One and Done 2019 Wall Calendar

Guess what? One and Done: A Nom Nom Paleo 2019 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Presented in our trademark comic-book style, this new wall calendar will inspire you all year long with deliciously hassle-free meals made in just one pot or pan. Grab one here!

Each month of our cartoon-packed wall calendar features a different Paleo and Whole30 friendly recipe, such as Thai Curry Chicken Casserole and Paleo Chicken Chow Mein.

One and Done contains a curated collection of healthy and delicious recipes—all presented in the same deliriously fun style as our latest cookbook, Ready or Not! And just like our books, this wall calendar features step-by-step photography and instructions that’ll take you by the hand and ease you through the cooking process.

Yes, there are cartoons and jokes galore!

It also comes with colorful stickers! Both Owen and Ollie are excited that their cartoon alter egos have updated haircuts!

Yes, I know 2018 is still going strong—that’s why we also include a page that includes the remaining months of the year, from September to December.

Hang this on your wall, and One and Done will make healthy cooking a breeze throughout the year!

You know you want one. Snag our 2019 wall calendar by clicking here! We look forward to cheering you on in the kitchen!

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Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!

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The Problem With Using Intense Workouts to Deal With Chronic Stress

Can we talk about using high-intensity workouts to deal with stress, please? It’s come up several times recently with a few of my clients and friends and I think it’s definitely something that we should talk about it on a broader scale. I absolutely think exercise is an excellent tool for managing day-to-day stress. And in the times we live in, it’s so critical that we have positive outlets for stress relief. It might go unnoticed when you’re consistently putting in the gym time day in and day out, but if you’ve ever been injured or otherwise unable to workout in…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 20-August 26)

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

August is always so bittersweet for me. It’s my oldest daughter’s birthday month, but also the end of my favorite season, with back to school routines approaching, and cooler days and nights. But it’s also a few months closer to the release of my cookbook, Skinnytaste One and Done (ships Oct 9 if you pre-ordered) which I can’t wait to get my hands on!

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!

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 (8/20)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake* (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 847**

TUESDAY (8/21)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1) and 2 ounces avocado (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 912**

WEDNESDAY (8/22)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Asian Glazed Drumsticks (7) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 894**

THURSDAY (8/23)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad*** (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 912**

FRIDAY (8/24)
B: PB & J Yogurt (6)
L: LEFTOVER One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
D: Broiled Fish with Summer Grape Tomato Sauce (1) with 1 ½ cups spiralized zucchini (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 998**

SATURDAY (8/25)
B: Whole Wheat Pancakes (5) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Salad with Arugula (6)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 504**

SUNDAY (8/26)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (Recipe x 2)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops (6) with Zucchini and Feta Fritters* (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 996**

*Make Sunday night, if desired. Freeze any leftover Breakfast Bake or Fritters 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.

***Green salad includes 7 ½ cups romaine, 1 cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 3 scallions.  Serves 4 plus leftovers for lunch on Fri.

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Grab a Buddy and Do This Super Fun 30-Minute Partner Workout

  Ever do a workout and think: wow, that was so fun I want to share it with EVERYONE I KNOW? Well, that’s exactly what this partner workout was like for me. I did it at the Fit Pit with a buddy as laid out below, but you could certainly apply the overall concept — a 15-minute AMRAP where you each take turns doing certain moves — to fit (ha, “fit,” get it?) whatever equipment or space you have access to. For example, you could easily swap the run or row for a minute or two of high knees, jogging in…

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4 Times When It Makes Sense to Take a Pay Cut

A fat salary can be hard to turn down, but there are many other factors to consider when pursuing a career. After all, at one point or another most of us will leave one job to explore another. Higher earning potential can send many of us looking for new jobs, but there are instances when it makes more sense to make less. 1. You’re Changing Careers If you hate your field or want to pursue another industry, a smaller paycheck may be in your future. Changing careers requires you to gain the skills and credentials necessary in order to participate…

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Greek Mac and Cheese

Greek Mac and Cheese, a healthy twist on a comfort food classic made in a creamy cheese sauce with whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, spinach, olives and Feta cheese.

As we get closer to Fall, mornings and nights get cooler, I start craving more comfort food dishes. This mac and cheese puts a healthy, Greek spin on the classic, loaded with vegetables and topped with Feta and dill.

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A Giveaway Worth Firing the Grill Up For (Open to U.S. & Canada!)

It’s time to grab your friends, put on your fave tunes and fire up the barbie, because we have the best grill giveaway for you today from Primal Kitchen! (And get this: we love their stuff so much we’re an affiliate.) via GIPHY And, yep, it’s all totally healthy — as well as dairy-free, gluten-free and grain-free. Plus, it’s totally delicious. Here are the goodies that are up for grabs: Primal Kitchen’s ketchup, mustard, garlic aioli and salad dressings/marinades. (We recently featured some of them in a post here!) Basically, you supply the protein and greens, and we’ve got all…

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