Déj Loves Food
Hi Everyone!
I’m Déja and I love food. But, so far that hasn’t been a good thing. I’ve gained a ton of weight, way past what’s “recommended” by doctors. But here’s what really happened.
I was body shamed as a teen and for so long I had those voices in the back of my head telling me that my body wasn’t beautiful. So, I ate…and kept eating until I was unhappy enough to stop.
For years, I was trying to lose weight and for alllll the wrong reasons. I just wanted people to think my body was beautiful. Then, I just didn’t give a flying rats ass about what anyone else thought about my body. If you know my story, having FOPO (fear of others people’s opinions) is not foreign to me. Learn more here
Today, I’m on a new journey for me. Over the last couple of years, I’ve gained so many new habits that have allowed me to gear up for success this time around.
In this group, I’ll be sharing tons of resources such as habits, mindset, and foods that I’ve adapted over time. I’ll also be sharing my personal progress.
I’m hoping that this can be a support group for other Black women on this journey.
Meal Ideas
Cheesy Chicken Penne
Nutrition
Calories: 680
Net Carbs: 54g
Fat: 8.2g
Protein: 66g
Ingredients
3 oz. Applegate Farms Fajita Chicken Strips
1 Good+Gather Cheddar Cheese Slice @ Target
128g Kroger Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce @ Kroger
1/4 cup Whole Foods Organic Shredded Italian Blend
1/2 cup Kraft Shredded Fat Free Mozzarella @ Publix
Onions
Sweet Red Bell Peppers
Recipe
1. Chop then sautée onions and peppers
2. Boil penne until soft
3. Warm chicken strips in pan with sautéed oniuons and peppers
4. Combine penne, chicken, onions, peppers, cheese, and sauce.
Sausage, Egg, + Cheese Bagel
Nutrition
Calories: 450
Net Carbs: 10g
Fat: 29g
Protein: 33g
Ingredients
Coming Soon
Eggplant Parm + Peas
Nutrition
Ingredients
Coming Soon
Recipe
Coming Soon
Big Fat Protein Burrito
Nutrition
Calories: 606
Net Carbs: 57g
Fat: 31g
Protein: 46g
Ingredients
.5 cup the Jackfruit Company – Tex Mex @ Publix
85g Sweet Earth – Mindful Chik’n strips
1 Mission – Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortilla
28g Mexican Blend Cheese @ Whole Foods
85g Plain Greek Yogurt @ Kroger
54g Avocado
Recipe
1. Warm chicken in pan and season to liking
2. Add jackfruit to pan to warm
3. Add cheese
4. Warm tortilla
5. Combine all ingredients in tortilla and fold into burrito!
Steak + Eggs + Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 626
Net Carbs: 15g
Fat: 35g
Protein: 65g
Ingredients
Recipe
1. Grill/reheat steak
2. Cook eggs
3. Toast bagel
4. Spread cream cheese
Grilled Ribeye + Asparagus
Nutrition
Ingredients
7oz Ribeye Steak
Traditional Breakfast
Nutrition
Calories: 470
Net Carbs: 13g
Fat: 26g
Protein: 45g
Ingredients
Products
Breakfast ♦ Lunch + Dinner ♦ Snacks ♦ Sweets ♦ Misc.
For Breakfast Lovers
Meal Bases
For Snackers
Sweet Tooth
Meal Extras
Kitchen must-haves
Chip Resistant Nesting Bowl Set
9 Piece Nonstick Cookware Pots and Pans Set
Mixing Bowls
Mixing Bowls
Spoon Rest
Mug Tree Holder
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