So here’s a little hack for you to upgrade your bread square footage. For any of your favorite breads that come in thick enough slices, you can actually turn ONE slice into TWO. Pictured is Dave’s Killer Bread Raisin’ the Roof, which I find comes sliced anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. I takes…
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Food Tips From Kaci — Check Nutrition Labels For Changes!
I’ve been doing #FoodTipsFromKaci here and there, but wanted to get formal with the series! The posts in this series will cover anything from macro hacks to tracking tips to cooking wisdom you should know about! First up! Check the foods that you consume often for updates to the nutritional values! If you pull forward…
Kaci’s Friday Finds — Powdered Nut Butters + How to Use Them!
I feel like this find is obvious to some, but I still get people who haven’t heard of these products before! It’s basically nuts with most of the fat removed turned into a powder. It is much lower in calories and fat, and high in protein, but tastes very similar to the respective nut from…
Five Tips for Accurate Macro Tracking
So you’ve been diligent about tracking and your workouts, but it doesn’t reflect in measurements, how your clothing feels, what you see in the mirror, or the number on the scale (remember that changes in some but not others does indicate progress). You don’t understand why you’re not seeing results. You definitely understand the basics,…
Five Tips For Saving Money On Groceries {FTT}
Groceries can add up quickly, especially for larger families, but eating healthy does not have to be expensive! Here’s 5 tips for how to save if you’re trying to stick to a budget with food! 1️⃣ Buy when on BOGO. This method works great if you want to stock up on what you use often…
How I “Splurge” When Dining At Restaurants
Are you an oyster fan, yay or nay? 🦪 Oysters (raw or steamed) can be an excellent #MacroFriendly option when dining out. Macros per 3 ounces: ~70 kcal, 2g fat, 4g carb, 8g protein. Depending on the size of the oysters, you may have 6 to 12 ounces in a dozen. They taste phenomenal with…
Feta Smothered Greens {2 Ingredient Recipe}
All you need is 2 minutes and 2 ingredients for the easiest and most delicious side dish ever! Bonus: it looks fancy!🧀🥬 For one serving: Steam one bag of Fresh Express Salad baby greens mix in the microwave (I just poke holes in the bag with a fork) for 2 minutes. Place on a dish….
A Quick #MacroHack {Vlog}
✅ When using salad dressings like vinaigrettes that have a lot of oil that separates to the top, you can save on fat and calories by discarding a good portion of it. ✅ Note: I am not advocating avoiding using some oil or fats in your salad, as you need them to help absorb…
Five Tips For Making Healthy Choices When Dining Out {FTT25}
One of the most common questions I get from clients is how to make good nutritional decisions when dining at a restaurant. The truth is that it is now easier than ever to stay on track without feeling deprived. Restaurants have menus and nutrition online and in house. It’s more common place to cater to…
Five Tips To Help You #LikeHowYouEat {FTT20}
1️⃣ Eat things you actually enjoy. There’s no reason to force yourself to eat something because you think you should or because it’s what someone else enjoys. Figure out what foods you enjoy and how you enjoy preparing them and make that the basis of your nutritional focus and food choices. 2️⃣ Don’t label…
#75Hard Day 57: Getting Started With Meal Prep {Vlog}
View this post on Instagram ▶️ What day is it?? I said 56, but meant 57. Had to check my calendar to make sure… Getting a little crazy around here and losing track of time!🤪 ▶️ Also, pardon the Alabama shirt. I can support my husband while also supporting myself… #GoNoles! #RollTribe! ▶️ Ok, onto…
#MacroFriendlyMonday13 — “French Toast” Cauliflower Bites + Peanut Butter Maple Syrup {Recipe & New Food Finds}
OMG! You guys! I seriously came up with the most random and delicious combination the other day! This #StrangeButGood recipe may not appeal to some, but for those who understand the amazing powers of cauliflower and creativity, this will be right up your alley! Especially if you already appreciate the power of sweet cauliflower and/or…