The Macro Editorial — Main Dish

Ok, are you a traditional pepperoni lover, or do you get creative with your pizza? It’s been fantastic to see so many build-your-own pizza places popping up with delicious flavor combinations! I’ve seen a lemon chicken pizza with sliced lemon on it and an arugula and pear option. Ugh, I’m drooling just typing this. Here’s another yummy option! This Chicken Caesar Pizza is protein-packed, and vitamin packed. If you prefer gluten-free, try a cauliflower crust! MACROS: 38 grams protein // 41 grams carbs // 15 grams fat = 465 cals Ingredients: 1 Boboli Pizza crust (1/2) 2.5oz cooked chicken Two...

When you're feeling cozy in the kitchen, this chicken tortilla soup recipe is certain to hit the spot.  Clean ingredients and high protein also make this a no-brainer weeknight meal.  If you have additional carbs in your macros, adding tortilla chips or tortillas is a perfect pairing, and if you had additional fats, fresh avocado is perfection. Servings: 10 (about 1.5 cups) Macros per serving: ( 2.5 F / 11 C / 17 P )   Ingredients: 1 lb. (16oz) chicken, cooked & shredded 28 oz. crushed tomatoes 10 oz. red enchilada sauce 1 medium onion, chopped 4 oz. green...

If you struggle to know what to eat post-workout, I highly recommend compiling and preparing your favorite veggies and proteins and making your own protein bowl.  You'll want to make sure that you're having a well balanced meal (close or equal in protein and carbohydrates) after a heavy workout to ensure proper muscle regeneration.  This bowl is my go-to in the fall and is so flavorful, you'll hardly be able to believe it has almost 50 grams of protein! Servings: 1 Macros per serving: ( 9 F / 29 C / 48 P )   Ingredients: 5oz cooked chicken 200g...

When something says "smothered" on the menu... I usually know it's 1.) delicious, 2.) high in fat.  Therefore, I typically don't order things that way when eating out.  But this recipe... it satisfies that spicy, smothered craving most deliciously without all the fat and carbs.  It packs a flavorful punch, and anyone you make it for will be impressed! Servings: 4 Macros per serving: ( 6 F / 11 C / 34 P ) Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (1 lb.) 1 cup black beans 1 4 oz. can green chilis 2 tbsp. Reduced-fat cream cheese 4 slices reduced-fat pepper jack...