by Jacob | Jan 14, 2026 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
I have a long history with burgers. For years, they were my go-to comfort food and a staple of my diet when I was 70 pounds heavier. When I started my fat loss journey, I thought I had to say goodbye to them forever. That all-or-nothing thinking is a classic ADHD...
by Jacob | Jan 13, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
For most of my life, I thought bread was the enemy of fat loss. When I first started my journey to lose 65 pounds, I cut it out completely. I told myself it was a “bad” food, full of empty carbs that would derail my progress. And for a while, that worked....
by Jacob | Jan 12, 2026 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Jambalaya used to be one of those “special occasion” meals for me. It was something I associated with big gatherings, celebrations, and usually, a massive food coma afterward. It was rich, heavy, and felt like the exact opposite of “health food.” For years, I put it...
by Jacob | Jan 11, 2026 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
If there’s one meal that defined my pre-fitness life, it was Chinese takeout. Specifically, beef and broccoli. It was my go-to comfort food after a long week, my reward for getting things done, and sometimes, my crutch when my ADHD brain was too overwhelmed to even...
by Jacob | Jan 10, 2026 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Chili used to be a weekend-only meal for me. The classic red chili, loaded with ground beef and cheese, felt heavy. It was delicious, but it was the kind of meal that made me want to take a nap, not tackle my to-do list or hit the gym. During the peak of my weight...
by Jacob | Jan 9, 2026 | Macro Friendly Desserts
Bread pudding used to feel like one of those forbidden foods. It was something I loved growing up, a warm, comforting dessert that was basically the definition of “off-limits” when I started my fat loss journey. For years, I avoided it completely,...
by Jacob | Jan 8, 2026 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Scalloped potatoes used to be one of those forbidden foods for me. It was a holiday-only dish, loaded with so much heavy cream, butter, and cheese that you could feel your arteries hardening with every bite. It was delicious, but it was the definition of a...
by Jacob | Jan 7, 2026 | Macro Friendly Desserts
If there’s one treat that screams “comfort,” it’s a warm, chewy peanut butter cookie. For years, I thought they were off-limits. During my journey of losing 65 pounds, I saw foods like this as the enemy. A single cookie felt like a step...
by Jacob | Jan 6, 2026 | Easy Macro Meals
For most of my life, takeout stir fry was a comfort food. It was easy, fast, and hit that perfect spot of salty, sweet, and savory. When I started my fitness journey and set out to lose 65 pounds, I thought I had to give it up. The versions from restaurants were often...
by Jacob | Jan 5, 2026 | Max Protein Meals
I have a confession to make. For years, I thought bruschetta was off-limits. It was the thing I’d order at a restaurant with friends, knowing it was a “cheat” and I’d have to make up for it later. It was delicious, but it was part of that...
