One of the best nutrition moves I've made in the past 8 years is starting to supplement my diet with protein powder. I know that's not everyone's favorite choice, but for me (because I don't eat most meats), it has resulted in more energy, fewer food cravings, better body composition. Protein Makes Lean Long Muscles Whether you get it from whole foods (which is always a great choice) or with ...
Low Carb Snacks
Blood Orange Protein Cupcake Recipe
I made protein cupcakes!! What else do I need to say about these protein cupcakes except that they're protein-rich, sugar-free and low-carb. Baking, under those circumstances, isn't easy, so I must say, I'm pretty darn pleased with the results! BTW, they're almost paleo, except for the protein powder. I suppose you could try baking them without the protein, but what fun would that be? I know ...
Pumpkin Recipe Roundup! Muffins, Loafs & Lattes: Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Paleo
Happy October Friends!We have less than 90 days in the year which gives me a sense of panic, but also makes me want to focus on finishing the year strong with my goals! I have several in mind that are business related, but my health goal is to continue improving my running distance while keeping up my strength training. I’ve taken a break from lifting weights for a little while ...
Low Carb “No-tato” Salad (Actually, It’s Cauliflower)
If you're looking to reduce carbs, but don't want to give up perennial favorites like potato salad, this simple recipe is a perfect compromise. You still get the same texture and flavor but at a fraction of the overall calories and carbohydrates.I used to LOVE potato salad when I was a kid. Sadly, potatoes don't love me back. Or maybe they love me too much because when I eat them, they ...
Vanilla Protein Mug Cake Recipe – Quick, Delicious and Gluten-Free
I have been working super hard on tracking macros lately. Not just because I think it's beneficial for my own accountability, but also because I'm working on a simple macro planning and tracking program for you guys. Personally, I think macros and flexible "dieting" (if you can call it that) is the most successful way to understand exactly how much you're consuming and where you can have the ...
High Protein Tuna Cakes (seriously amazing)
I typically don’t share fish recipes on this blog, but I’m going to make an exception here.Why?Because you can’t not know about these fish cakes.I’ve been working on mastering the “fish cake” for some time now…mostly because they’re a great option when there's little else than a can of old tuna in the cupboard.Previous attempts at fish cakes have been quite ...