There’s a popular phrase in the fitness influencer world that comes up almost as much as the “Do you even lift, bro?” question. The phrase is “Don’t worry about calories, just hit your macros.” Just taking that as a stand alone statement, it’s not very helpful. It might leave you wondering what exactly is a […]

I was a “husky” kid growing up, which was a politically correct way to say I was a chunk.  I hit the 100 lb mark in third grade.  I loved all things junk food and would have to be forced to eat anything that even sounded remotely healthy.  I absolutely loved sweet pastries.  I could […]

When you’re done with this recipe, see the others from Jason Murphy a.k.a. the Shirtless Chef, at www.mysaline.com/shirtless Does it ever hit you when you have had some regular action or occurrence in your life, and then months or years later realize it’s gone? It could have been the smallest of things, and it happened […]

When it comes to places on this globe that I find myself drawn to, it’s the Greek Isle of Zakynthos and New Zealand. Drop me off at either of those places, take my phone, never contact me again, and I’ll be all good. Seriously, do not come back for me. It stands to reason then […]

The great thing about taking the time to figure out how to modify traditional foods into healthy dishes is… not only is it better for you, but a lot of the time it ends up tasting better. Take the Philly Cheesesteak for instance. I’m betting most of you have only eaten a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich […]

Cauliflower. It’s amazing how strong the reactions are I get from from people when I mention all the dinners I make with this versatile yet strange alien member of the cabbage family. Of all the foods I bring up, it’s the one people most sneer their nose up at and declare they hate. Then with a […]

Most of us are a week into resolution purgatory now, and I’m betting those of you that swore off carbs are already wondering how many more days you can go before either losing your mind or just laying down and dying of exhaustion and starvation.  You’re also dealing with the cold weather that naturally makes […]

It’s that time of year again.  People reflect back on the year that was, pick out something they didn’t like about themselves, and resolve to make sweeping changes.  Most of those decisions revolve around looking at pictures or putting on a pair of pants and thinking “That just will not do.”  So the choice to […]