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Usually this post would be about the mental strugg

Usually this post would be about the mental struggle of dieting & fitness, but quarantine has been as much of a mental challenge as a physical one too, if not more. Living in this unnatural isolated way for a couple weeks now has been making my anxiety tick upwards day by day...really easily. And it’s easy to be consumed in negative news, depressed by how close to home it’s hitting, go through feelings of loneliness, angry about life on hold, feel panicked about the future and money, and worried and sad about sick loved ones - and back again in the same day. .
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And there have been days that I just needed to feel my emotions. I needed to feel sad, disappointed, angry, scared. And it’s a rollercoaster. On the good days I try to remember that there’s always someone whose relying on you - and you have to be strong for them. (Even if that person is yourself). Our natural instinct is to think about how this is affecting us on a personal level “this is happening to me” instead of changing perspective and seeing it as this is just something that is happening that I am going through. .
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“Choose not to be harmed - and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed - and you haven’t been” - Marcus Aurelius
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Mental toughness is well...tough. Changing perspective is not always natural. Thats the reason I chose this quote I posted. It’s actually something my 103.5 year old grandpa says over and over and over again. I think about the things he’s seen over the course of his life. And the mental toughness that would of surely HAD to come out of it. Living through the depression and fighting through WWII. And yet, he still doesn’t give up. What can we learn from our grandparents or great grandparents who have already seen tough times in their lives?
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So, maybe tomorrow won’t be a good day mentally. But today I’m armoring my mind because truthfully only we can decide how things affect us. We decide if we’ll break. We decide if we’ll give up. 💕

Highly satiable meal that’s a pantry staple & ma

Highly satiable meal that’s a pantry staple & makes enough for leftovers? ✔️✔️ That would be mashed potatoes for sure! Maybe you have some stored in your pantry or you can still find them in your grocery store - either way, they’re a great side to ANYTHING you find to whip up for dinner. And if you’ve become more and more lazy over the last couple weeks like I have, these come together reallyy easily (& one pot!) | Search Creamy Mashed Potatoes on the blog
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https://biteyourcravings.com/creamiest-mashed-potatoes/

Soo with gyms having been closed for two weeks now

Soo with gyms having been closed for two weeks now, this little corner has been my gym temporarily. Everyone’s been taking to different ways of staying in shape and with the weather being nicer, a lot of my workouts have moved outdoors (in open spaces) 🌅🌳. But...I’m that weirdo that really misses the gym. I miss lifting heavy weights & having machines - and up until now I didn’t need a reason for having them at home! I did manage to snag two non-matching 10 lb weights at target and considered myself lucky. So for now it’s high reps and a lot of body weight challenges! (burpees for time anyone??😜)
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You’ve also probably noticed many awesome people and companies putting out free workout videos - and I LOVE that 💕 But if I’m being honest...I personally don’t love following videos. I’m not a class person either. I like doing my own thing. I like creating my own workouts and concentrating on certain things at a time. .
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SO I’ve filmed something a bit different for you - if you’re anything like me, and you kind of just like doing your own thing, but are now confused because the setting & equipment is different (ie: gym vs home) - then these videos will give you a good sense of how the hell to do an at home version of your workout. .
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And - if you’re not a gym person but would like to get into strength training, there’s no better time than now to brush off the rust and major initial soreness & get comfortable with certain movements before doing them in front of people! So if you’d like to just do the videos once through...go right ahead! That’s how I filmed them and I was very sore the next day 😂
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I split them up into sections: stretching & warmup, body weight / NO equipment needed, and weights & bands. I’ll be posting one section a day so you can digest it all. And if you have any questions or need more explaining, shoot me a message! I’d love to help. First video coming tomorrow! How have you been keeping active the last two weeks?

Hey guys! Hope everyone’s hanging in there - esp

Hey guys! Hope everyone’s hanging in there - especially if you’re a healthcare worker or first responder like my brother whose out there in NYC with the national guard making things happen, we love you! 😘
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If doing YOUR part means staying at home, then I got a treat for you bc I know the cabin fever is getting to you (especially if you have kids)! Yeah, you may have more time to start a hobby, like cook a new recipe - but living like this has made it more about fun meals, easy cleanup meals, making whatever-you-can-out-of-the-pantry meals.
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So, I’ve gathered up some recipes that are going to make you want to cook *again* even though you jusst cleaned the kitchen...& to start off are these really fun s’mores cupcakes. ALL the ingred. should be in the store (or your pantry), so next time you run out for TP toss ‘em in! 😉 also, you & your kids are going to love watching the marshmallows rise! .
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Use choc cake box mix OR from scratch cake recipe:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp espresso powder
1 cup buttermilk (if you can’t find, sub w milk)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water .
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Large marshmallows (1 per cupcake)
2 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate bars
1 cup heavy cream OR heavy whipping cream
Crushed graham crackers .
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder & soda, salt, & espresso powder to a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
2. Add milk, oil, eggs, & vanilla to flour mixture and combine. Carefully add boiling water and keep mixing until everything comes together.
3. Pour evenly into prepared cupcake tray. Bake for 20-25 min or until a toothpick comes out (mostly) clean.
4. Cut out a small portion of the center of each cupcake and put in 1 of the marshmallows. Bake for 5 min - they expand quickly so keep an eye out!
5. To make frosting: chop chocolate finely & place in a medium bowl. Heat heavy cream on the stove until simmering. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 2-3 min to soften. Stir to combine
6. Once everything‘s cooled, spoon ganache on & decorate with graham crackers!

