Water Workouts: 2 Kayaks to Try

Love working out in the great outdoors? Yeah, me too. And one of my favorite ways to have a fun, fit, outdoorsy day is to grab a kayak and get out on the water for a few hours. Recently, I had a chance to borrow a couple of cool kayaks that are quite different than the kayaks I bet you’re picturing right now. One can be carried like a backpack (yes, really!), and the other is pedal-powered rather than powered by paddles. Pretty cool, huh? Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal From a fitness perspective, the Ocean Kayak Malibu Pedal ($2,199.99) kayak…

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Potato and Broccoli Cakes

These easy, copycat Ikea vegetable potato and broccoli cakes called Grönsakskaka make a delicious side dish for breakfast or dinner!

Potato and Broccoli Cakes

Made with potatoes, broccoli, leeks, onions and cheese, so good! My aunt had a brunch for Mother’s Day and had a beautiful spread, which included these Potato and Broccoli Cakes. When she told us they were frozen from Ikea, we couldn’t believe it! My aunt helped me recreate them, they taste just as good as the original, with less calories of course! Kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast or brunch with eggs or as a side dish with salmon, chicken, or serve two as a main with a big salad.

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Tart Cherry Gin Cooler Recipe

Remember when we shared this Old Fashioned Cherry Pie Cocktail recipe a few weeks back? Well, now that it’s warmer, we’re looking for a lighter, brighter cocktail to sip on our patios. A little something like this Tart Cherry Gin Cooler, which we tweaked from a recipe in Esquire. What’s doubly awesome is that it’s quick and easy to make, so it’s great for entertaining. Tart Cherry Gin Cooler INGREDIENTS 5 tart cherries ½ fresh lime, squeezed 2 oz gin 4 oz ginger ale 1 lime wedge sprig of mint for garnish DIRECTIONS Add the sugar cube and sour cherries to your…

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry made with lean white meat and lots of broccoli in a ginger and garlic stir-fry sauce that’s an easy and quick weeknight meal or the perfect meal prep recipe for easy lunches all week long.

 Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Asian takeout doesn’t have to be loaded with fat and calories, a few great examples of that are these Skinnytaste favorites: General Tso’s Chicken, Orange Chicken Makeover, Asian Lettuce Wrap Chicken Chopped Salad, Teriyaki Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry and Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken – Lightened Up to name a few.

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Easy Ways to Give Back That Work With Any Budget

Sometimes I catch myself daydreaming about what I would do if I had an extra million or if I won the lottery. I dream up such elaborate plans that sometimes I actually get down about not being able to see my dreams materialize. It can be frustrating. But recently, I came downstairs to tell my husband that I had an epiphany. I realized that I needed to start focusing less on what I wish I could do and more on what I can do. I may never be able to write a million-dollar check or build a new wing in…

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Podcast Ep 84: Registered Dietitian Heidi Schauster on Eating Disorders and Nutrition

It’s one thing to know the importance of self-love — and it’s another to truly feel that love for yourself, no matter what condition your body is currently in. In this episode, we talk with Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S of the Boston-based Nourish Words Nutrition Therapy. A certified eating disorders nutrition registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience, Heidi has some incredible ideas on weight-inclusive wellness and diet culture liberation, and she wants y’all to know that you are already worthy of self-acceptance right now, at this moment — and you’re absolutely capable of overcoming just about…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (May 28-June 3)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend! A few notes for this week’s meal plan, prep the quinoa ahead for breakfast bowls and marinade for chicken on Sunday night, if desired. Grill extra breast of chicken for Tues/Wed lunches.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!

PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.

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!

(Picture above is the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, read more about it here.)

MONDAY (5/28)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Grilled Lemon Dijon Chicken Skewers (1) with Rainbow Potato Salad (5)
D: Grilled Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin (3) with Southwestern Black Bean Salad (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 824*

TUESDAY (5/29)
B: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls (5)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 864*

WEDNESDAY (5/30)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0)** with Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 898*

THURSDAY (5/31)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (4)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0) with Zesty Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
D: Chicken Shawarma Salad (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 814*

FRIDAY (6/1)
B: PB & J Smoothie (4)
L: LEFTOVER Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5) and a green salad (0) with Avocado Cilantro Buttermilk Dressing (2)
D: Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets (4) with grilled zucchini (0) and 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 910*

SATURDAY (6/2)
B: Whole Wheat Pancakes (5) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Grilled Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Salad (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 488*

SUNDAY (6/3)
B: Eggs and Soldiers with Asparagus (2)
L: Tuna Deviled Eggs (2) with an apple (0)
D: Spiralized Shanghai Beef and Broccoli (7) (Recipe x 2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 928*

*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.

