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Alright. Trying a second meal prep company. I thin Alright. Trying a second meal prep company. I think I’m going to try several out, then give an overall review. What do you guys think? I don’t know much about this company yet. I was in the city today (St Louis) and knew there would be some companies to pick from. This was the closest one. Right off the bat, I was happy to see so many options and the macro breakdown. Downfall, the prices weredouble, triple, and even quadruple was I had previously been paying 😬 more info to come a little later 🤗 Starting tomorrow with the breakfast turkey, eggs & potatoes and I think maybe the salmon sushi bowl for lunch 🤗
The other night, Ally & I were headed home after s The other night, Ally & I were headed home after soccer practice. We rounded a curve & I was shocked. There was @gymshark RV at the end of a drive. I said out loud to myself, “what on earth are they doing on B-Hwy in St James, MO!?” Ive been a huge fan for many years, so of course I was excited! But also, really confused. This is seriously the middle of no where Missouri 😂 next, we saw a car w/CA plates. “OK. They’re following each other & probably got lost. There’s hardly any service on these backroads,” I told myself. Next thing we see is @hellahgood9 running on the side of this curvy, hilly, tiny country road. I saw his Gymshark socks. We realized they weren’t lost & he was clearly a sponsored athlete. naturally, we pulled over, checked IG & sure enough, this man was on day 57 of running across the country for a great cause! (👀 @soles4souls) We end up going home since they clearly didn’t need help. We played some soccer out in the yard for a bit & told @the_sauntering_one about who/what we saw, & he said, “why didn’t you say something earlier! Let’s get out & see if we can find him to cheer him on!” We loaded up & went back towards town, but he was no where to be seen. We continued into town to grab some dinner, & on our way back home, we saw the RV. We stalked them through the lot & while he was checking the lot for a place to park the RV, we stopped to talk to him. He started running in CA, was on day 57, & averaging 44 miles a day! I was sad to hear a few days later that while running though our neighboring town, he encountered some ignorant passerbyers who felt the N-word, among other things, were appropriate to yell out at him. It saddened & angered me, however it comes as no surprise seeing as how Owensville, MO is a small, rural town in Missouri that is predominantly white (98.54%). My thoughts when first seeing him out running: • Nothing cool ever happens in St James, MO! Gymshark is here! This is so cool! • Omg, he’s got such a cool story! • Lord, I hope he doesn’t step on the wrong persons property while out here... I had a thought to warn him to be extra careful in these areas, but I didn’t want to bring any (cont. in comments)
Hmmm. Meal Prep breakfast wasn’t too shabby. Asi Hmmm. Meal Prep breakfast wasn’t too shabby. Aside from having to assume the macros, I’m satisfied. Lacked flavor, but added salt. And I didn’t have to make anything or put anything together. So I’m happy. I ended up guesstimating this at 527calories, 26p, 40c, 31f Swipe ➡️ Just eyeballing it all, I’m assuming: • Standard serving size of sausage, 2oz/56g - this meal prep company is also a butcher shop, so I assume it’s one of their own pigs, and it was really yummy! • 1/2 serving of shredded cheese, 14g • standard serving of red potatoes, 4oz/113g, maybe have been a little less • 50g of spinach. Maybe? You know how deciding a serving of spinach is raw vs cooked! 😂 • and eggs. I don’t think these were really eggs. The consistency did not match to that of real scrambled eggs. They were like the eggs you’d get at a buffet, but not as dense. I’m going with powdered eggs on this one. Maybe 4T • few chopped pieces of a purple onion in there too I brought a taco-ish looking meal for lunch. It’s the one I’m most excited about! Do you meal prep breakfast? Normally, at work, I’m just a yogurt girl. Simple, light, tasty. But this one was also simple & light. Lacked flavor, but still good. Which works because I have 4 of these 😂 #mealprep #mealprepcompany #mealprepmeals #mealprepfoods #macrotracking #mealprepideas #mealprepping #mealpreps #mealpreplife #mealprepmonday #mealprepsunday #mealprepsundays #countingmacros #countingcalories #trackingmacros #trackingcalories #iifym #ifitfitsyourmacros #flexibledieting #flexiblediet #flexibledietinglifestyle #iconmeals #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #breakfastmealprep #mealprepbreakfast #fitfood #fitfoods #fitfoodrecipes #mealprepmadeeasy
