This salad earns its place next to almost anything — grilled chicken, salmon, burgers, you name it. It brings brightness and color to the plate without adding heaviness or a pile of extra calories. At just under 100 calories per serving, it gives you a good amount of food volume for very little cost — both calorically and effort-wise.
Read More6 ingredients, plus some salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes? Sign me up for this beautifully-creamy (and surprisingly high-protein) dinner that is easy to cook after a long day's work. Don't use bottled lemon juice; the zingy fresh lemon juice is a MUST-HAVE, when paired with the luxurious whipped ricotta and the sweet peas. Enjoy!
An extra note: I have Celiac disease, so that's why I formulated this recipe with gluten-free ingredients. Feel free to adjust to your favorite brands, if you don't have to be strictly gluten-free!
Read MoreWhen you start losing weight for life, everything changes. Suddenly, you’re second-guessing simple things that never gave you pause before. Like burgers. In 2018, I found myself thinking for the very first time: Are burgers healthy?
Read MoreInstead of being another “diet smoothie” that leaves you hungry an hour later, this one has staying power. You get the enjoyment of chocolate + espresso, but in a form that keeps you on track with your weight loss goals.
Read MoreFall always has me craving apple cider donuts — that cozy orchard flavor with cinnamon sugar on top. This baked oatmeal is my way of capturing those flavors in a healthier, protein-packed breakfast. You still get the warm spices, the sweet crunch of apple sugar topping, and that nostalgic apple cider taste, but in a meal-prep friendly form that keeps you full and energized.
Read MoreWhen I went gluten-free after finding out I had Celiac, the very first dessert I tested was brownies. I wanted something rich, fudgy, and satisfying because I’m a chocolate fiend. The second thing I did? Make it single-serving. After maintaining a 100-lb weight loss, single-serve desserts are one of my top strategies. This recipe is warm, gooey, and chocolatey, with melty chips in the center. The best part: it takes just 5 minutes start to finish and uses pantry staples.
Read MoreA steaming bowl of ramen that feels like comfort food but won’t weigh you down — tender chicken, silky egg ribbons, and just enough noodles to make it cozy. Plus, it's gluten-free for the Celiacs like me. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis is a 5 minute meal-prep (for a whole week's worth of breakfasts!), and it only takes 2 minutes to put together in the morning. It's sweet, spiced, and the crunchy/chewy texture of the date/pistachio topping is so satisfying. Plus, it's under 350 calories, it's got 24 g of protein, and it's got 8 g of fiber per serving! I know you'll love this overnight oats recipe for your weight-loss journey, and beyond.
An extra note: I have Celiac disease, so that's why I formulated this recipe with gluten-free ingredients. Feel free to adjust to your favorite brands, if you don't have to be strictly gluten-free!
Read MoreChocolatey, rich, just one of those desserts that feels like a hug. If you love the depth and complexity of sesame and tahini, and you're also a kid-at-heart who loves Dirt N Worms pudding cups, this is the perfect sweet recipe for you!
Read MoreThis fabulous summery salad has the rich taste of basil pesto, with some sweetness from the agave (or substitute honey!) that's whisked into the dressing. It's a texture-adventure: creamy white beans, chewy edamame, and crunchy veggies, all diced small so that your salad can easily stay on your fork or spoon. The roasted pistachios are the perfect finishing touch. Plus, it's safe for gluten-free folks! (I have Celiac, so I know the deal).
Read MoreThese cheesy cabbage cakes are crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and wildly satisfying for something that’s made of mostly vegetables. They’re the kind of savory, snacky side dish that feels fun and filling, and they come together with a handful of everyday ingredients. I’ve been making them on repeat when I want something easy, oven-baked, and packed with flavor—without standing over a pan of oil.
Read MoreI’ve been gluten-free since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease — and one of the trickiest things to find is an ice cream sandwich that doesn’t cost $7 and ship in dry ice from across the country. I wanted something simple, satisfying, and safe.
Read MoreI’ve been gluten-free since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease — and one of the trickiest things to find is an ice cream sandwich that doesn’t cost $7 and ship in dry ice from across the country. I wanted something simple, satisfying, and safe.
Read MoreAll the fun of chocolate cookie dough (remember eating it straight from the bowl?) but the macros are spot on (it's got 14 g of protein!). Plus, it's a single-serving dessert with a calorie count that's pretty darn weight-loss and weight-maintenance friendly.
Read MoreIn the West, lots of us think of a complete plate with a big starchy side-dish (think a pile of oven-roasted french fries, a cup of rice, a heap of pasta, a slab of bread, you name it. Now, these are all awesome things, and they belong in our lives. But when you’re aiming to lose weight, sometimes swapping a few of these heavier sides for a lighter veggie-based side can help you increase your fiber and increase your fullness (not to mention, get lots of micro-nutrients that help your body function at its best.) The two things that make this dish wonderful for weight loss are 1) the calorie count (under 250), and the fiber content (a whopping 12 grams!) When the calories are reasonable and the fiber is high, you know you’re in for an easier calorie-deficit and less hunger overall.
Read MoreA single-serving snack that's 280 calories, 23 g of protein, gluten-free, and weight-loss friendly, but most importantly, I actually crave it every day. Crunchy chips, a dreamy salty-but-sweet peanut butter topping, and all the satisfaction you could ask from a nighttime or afternoon munchy. Enjoy!
Read MoreI dream about this pudding. This is the time of year when every evening, I think to myself “I wish I was in front of a campfire right now.” And let’s face it; that’s just not always possible. So this is the perfect way to give myself a summery bonfire-night boost, without having to build the fire.
Read MoreThis Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl is one of those quiet superstar meals I keep coming back to when I want something fast, deeply satisfying, and surprisingly packed with protein. We’re talking creamy cottage cheese (don’t knock it yet), layered with roasted mushrooms that taste like cozy umami magic, garlicky sautéed spinach, and a little optional balsamic glaze or hot sauce to make it pop.
Read MoreI’m a little bit obsessed with bean salads. Why, you may ask? Well, I feel like they were the lifeline I needed during a difficult time. I’ve been maintaining my 100 lb weight-loss since 2018, and I did a lot of work to banish emotional eating from my vocabulary (and my behavior) in order to accomplish that. But in the summer of 2024, I was seeing a very frustrating resurgence of that behavior! Especially during the evening “witching hour” of dessert (which would lead to another dessert, then another, then ANOTHER…
Read MoreThis is such an easy, low-carb sheet pan meal with juicy spiced chicken thighs and curry-roasted zucchini. Perfect for healthy meal prep and weight loss goals!
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