**Green salad includes 9 cups romaine, 1 cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 3 scallions.  Serves 4 plus leftovers for lunch Thurs and Fri.

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Grilled Corn Salad with Feta

This charred Grilled Corn Salad with Feta is an easy 5-ingredient summer side dish. It goes perfect with anything you’re grilling!

Sweet summer corn doesn’t require much fuss to make it taste good, but the combination of sweet corn and slightly salty Feta cheese is simply magical, whether you enjoy this warm or cold! Toss in some fresh herbs and you have a winning salad combination. (more…)

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Self Massager Products We’re Digging

I didn’t get my first professional massage until I was well into my 20s. There were a few reasons — I’ve always been a bit weird about personal space and people touching me, for one, plus it took me a while to really understand the true value (financial and otherwise) of self-care. If my muscles were hurting, I figured I could just ice ’em, heat ’em, stretch ’em out, and I’d be fine. That approach worked okay when I was a teenager, but became less and less effective as I got older. These days, in order to keep things from…

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3 Easy Ways to Live Green and Make a Difference

Environmentalism and clean living go together like peanut butter and jelly, mimosas and brunch, yin and yang. Here are three small ways you can make a positive environmental impact. Cut the Meat According to research by Oxford Martin School, the widespread adoption of a plant-based diet would cut food-related emissions by 63 percent and potentially improve our health. While expecting the world to go full veggie may not be realistic, we can certainly be more aware of our meat consumption. Further, food scientists are developing “lab-grown meat.” While the concept of eating meat produced by a lab may sound gross,…

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Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets

Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets are so fast and easy, perfect to make all summer long!

Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets

These shrimp scampi packets are SO good, you’ll want to serve them with crisp bread to soak up all the delicious garlicky juices! When you want easy grilling, foil packet meals are perfect for weeknight dinners with easy clean-up!

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Tiny House Cooking: Swiss Chard Rolls With Root Vegetables

Living in a small space, like a tiny house, apartment, or a dorm, doesn’t mean you can’t dream big when it comes to creating delicious meals, and today’s guest post and recipe is excerpted from a cookbook by Adams Media that’s designed to help you do just that!  No need to curb your big appetite in a tiny home — the recipes in Tiny House Cooking: 175+ Recipes Designed to Create Big Flavor in a Small Space are uniquely designed to be made in the micro-kitchens of tiny homes and apartments, since many tiny homes have only two burner stove…

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Chicken Shawarma Salad

This Mediterranean inspired salad is made with Grilled Chicken Shawarma kebabs served over salad with Feta and Tzatziki.

Chicken Shawarma Salad

This grilled chicken shawarma recipe, made with chicken breast is on constant rotation in my house. I usually serve it with pita and salad. After sharing these Greek Chicken Tzatziki Bowls a few weeks back made with boneless skinless chicken thighs on skewers, I was inspired to try the shawarma with thighs instead, and turn them into kebabs.

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The 411 on Strength-Based Parenting

So much in parenting advice has changed over the years. And one of the current trends we love (besides YDY — AKA: you do you!) is strength-based parenting, which is based on the principles of positive psychology. Unsure what, exactly, that is? We’re about to break it down in this interview with Lea Waters, author of The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish and the star of this popular TedX talk. 7 Questions with Lea Waters About Strength-Based Learning Fit Bottomed Mamas: Why was this book so important for you to write? Lea Waters: I run strength-based workshops…

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Podcast Ep 83: “Chasing Slow” With Erin Loechner

Slow gets a bad rap — but in today’s interview, we learn that sometimes the best path to happiness isn’t found in the fast lane. In this episode, we talk with Erin Loechner, founder of Design for Mankind and author of Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path. You might also recognize her name from her writing and design work featured in The New York Times, Dwell, Marie Claire, Elle Decor, and Huffington Post, or from her two-season HGTV.com web special in which she and her husband chronicled the full renovation of their Midwest home. That choice to create a home in the…

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All Together Now: The Story Behind the FBG Redesign