Giving this meal prep company another try. It’s Giving this meal prep company another try. It’s the only one some what local to our area, and priced really well. $6 each, buy 3 get, 1 free. This order broke down to $4.50 a meal. Much less than what I spend on lunch when I eat out! Overall, I felt that my first go at it was pretty good, just really bland. The rice in one last time wasn’t cooked all the way so it was hard and kinda crunchy. All of these are guaranteed under 550cal per meal, but no macro breakdown, so it’s a guessing game. But, love that I wont have to cook meals for this week, just meals for the fam. Trying to focus on workouts this week and getting things done around the house. So the less planning and cooking on my end makes my week so much easier. What are your musts for a meal prep company? Macro breakdown? Custom macros? Do you prefer it bland so you can season it to your liking? Want flavor already added? Prefer to pick up in store so you can pick some out, or just order online and have it delivered? #mealprep #mealprepcompany #mealprepmeals #mealprepfoods #macrotracking #mealprepideas #mealprepping #mealpreps #mealpreplife #mealprepmonday #mealprepsunday #mealprepsundays #countingmacros #countingcalories #trackingmacros #trackingcalories #iifym #ifitfitsyourmacros #flexibledieting #flexiblediet #flexibledietinglifestyle #iconmeals #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #eatinghealthier #fitfood #fitfoods #fitfoodrecipes #mealprepmadeeasy
Super easy meal prep. Or, more like, “shoot, I f Super easy meal prep. Or, more like, “shoot, I forgot to prep this week so I need something quick and easy that I can cook while simultaneously cooking dinner for the family” kinda of meal 😂 479 cal 42p 33c 20f 6oz ground chicken 1/2 serving pinto beans 1/4 serving corn Mixture of Romain & spinach 1/2 serving rice 14g shredded cheese 1/2 serving sour cream Totally forgot my salsa at home 😫 + a @lightandfit 🙃 I have one of these almost everyday for breakfast or as a mid day snack What is an easy go to for your meal prep? #lunchbox #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatingandfitness #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps #tacobowl #burritobowl #burritobowls
First Oreo Buttercream cake. Few lessons learned t First Oreo Buttercream cake. Few lessons learned today: • remove the cream from the Oreos • take the time to turn the Oreos into a grated Parmesan like substance instead of just beating the Oreos into chunks. Makes it a lot easier to smooth • get a better smoothing scraper - mine has rounded edges and I definitely want one with sharp 90* angles • start 3 days before the birthday, not 3.5 months after 😂😂 Sorry we suck. But Happy Birthday anyways, @brody_light! American Buttercream Recipe: @chelsweets @realduncanhines cake mix cause I’m lazy #americanbuttercream #americanbuttercreamfrosting #chelsweets #chelsweetsrecipes #oreocake #oreocakes #birthdaycake #birthdaycakes #birthdaycakeideas #birthdaycake🎂 #oreobuttercream #oreobuttercreamcake #oreobuttercreamfrosting #oreobuttercreamfilling #belatedbirthday #belatedbirthdaycake #cakedecorating #cakedecorations #cakedecorationideas #cakedecoratingideas
It’s official. @the_sauntering_one has decided t It’s official. @the_sauntering_one has decided to leave me.....for 2ish weeks. He’s been wanting to see if thru hiking was his thing, so early this afternoon, I watched him, @devon.s.fishing & Kenneth take off at the Western Trailhead of the Eleven Point section. Jayson & Kenny are attempting the full length, spanning 233 miles. Devon is going for the weekend, and hopes to join in again for another section if he’s able to! I made him a celebratory/good luck brownie last night ➡️ which should’ve read, “please don’t get eaten by a bear. I need your body heat at night,” but I ran out of room... #ozarktrail #otshab #ozarktrailthruhike #elevenpointriver #elevenpoint #hikingmissouri #missouritrails #altrarunning #altralonepeak #altralonepeak45 #zpacks #darntoughsocks #darntough #magellanoutdoors #smartwool #thruhike #thruhiker #thruhikers #ozarktrailhiking #ozarks #missouriozarks #hikingintheozarks #smartwater #garmininreachmini #hikinggear #backpacking #hikingadventures #hikingadventure #backpackingadventures #backpackinggear
