chocolate and strawberry shakes and not go crazy. A Banana Split Shake seemed like the obvious place to start. Four ingredients. Amazeballs taste. Banana Split Shake 1/2 scoop chocolate Shakeology 1/2 scoop strawberry […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weather-related cravings don’t care about a life-changing meal plan you’re trying to follow. When it’s cold, the body wants soup. I was excited when I stumbled upon the Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe on Skinny Taste, but it used chicken broth. That isn’t an approved food for 80 Day Obsession. Instead of weeping over the atrocity, I got creative. Vegetable broth […]
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