High-Protein Meal Prep That Actually Supports Strength Training
A real-life look at how I prep high-protein foods to support strength training, recovery, and family life—without cooking separate meals or overcomplicating the week.
What We Spent on Groceries the Weekend of 2.7.26 (With Receipts)
This post documents exactly what we spent on groceries the weekend of February 7, 2026 for our family of five. I’m sharing real totals, store breakdowns, and receipts for transparency, along with context around seasonal and one-time purchases. This week serves as the baseline for an ongoing, real-life grocery budget series—no smoothing, no skipping uncomfortable numbers.
What We Spent on Groceries This Week (A Real-Life Baseline)
I’m sharing exactly what we spent on groceries this week for our family of five, including receipts, categories, and why this post is the baseline for a real-life grocery budget series.
Our December 2025 Meal Plan (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
A real look at how I meal planned in December for a family of five, handwritten pages, repeated dinners, crossed-out grocery lists, and all. This is what a flexible, real-life monthly meal plan actually looks like when you’re feeding kids, juggling work, and keeping decision fatigue low.
How I’m Tracking Macros in Lose It Without Burning Out
I’m tracking macros in Lose It without overthinking food or chasing perfection. After 21 days of consistent tracking — through holidays, travel, and real life — I’ve learned that simple, repeatable meals and low-stress systems matter more than variety or motivation.
How I Meal Plan for a Family of 5 (Without Strict Recipes or Schedules)
I don’t meal plan with strict recipes or rigid schedules. I plan in a way that leaves room for real life. In this post, I share exactly how I meal plan for a family of five using a flexible system that keeps us fed, reduces decision fatigue, and actually works during busy weeks.
ChatGPT Is My Trainer: How I’m Using AI to Build a Sustainable Fitness Routine
I didn’t set out to make ChatGPT my personal trainer. I was looking for a way to stay consistent with training without burning out, overthinking, or restarting every few weeks. This post explains why I’m using ChatGPT as my trainer, how I set it up, and how it fits into the flexible systems I already use for meal planning, groceries, and tracking progress.
What We Cooked in November 2025 (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
In November 2025, I meal planned for a family of five during one of the busiest months we’ve had all year. Between school changes, sports, family visits, and work commitments, this post breaks down what we actually cooked, how I planned meals without strict schedules, and why flexible meal planning mattered more than perfection.
Simple High-Protein Snacks for Busy Moms (Quick, Cheap, and Kid-Friendly)
This guide breaks down the simplest high-protein snacks busy moms can actually stick to — no cooking, no complicated prep, just real grab-and-go options that keep you full and energized on chaotic days. If you want quick, cheap, kid-friendly protein ideas you can use this week, start here.