Although we all wish we lived in the world where y

Although we all wish we lived in the world where you could just sign up for the things we wanted and have them hand delivered, unfortunately that service is not available just yet 🤔
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Until then, it’s up to us to get our hands dirty, turn our phones off, put your blinders on, and DO the work. No matter what that work is. And the truth about doing the work is that the results are usually pretty honest. You either will or will not see the results depending on the level of effort you put in.
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So if you don’t have results, ask yourself: am I putting in the work? The right work? We can usually always find one area to improve our approach, one area where we can do more!

I haven’t made this recipe in awhile but I think

I haven’t made this recipe in awhile but I think now that our mini kitchen reno/update/work is totally done - I’m ready to get cooking again & THIS is going on the list! | Creamy Mushroom Chicken | .
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https://biteyourcravings.com/creamy-mushroom-chicken/

So excited to finally be sharing this recipe for W

So excited to finally be sharing this recipe for White Pesto Pizza with Mushrooms! It’s a twist on the classic version that tastes like Spring in your mouth 🌷🦋😛 .
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Some of the *secret* ingredients are mozzarella & ricotta (...white pizza), pesto & mushrooms (duh, I put that in the name but are outstanding in this), but then drizzled with balsamic glaze & truffle oil 🙌🏼🤤 .
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I’m drooling now. If you are too this photo will be linked to the recipe in my bio! | 260 calories | 12 G protein | per slice
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https://biteyourcravings.com/white-pesto-pizza-with-mushrooms/

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!! 🥰💝 Hope y

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!! 🥰💝 Hope you all get to enjoy some treats today!!

Want a healthier alternative for Valentine’s Day

Want a healthier alternative for Valentine’s Day candy? 💝 These are so simple but still soo indulgent! Chocolate covered pretzels with dried cranberries and topped with a pinch of sea salt! .
These come together in five minutes:
- 2-3 cups of mini pretzels broken up with your hands
- 1 bag of bittersweet chocolate chips, melted in a microwave safe bowl
- 1 cup of dried cranberries
• Mix pretzels into the melted chocolate • Spoon a small amount of the mix onto wax paper • Top the pretzels with cranberries and coarse sea salt • Pretzels will harden in a couple hours

Have your (pan)cakes & eat them too! Without a car

Have your (pan)cakes & eat them too! Without a care in the world of course because these are Coconut Flour Protein Pancakes! 🥞💪🏼 .

https://biteyourcravings.com/coconut-flour-protein-pancakes/

. I CAN: I have the skill, talent, ability. I CAN

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I CAN: I have the skill, talent, ability.
I CAN’T: I do not have the skill, talent, ability.
I WILL: I possess the drive, motivation, desire.
I WON’T: I have the skill, but not the desire
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I CAN’T AND I WON’T: I don’t have the skill and I don’t have the desire to figure it out
I CAN BUT I WON’T: I have the skill but not the desire to get it done.
I CAN’T BUT I WILL: I don’t have the skill but I have the desire to figure it out
I CAN AND I WILL: I have the skill and the desire ✨
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What you tell yourself has a very specific message. When you say “I can’t” do you really mean, “I won’t”? .
If you want to crush a goal...you have to start believing that you want that goal MORE than you believe your excuses. If you don’t have the WILL to carry something out...then you’re just wishing 💫

There are two people in this world: those that loa

There are two people in this world: those that loathe Valentine’s Day and those that bake mini red velvet cupcakes 🧁 ❤️🤷🏻‍♀️
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In case you want to join the dark side, these babies are waiting for you with no perceived damage to your diet because they’re only 50 calories each...unless you eat 56, then I warned you 😁😘 .

https://biteyourcravings.com/skinny-mini-red-velvet-cupcakes/

Frankly, I don’t need Super Bowl as an excuse to

Frankly, I don’t need Super Bowl as an excuse to eat pigs in a blanket 🌭🏈 {See what I did there 😏} #dadjokes
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These babies are pop-able, although FILLING, the best kind of salty, and soo easy to make! .
https://biteyourcravings.com/puff-pastry-sausages-in-a-blanket/

