I did a little poll on Insta-stories this week that pointed me towards a more in-depth post about meal planning, but for now, I’ve rounded up some easy, healthy recipes that are great for prepping ahead of time. What is “meal prepping”? I consider any kind of preparation of food for meals in the future […]
Lifting Weights: Where to Start if You’re Intimidated by the Gym
Have you ever thought about getting into strength training but don’t know where to get started? Maybe you’re intimidated by the giant rack of dumbbells or intense-looking bodybuilders. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to be! Lifting weights can be done by any fitness level and can give you all kinds of […]
Easy, Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipe Roundup
I’ve gathered some simple, healthy meal ideas perfect for a busy weeknight. These are tried-and-true recipes I found on Pinterest and have been making for years. Resist the temptation of ordering from Grub Hug again and try cooking these healthy meals. I promise you they’re easy and delicious! Sheet Pan Meals Sheet pan meals are […]
Simple Ways to Eat More Protein
Hello! When I started my journey with counting macros, protein was by far the hardest to hit. Our culture is booming with carbs and fats (of all levels of quality), but protein is sometimes hard to come by – you have to purposefully include it in your food decisions or you probably won’t get enough. […]
Tips For Moving Throughout the Workday at a Desk Job
So many of us spend nearly our entire day sitting. We sit in our cars, sit at our desks all workday, and sit on the couch at home. Sitting makes us want to sit more – it’s the perfect example of inertia. Last fall I moved jobs from a HUGE manufacturing facility where I could […]
Food Label Basics: Know What You’re Eating
I recently had a lake day with some friends and when I mentioned wanting to be involved in picking our snacks at the grocery store, they were surprised that my reason was so I could read the food labels. The idea of caring about the ingredients hadn’t even occurred to them! I’ve been so immersed […]
Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies
I grew up as a SUPER picky eater. I’m talking plain-noodles, chicken-tenders-with-no-dipping-sauce, cheese-pizza-level picky. I think baby carrots (raw, not cooked) were about the only vegetable I liked until high school. When I started my journey into creating healthy habits for myself, figuring out how to like more veggies was at the top of my […]