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Sesame Chicken Recipe

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This easy sesame chicken recipe is delicious and wonderful served over a bowl of rice, or mix in some veggies for a delicious stir fry! I wanted to give you this really quick and simple recipe for making sesame chicken because it’s a really versatile dish that can be enjoyed in an Asian salad, over rice, with veggies or in a stir fry. It’s a super easy dish to adjust to whatever you feel like making. Clean eating often involves a lot of baked chicken breasts. So this is just one more delicious way to prepare them. It’s delish! (And if you don’t know what clean eating is, you can read more here .) HOW TO MAKE SESAME CHICKEN You’ll want two larger bowls for this recipe, plus a large skillet. First, you’ll combine the chicken ingredients (without the chicken), in one of the bowls. Whisk it well to incorporate the arrowroot powder well without any clumps left behind. You’ll need to scrape the bowl for this as it tends to want to stick to the bowl. Once that’s mixed, you’ll add your

What to Track and Not Track [Macros]

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Macro tracking: There’s levels to this… here’s a quick guide to help you figure out what to track and not track when it comes to macros. What to Track and Not Track [Macros] ⁠⠀ I am a “macro-ish” coach because I believe in the power of tracking macros to help you reach your goals, BUT I also believe there needs to be a limit (time, energy, mental capacity) on how much tracking you do. I mean, you’re not trying to lose weight AND lose your mind, are you?!?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Sure, macro tracking is a great tool to help you monitor your caloric intake when you’re working on your weight loss goals. Knowing the protein, fat, and carb counts in your meals and snacks is important… but so is flexibility.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ And being FLEXIBLE is what will ensure your long-term success. ⁠So what’s important and not-so-important when it comes to what to track and not track (macros)? ⁠⠀ What to Track and Not Track [Macros] Here’s what I always track:⁠⠀ Protein – It’s okay to go over, protein is your friend. Bu