Not only will this contain a recipe, it’ll have tips and tricks for cooking in general. If you want the quick and dirty version, you can scroll to the bottom. This is a great recipe because there are so many combinations you can create. You can add avocado, lemon juice & parmesan cheese for whichever macro you’re trying to fulfill. Let's start with something basic, cooking chicken. If you’re cooking chicken for your meal prep, the grill is a great option. Cooking at higher te

MACROS vs MICROS There are two major type of nutrients: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macros is what you hear people talk about the most when it comes to counting calories and designing meal plans. MACRONUTRIENTS mac·​ro·​nu·​tri·​ent: Protein, Carbs, Fats Needed in large amounts Role: For body to grow and function Good Macros: Fiber, chicken breast, beans, whole grains, olive oil, fish, avocados Bad Macros: Processed Meat, “Added Sugar”, Trans Fats MICRONUTRIENTS mi·​cr

My sister called me and said her husband, who’s going to medical school, came home from class and said “we are never eating hydrogenated oils again!” This is something I’ve been telling her about for years. That made me think that most people won’t stop eating this crap until they are educated on it. “In 2015, FDA released its final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The determination is based on extensive resear

Self Discipline – This was the #1 thing I learned. I really believe if you can stick to a show prep regime you can get through anything. There’s so many temptations throughout the process. Maybe it was my coach telling me no or getting the inspiration from other competitors, but I learned how to say no to food I wanted to eat, no to cream in my coffee, choosing to workout when I didn’t want to, sometimes two-a-days, saying no to spending time with friends and more. Water Wor