Hi Everyone and Happy July! Yesterday was meal prep Sunday for my husband and I. We recently purchased this on amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0742M47V5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and are excited to keep the momentum going. These reusable containers are BPA free, dishwasher and micro safe. I personally do not put plastic in the microwave, but this means you could. Anyhow yesterday…
Category: Phase 2
Grilling
As the summer is in full swing, an easy way to stay with protocol is grilling. I LOVE to grill everything and everything on my grill (okay maybe not IP packets). Some of the things I like to grill: Roasted Broccoli Cilantro lime chicken Beef tenderloin/filet Zucchini medley Cedar plank salmon All of these are…
Accountability
Hi, all-Coach Laura here. I just wanted to speak briefly to accountability. I have been in maintenance for almost 2 years and I know that at times I can slip into bad habits, but know that I have to get right back on. The last two months I have been weighing myself at the beginning…
Welcome to a healthy village
A friend told me yesterday she felt like she should have done a better job being “there” for me. This is my one of my best friends. I have known her for 30+ years! She has always been “there” for me. Maybe not standing right next to me, but definitely “there”. As I listened to…
Valentine’s Day
Hello, lovelies; Coach Laura here. I wanted to send a quick blog post with a few tips on what to do on the holiday of love since much of it is tied to food. I know for myself personally, going out to restaurants can be a difficult feat to do and my husband and I…
My village
I am over a “certain age”. Often the medical world just lays it out as the cause, and that’s that. But I have some really good days… and some really tough ones… so somewhere in there is the possibility for more good then bad days. I bring this up to help understand why coaching in…
How, Why & How Much … the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program
Why Choose Ideal Protein Instead of the Standard Low-Calorie Diet? There are 4 phases to the Ideal Protein protocol. Phase I of the diet is for the entire time you want to lose weight to get to your goal. Women typically lose 2 – 3 pounds per week and men 3 – 5 pounds per week. Strictly following…
Zoodles!
If you don’t already have a spiralizer in your home, you need one! I can not tell you how many times a week I make zoodles. It can be an excellent spaghetti replacement and it has also been an addition to a nice cold “pasta” salad” recently. quick recipe: 2 zucchinis 1-2 tsp olive oil…
The art of distraction
I wake up every morning at 5am… rather, my pooch wakes me up to go out every day at OMG it’s early… I start the day with my warm chocolate IP drink, num! But by 7am… I need food! But today… I know that I am going to be around a ton of temptation! Eating…
Sharing
At my home, this is a weekend typically filled with celebrations and fun with family and friends. Typically, this means food. Jar because I am being more careful with my food choices doesn’t mean I need to bring “diet” food! A few of my favorites… Janeva’s buffalo chicken meatballs. Brought those to a potluck.. 150…