As you guys know, it’s been a decade of FBG, and there have been a lot of changes up in here over the years. But the one we are MOST excited to share with you today (and, if you’re reading this, you should be seeing it RIGHT NOW) is a newly designed site that puts all of our sister sites and FBG in one central location! via GIPHY Yes, that means that now, no matter where else you are in the Fit Bottomed World (Fit Bottomed Mamas, Fit Bottomed Eats or Fit Bottomed Zen), you’ll now be on Fit Bottomed Girls. So, instead of…

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2018 Fitties: The Best Fitness- and Health-Related Products We’ve Tried

It’s our birfday week so you know what that means … via GIPHY Well, yes, obviously. But it also means … it’s Fitties time! via GIPHY In case you’re new to the Fitties game or need a refresher, the Fitties are basically our version of the Oscars. And we give them out to only the best-of-the-best fitness- and health-related products that we have tried in the last year and love like whoa. This is the stuff we couldn’t imagine our fit lives without — and recommend to EVERYONE WE KNOW. Like last year, we’ve divided each category up on individual pages so that…

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Giveaway: ZOOMA Florida Race Registration and One-Night Stay

 Don’t these ladies look like they’re having the times of their lives? Well, you could be just like them in October because we are giving what might just be our coolest and amazing giveaway ever … registration to the ZOOMA Summer Challenge and ZOOMA Florida (half marathon, 12K or 5K) — and a one-night stay at one of the race resorts in Amelia Island, located on the northeastern coast of Florida! WE KNOW. It’s an incredible giveaway. You can get all the deets on the race here — but first, know this: Zooma Florida was voted one of the top 20 half…

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2018 Noshies: The Best Food, Beverage and Kitchen Products

It’s party time in the Fit Bottomed World! We’re celebrating our birthday week over at Fit Bottomed Girls with fantastic giveaways, great content, and some pretty exciting news. And because all the best parties are full of deliciousness, we’re getting in on the action by announcing the winners of the 2018 Noshies! So, if you’re ready to see what we’re loving SO HARD out of all the great food-related goodies we’ve checked out over the past year, read on! Or if you’d like to start out with a trip down memory lane, you can catch up with who’s been awarded a Noshie…

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2018 Mommies: The Best Products for Moms, Kids and Families

In case you haven’t heard, it’s an exciting week here in the Fit Bottomed World … it’s birthday week over at Fit Bottomed Girls! And while we’re going to be unveiling a pretty big and exciting new change soon (squeal!), today we’re gonna help FBG party by announcing the 2018 Mommies. You guys know that the best stuff in mom life is shared, and that’s exactly what the Mommies are all about. (You can see last year’s list here.) We’ve tried A LOT of stuff over the course of the past 365 days, and these are the mama finds that…

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2018 Zennies: The Best Mindful Living Products

Can you guys believe that we’re already hosting the THIRD-annual Zennies this year? True story. And if that’s not special enough, we’re doing it at the same time as the Fitties, Noshies and Mommies, because — ladies and gents — it is a HUGE week for the Fit Bottomed World and this is just part of the big ol’ celebration. (Get the scoop here, enter to win some giveaways here, and then stay tuned next week for a new and exciting announcement!) For those of you here on FBZ for the first time, what are the Zennies you ask? Good…

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The 10-10-10 Workout

We all have our birthday traditions, right? via GIPHY Some folks start their big day with a special breakfast, while others take the day off work to do something exciting (or relaxing — which can actually be pretty exciting if your everyday life doesn’t really allow for that, right?). via GIPHY Us? Well, we think a birthday is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate!  And by “celebrate,” we mean “celebrate how amazing we are by doing a solid workout!” Obviously. It’s a simple concept: 10 moves. 10 reps. 10 rounds. (Plus a five to 10 minute easy warm up to get your…

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Giveaway: 10 Essential Items for Your Home Gym

Wouldn’t it be cool to have a home gym stocked with the essentials? One that just, like, arrived at your doorstep? via GIPHY Well, guess, what? In honor of our 10-year birthday (get all the deets and special posts here) and because you guys are awesome, we’ve taken our affiliate relationship with ProSource to the next level: the GIVEAWAY LEVEL! via GIPHY Yes, they’re giving away their top 10 home gym essentials to one lucky U.S. reader. via GIPHY Here’s what you can win! 1. Foam Roller 2. Resistance Bands 3. Pull-Up Bar 4. Dip Station   5. Yoga Mat…

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Podcast Ep 82: 60 Questions With the Fit Bottomed Girls

