Low Carb Seafood and Scallion Pajeon {Korean Savory Pancake}
I’m a big fan of Asian food, but don’t always find Optavia fuelings friendly to hacking that way. The flavors just aren’t always compatible. When ‘hacking’, I like to dip into my Leans or Greens versus adding a ton of extra ingredients/condiments. Plus, I find that some days I’m just craving a bit of protein…
5 Tips to Maintaining Your Weight—Even if You’re Not at Goal
These might be controversial opinions, so please know from the start that these are 100% my own thoughts on maintaining one’s weight. For me and my clients, ultimately what matters most is reaching goal and knowing how to stay there—NOT how long it takes. Sometimes, we all need to take a pause when on plan…
Low Carb Egg and Cheese Quiche with Crust
I am a HUGE fan of Outer Aisle and their cauliflower crusts {use code HACKQUEEN for a 10% discount!} I recently connected with them on Instagram and they sent me some crusts to work on some hacks. I love making pizzas and tacos with their crusts, but I recently purchased Dash’s pie maker and I…
Zucchini Bake Lean and Green
I’m always on the lookout for easy-to-make, one-batch lean and greens that don’t require a trip to the store. I’m a huge fan of zucchini and I always have a few in my fridge. When I chanced upon this recipe from Joy Filled Eats’ instagram feed, I thought it would be perfect for Optavia 5&1.…
How to Enjoy Coffee on Optavia
It’s been quite a long time since I talked about coffee and it’s probably one of the most frequent questions I get. How do you enjoy your favorite coffee and still stay on plan? To begin, I think it’s important to know how I take my coffee, so you can tell if it’s up your…
The Best Low Carb Shrimp Fried Rice
I’m baaaaackkkkk! I know I’ve been radio silent for the past month, but work’s been totally crazy! {Did ya know? I own a tech startup for romance book lovers} Annnnnd, I bought a motorcycle and have been taking advantage of the gorgeous summer weather. Here in Chicago, you’ve got to enjoy it while you can!…
Cheddar & {1/2} Sausage Biscuits
I’m always looking for ways to hack my fuelings so they eat more like a mini-meal and this one DEFINITELY fits the bill! As with many hacks, there’s a little trial and error. With this one, the first time I made it, I used full chicken sausages. Two sausages, depending on brand, generally equal one…
Cheese Taco Shells
I don’t know about you, but tacos are one of my absolute favorite foods on the planet. I love the versatility, the flavors, and I even love the way you eat them with your hands. So many of the meals we eat are with utensils. Frankly, tacos are just fun—and why shouldn’t food be fun?…
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken with Ranch & Feta Slaw
A few weeks ago, I asked our Facebook group if there was any interest in Instant Pot Lean & Green recipes and the response was overwhelming! I’ve done a ton of research and found a bunch of great recipes. My plan was to take some of those recipes and make them 5&1 compliant. When I…
Zucchini Rollatini
Creamy, cheesy, tomatoey goodness! If you love lasagna like I do, you will absolutely LOVE this dish! Like I’ve said before, I love great food, but I love when it’s simple to make. This one couldn’t be easier. It looks and tastes beautiful, but anybody can make it. The ingredients list is super simple, too.…
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