I’ve been to two funerals in the past two weeks. Both for men in their 50s. In the year I turn 50. It makes you think:If I died tomorrow, would I be proud of how I lived? Would I feel like I held anything back? How would people remember me? The truth is simple:Live your life like you’re going to…
One of my go-to’s for meal prepping are overnight oats. They are nutritious and filling, fast to make and easy to mix and match. I’ve been eating this for breakfast for at least a year and don’t see myself changing any time soon. This is my basic recipe but check out my other posts for ideas on how to mix…
I love meal prepping salads for the week but sometimes I need to mix things up to keep it interesting. This week, I created a "rainbow salad" using different colors of veggies. Fun and healthy!
I love protein bars as a quick breakfast or snack, but I hate ones that taste like chalk or have a bunch of ingredients that I can’t pronouce. Thus, I decided to make my own. This was my first batch and I think they turned out pretty well! Ingredients Directions: Mix together dry ingredients (all but white chocolate chips). Mix…
You’ve probably seen a version of this recipe on the internet at some point. It’s super easy and low in calories. It’s my go-to for cold nights when I need to feed a crowd. Enjoy! Ingredients (10 servings) Directions According to ChatGPT, this meal has the following per serving (before toppings): ~205 calories, ~15g protein, ~6g fat, ~23g carbs Let…
A few years ago, we started the tradition of having pizza every Friday night — it takes away the decision making after a long work week and makes everyone happy. For years, I would keep frozen pizzas on hand (and still do for some family members), but as I’ve worked to improve my healthy eating habits, I’ve really been enjoying…
Got leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? I used mine for this white bean chili and it was delicious. My turkey was smoked, so it had a great smokey flavor. It’s a great way to eat the leftovers but without feeling like you’re eating Thanksgiving dinner for the fifth time — enjoy! Ingredients (4 servings) Directions According to ChatGPT, this meal has the…
Here’s a quick go-to that you can make in minutes and add to meals to give them an extra little punch. I love to throw these on my Greek salads and taco bowl. Ingredients Directions: I hope you enjoy it!
Here’s a quick and easy “recipe” to use for meal prepping lunches for the week. Ingredients Directions According to ChatGPT, this meal has the following per serving: 290 calories, 23g protein, 11g fat, 20g carbs, 2.4g fiber The hardest part about this meal prep is the chopping! I like to mix and match the veggies depending on the season. I…
Here’s one of my go-to lunches to meal prep for the week. Just increase the amount you buy of each item based on the number of salads you want to make. Easy peasy! Ingredients (per salad) Directions: Add your kale to a meal-prep container (like these) and then layer on the toppings. I’ve found that mine last about a week.…