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  • 🥪 Lunch
  • 🥘 Dinner
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  • 🍿 Snacks
  • 🍰 Desserts
  • ⭐️ More…
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How (and why) to cook rice in an Instant Pot

My delicious breakfast smoothie recipe

My new fave low-calorie breakfast: Eggs on Toast with Thyme

Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

Amazing Low-Calorie Ice Cream Bars

Low-Calorie Rustic Shrimp Quiche with an Almond Flour Crust

Low-Calorie Cinnamon Silk Cake

Low-Calorie Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Low-Calorie Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

Tangy and filling low-calorie egg salad lunch recipe

Low-Calorie Chicken Chimichangas

Easy Weeknight Low-Calorie Cheeseburgers

The Perfect Pre-Workout Smoothie

My absolute favorite low-calorie cake dessert

Low-Calorie Chicken & Cabbage Teriyaki

Low-Calorie Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki & Rice Recipe

Low-Calorie Berry & Spongecake Dessert

my chicken bone broth recipe

Low-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & Mustard

Low Calorie Tuna and Salmon Lunch Wraps

How to make hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot

Low-Calorie Cajun Shrimp & Rice Recipe

Low-Calorie Sardine Pasta Recipe

Delicious, filling, low-calorie pudding snack

Low-Calorie Crunchy Vegetable & Chickpea Salad

Low-Calorie Roasted Smashed Broccoli Recipe

Low-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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    Calorie Counting

    I eat several small meals a day for weight loss

    I used to be hungry most of the time until I stumbled upon the diet technique of eating several small meals or snacks throughout the day. Now I’m usually satisfied and not hungry – or at least manageably hungry – all day long. Curious about what I eat? Here’s a typical day. Breakfast I get up at 6, have my…

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    Low-Calorie Cinnamon Silk Cake

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    Low-Calorie Chicken Chimichangas

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    my chicken bone broth recipe

    Low-Calorie Berry & Spongecake Dessert

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    My new obsession: Chobani Flip Greek yogurt

    Are you looking for an easy treat that won’t throw your weight loss off-track? I’ve got good news for you! Chobani Flip Greek yogurts are delicious and fairly low-calorie. They do include added sugar, so if that’s not your thing I apologize. But for me, these are the only food with added sugar that I eat, so it’s not that…

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    before after 65 pound weight loss

    I’ve lost 65 pounds eating this way!

    my chicken bone broth recipe

    How to get yourself to drink 3 liters of water every day

    Amazing Low-Calorie Ice Cream Bars

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    Low-Calorie Chicken & Cabbage Teriyaki

    My absolute favorite low-calorie cake dessert

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    Breakfast Recipes,  Low-Calorie Recipes,  Recipes under 300 calories

    The Perfect Pre-Workout Smoothie

    Lately I’ve been using my rowing machine 5 days a week for 30 minutes (yay me!), but I noticed that later in the day I was getting quite tired. After doing some research, I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough carbs and electrolytes before my workout. Why add carbs like oatmeal? First of all, carbs give you quick energy that…

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    Low-Calorie Double Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    Delicious, filling, low-calorie pudding snack

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    The easiest way to prep shredded chicken to use in recipes

    Tools I Use for Weight Loss & Maintenance

    How I plan my calories for effective weight loss while still feeling full

    early morning smoothie

    I eat several small meals a day for weight loss

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    Low-Calorie Recipes,  Lunch Recipes,  Recipes under 200 calories,  Snack Recipes

    Low Calorie Tuna and Salmon Lunch Wraps

    As you know, I eat several small meals every day. And for late lunch I’ve recently been making wraps on lavash bread. Tasty, high-fiber, and low-calorie – lavash is soft and perfect for wraps. I try to eat fish a lot since it is so good for you, and if I had my way I’d have a tuna wrap every…

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    How to make hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot

    My delicious breakfast smoothie recipe

    Low-Calorie Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

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    Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

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    Low-Calorie Chicken Chimichangas

    How (and why) to cook rice in an Instant Pot

  • Chocolate Protein Ice Cream scooped in a bowl
    Dessert Recipes,  Low-Calorie Recipes,  Recipes under 200 calories

    Low-Calorie Chocolate Protein Ice Cream

    Protein ice cream made with frozen bananas is amazing. It’s not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly healthy. I mean, who would’ve thought that a frozen treat could be good for you? Blended frozen bananas give it a creamy texture without the need for any heavy cream or added sugar. Plus, they’re loaded with potassium and dietary fiber, so you’re…

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    Some surprising benefits of exercise

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    Low Calorie Tuna and Salmon Lunch Wraps

    pre workout smoothie ingredients

    The Perfect Pre-Workout Smoothie

    I'm tired of being fat

    I’m tired of being fat

    chobani flip smore smores

    My new obsession: Chobani Flip Greek yogurt

    Tools I Use for Weight Loss & Maintenance

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I'm Violet, and you've found my healthy, low-calorie recipes.
I eat frequent low-calorie meals and snacks as well as a delicious low-calorie dessert every day.

I believe there are no "good" or "bad" foods: Food is not a moral choice. I eat all foods, some freely, and some in moderation.

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Before you go, check out these posts…

  • Low-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & MustardLow-Calorie Roasted Salmon Glazed With Brown Sugar & Mustard
  • How to get yourself to drink 3 liters of water every dayHow to get yourself to drink 3 liters of water every day
  • Its Friday Fun Day! (I never say “cheat day”)Its Friday Fun Day! (I never say “cheat day”)
  • I’m tired of being fatI’m tired of being fat
  • Low-Calorie Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki & Rice RecipeLow-Calorie Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki & Rice Recipe
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