Ok, I know this might not sound all that appetizing but I PROMISE it is so good! I was honestly shocked that it ended up turning out so well. I was afraid the turkey would cause it to be dry and tasteless, but it was actually quite the opposite! It turned out moist, tasted great,… Continue reading Ground turkey meatloaf
Month: March 2019
Progressive overload: the best way to build skeletal muscle naturally
If you have been following my blog over the past few months, you know a little about my background. I have trained so many different ways over the past 7 years. My goal has always been to build muscle. Yes, I of course wanted to lose some baby weight too, but the ultimate goal was… Continue reading Progressive overload: the best way to build skeletal muscle naturally
Macro friendly turkey vegetable soup in the crockpot
I just tried this the other night for dinner and it was good! It is easy, macro friendly, and even my kids liked it. It was perfect for a cold night with a bunch of sick family members! I am always looking for quick, easy ways to make a dinner in the crock pot that… Continue reading Macro friendly turkey vegetable soup in the crockpot
The truth about scale weight
Do you find yourself frustrated by the constant fluctuation of your scale weight on check in day? Don't worry! You aren't alone. I have been weighing myself now for about 10 months daily for my current training regimen. Yes you read that right. Every day. As soon as I get up in the morning, use… Continue reading The truth about scale weight
Getting past the fear of joining a gym
Is one of your biggest reasons for not starting an exercise regimen the fear of going to an unfamiliar gym? If so, you are not alone. I believe this is a fear of most new gym goers whether they will admit it or not. My first time ever attending a gym I felt the same… Continue reading Getting past the fear of joining a gym
It’s OK to be competitive!
I haven't been in the bikini competition realm for very long but I have definitely already noticed a change in my perception of the sport. When I first decided I wanted to try and compete it was strictly for the personal battle. I wanted to see if I could push myself to be ready for… Continue reading It’s OK to be competitive!
My favorite protein shake recipe
I have to admit I am not normally much of a shake drinker. My boyfriend purchased me a bullet blender for Christmas and I decided to try making my own protein shake. So over time I have perfected it to the point that I look forward to drinking them! Obviously this is personalized to what… Continue reading My favorite protein shake recipe
An alternative to meal prepping
Does the thought of prepping an entire week of meals stress you out and also sort of nauseate you? It does me. I have never liked cooking vats of food and individualizing it for the whole week. I can't even think of eating the same chicken over and over all week long. I know that… Continue reading An alternative to meal prepping
Family friendly fiber options
My daughter has had digestive issues since she started eating solid food as a baby. She is now 8 years old and we finally have found a doctor who is going to help us get it rectified. Obviously part of the process includes making sure she is getting adequate fiber in her diet. So, being… Continue reading Family friendly fiber options
