The Macro Editorial

Have you ever been stuck in a rut when it comes to your personal health and fitness? I know that I have definitely been guilty of this and of losing control of my decision making when I feel that way. When you’re stuck or lost, it can be easy to justify making a decision that may compromise your goals. For me, discipline = freedom. When I begin to lack discipline in my workouts and diet, I can feel myself regress. What’s interesting to me when this happens is how quickly I will begin to just not feel good or like...

There's something about chocolate chip cookie dough. Give me a spoon and I'm golden.  But more often than not, traditional cookie doughs are going to run pretty high in fat, carbohydrates, and sugar - not to mention the risk of salmonella.  Because we love a good, protein-packed substitution, today we're sharing these chocolate chunk protein bites. So easy to meal prep at the beginning of the week and easily grab out of the refrigerator for on-the-go snacks or packed lunches. Macros: 1 bite (6 P | 4 C | 5 F )  Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond flour 4 tbsp peanut...

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...

Our community might be a little bit obsessed with this recipe, and when you make it yourself, you’ll see why!  Having a protein packed dessert on hand is really important if you have an especially sweet tooth or if you're a woman and in the craving part of your cycle.  Keeping foods that are able to satisfy your cravings without derailing your macros is such an amazing tool for success. Macros: 1 slice ( 24 P / 16 C / 2 F ) Ingredients: 2 eggs 3 egg whites 16 oz Fat Free cream cheese, softened 2 scoops IHM Vanilla Protein...