Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Podcast Ep 111: Nealy Fischer, The Flexible Chef

Nealy Fischer, who you might better know as The Flexible Chef, inspires people all over the globe to live a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle. Armed with a “little black book” of favorite recipes, workout methods, yogis and health professionals, she founded MAYYA, which runs luxury wellness events across Asia. Nealy describes herself as a recovering perfectionist — something many of us can relate to, right? She believes we’d all feel better and happier if we could just ditch our goals of perfection in the kitchen and focus on filling our meals with a little more fun and meaning. She counts fixing…

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7 Budget-Friendly Tips for Your Next Family Vacation

Although I’m pretty homebound from now until the twins make their debut (also the reason why I’ll be Skyping in for this!), now that summer is just around the corner, I’m thinking of all the summer family vacations yet to come. Disney is always up there as a dream, along with any destination that has a beach or mountains (or, let’s be honest, wine!). However, with my family expanding from a party-of-three to a party-of-five, affordability is definitely a key factor for any future family vacay. And, I imagine I’m not alone in that need, huh, mamas? So! Without further…

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread

These breakfast pizzas, which are great for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner combine two of my favorite foods – lox and everything bagel seasoning!

These breakfast pizzas, which are great for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner combine two of my favorite foods – lox and everything bagel seasoning!

I used my easy breakfast pizza dough recipe and topped it with red onion and everything bagel seasoning, then baked it in the oven and finished it with a little cream cheese, lox, tomato, dill and capers. You can bake this in the oven or in the air fryer!

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This Gym Prides Itself on Being Size Inclusive

We chatted about size inclusivity in gyms and what fitness professionals can do to better support body neutrality and positivity in this recent podcast episode. That chat got so much buzz that we wanted to keep the convo going. Because if there’s one thing we’d like to do in this world, we’d like let everyone know that fit bottoms come in all shapes and sizes. So, when Blink Fitness told us about its body positivity and inclusivity movement at numerous locations across the U.S. and its 2019 campaign,”Every body is different, your gym should be too,” we were like, yep,…

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 29-May 5)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (4/29)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5) (Recipe x 2)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7)
D: Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with a green salad (2)*
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 856**

TUESDAY (4/30)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: LEFTOVER Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with 8 baby carrots (0)
D: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheese (1), 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1) and
Instant Pot Refried Beans (0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 869**

WEDNESDAY (5/1)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: LEFTOVER Three Cheese Zucchini Stuffed Lasagna Rolls (6) with 8 baby carrots (0)
D: Slow Cooker Pernil (6) with ½ cup brown rice (3) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 970**

THURSDAY (5/2)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette***(3) (Recipe x 2)
D: Cuban Sandwich Quesadilla (5) (Recipe x 4) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black
Beans (1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 829**

FRIDAY (5/3)
B: PB + J Smoothie (4)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3)
D: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo (3) with grilled corn (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 829**

SATURDAY (5/4)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with an orange (0)
L: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo (3) with grilled corn (0)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 6, Calories 521**

SUNDAY (5/5)
B: LEFTOVER Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with an orange (0)
L: Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad (3)
D: Skillet Chicken in Tomato-Chipotle Sauce with Avocado Crema (2) with ½ cup brown rice (3) and Skillet Mexican
Zucchini (4)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 868**

*Freeze any leftover rolls you/your family won’t eat.
Green salad includes 4 cups mixed greens, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, chickpeas and ½
cup light vinaigrette.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

***Prep Wednesday night, if desired

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Healthy Eating Made Easy With Daily Harvest

Healthy food subscription boxes are hot right now, and I recently had a chance to review one that I found to be extremely cool — Daily Harvest. Daily Harvest is a weekly or monthly plan that delivers frozen, plant-based and farm-fresh smoothies, soups, Harvest Bowls, oat bowls, chia bowls, and lattes to your door. Each item comes in its own cup with the (totally recognizable) ingredients and (super simple) instructions listed on the side. You simply keep them in your freezer until you’re ready to eat, then pull off the top, add the recommended liquid, and either blend, heat, or…

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Ranch Chicken Salad

This light and easy chicken salad recipe made with leftover rotisserie chicken breast meat and my homemade ranch dressing. Great for lunch and meal prep!