Recipe idea number three for the Super Bowl? STROM

Recipe idea number three for the Super Bowl? STROMBOLI! You guys, I make this every single year because it’s always requested!! It’s a crowd pleaser, unbelievably easy, and the way it tastes give you wayy more credit! Talk about cheat meal cravings 🤤
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RECIPE:
1 ball of pre-made pizza dough
Olive oil
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp oregano
1/4 lb salami
1/4 lb ham
1/4 lb pepperoni
1/4 lb provolone
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp sesame seeds .
▪️Let dough rise covered in a bowl for a couple of hours ▪️Stretch out dough on a baking sheet, getting it to fill the whole pan
▪️Blend the two spices together in a small bowl & season all over the pizza dough. Drizzle entirely with olive oil and brush to cover evenly
▪️ Start by laying out slices of salami to create a full layer
▪️Repeat with ham, provolone, and pepperoni
▪️Cover entirely with mozzarella .
▪️If you have any leftover slices, keep layering .
▪️Starting with the side closest to you, grab the underside of the dough and begin to tightly roll it onto itself. Continue rolling like a jelly roll .
▪️Secure the seam by attaching dough edge to the dough and press the seam together. Place seam side down .
▪️Brush the whole thing with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top
▪️On the top, cut 3 evenly spaced slits so that it can vent
▪️Bake at 400 for 45 min - 1 hour or until the dough is browning. If outside seems done but inside is still gooey, wrap in foil and bake a bit longer .
▪️Let cool about 10 minutes before slicing in it. Serve with marinara sauce!

Keeping the streak for Super Bowl recipes going wi

Keeping the streak for Super Bowl recipes going with these Loaded Baked Potato Skins! I used to think that this was so intimidating to make - but you wouldn’t believe how easy it really is! .
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In addition...potatoes are HIGHLY satisfying to cravings because of how filling & palatable they are. Meaning that, when you’re munching socially, these are more likely to fill you up so you don’t mindlessly eat!
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First you bake the potatoes enough to slice in half and carve out the flesh. Then: fill with cheese & broil. Lastly top with fresh toppings! That’s it! Grab the full recipe on the blog 😛 .
https://biteyourcravings.com/loaded-potato-skins/

You know what they say...you can take the girl out

You know what they say...you can take the girl out of New York, but eventually she’s going to figure out how to make pizza 🙃🗽🍕 .
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If you’re looking for easy & CHEAP things to make for the super bowl look no further than my recipe for homemade pizza! Healthier than take-out and I promise you do not need to be tossing it in the air....unless of course you want to 😉
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Find the recipe in the link in bio! https://biteyourcravings.com/homemade-ny-style-pizza/

Did you know that women with allllll the right tra

Did you know that women with allllll the right training & supplementation (re: heavy weight lifting 3-4x a week & protein) can only gain .5-1 pound of muscle per month? On the flip side, men can gain 1-2 pounds / month .
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You know what that means? It does NOT come easy or quick. But - like anything hard earned, with persistence & discipline (& the right info) it WILL come 👊🏼💪🏼 #keephustlin #fitnessnutrition

Let me guess...you have at least one New Years res

Let me guess...you have at least one New Years resolution that includes your health? And what’s more overwhelming than trying to start 18 new habits at once?
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You know what’s not stressful or makes you feel guilty for messing up your perfect start to 2020? This bowl of oatmeal with caramelized bananas 😬 .
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Changing your body or your inner health doesn’t need to mean overhauling your current life. Also - it does not happen like that because it’s not sustainable! Consider this instead: keep everything the same, but make ONE small change. Yes, as small as eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast a few times a week.
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RECIPE:
The base of oatmeal can be whatever you want. Instant or the kind you cook. I really like @betteroats oatmeal because it’s sooo tasty, creamy, & one pouch is FILLING (& 100 cals)
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For bananas: cut in half and then slice lengthwise. Heat a small pan with nonstick spray, place bananas cut side down, and let them sear for a few minutes
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Melt 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter (or whatever nut butter you prefer) in the microwave for 10 seconds and drizzle everyyywhereee 😋 (ps: I like peanut butter)
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Meal prep hint: caramelize your bananas ahead of time & just heat when you’re ready to eat!

Hey guys! I've been a bit MIA on here because I've

Hey guys! I've been a bit MIA on here because I've been working on some pretty great things to come - but I wanted to check-in and see how everyone's 2020 is starting out! .
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A few things I've been up to for the start of the new year: prioritizing self-care with the help of this new thing called sleep. It's pretty great. I occasionally suffer from the type of insomnia that wakes you up and then doesn't let you fall back asleep - BUT I just started this new cream that has melatonin in it that's working like a dreaam! I'll share the link. .
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Another thing that I'm starting is my cutting plan again! For me, (since I'm short...5’1) this is 1300-1400 calories and a whole lot of moving! I started to be more strict before Christmas which gave me greater & faster results! This made me realize two things: 1. just how much my cravings and willpower hold me back & 2. That my blog is accurately named! .
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I’ll share more about this soon, but if you’re also looking to get unstuck start with the most basic (albeit vague) phrase: eat less, move more! These Skinny Enchiladas are a great place to start too 😉
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https://biteyourcravings.com/skinny-beef-enchiladas/

The top two recipes of 2019 on the blog are by far

The top two recipes of 2019 on the blog are by far the Zucchini Mozzarella Bisquick Quiche & the Brown Butter & Thyme Roasted Carrots! If you haven’t tried them yet - you’re missing out! Here’s to more delicious recipes for 2020! #eatwhatyoucrave .
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http://biteyourcravings.com/zucchini-mozzarella-bisquick-quiche/

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