You've probably heard me say, "A salad isn't enough." Most of the time, that's true...unless you build it the right way. This week's recipe is packed with 40g of protein to help keep you full, satisfied, and energized. It also includes 3g of fiber from the lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. If your macros allow for more carbohydrates in your meal, you can always add: 🥔 Roasted potatoes 🍠 Sweet potato 🍎 A piece of fruit 🥖 Whole grain or sourdough bread 🥙 A whole grain pita 🍚 Brown rice or quinoa The printable recipe, macros, and nutrition information are waiting for you in the Classroom. If you make it this week share your pics 😊

I'm excited to kick off a new series inside our Living Lean community! Over the coming weeks, I'll be sharing some of my favorite high protein recipes that are simple, delicious, and designed to help make healthy eating easier. Each recipe will include the macros and a printable PDF so you can save them and add them to your weekly routine. One of the biggest challenges I hear is, "I know what I should eat, I don't have time to plan or I've run out of ideas." My goal with these recipes is to give you practical meals and snacks that take the guesswork out of hitting your protein goals. Also they should be super simple and quick. This week's recipe is the Egg, Cottage Cheese & Avocado Breakfast Bowl. 30g of Protein to start your day. (Sometimes I make this for lunch or dinner 🙂) You can find the full recipe, macros, and printable PDF in the Classroom section. I can't wait to share more recipes with you each week. Share pics here or on facebook and be sure to let me know if you try this one!

One of the most common questions I hear is: "What are macros and do I really need to track them?" Whether you're brand new to macros or simply need a refresher, this resource will help you understand the basics as I teach them without feeling overwhelmed. Macros are simply a framework to help you build balanced meals, make informed choices, and create sustainable habits that support long term success while enjoying all the foods. Here is the link below and it's also found in the Classroom section as well.

Let’s be honest… it’s never been easier to grab processed food. It’s everywhere and it’s very quick and convenient, but one of the best things we can do for our health, energy, and body composition is make whole foods the foundation of our nutrition. Foods like lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, potatoes, rice, oats, nuts, and healthy fats provide the nutrients our bodies were designed to use. They help support stable energy, better digestion, muscle maintenance, recovery, and overall health. That doesn’t mean every meal has to be perfect or that processed foods can never fit, but when most of your meals come from real, whole foods, it’s amazing how much better you can feel and how much more efficient your metabolism runs. As you head into the weekend, take an inventory of your nutrition and see if there are things that you can easily replace. Swap a protein bar for chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt, or a protein packed meal. Swap chips for fruit and a handful of nuts. Swap sugary cereal for oats with berries and protein. Swap a drive thru lunch for a simple meal prep bowl with protein, veggies, and a quality carb

Wanted to share one of my favorite simple snack ideas that's 20g Protein! Rice cake, yogurt, and dark chocolate chips 🍫 Such an easy combo when you want something sweet, crunchy, and satisfying and this is one of my favorite post workout meals lately. This is also a great reminder that healthy eating does not need to be boring or overly complicated. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the ones that help you stay the most consistent. I love snacks like this because they give you: ✔️ Protein ✔️ Volume ✔️ Crunch ✔️ Sweetness ✔️ Better energy than grabbing random processed snacks If you make your own version, post it below 💪💙