It’s party time! Grab a glass of something bubbly (kombucha works!), put on your most comfy athleisure and get ready to celebrate (FBG-style) our 10th birthday! That’s right, it was 10 years ago that Fit Bottomed Girls — which is now home to a whole slew of verticals including Fit Bottomed Eats, Fit Bottomed Mamas and Fit Bottomed Zen, and the Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast — was launched. So, yeah, we think this is a really, really good reason to celebrate! (Be sure to go here now for special posts, giveaways, and more.) In this special ep, we decided to shake things…

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Our Top 10 Most Popular Posts of ALL TIME

Compiling our most popular posts is a tradition we do each and every year for our birthday  … but this year has a twist. A decade-long twist. via GIPHY Instead of sharing your most read and shared posts from the last year, this time, we’re doing it for ALL TIME! via GIPHY It’s kind of like going back in time. via GIPHY Except, it’s also right now, because even posts that we just wrote are in the running. via GIPHY Now let’s get to it! 10. An Easy Way to Keep Those Workout Headbands On 9. We Can So Relate to…

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Looking Back on a Freakin’ Decade of Fit Bottomed Girls — And Sharing What’s to Come

Can you believe that — this week — Fit Bottomed Girls is celebrating its 10th anniversary? via GIPHY Yes, that’s a decade. via GIPHY WE KNOW. via GIPHY And over that decade, A LOT of things have happened. And changed. And grown. And evolved. via GIPHY In that time, we’ve started three verticals in addition to Fit Bottomed Girls — Fit Bottomed Mamas (which got a new tagline and logo last year), Fit Bottomed Eats and Fit Bottomed Zen — plus we started our podcast, hosted a retreat, wrote a book, designed a pair of leggings, and launched our ongoing weight-loss…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (May 21-May 27)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.

Let me know if you have any requests for next weeks meal plan!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!

PS – If you want to make your own meal plan, you can search for recipes by course in the index.

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 (5/21)
B: 2 fried eggs (0), 2 slices tomato (0), 2 ounces avocado (3)
L: Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill (1) with 8 slices of cucumber (0)
D: The Best Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers (6) with Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 849*

TUESDAY (5/22)
B: 2 fried eggs (0), 2 slices tomato (0), 2 ounces avocado (3)
L: Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill (1) with 8 slices of cucumber (0)
D: Thai Chicken Peanut Lettuce Tacos (6) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 826*

WEDNESDAY (5/23)
B: PB + J Yogurt (6)
L: Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill (1) with an apple (0)
D: Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan (7) and 1 ½ cups arugula (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 838*

THURSDAY (5/24)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a banana (0)
L: Canned Tuna Ceviche (3) with 1 ounce (about 18) baked tortilla chips (3)
D: Slow-Cooker Banh Mi Rice Bowls (10)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 872*

FRIDAY (5/25)
B: PB + J Yogurt (6)
L: Canned Tuna Ceviche (3) with 1 ounce (about 18) baked tortilla chips (3)
D: Grilled Shrimp and Watermelon Chopped Salad (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 803*

SATURDAY (5/26)
B: Spinach Ricotta Quiche (5)
L: Updated Waldorf Salad Cups (6)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 566*

SUNDAY (5/27)
B: LEFTOVER Spinach Ricotta Quiche (5)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5) and an apple (0)
D: Chicken Cacciatore (3) over 1 cup whole wheat spaghetti (5) and Roasted Asparagus (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 849*

*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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Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice

This easy skillet dinner combines ground turkey taco meat with cauliflower rice topped with lettuce, avocado and salsa for an easy, low-carb weeknight meal!

I love brown rice, but when I want a low-carb meal, cauliflower rice is my jam! You may have tried my Cauliflower Fried Rice, Cauliflower Rice Arancini Balls, Cauliflower Rice Arroz Con Pollo or Mexican Cauliflower Rice, I think this Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice will be a new favorite in your home!

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Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill

This simple, healthy chicken salad is made with breast meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken, fresh lemon and dill. Fast and easy, and perfect for all diets including low-carb, keto, Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free and of course, Weight Watchers.

I love having easy lunches in my refrigerator for when I need a quick lunch on the go. Keeping my refrigerator stocked with healthy lunch options prevents me from getting hangry, and making bad choices! A few of my go-tos lately are chickpea egg salad, chickpea tuna salad, and asparagus, egg and bacon salad. This chicken salad is great when I want something low-carb, inspired from my local health food store. It’s so simple, made with just 4 ingredients not counting salt! (more…)

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