The Macro Editorial

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...

I love these on busy weeks where I want to have dinners or lunch ready but still have it taste better than chicken and brocolli... ya feel me? These turkey bowls can easily be prepped in advance and customized for picky family members.   Macros: 1 bowl (35 P | 44 C | 8 F) Ingredients (per bowl): 3.5 oz extra lean ground turkey 140g cooked jasmine rice 45g avocado pico salad: tomatoes, cilantro; red onion (optional) Directions: Cook rice according to the directions on the package. Brown turkey in frying pan.  Use salt and pepper to taste. Layer turkey, avocado,...

Throughout years of macro counting, or flexible dieting, I’ve learned to start honoring my hunger and cravings when they come. This is so important in life! Being able to listen to my body in combination with having macros as a guideline has been everything to me. This is how I come up with iheartMacros Method, because I wanted to be able to stay on track with my goals even during weekends and holidays and times where I just felt “off”. Introducing the iHeartMacros Method The iHeartMacros Method begins with a baseline of set calories based on goals. I then set my...