by Jacob | Dec 8, 2025 | Macro Friendly Snacks
I used to think of deviled eggs as forbidden food. They were something that only showed up at family picnics, swimming in a pool of mayonnaise and nostalgia. During the three years I spent losing 65 pounds, I avoided them completely. They were on my mental “bad...
by Jacob | Dec 7, 2025 | Max Protein Meals
Chicken Alfredo was one of those meals I thought I had to give up forever. You know the kind. The super-rich, heavy, nap-inducing dish you get at a restaurant that feels amazing for ten minutes and then sits like a brick in your stomach for hours. It was a comfort...
by Jacob | Dec 6, 2025 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Comfort food was the first thing I cut when I started my fat loss journey. I thought things like stews and hearty meals were off-limits. I grew up with the American-style goulash, the kind with macaroni and ground beef. It was delicious, but it always left me feeling...
by Jacob | Dec 5, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
There are some foods that just feel like home. For me, apple crisp is one of them. Growing up, the smell of baked apples and cinnamon meant fall, family gatherings, and pure comfort. It was a happy food. But when I started my fat loss journey and lost over 65 pounds,...
by Jacob | Dec 4, 2025 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Chicken parmesan was one of those meals I thought I had to give up forever. You know the kind. The “unhealthy” dishes you see on restaurant menus, loaded with breading, fried in oil, and covered in cheese. The kind of food that felt like a reward, a cheat...
by Jacob | Dec 3, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
There are some things from my “before” life that I just can’t quit. For me, carrot cake is one of them. I remember grabbing those massive, plastic-domed slices from the grocery store bakery, telling myself it was “healthy” because, you...
by Jacob | Dec 2, 2025 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
There are some meals that just feel like a hug. For me, growing up, that was always my mom’s Sunday pot roast. The whole house would fill with the smell of slow-cooked beef and vegetables. It was the definition of comfort food. When I started my fitness journey and...
by Jacob | Dec 1, 2025 | Max Protein Meals
Comfort food was the first thing I thought I’d have to sacrifice when I decided to get serious about my health. As a single dad, hearty, one-pan meals are the backbone of my week. And shepherd’s pie was always at the top of that list. It’s warm, satisfying, and...
by Jacob | Nov 30, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
For most of my life, tiramisu was a “special occasion” dessert. It was something you ordered at a nice Italian restaurant, a symbol of indulgence that felt completely off-limits once I started my fat loss journey. The rich mascarpone, the sugar-soaked...
by Jacob | Nov 29, 2025 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Let’s be honest. For most of my life, buffalo chicken dip was “off-limits” food. It was the stuff of Super Bowl parties and holiday gatherings. The kind of appetizer that you know is a calorie bomb, loaded with cream cheese, ranch dressing, and...