Firecracker Chicken Balls. AMAZING. FYI...This is Firecracker Chicken Balls. AMAZING. FYI...This is not my own recipe. I wish I was able to come up with this one! I’ll have a quick video posted tomorrow and will include the recipe info & so you can make it yourself! I needed something different to prep & this turned out so good. I am actually going to make these tomorrow for my prepped lunches! You seriously cannot eat just a few! It’s a perfect blend of sweet & spicy! I think I’m going to go with a balsamic vinaigrette next time, instead of a raspberry vinaigrette, though... #lunchbox #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #chickenmeatballs #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps #chickenmeatball #mealprepideas #mealprepping #mealprepsunday #mealpreprecipes #groundchicken #sweetandspicy
This is my favorite breakfast right now! It’s so This is my favorite breakfast right now! It’s so quick and easy and full of so many different flavors! Just enough to tie your over til your mid morning snack or lunch, but not too heavy to have you dragging at your desk by 9. Only 185 calories (10p, 18c, 8f) • 1/2 Asiago + Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (it’s the Asiago that really makes this so good!) • 1/2 serving cream cheese spread (I prefer whipped cream cheese but I bought the wrong one!) • 1/3 serving smoked Atlantic salmon If you don’t toast your bagels (which is really weird....), you must for this! #smokedsalmon #smokedsalmonbagel #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #traderjoesrecipes #traderjoeseverythingbutthebagelseasoning #bagelbreakfast #breakfastbagel #breakfastbagels #creamcheesebagel #breakfastideas #breakfastidea #breakfastrecipes #breakfastrecipe #everythingbutthebagel #everythingbutthebagelseasoning #bagel #bagels #bagelandcreamcheese #bagelsandlox #loxbagel #loxandbagels #easybreakfast #easybreakfastideas #easybreakfastrecipe #quickbreakfast #quickbreakfastideas #quickbreakfastrecipe #breakfast
Did you know that code DIANE gets you 20% off @ide Did you know that code DIANE gets you 20% off @idealfit Goodness Bars through tomorrow? It also gets you 15% all other items like protein powder for creamy shakes, Clear whey protein powders for a juicy drink, pre workouts for a boost of energy, some BCAAs for recovery, and so much more! One of these makes for an easy mid day snack! I actually had one this evening when I got home from work, before hoping on the treadmill for a bit! I. LOVE. EASY. 😍 #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #preworkoutdrink #dumbbellworkouts #ideallean #idealleanprotein #proteinbars #proteinbar
This was honestly one of the best things I’ve ha This was honestly one of the best things I’ve had to eat in a long time! I used @justonecookbook’s recipe to make Okinawa Soba. Final pic to come later 🤤 I was brought up very American. I feel like I’ve missed out in a lot of things when it comes to the Okinawan side of me/my family. So I’m slowly started to learn. What better way to start, than with food 😍 follow my struggles to learn over at @thestrugglinghafu #okinawasoba #udonnoodles #udonsoup #udonnoodlesoup #hafu #hapa #halfjapanese #halfokinawan #japanesefood #japaneseamerican #japaneseamericans #americanjapanese #japan #japanesegirl #okinawa #okinawajapan #okinawalife #okinawafood #okinawan #okinawanfood #biracial #mixedrace #multiracial #japanesesoup #asianfood #asiansoup #justonecookbook #justonecookbookrecipe
The @idealfit January sale is coming to an end! I The @idealfit January sale is coming to an end! I hope you guys were able to take advanced of some of the crazy prices this month! If you still haven’t, no worries! There’s still a little bit of time left to use my code DIANE to get 15% off of the sale prices! Protein starts at $16.99 a tub after discount 😱 link is in my bio 😉 If you’re stocked up for now but may want to order in the future, don’t forget to hit FOLLOW! Sometimes we end up with crazy codes for 25% off your order on top of their crazy sale prices! I’ve been obsessed with the Red Velvet (with ice cream) shakes & whipped cream on top! But now I’m finally ready to break into this Chocolate Cherry flavor! Have you tied @idealfit! What’s your favorite product/flavor? #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #preworkoutdrink #resistancebands #dumbbellworkouts #ideallean #idealleanprotein