This light and easy chicken salad recipe made with leftover rotisserie chicken breast meat and my homemade ranch dressing. Great for lunch and meal prep!
Ranch Chicken Salad

I love keeping chicken salad on hand for easy lunch for the week. Buying a small container of the pre-made stuff is so expensive, and never as good as homemade. A few other chicken salad recipes I keep on rotation are Chicken Waldorf Salad, Chicken Salad with Avocado, Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill and Cilantro Chicken Salad.

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Tidying Up in My Own Way

Have you been watching “Tidying Up?” If so you’ve probably been so inspired that you’ve made piles of your possessions, held them tight to see if they spark joy, and said “thank you” or “bye” to those that don’t. Perhaps you’ve even organized your drawers, folding each item with such care and attention. If this sounds like you, I’m here with you. I’ve been on the joy-sparking, minimalism, decluttering train for a few years. It started with a desire to clear something from my air. Not the incessant dog hair that seems to multiply with each blink — no, something…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Beyond Tea and Toast: Raw Local Honey Benefits

Honey is probably the sweetener I reach for most often (well, maybe tied with pure maple syrup, anyway). I love it in tea, I often drizzle a little on toast or a buttered English muffin, and it adds just the right amount of sweetness to plain Greek yogurt with fruit and chia seeds. I had an amazing pizza lately that included hot peppers with a drizzle of honey (called a “Bee Sting), and when I’m looking to add a touch of sweetness and consistency to a salad dressing? Honey to the rescue. And, did you know about all the health…

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Ali Landry on Being a ‘Happy Mom’

Do you consider yourself a “happy mom?” And, what does it take to really be happy as a mother? For celeb mom-of-three Ali Landry, it has a lot to do with balance — and pursing your personal passions alongside other supportive women. Which is exactly what she’ll be talking about at the Happy Mom Conference in Pasadena, Cali. on May 4, 2019. We recently had the chance to pick Ali’s brain about her upcoming keynote at the conference and her site Re/Shape — along with all things motherhood. Here’s that interview! How did you get involved in the Happy Mom…

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Chicken Satay

Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: Get a Free 39-Page Bonus Download with Your Pre-Order

I’m beyond exciting that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook will finally be hitting bookstores May 7, but it’s available to pre-order now!!

I'm beyond exciting that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook will finally be hitting bookstores May 7, but it's available to pre-order now!!

This week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book!), if you pre-order the Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook from your retailer of choice, you will get access to a FREE 39-page bonus pack downloaded today with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from all 4 of my cookbooks and my blog, a few sneak peaks from the new cookbook (Air Fryer Tortilla Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Air Fryer Herbed Cornish Hen for Two and Air Fryer Cheesy Green Chile–Chicken Chimichangas), an updated pantry list, a weekly grocery list, and 2 new exclusive air fryer recipes that you won’t see anywhere else! No worries if you already pre-ordered, simply use your proof of purchase!

I'm beyond exciting that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook will finally be hitting bookstores May 7, but it's available to pre-order now!!

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Get Your Leg Day in at Home

Fun news here! We’re partnering up with the good peeps at PaleoHacks to bring you some new recipes (like this immunity-boosting soup), workouts, tips, and more! PaleoHacks is a top source for amazing Paleo recipes, fitness tips, and wellness advice to help you live life to the fullest. Read on for a leg workout that you can do at home — and stay tuned for more healthy content from them in the coming weeks.  Some would say that nothing feels better than a good leg day. You feel a little sore, but sweaty and strong, like you can take on…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 22-April 28)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®.

