The Macro Editorial — Breakfast

With summer coming in just a few weeks, it has me thinking that I want to be able to stay on track as much as possible while being on the go or just wanting to lounge by the pool with my kiddos. I still love to alternate high and low carb days so that I'm fueled for my training sessions and I've really come to love filling my carbs with a cool, filling smoothie in the summer. They help me feel lean, energized, and ready to go. Makes: 1 smoothie Macros: 1 smoothie (30 P / 38 C / 4...

I don't even know how I can share this as a recipe, it's really just a compilation of easy ingredients thrown into a bowl, but I HAD to share.  This breakfast is SO easy in pretty much every way.  If you are traveling and want to make sure you're getting a balanced breakfast on the go, this is also super easy to pack and bring with you. If you're an overachiever, add egg whites for additional protein. Macros: 1 bowl (28 P / 35 C / 4 F) Ingredients: 1 packet of Better Oats 100 Calorie Instant Oatmeal 1 scoop iHeart Vanilla Cream...

Breakfast, anyone?  Whether you're hosting a breakfast gathering or just want a protein-packed breakfast for yourself and your family, these crepes are a perfect option.  Light and delicious, they won't make you feel weighed down but will still help satisfy a breakfast sweet tooth. Makes 3-4 large crepes. Macros: 3-4 large crepes ( 48 P | 19 C | 1 F )  Ingredients: 1 cup egg whites 1⁄2 scoop IHM vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp coconut flour 1⁄4 cup water 1/2 cup berries Directions: Mix all ingredients (except berries) in a blender for 30-45 seconds. Let it sit for 2...

  When getting started with macro counting, it's important to keep things simple.  What we tend to gravitate towards are recipes with few ingredients that are high in protein and easy to make quickly.  We can promise you, in order to succeed in macro counting, it does not need to be complicated! In fact, let's stay away from overcomplicating things in general. The macros on this simple pancake are, well... unbeatable.  28 grams of protein with only 5 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fat? Are you kidding?! Two of those and you are well on your way to...