This Three Cheese Zucchini Bake recipe was created out of laziness. Every Sunday, I go shopping for the week, and every Sunday, I buy zucchini and eggplant with the plan of making zoodles and eggplant chips. As of the writing of this post, I’ve made zoodles zero times and eggplant chips exactly once. We’ve been trying to incorporate more meatless […]
We found out we were expecting a new member of the family in April 2018, a little over a week after I finished my first round of 80 Day Obsession. For three months, I’d pushed my body to do things I’d never thought possible – I could lift heavier, endure more, and was eating better than ever before. I’d finally […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Stir Fry is one of my family’s favorite meals. I was struggling with how I could incorporate it into my meal plan for the next 80 Days. We love our veggies, but we also like to slather them in the most unhealthy of sauces imaginable. It’s called balance. We’d recently stocked up at the Asian Market, so I was […]
Feta cheese really saved my ass from eating nothing but hummus for my mid-day meal. Don’t get me wrong – I love hummus. I could swim in it and be happy. But if I was forced to eat it every day for 80 days, those feelings of love and adoration would turn to bitterness and hate. Rather than enter into […]
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