One of my friends is joining weight watchers with me, and I wanted to be helpful and compile a list of my go-to foods and snacks to help her get started! Let me start from the beginning though. I am getting out of my comfort zone and trying a variety of things to try to feel and look my best for my wedding this fall! I started off with whole30, which you can read about in various posts: A two week look at whole30; the best and worst of whole30; among a few recipes (see the best and worst post). Yes it’s a…
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Continue ReadingA quick and easy, lightened macaroni salad that you can enjoy guilt free!
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A delicious basic pizza crust dough. You can amp it up with rosemary and red pepper flakes for a wallop of flavor! Plus some bonus flavor suggestions in case you’re looking for something different.
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Deliciously crispy wings tossed with that stuff that runs through Maryland blood–Old Bay! Classic, simple, and delicious.
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I’m FREE! Which is not the appropriate way to think about Whole30, haha. It’s supposed to be more a lifestyle change and you’re not supposed to binge on all the things you couldn’t have. But guess what, that’s exactly what I did. And I won’t lie, I don’t really regret it. For all of you starting Whole30, or in the thick of things, or even just wondering what it’s like, here’s my comprehensive list of food do’s and don’t’s for Whole30 from my first go-around. Favorite breakfast: breakfast nests; This got me through quite a few weekends. Having a hearty…
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Dangerously garlic crispy wings served up with a full load of garlic two ways and then perfectly topped off with Nando’s peri-peri sauce!
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A hearty whole30 meal–baked french fries loaded up with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and whole30 approved dressing. You could always add a fried egg hat if you’re craving more protein!
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A quick and simple whole-30 approved breakfast packed with chia seeds, almond butter, and fresh bananas
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Craving that late-night Chinese food? Well here’s an easy, healthy baked version that can still satisfy! Cabbage and carrots tossed with a savory sauce makes for a delicious crispy eggroll!
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A deliciously decadent cheesecake with graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache and lots of toasty marshmallows.
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Everything you know and love from a jalapeno popper, but in a dippable, delicious form! Plus this recipe has added some sweet corn to balance out the kick of spice. Try with pita chips or crackers.
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A sweet and salty snack sure to impress! The toffee provides a nice snap and buttery crunch atop some saltine crackers that hold it all together. Topped with chocolate of course for extra decadence!
