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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? ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ I got stuck, so decided to check out my blog stats to see what has been the most popular this year... DRUM ROLL PLEASE...๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ That's right - … Continue reading Spice up your meal plan…

SPICY PULLED PORK

If batch cooking is your thing, this recipe is for you!! Put this spicy pulled pork on your meal prep list to create tacos, bowls, stuffed sweet potatoes or more for dinners and lunches this week! ENJOY! Yields 6-8 servings Ingredients: 3 lbs. bone-in pork butt or shoulder (they are the same thing!) 1/2 cup … Continue reading SPICY PULLED PORK

Elevate your hydration for free…

Get hydrated and feel great this summer with this combo!ย  You know I tested this cocktail to make sure it was superior. The verdict - it is definitely delish and you're going to want it to for a hot summer day! Here's the deal...Now-July 26, you'll receive aย FREE 30-day supply of TrimFit Packetsย when you buy … Continue reading Elevate your hydration for free…