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My lazy week day dinner is quickly cooking some lean ground beef and mixing it with a taco spice pack and a bit of water. Then throw that in a protein tortilla with a bit of cheese, sour cream, store bought guacamole, and store bought pico and you have yourself a quick dinner and leftovers. If I have the calories, I…

The professional bodybuilders I use to train with swore by drinking pickle juice to reduce DOMS. I usually drink coconut water for the hydration and potassium but I do occasionally take a few swigs from the pickle jar :)

Great job starting a strength training program! What I usually do with bad DOMS is drink coconut water, due to it's high potassium content. A trick I learned from bodybuilders is to drink pickle juice if you have super bad DOMS - it's not so bad if you like pickles :) I would recommend to get plenty of sleep and try to…

Black bean burgers I used this recipe and they turned out great! You can try smashed potatoes instead of the egg to use as binding. I ended up adding a lot more panko than the recipe calls for to the patty to get the right amount of firmness. https://www.cleverlysimple.com/black-bean-burger-recipe/#_a5y_p=2579026 After I…

That's why I first recommended getting a personal trainer. I suggested what I did because if she couldn't afford a trainer it's what I did and it worked a charm. It's a start if anything else!

I went from 135 to 118 pounds for my wedding. I highly recommend getting yourself a personal trainer - include it in the cost of your wedding! She/He will keep you on track to hit your goals for the big day. If finances don't allow a trainer, I recommend a 3-1 strength training to cardio ratio. Aim for 1700 calories a day…

Hey there! I'm not a vegetarian but I make this all the time and even my veggie hating man loves it. I make a chick pea and green pea curry using the Patak's curry paste. Vindaloo and Rogan Josh are my favorite. However, I don't follow the recipe on the jar. Instead of using canned crushed tomatoes, I use tomato paste or…

Good for you for stepping out of your comfort zone! I run all the time now but I really hated it in the beginning. Then I found what worked for me.... HAVING FUN!! What I did was simple. I got some good fast pace dance music on my ipod and hit the treadmill at the gym. I would find a good quick pace for walking and then…

Ooo that does look good! Thanks for sharing!

Hey there! I would highly recommend making Shakshuka with the keilbasa. Here is the recipe I base mine around http://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/2010/07/summer-2010-travel-blog-shakshuka/ I omit the bell peppers and used canned crushed tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes. I sauteed mushrooms with the onion as well; you could…

Oh yeah, drain those artichokes. I always think the salad tastes better the second day when the lettuce is a little wilted and saturated with the dressing; then again, I like a lot of dressing on my salads :)

Hey there! Here is a salad dressing my family has been using since I can remember. It's a recipe from the St. Louis Pasta House. 1 cup (2 jars) artichoke hearts 1 cup sliced red onions 2/3 cup Parmigiana cheese 1 cup diced pimiento 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper Usually it's…

Hey folks! Here is a marinade that I use all the time and can be used on most meats. 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Marinade beef, pork, lamb,…

Hey there! Here is the recipe that my family has been using for years. It's the salad from The Pasta House in St. Louis 1 head iceberg lettuce 1/3 head romaine lettuce 1 cup (2 jars) artichoke hearts 1 cup sliced red onions 2/3 cup Parmigiana cheese 1 cup diced pimiento 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp.…

Here is one of my favorite that I use all the time Pan Fried Tofu and Awesome Hoisin Sauce 100-200 grams hard or extra firm tofu 3 tsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoon sesame oil 1. Really press as much water out of the tofu as possible. I wrap mine in paper towels to get the initial…

Hey there!! This is the meal plan I follow and it gets results! The important thing to remember is eat your carbs in the morning and only protein and veggies in the evening. If that is too much to handle then just follow the Protein/Carbs/Fat set up. More Protein than Carbs and more Carbs than Fat. If the 6 meals are too…

I’m back! I tried the General Tso’s chicken balls and they were SO GOOD! I was actually amazed how well they turned out considering the raw ground chicken mixed with the rest of the ingredients looked horrible. I made a few adjustments to the recipe from the website. Instead of xanthan gum I used ground flax seed and I…

Hey there! I'm a low-carber and I eat low carb pasta at least twice a week. My favorite is Carbzone's penne and/or fusilli. With 26 grams of protein and only 6 carbs per serving it's a major win! However, I live in Sweden so I'm not sure if you will be able to get it where you are. If you can, i highly recommend it :)…

Hey there! I eat egg whites all the time due to being on a low carb diet for max muscle gain. here is what I do with them to mask the bland useless flavor. What I do is use it instead of bread or rice by making an omelette and stuffing it with whatever goodies I'm making. Hot Indian Curry: ~I put some oil into a saucepan…

Hey! I use ground chicken in my jambalaya. I use the Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix and it's really nice and simple. Just cook the chicken the mix and cook as directed. Here is a recipe I'm trying tomorrow for General Tso's chicken made with ground chicken.…

Great Odin's Raven! That's a delicious idea! I'm going to make it with homemade low carb granola and have it for breakfast on cardio days. Thanks so much for the idea!

Protein Alfredo Low carb pasta 2 cups (400 grams) low fat cottage cheese 1 cup (100 grams) parmesan cheese 2 large egg yolks salt and pepper Cook your low carb pasta as directed and reserve half a cup of the pasta water. While pasta cooks combine cottage cheese, parmesan, and egg yolks in a bowl and mix well. If you don’t…

Hey there! I’ve cooked with protein powder loads of times and it’s a little tricky. Often times the product comes out rubbery or super dry. Here is a recipe that I created using protein powder that I use all the time when I have the urge for something sweet that doesn't come out tasting like chalky rubber. Banana Protein…

My bad, I accidently wrote tsp instead of Tbl for the soy sauce and sesame oil. FIXED!

Here is one of my favorite that I use all the time Pan Fried Tofu and Awesome Hoisin Sauce 100-200 grams hard or extra firm tofu 3 tsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1. Really press as much water out of the tofu as possible. I wrap mine in paper towels to get the initial moisture off of…

I will recommend auricular therapy to every smoker I will ever meet. They take this device and place it on certain parts of both ears and send a little shock to each area. It's a little uncomfortable but it doesn't hurt. I was a super heavy smoker and did this and it was the best choice I have ever made. Not only does it…