Macro Friendly Flatbread Pizza (for one)

I started dieting/cutting/lowering my calories a couple of weeks ago because I’m determined to compete in the NPC Southern Idaho Showdown, in figure, on May 26th, 2018. I competed, last year, in June. Consequently, I posted very few recipes.  I was afraid people would think that the food I was eating was boring and, in…

Dark Chocolate Protein Waffles

This mornings breakfast. Judging from its crispy edges and deep dark chocolate flavor I can tell this Dark Chocolate Protein Waffle is going to become a weekend staple! I overfilled my waffle maker:( Check out all the wasted goodness! Here’s the recipe. Next time I’ll make 2 waffles from this recipe! Or, 3, in my…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

{Pescience Soft Serve} Why don’t I stick to a diet that’s 100% clean, featuring only Whole Foods? Why do I incorporate processed foods into my diet?  I realize some people might cringe at some of the foods I consume.  Typically, when people think about dieting, they think of dietary restrictions and misery. They think of…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

{protein/dinner} Have you heard of the 10000 calorie challenge? A bunch of YouTube personalities have taken it.  It seems like the ones who burn out early without finishing eat too many carbs. I think success lies in your fat intake. I just don’t think it would be much of a challenge. This would be my…

figure competition prep. my daily journal

{no edits (except the text), no filters} Yesterday I ate a whole wheat English muffin with a full serving of almond butter sandwiched in between each half. I guess I hadn’t had “bread” in awhile because it tasted like pure joy! I haven’t cut bread out of my diet and I eat plenty of carbohydrates….