Hi Reader, Happy almost Father's Day! Wishing all the dads out there an incredible weekend. Now let's make sure the rest of the week is just as good with some really easy, summer-inspired recipes to carry you through. This lineup has everything from a peachy breakfast smoothie to a frozen dessert you'll want to keep stocked in your freezer all season long. Let's get into it! | BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER | SNACKS + SWEETS READER FAVORITE THIS WEEK Protein Chia Pudding "The Protein Chia Pudding...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Before I get into this week's recipes I wanted to share something I recently posted for anyone who has been following my calorie deficit journey. I dropped my latest update on six weeks in, including what happened when I took a break during the Atlanta retreat and how I got back on track after. I'm sharing everything honestly and I think a lot of you could relate to it! Read the Week 6 calorie deficit update Okay now onto the good stuff! This week's recipes are easy, summery, and a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Six weeks into this deficit and I wanted to give you a little update. Just tuning in? Check out my week 1 update and week 3 update first! Week 4 of the calorie deficit was the first real challenge because I headed to Atlanta for the Fresh Air Retreat, a food blogger/creator retreat. Before leaving, I was fully planning to stay focused and track everything, but once I saw the itinerary I decided it might be a good time to take a little break from the deficit. Because this is a food blogger...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, A few weeks ago I spent a few days in Atlanta at the Fresh Air Retreat and it was such a fun trip. Amazing food, really meaningful conversations, and time with some incredible creators and brands I genuinely love. It was the kind of trip that fills your cup in the best way. Check it out if you want all the behind the scenes details! Now onto this week's recipes! I'm keeping things easy and summery on the menu this week. Nothing complicated or heavy just really good food that comes...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Wishing you a nice Memorial Day weekend! If you're in the Northeast like me 🙋🏻♀️ and looking at a rainy, chilly forecast all weekend, I’m hoping you’re still able to enjoy the long weekend and make the most of it. Whether you’re headed to a cookout, shopping (I've rounded up all the best deals here), traveling, or spending the weekend curled up on the couch, I wanted to drop this week’s recipes into your inbox so you have a game plan heading into the week. I intentionally kept this...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! I don't know about you, but life has felt really full lately with the end of the school year approaching... conferences, field trips and plotting out our summer plans. What's been saving me — truly — is having a solid rotation of meals that are easy, high-protein, and actually taste good. I'm still in the midst of my calorie deficit (read my week 3 update here). I had a little stall with work travel in week 4 but I'm still feeling really good and ready to hop into...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, happy Saturday! With Mother's Day right around the corner (hi, it's tomorrow!), I wanted to pop in with a little something for all the moms, soon-to-be moms, and anyone who loves and celebrates a mom. Whether you're hosting brunch, bringing a dish, or just treating yourself (fully valid), I've got you covered. If you're still looking for last-minute brunch ideas, I put together a collection of my favorites on the site. Think crowd-pleasing, make-ahead friendly, and nothing too...
3 months ago • 2 min read
This update is a little behind (I'm currently on week 5 of my deficit) but I wanted to detail how I was feeling at the end of week 3! Okay, I'm 3 weeks in and I have to say, I'm feeling really good. Not in a "everything is perfect" kind of way, but in a this is actually sustainable kind of way, which is honestly so much better. To start, I've been getting a lot of questions about my calorie deficit, specifically whether I'm doing it on top of all the FASTer Way strategies like macro tracking,...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Happy Saturday Reader! I just got back from a few days in Atlanta for a food blogging retreat and it was such a fun trip… so many good conversations, fresh inspiration, and really good food. Going into the trip, I thought I’d try to stick to my calorie deficit… but I ended up giving myself some grace, enjoying the meals, and just being present and honestly, no regrets at all. Now I’m back home and easing into my regular routine again and back in a deficit. If you’re ever in Atlanta, here are...
3 months ago • 2 min read