I’ve been so good lately and have lost weight so I can loosen up a little. I worked out extra hard to earn these pancakes/ice cream sundae/extra slice of pizza. I’ve got calories left today so let me go find something to eat. I’m sure lunch didn’t have that many calories so I can have dessert […]
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
December 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A few months ago, I had someone ask me if it was possible to get enough protein in your diet if you are a vegetarian. My first answer was yes, but I decided to try it out for a day to see just how hard it really was. I love that kind of thing. OK, pretty […]
Three Problems With IIFYM and How to Fix Them
October 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
IIFYM stands for If It Fits Your Macros, and if you’ve been on the dieting scene for any length of time, I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept on a high level. You figure out your calorie needs for your goal, come up with a set of protein/fat/carb numbers to hit daily, and get to […]
Why Your Focus Shouldn’t Be Fat Loss Even If That’s Your Goal
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I’m a decades-long dieter that tried just about every diet in the books to lose weight and most of the time I wasn’t very successful at it. I now work in an industry where people are very focused on how they look, their body fat, muscle definition and basically their body. I definitely don’t fit […]
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Spinach and Provolone
December 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Food prep ahead of time is such an important part of eating healthy, so I mention it often. When you walk in the door after a stressful day, it can make or break your dinner choices knowing that you have something ready to go in the fridge to eat within minutes. It makes packing breakfasts […]