Typical Wednesday. Take the kids to school. Get a Typical Wednesday. Take the kids to school. Get a Diet Coke from McDonalds. Go to work. Do some work stuff. Walk around the buildings. Get home in time to get the kids off the bus. So exciting 😂 These color changing cups are way too fun. I’m sadly so entertained each time I fill it up! Got them at @walmart for under $6 I’m trying to figure dinner out. What’s everyone having tonight? I need new ideas! Cardigan: @oldnavy (got it from the caring center. $1, tags still on it) Tee: @kohls had a coupon which made these already inexpensive tees even more affordable. It ended up being 6 or $8. Jeans: @americaneagle (Goodwill $5 NWT) Shoes: @converse (Goodwill $20 NWT) #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #skınnyjeans #converse #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #cardigansweater #cardiganoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #converseoutfit #colorchangingcups #walmart #walmartfinds #weartowork #workclothes #workclothing
Under 400cals including the EVOO it was cooked in Under 400cals including the EVOO it was cooked in 😋 I’m making braised pork belly tonight to feed my Okinawan side. See that over on my @thestrugglinghafu page 😉 Chicken, potatoes & green beans: 43p/33c/9f 390cals 6oz chicken (weighed raw) 148g potatoes 100g green beans Heat 1t of EVOO in the cast iron. I like soft potatoes. I can’t standby when they’re crunchy. I microwaved them in a bowl of water for about 3 minutes. While the potatoes were in the microwave, I sprinkled the chicken with seasonings. I used smoked paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder. Placed them in the heated oil and covered. Flipped every couple minutes. Put a couple cups of water in a pan and added the green breads. Let it boil til they were soft. When the chicken was done, I added the potatoes. Added some 0cal spray butter, pepper & seasoning salt. Cooked til all sides were browned. Empty the water the green beans were in and return to stove. Reduce heat to lo. Add any seasonings. I just did salt & pepper. Our employers gives us 30 min each day of PAID time to get some exercise in. I have a treadmill and an elliptical. Which one would you choose? #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatingandfitness #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #chickenrecipes #chickenlunch #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps #quicklunch #quicklunchideas
Slowly getting in touch with my Okinawan side... Slowly getting in touch with my Okinawan side... Took me back to my childhood days. eating while FaceTiming my big brother was the icing on the cake! Prep video over on @thestrugglinghafu I’m thinking about a Japanese Jiggly Cheesecake next 🤷🏻‍♀️ has anyone made this before? I’ve seen so many more unsuccessful attempts than successful😬 #justonecookbook #justonecookbookrecipe #thestrugglinghafu #hafu #asianamerican #asianamericanwomen #asianamericans #japanesefood #okinawanfood #japaneseamerican #japneseamerican #okinawa #okinawan #okinawanamerican #traditionaljapanese #traditionaljapanesefood #traditionalokinawafood #asianfood #halfasian #halfasiangirl #halfamerican #halfjapanese #halfokinawan #halfer #hapa #tofusoup #tofu #tofurecipes #misosoup #japanesejigglycheesecake
Not the best shoes for walking from building to bu Not the best shoes for walking from building to building.... Tuck in the top, or leave it untucked? My short and stumpy frame does not do will with untucked long tops! Got it all from Goodwill. Whole outfit cost less than $10. Top: @express (still had the tags on it) Pants: @oldnavy Shoes: @walmart #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #goodwillfinds #goodwill #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #winteroutfits #asianamerican #hafu #halfer #leopardprintshoes #expressfashion #oldnavystyle #oldnavy #walmart #walmartfashion #walmartfashionfinds #balletflats #oldnavyfinds
