MINI-OVERNIGHT OATS

Pre-workout perfection! This mini-sized recipe is only a few bites of wholesome carbs to fuel your workout without making you feel weighed down. It's so simple to make - no mixing required! I make 5 at one time and pop them in the fridge to eat all week. ENJOY! Measurements are for 1 serving. Ingredients: … Continue reading MINI-OVERNIGHT OATS

SAUSAGE & ORZO SKILLET

Orzo is the best way to elevate a weeknight dinner. It's fast and easy - no boiling water to wait on! Add this simple meal to your busy week. You will not be disappointed!  ENJOY! Yields 4 servings Ingredients: 12-14 oz. Smoked Sausage (sliced into coins about 1/4 inch thick) 3/4 cup orzo pasta 1 … Continue reading SAUSAGE & ORZO SKILLET

ROASTED CHICKEN

Do you remember Boston Market? Their chicken was in our weekly rotation, so I developed a recipe to replace it. You'll just need an oval dutch oven like the one linked below. The chicken self-bastes, which gives you the most juicy and flavorful chicken. So simple that you'll think you missed a step - ENJOY! … Continue reading ROASTED CHICKEN

MAPLE SALMON MARINADE

I love a sweet and savory marinade - if you do too, you will LOVE this one. I usually marinate the salmon in the morning, so it is super flavorful to cook for dinner. You can grill the salmon on a cedar plank or bake in the oven for an easy weeknight dinner (bake @ … Continue reading MAPLE SALMON MARINADE

GARLIC BUTTER SALMON

Simple and delicious is the only way to describe this fish dish. Add it to your meal plan immediately! It's so versatile - pair it with any veggie side, pasta, potatoes, whichever you like! The best part is that it requires absolutely no master chef skills. ENJOY! Yields 2 servings Ingredients: 3/4 lb. salmon filet, … Continue reading GARLIC BUTTER SALMON

Take steps to get steps…

How do people log over 10,000 steps a day??? Well, you have to take steps to get steps. This was my revelation last month when I joined a step challenge. For the entire month of September, I was supposed to log a minimum of 7,000 steps a day. My daily average was around 4,000 or … Continue reading Take steps to get steps…

September is self-improvement month…

Helloooooo!! Did you know that September has been deemed the most popular month for self-improvement? It is actually the perfect month to get some good habits started BEFORE we head into the holidays! Personally, I signed up for a step challenge for the entire month. We're supposed to get a minimum of 7,000 steps per … Continue reading September is self-improvement month…

BAKED FRIED CHICKEN

Make fried chicken a little more calorie friendly by ditching the grease! It's so easy for a busy weeknight. You'll be glad you put this dish in your weekly rotation. ENJOY! Yields 2-3 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons cornmeal … Continue reading BAKED FRIED CHICKEN

Supplements I take and why…

If you're like me, you rely on supplements to fill the gaps in your nutrition and support your well-being. I originally did this by taking a daily multi-vitamin (GNC in 1990's), which turned into a whole slew of pills (Advocare in 2000's...anyone else?). Then I ditched all that when Shakeology (Beachbody circa 2012) was introduced … Continue reading Supplements I take and why…

Spice up your meal plan…

Helloooooo!! When you're meal planning, do you ever get stuck - like have a total creative block where you no longer know of anything you could make? 🙅🏼‍♀️ I got stuck, so decided to check out my blog stats to see what has been the most popular this year... DRUM ROLL PLEASE...🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 That's right - … Continue reading Spice up your meal plan…