Let me tell you about one of my biggest mistakes when I first started eating in a 500 calorie deficit: I was “eating” 400-500 calories a day through drinks alone. Fancy coffee drinks, juice, smoothies that were basically milkshakes—I wasn’t counting any of it as real calories because I was drinking it, not eating it. …
Here’s one of the biggest myths about weight loss: you have to eat tiny portions and be hungry all the time. That’s complete nonsense. The reality? I often eat MORE food now than I did before I started eating in a 500 calorie deficit. The difference is that I’ve learned to choose high volume low …
Let me be honest: there’s no such thing as a truly zero calorie food. Even water has technically zero calories, but if we’re talking about actual snacks—things you can munch on—everything has at least a few calories. But here’s the thing: there are plenty of foods that have SO few calories that they’re essentially “free” …
I used to skip breakfast entirely. I thought I was being smart—saving calories for later in the day when I’d really want them. But you know what happened? By 10 AM I was starving, making poor food choices, and usually eating way more than if I’d just eaten a proper breakfast in the first place. …
Dinner is my biggest meal of the day, and honestly, it’s the meal I look forward to most. After a long day of being disciplined with my eating, working toward my 10k steps, and getting in my 150 calories of exercise, I want dinner to feel like a real, satisfying meal—not some sad plate of …
Here’s a truth I need to share: I have a sweet tooth. Like, a serious sweet tooth. And for the first few weeks of eating in a 500 calorie deficit, I thought that meant I had to give up desserts entirely. I white-knuckled it for about two weeks before I found myself face-first in a …
Let me be honest with you: I hate tracking my food. I find it tedious, sometimes annoying, and it takes away some of the spontaneity from eating. But you know what I hate more? Not knowing why I’m not losing weight. Not understanding where all my calories are going. Feeling like I’m “being good” but …
Here’s what I wish someone had told me when I started eating in a 500 calorie deficit ten months ago: protein is your best friend. Seriously. When you’re trying to lose weight while staying satisfied and energized, high protein foods are the difference between feeling hungry all day and actually being able to stick to …
Ten months into my calorie deficit journey, I’ve learned that snacks can make or break your day. Seriously. You can plan the perfect breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but if you don’t have a solid snack strategy, those afternoon munchies or evening cravings will derail everything. As someone eating in a 500 calorie deficit and burning …
Finding the best gifts for crafters can feel a little like guessing what’s inside a mystery craft bin — you think you know what they’d love, but you’re not totally sure until they unwrap it. Crafters can be surprisingly particular, which is why the most appreciated gifts are the thoughtful, unique pieces that truly fit …