Booties or calf high boots? What would you have wo Booties or calf high boots? What would you have worn? I feel so short & stumpy unless I have heels on! 5’3ish, box frame girl over here..... 🙄 First day back in the office since before Christmas. I always look forward to seeing my coworkers. They are seriously the best! Dress: @kohls clearance $16, size S ( I’m 5’3iah 126-130lbs Leggings: some off brand fleece leggings Booties: Faded Glory. I’ve only ever seen this brand at @walmart, but got these at a goodwill like store in our town for $2 #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #leggings #leggingsoutfit #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #denimdress #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #denimdresses #winteroutfits #winterdress #winteroutfits #anklebooties #bootieseason #asianamerican #hafu #halfer
Cave Springs loop today. About 30 miles south of S Cave Springs loop today. About 30 miles south of Salem. It’s a fairly easy hike. Less than 5 miles. No major uphills. Path is well maintained, without debris or lots of loose rocks. A couple gorgeous scenic areas. Devils Well. And this beautiful cave. There’s also a great little area to swim if it were hot enough. But instead, it was 36*F when we got back in the car around 4. I could see my breath.....not my kind of hiking 😂 Layered up...a lot.... Top: Puffer jacket: Magma from @rei Underneath I had my @patagonia snap pullover And base later was my @idealfit sweat wicking seamless long sleeve (use code DIANE for 15% off 😉) Bottom: On top, @kuhl pants - says Vintage Patina Dye on them 🤷🏻‍♀️ Middle layer, some fleece leggings Base layer, @adidaswomen climate control leggings Socks: merino wool @darntoughvermont Shoes: @altrarunning lone peak 4s Daypack: @ospreypacks stratos 24 #missouri #missourihiking #hiking #daydate #daydates #outdooradventures #outdooradventure #ospreypacks #altralonepeak #altralonepeak4 #hikingmissouri #hikinginmissouri #shorthike #shorthikes #hikingday #kuhl #kühl #rei #reicoop #patagonia #adidaswomen #darntoughsocks #darntough #darntoughvermont #cavesprings #devilswell #dayhike #dayhikes
100% comfy 👍🏼 So much walking at work. Back 100% comfy 👍🏼 So much walking at work. Back aches. Joints ache. Headache. No room for dress clothes and heels! Thanks Accutane & herniated discs 🙄 I love a simple jean jacket outfit. Especially dressing down with one that has a hood! What’s your favorite way to wear one? You know why I want but can’t find locally? A criss cross v-neck. Where’d you get your favorite from? Jean Jacket: @americaneagle (got it at Goodwill $6) V-Neck Tee: @kohls Leggings: @adidaswomen Shoes: @converse (got it at goodwill, new with tags $10) #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #leggings #leggingsoutfit #converse #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #jeanjacket #jeanjackets #jeanjacketoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #converseoutfit #accutanejourney #accutane #accutanediary #accutanesideeffects
When your StepKid stops and says, “oh! You look When your StepKid stops and says, “oh! You look cute!” You make sure to take a pic 😂 Top: Lauren Conrad from @kohls Skinnies: @americaneagle Boots: @justfabonline Top was $3 and skinnies were $5 from Goodwill 🤗 It was my last work day before Being home for 2.5 weeks. Was looking forward to my first Christmas back home in KC since I moved 12 years ago. Unfortunately, we had to postpone yet another holiday 😭 I saw my family once at the of December last year and once in June. Was really looking forward to getting some much needed hugs! What plans do you have for Christmas? Will you get to see family you haven’t seen for a while!? Who’s cookin? I know Ham is usually the go to, but I think I’m going to do a large turkey breast! #ootd #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #jeggings #comfyclothes #skinnies #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #skinnyjeans #kohls #kohlsfinds #bootseason #bootweather #boots👢 #bootslover #laurenconrad #laurenconradcollection
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Hi! I’m Diane!  City Girl turned Country, Mom to Ally & Jaryd, Elderberry Syrup Creator, Fitness Nut, Food Fanatic, and Money Saver.  I’m so happy you’ve stopped by!

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