It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle

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I think there is so much truth in the quote above! That's why it has impacted what I have been putting in my body lately. I hate being "that girl" who is always posting what she eats on all her social media outlets but I am so proud of my cooking abilities. Please humor me friends; We know that it's not the first time that you had to. Growing up, my mom mama was always concerned that I would never be able to make it happen in the kitchen. Well Mama & co... not only am I making it happen, but I'm also making healthy taste good bomb (I swear it's that good)!

Vegetarian southwest salad: spinach, green pepper, red pepper, black beans, corn, avocado, oregano, cumin

"Gourmet" veggie burger (veggie burger, 1 egg, spinach, green pepper,  mustard), broccoli (see below) with green tea

New favorite side dish/snack: broccoli and cauliflower medley with a pinch of parmesan cheese, olive oil,  garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. (When I want to reduce the calories,  I cut the cheese and oil).

This is a typical lunch for me. Cobb salad (spinach, red pepper, cucumber, 1 broiled egg, 1/2 serving of flexatarian diet friendly thin sliced deli meal, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette), carrots and celery (feel free to add hummus to spice things up), Gala apple, and an orange.

Spinach stuffed shell inspired by a Skinnytaste recipe (I cut the meat and reduced the portion) with a side salad (spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and Trader Joe's Champagne Pear and Vinaigrette with Gorgonzola dressing).

Baked salmon and broccoli/cauliflower medley

Fajita salad (spinach, broiled flank steak, green pepper, red pepper, and onion).

The best part about these meals is that they are each less than 300 calories! I love that my lifestyle change allows me to eat the food that I love, save money, and see results. I am all about cooking these days so please send recipes my way. Happy Saturday, y'all.