Life with Laci

BIG Hairy UNpopular Opinion…..

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I ❤️ Protein shakes!!!

There. I said what I said 🤣🤣

BUT y’all— I DO NOT DRINK PROTEIN SHAKES!!!

And I understand…I’ve been there… I used to have friends and family who drank them, and they would tell me it tasted like a brownie so I would taste it, and those people have never eaten a brownie!

Or-they would say, this tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, and my response was – in what world?

Protein shake mixes are definitely labeled with the same name, but they are not alike. It is hard to find one that is low in fat and low in carbs, but high in protein… One that doesn’t have metals that will make you sick and is made of natural ingredients, so it’s good for you… ya know, that’s supposed to be the point. And one that doesn’t even begin to address how it does or doesn’t break down and absorb into your body.

And Oh my gosh, having enough protein in your body changes everything… It keeps you full, you build lean muscle…so that you can sustain a healthy weight, it helps you lose weight, it keeps you satisfied, it helps you reduce cravings and the list goes on!!

Enough about the science -back to the fact that I don’t “drink” protein shakes! But I love them??

I use protein powder in every way, EXCEPT for a shake. I sneak it in pancakes and waffles for my kids and myself… Who am I kidding… I mix it in yogurt. Here’s a weird one, I mix it in cottage cheese and blend it, and it becomes fruit dip… Don’t knock it till you try it. It’s so good in muffins and oatmeal. One of my favorite ways is to make protein coffee with salted caramel lean shake mix and milk or half and half (blended together it makes creamer) And I love having peanut butter chocolate chip pretzel protein bites, oh yeah and (protein) ooey gooey warm and melty monster cookies and milk at night before bed!!

It’s doesn’t have to taste bad! It doesn’t have to be boring!!! Healthy stuff can taste amazing!!!

*and get the best protein powder so you make it worth it!! I’m all my research I haven’t found a better nutritional label and taste as lean! I can get ya a discount code if you are interested.

I know. I know! The holidays aren’t *quite* here YET, but y’all know it will be in the blink of an eye!!!!

A few years ago, I started doing my holiday baking EARLY…. All my pumpkin bread, banana muffins, breads, braids, rolls and cookies. I do 1 or 2 each week starting late October. Then I label and freeze them in freezer safe bags.

Let me tell you, what a stress FREE holiday meal plan!!! They taste just as good (if not better) and cuts your holiday meal prep in half on the big feast!!!

Do you bake ahead? What are you making now to save time at Thanksgiving???

This was an easy one for me!!!! What would you chose?
(i am an easy peasy 2)

As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a wife and mom and I was blessed to marry my high school sweetheart and through birth AND adoption to be a mom of three crazy, sometimes ornery kiddos and now an amazing daughter-in-law. Can’t wait to add grandma to my resume (hint hint).

I absolutely love connecting with people and having real, authentic relationships. I love to support others, no matter what their dreams and being there in time of need to help, support, and pray.

I really love good food, intense sweat sessions aka exercise, and I want to live life on my terms where I find joy in every day things.

I am a health and wealth coach. I love helping others reach their goals and feel their most confident best selves. And I love helping others build an income with the flexibility of working from a phone so we can be where we want, when we want and making memories with those we love.

So hang out with me here for tons of tips, good food/recipes, fashion, family, fun, not taking anything to serious, maybe learn what "not" to do at times, and a whole lot of Jesus.