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Advice from the Coaches Diana Dewan Advice from the Coaches Diana Dewan

THE POWER OF CHECK-INS

This week we’re talking check-ins. If you have a nutrition coach or really any kind of coach, you probably have some sort of regularly scheduled touch base with your coach to catch up about how things are going. So, other than checking the box off your to-do list (check-in: done) and a brief touch base with your coach, why are check-ins so important? Today we’re breaking it down and offering advice from a coaching perspective about how you as a client can get the most out of your check-ins.

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VEGGIE SUBSTITUTES: HIGH-VOLUME ALTERNATIVES TO YOUR FAVORITE CARBS

Poor carbs always get a bad rap, but here at KLN we love all the carbs. However, sometimes our favorite calorie-dense carbs, like rice, pasta and bread products, don’t exactly fit into our macros. So, today, we’re sharing how to do this with some of our favorite high-volume alternatives to our favorite carbs.

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

RECIPE: LOW-CARB SCOTCH EGGS

If you’re looking for a new protein to add to your arsenal, these low-carb scotch eggs are sure to spice it up! They’re quick and simple to make and will help break up the monotony of chicken breast and ground turkey in your weekly menu. They can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner and pair well with just about anything!

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

MACRO-FRIENDLY VALENTINE’S DINNER FOR TWO

Any holiday is a good excuse for us to loosen up on tracking and say I’ll get back to it tomorrow. BUT, with a little bit of planning and pre-tracking, you can have a full day of eating AND a yummy home-cooked meal with your Valentine without compromising your nutrition goals.

If you’re staying in this Valentine’s and cooking for you and your honey, try this easy, 3-course macro-friendly meal for two!

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

RECIPE: CROCK-POT SHREDDED CHICKEN

This shredded chicken is one of my go-to batch prep recipes because it is so quick and easy to make and can be prepared on Sunday to last you a whole week of meals. You can use it in salads or wraps for lunches or add it to any dinner recipe that calls for chicken.

You can find this recipe, along with 6 different dinners and lunches that use this shredded chicken as the main ingredient, in the Everyday Macros Cookbook located inside The Good Stuff.

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5 WAYS TO MAKE ANY RECIPE MORE MACRO-FRIENDLY

As much as I love a traditional family recipe, when you’re tracking your macros or simply trying to be conscious of your nutrition choices, traditional recipes may not exactly “fit your macros.” Today’s post is here as a quick guide of ways to make healthier, more macro-friendly versions of your favorite recipes using simple ingredient substitutions.

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THANKSGIVING MEAL HACKS

When you’re tracking your macros and you have goals that you’re chasing down, eating in social settings inevitably brings about a bit of anxiety. Now, let’s talk about a family dinner, specifically a holiday family dinner, that’s centered around eating. How do you approach this kind of meal with some semblance of balance and mindfulness?

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

MACRO-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING RECIPES

The holidays bring about lots of time with friends and family and with that usually comes lots of food. Don’t let anxiety about your food at to your holiday stress this season. We’ve got you covered with these healthier macro-friendly versions of all your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. Your family won’t even know the difference and you can enjoy your meal, guilt-free.

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Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan Recipes + Meal Prep Diana Dewan

3 MACRO-FRIENDLY DIPS FOR YOUR NEXT TAILGATE

Fall is just around the corner, which means football season is here, y’all! With that comes tailgating, game-watching, beer-drinking and dip-eating. When you’re tracking your macros, this sounds like a bit of a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be! In this week’s post, we’ve got you covered with 3 macro-friendly dip recipes to share at your next tailgate, whether you’re hosting or attending.

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Nutrition for Athletes Diana Dewan Nutrition for Athletes Diana Dewan

5 HABITS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY

When it comes to seeing progress and reaching our goals, the things we do outside of the gym (like our nutrition!) are just as important as the training we do in the gym. Recovery plays a huge role not only in how we feel the next day, but how we perform during our workouts and in everyday life. If you have goals of improving your performance in the gym and how you feel overall, follow these tips for maximizing your recovery. Tips on rest, post-workout meals, nutrition, hydration, sleep, and more.

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