by Jacob | Nov 26, 2025 | Macro Meal Prep
If you looked in my fridge at any point over the last five years, you would find a batch of these no bake protein bars. They have been a non-negotiable part of my routine, both during my 70-pound fat loss journey and now for maintenance. When I first started, the idea...
by Jacob | Nov 25, 2025 | Easy Macro Meals
If you looked in my oven any given weeknight back when I was starting my fat loss journey, there’s a good chance you would have found some version of this meal. As a single dad with ADHD, juggling work, parenting, and trying to get fit felt like an impossible task....
by Jacob | Nov 24, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
Banana pudding has always felt like a forbidden dessert. It was the centerpiece of family gatherings, a giant bowl of creamy, sweet goodness that screamed “off-limits” when I first started my fitness journey. For years, I believed that losing weight meant...
by Jacob | Nov 23, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
I have a long history with the snickerdoodle. Growing up, it was the one cookie my mom made that felt like a special occasion. That soft, chewy texture with the slightly tangy, cinnamon-sugar crust was pure comfort. When I started my fat loss journey, those old...
by Jacob | Nov 22, 2025 | Reduced-Calorie Classics
Let’s be honest, most of us with ADHD hear a recipe name like “Marry Me Chicken” and think two things. First, that sounds delicious. Second, that sounds complicated and way too fancy for a Tuesday night when the executive function has completely left...
by Jacob | Nov 21, 2025 | Max Protein Meals
For years, I thought quiche was off-limits. I pictured a heavy, buttery crust filled with cream and cheese. It seemed like the opposite of fat-loss food. It also seemed complicated, and with ADHD, complicated recipes are a guaranteed way to end up with a messy kitchen...
by Jacob | Nov 20, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
The smell of a classic cinnamon roll used to be my kryptonite. You know the one. That warm, buttery, sugar-and-spice aroma that hits you when you walk past a bakery. For years, that smell meant a massive calorie bomb, a sugar crash, and a big dose of guilt. It was an...
by Jacob | Nov 19, 2025 | Easy Macro Meals
My relationship with salmon used to be complicated. For years, I saw it as boring “diet food” that people forced themselves to eat. It felt intimidating to cook, and I was sure I would mess it up. When I started my journey to lose 65 pounds, I knew I...
by Jacob | Nov 18, 2025 | Macro Friendly Desserts
Peach cobbler has always been one of those nostalgic, feel-good desserts for me. I remember summer cookouts where a warm, bubbly dish of it would show up, and it was game over. The sweet, jammy peaches and the soft, cakey topping were pure comfort. When I started my...
by Jacob | Nov 17, 2025 | Max Protein Meals
Sloppy joes were a staple of my childhood. They meant messy hands, a pile of napkins, and pure, simple comfort. When I started my fitness journey, I thought foods like that were off-limits forever. I spent years convinced that fat loss meant eating bland chicken and...
