You've heard me say it a thousand times - there are no one-size-fits-all plans for weight loss. If anyone tries to convince you of that, question it. If I ever start heading down that road, feel free to call me out. Before you start a new plan or detox or resolution for the new year, … Continue reading Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Breaking Down Diet and Weight Loss Myths
Don't let the name scare you away. I've never been a fan of egg rolls. But this dish - major fan. In fact, I've tried just about every variety out there on the interwebs, and this is my favorite. My kids love it. The adults love it. It's a win. (Just to be clear, my … Continue reading The BEST Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
I love a good one skillet meal. I love easy. I love minimal prep. This is why the frittata is becoming my BFF. Here's the thing about this frittata - I've done it a few times, with a variety of ingredients. And it always tastes yummy. So while I DO have an ingredient list and … Continue reading Basic Frittata for Not-So-Basic Mamas
I'm going to admit something that may seem outrageous to some of you: I don't always love slow cooker meals. I love the convenience factor, but I don't love the texture of the meat. Shredded meat is not my favorite, and sometimes it turns out dry and hard to chew. Not this recipe. This easy-to-blend … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork “Al Pastor”
Lately, I've been experimenting with the ketogenic lifestyle for brain health purposes. The husband wanted to lose some Christmas weight, so having him on board has helped me to dive in and try new recipes. We typically eat Paleoish and Ketoish at our house anyway, just because we feel good on whole food, but going … Continue reading Keto-rific Chicken Tenders
I spent about 36 years of my life hiding from beef, specifically steak. I am 37. So you can imagine my surprise when I discovered how much I love grass fed beef and even some types of steak. My body feels SO GOOD on beef. I know this isn't the case for everyone, but for … Continue reading Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Salads and I have a pretty shady history. In fact, salads give me a little PTSD. They make me think of diets and all the trauma associated with dieting. The idea that if I only eat "good" food, I'll look better and be a new and improved version of me. Spoiler alert - I'm always … Continue reading Not Your Average Salad