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

Happy Saturday! For those of you who made a baked ham for Easter, I included a few recipes to use the leftovers, including this Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage so don’t throw away that ham bone! I’m also over-the-moon to announce The Skinnytaste By Vremi Air Fryer is finally available for pre-order on Amazon!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (4/22)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins* (4) and a banana (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad* (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Ham and Swiss Crustless Quiche (5) with 2 cups arugula (0) and 1 tablespoon light balsamic vinaigrette (1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 812 #

TUESDAY (4/23)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a pear (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Steak Taco Lettuce Wraps (4) with Fiesta Lime Rice (2)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 968 #

WEDNESDAY (4/24)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a banana (0)
L: Chicken Waldorf Salad (3) on a whole grain roll (3)
D: Leftover Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3) and a green
salad** (2)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 969 #

THURSDAY (4/25)
B: Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (4) and a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) and a green salad (2)
D: Grilled Bourbon Chicken (5) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and Roasted Asparagus (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 1,069 #

FRIDAY (4/26)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and Cabbage (2) and a green salad (2)
D: Seattle Asian Salmon Bowl (7)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 921 #

SATURDAY (4/27)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole (4) and an orange (0)
L: Quickest Cast-Iron Thin Crust Pizza (4) (Recipe x 2) and an apple (0)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 8, Calories 504 #

SUNDAY (4/28)
B: LEFTOVER Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole (4) and 1 cup grapes (0)
L: Mayo-less Tuna Macaroni Salad (6) (Recipe x 2)
D: Chicken Parmesan Lasagna*** (8) with 1 ½ cups romaine lettuce and 1 ½ tablespoons Skinny Caesar Dressing
(2)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,149 #

*Prep Sunday night, if desired.

**Green salad includes 6 cups mixed greens, 3 scallions, 1 cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, chickpeas and ¾
cup light vinaigrette.  Set aside 2 servings with dressing on the side for lunch Thurs/Fri.

***Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat.

# This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with a leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and Swiss Cheese.

This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with a leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and Swiss Cheese.
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

This quiche is keto, gluten-free and easy to make! Add a salad on the side and it’s the perfect light meal. Of course, you can use any cheese you wish here, or leave the ham out like I did in this Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche. If you want a quiche with crust, you may also like this Spinach and Ricotta Quiche and this Chicken Quiche which are so popular on my site.

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Key Lime Yogurt Pie

This easy Key Lime Yogurt Pie is a cross between a key lime pie and a key lime cheesecake with a light, creamy filling that is sweet and tart, made with key lime juice, yogurt and cream cheese in a graham cracker crust.

This easy Key Lime Yogurt Pie is a cross between a key lime pie and a key lime cheesecake with a light, creamy filling that is sweet and tart, made with key lime juice, yogurt and cream cheese in a graham cracker crust.
Key Lime Yogurt Pie

The filling requires no baking, it’s set with gelatin so if you wish to make this a no-bake pie, you can also use a ready-made graham cracker crust. This was so delicious I had to get it out of my house, as I tested it a few times to get it just right! If you have been following me, you probably know how much I love pie, it’s my favorite type of dessert and the only sweets I really crave. Some other pies I love are this Peanut Butter Pie and this Mixed Berry Pie.

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Three Brands Inspiring Us to Do Better

Every year, as Earth Day approaches, I find myself paying a little extra attention to the ways — both big and small — that I can help protect our environment. I try to bike or walk instead of drive when possible, I always bring reusable bags when I go to the supermarket, and when my friends and I are at the beach, we don’t leave until we’ve each picked up at least three pieces of trash. But the one thing that all of us can probably do more of, no matter where we live or what our daily lives look…

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Healthy Obsession: Perfect Bites

You know those times when you just want a little something to snack on? Like, you don’t need an entire protein bar, but you want a few bites of something tasty and satisfying? I have a lot of those times — before I go to the grocery store, when I’m beginning to prep a meal that’s going to take a while, when I’m back from a workout and I’m not quite ready to eat anything substantial … the list goes on. And guys, I may have found my perfect snack. Perfect Bites, the newest offering from the makers of the…

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5 Reasons Why I’m a Protiva Mom

This post is sponsored by Protiva. For our sponsored post policy, click here. The last time I was pregnant, nutrition was super important for me. After all, what you eat helps support every amazing thing your body is doing — not to mention that your nutritional needs change once you’re growing a human in your belly. So, seeing that this time I’m carrying twins — oh, man — I am super aware that my nutrition needs to be top-notch right now. And! Nutrition is not only important during pregnancy. Recovering from childbirth and the physical demands of breastfeeding are no joke — and…

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Podcast Ep 110: Entrepreneur and Natural Beauty Expert Cheryl Mitchell

