What The Hell Are Macros??

Have you found yourself tirelessly counting calories but aren't seeing the results you were hoping for?  We've all been there!  Whether you're looking to gain lean muscle mass or drop some inches for that itsy bitsy teeny weenie bikini, counting calories just isn't enough.

The problem isn't necessarily the calories it could be the TYPE of calories.  Whether you're counting Cheetos or cucumber slices the TYPE of calories you're consuming make ALL the difference when it comes to your health and fitness goals.

The first thing to address when working towards your health and fitness goals is your relationship with food.  Your relationship with food should be one that is HEALTHY!  And, I don't mean eating like a rabbit and following a strict low carb or paleo diet.  Building a positive relationship with food begins with loving your body and understanding that food is fuel.  PERIOD.  Food DOES and CAN taste good, be satisfying and comforting but bottom line, food FUELS our beautiful, STRONG bodies.

Meal Planning & Prepping 101

Meal planning & prepping can really be an overwhelming and daunting task.  Understandably so as nutrition is 80% of your weight loss journey.

Calculating your calories, figuring out recipes, the manual labor of prepping and not to mention planning around picky eaters in the family.

Don't let this deter you from setting aside special time to get this task accomplished.  Meal planning & prepping can truly save you time during the week; allowing you to focus on your workouts and weekly tasks.

Follow these next few steps to maximize your time and become efficient at meal planning & prepping!

Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes 

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS 

3 large chicken breasts, butterflied 

1 (10 ounce) fresh broccoli florets 

1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt 

1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese 

3 tsp garlic hummus 

1 tsp of olive oil, coconut oil or cooking spray 

INSTRUCTIONS 

-Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Grease using the oil or cooking spray. 

-Chop fresh broccoli into tiny pieces. 

-Mix the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, and broccoli. *Tip: save some cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the top of the chicken before baking. 

-Lay the 3 chicken breasts out on a flat surface. Stuff each chicken breast with equal portion of broccoli mixture. The filling may appear to be too much but that's okay. "Tuck" the stuffing in as much as possible. 

-Place the chicken breasts onto the lined baking pan. 

-Spread hummus mixture over the top of the chicken breast and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. 

-Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

Spinach & Kale Cubes

Okay, so how many of you have gone to make a smoothie and found your spinach or kale wilted at the bottom of the produce bin in the fridge?  I know that I am guilty of not eating my greens and they spoil so quickly.

Because of this I have come up with a solution and a great way to get those extra super foods into your smoothies when you need to using my spinach & kale ice cubes!