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I was mostly home alone last weekend, so got to eat whatever I wanted. 😂 I made this black bean and lentil soup and ate it for several meals. It was so good, and since I don’t mind eating leftovers, a big pot of soup will hold me over for a while! Packed with plant-based protein, veggies and fiber. This was a win!! https://www.bettyflavors.com/hearty-protein-packed-black-bean-lentil-soup/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

Brinkley came through Friday night and had some soup. She had some salmon that she had thawed but didn’t have time to cook. So I used that Saturday night to make a bang bang salmon bowl. I just had to make rice and throw the salmon in the air fryer. I happened to have everything else on hand.

And then Sunday rolled around…I finished my soup and didn’t feel like cooking dinner. Soo…frozen chicken strips in the air fryer, Annie’s mac and cheese and green beans. Still a balanced meal. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Seriously…try that soup!!

Breakfast at The Boardroom this morning!! This Fancy Toast is soo good!! It starts with 7 grain sourdough, topped with avocado, cottage cheese, cucumbers and peppers or peanut butter, berries and honey. Highly recommend this one!! If you are looking for protein, the avocado version is ideal. Want something a little sweet? Go with the peanut butter and berries. Or…go for one of each like I did today! And, if you are wondering….that’s an iced latte in the background, 2% milk and no added flavor. 😊

Yeah…your mom was right! 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 EC Synkowski If you think I’m suggesting you only need to eat “clean” food, you haven’t been here long enough. You can have junk food as a part of a healthy diet. This isn’t about obsessive elimination.

The point is: if you are craving the chips in the cabinet when you have cut up fruits and veggies in the fridge, it’s often just that. A craving. And in the pursuit of weight loss or body composition improvements there are going to be many, many, many times you would like to eat something and you will have to make a different decision. It’s often appetite talking, not true hunger.

Of course there are times you may actually need (and want) the calories of the chips in the cabinet, but this “test” can be a good reflection to help make a different decision.

3 things….

1. A quick reminder that nutrition doesn’t have to be boring and flavorless. 🐓🥦 It can be stuffed shells and zucchini!! It’s all about portion control…1/2 your plate is veggies, 1/4 protein and 1/4 carbs. In this case 1/2 is stuffed shells since it is a combo of protein and carbs. Only 2 shells because these little guys pack a punch in calories. (Trust me…it’s worth it). https://crisptastes.com/beef-stuffed-shells-creamy-ricotta-filling-recipe/
2. It’s still zucchini season. And this oven baked Parmesan zucchini is delish! https://bakingmischief.com/baked-parmesan-zucchini/
3. I’m getting better at cooking for two people. This is half of the shells I make when the kids are home. But…now what do I do with half of a container of ricotta cheese that is leftover? Seriously?! What do you do with leftover ricotta? Give me your ideas in the comments!

A little fall mountain biking and a McAlister’s pick! This is the choose 2 with a veggie spud and a pecanberry salad. ALL the veggies!! It’s probably closer to 650 cals, so keep that in mind if you’re watching calories. But it’s a delicious way to get over half your daily fruit/veggie goal! 🥔🥦🥗

My two favorite things about fall….soup and Uggs! 😍 I’ve posted this soup before, but if you still haven’t tried it, this is your sign! Maybe it’s the altitude, but the rice takes closer to an hour to get done for me. You’ll want to check on it after 30 - 40 minutes and add more liquid if it starts getting low. 5/5 stars on this one! ⭐️

https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/chicken-and-wild-rice-soup/

Just over here trying to pretend that we are still in the Mediterranean….so close!! This one is a keeper! 🐟🍅
https://thenatureofhome.com/flavor-packed-mediterranean-baked-fish-recipe-for-dinner/

I made Conn’s sweet Grandma Norma’s Sweet and Sour Chicken last night. She passed away over 20 years ago and it’s still one of our favorites. I love this old recipe card and the fact that it is written by her. She gave this to me at my bridal shower. I’ve made some changes…I use chicken breast, dice it, toss it in corn starch and cook it on the stove. I added vegetables, too, duh! But, yep…I do use all the sugar…because this wouldn’t be Grandma Norma’s recipe if I changed the sauce. She was the absolute BEST!

What’s your favorite hand me down recipe??

Time for another restaurant pick!! We went to the Railyard last weekend. I hadn’t realized it was even there, but I’m so glad our out of town family knew about it. 😂 I got this Brussels sprout salad with salmon and it was delicious. Though it was packed with veggies, it wouldn’t be the best choice since the Brussels are fried, and I forgot to ask for the dressing on the side. They did have some other salads that looked really good too including a mandarin orange cranberry kale salad. Or you could go with a simple burger and a side salad if you are watching calories but still want the burger. There is also grilled salmon and the steaks looked amazing. Quite a few great options!

Garden bounty this week! 😍 I’m being overrun by cucumbers. 🥒😂