This ep is just so fresh! We’re talking about business, essential oils, and natural beauty products with Cheryl Mitchell, founder and creator of Miss Doyle’s Soapery and the Inspire Bath & Body products that we’ve been swooning over for months now, ever since Inspire Bath came on as a podcast sponsor. After surviving three failed business ventures, Cheryl has learned a lifetime’s worth of lessons — and in this ep, she doesn’t hold back on her advice for not only running a successful company, but doing so while maintaining a work/life balance. She also created a charity component for many…

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Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

I combined two of my favorite foods – Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna to make this delicious Chicken Parmesan Lasagna, the perfect family-friendly dish to feed a large crowd!

I combined two of my favorite foods – Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna to make this delicious Chicken Parmesan Lasagna, the perfect family-friendly dish to feed a large crowd!
Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

You’re going to need a really deep baking dish to make this!! This extra deep lasagna has 5 layers of noodles (I used no-bake), with two layers of breaded chicken cutlets (yeah baby!) in between all that saucy, cheesy goodness!

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Everything You Need to Know About Toxin-Free Fitness

When you head to your fitness facility, you’re pursuing health and wellness through exercise. But there’s a possibility that your efforts at the gym could actually hinder your vitality by exposing you to pollution and toxins. via GIPHY This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go to the gym! Still, a few mindful considerations regarding how you pick your gym, workout clothing and equipment may help improve your health and quality of life. Air pollution might not be on your radar at your local gym, but clean air is a crucial component to wellness. And factors restricting air flow and boosting carbon…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (April 15-April 21)

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

With Easter coming, I thought you’d be interested in a few dessert options if you’re entertaining. This Super moist Carrot Cake is delicious, we also love these Honey Lemon Bars, and these Coconut Macaroons.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (4/15)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4) and a pear (0)
L: Penne Arugula Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes (9)
D: Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls (3) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and Instant Pot Refried Beans* (0)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 884**

TUESDAY (4/16)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4) and a pear (0)
L: Penne Arugula Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes (9)
D: Shrimp Scampi Tacos with Caesar Salad Slaw (6)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 913**

WEDNESDAY (4/17)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: Penne Arugula Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes (9)
D: Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry (1) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 956**

THURSDAY (4/18)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with 1 piece toast (3) and 1 cup blueberries (0)
L: Penne Arugula Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes (9)
D: Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (5)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 858**

FRIDAY (4/19)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5)
L: LEFTOVER Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (5)
D: Fish Florentine (6)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 843**

SATURDAY (4/20)
B: Tex Mex Migas (6)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4) (recipe x 2) with an apple (0)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 651**

SUNDAY (4/21)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe (3) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cream cheese (3), 1 ounce lox (2), sliced cucumber (0),
tomatoes (0) and red onion (0)
L: Chicken Quiche (6) with Low-Carb Potato Salad (4)
D: Apricot-Rum Glazed Spiral Ham (4) with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (5) and Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
(1)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 26, Calories 1,159**

**Prep Sunday night, if desired. Soak beans overnight (Sun to Mon)

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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See You in a Month … on the Beach!

You guys feel that excitement? via GIPHY Because we do! via GIPHY We’re about a month out from our Love Yourself Healthy Retreat at H3! So, right now, we’re putting the final touches on our sessions to make this an event that you’ll leave you feeling not just more empowered and confident, but also supported and grounded in the belief that you GOT THIS. And, of course, in the fact that you can create and live a healthy life on your terms that you freakin’ love, no matter your size or goals. Because, girl, you deserve that. Get the deets…

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Quickest Cast-Iron Thin Crust Pizza

I’m obsessed with this Super-Quick Cast-Iron Pizza technique made with tortillas.

I'm obsessed with this Super-Quick Cast-Iron Pizza technique made with tortillas.This combined stove top and oven recipe comes out just like Domino's or any bar thin crust pizza!
Cast-Iron Thin Crust Pizza

We are are a pizza loving family, in the summer we love making Grilled Pizza from scratch, and we often make Breakfast Pizza, this quicker pizza uses a combined stove top and oven technique that comes out just like Domino’s or any bar thin crust pizza! And it only takes a few minutes!

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