Keto Habits

Don’t give up on your dream because of the time it will take to accomplish. The time will pass regardless…✌🏻❤️🎯

If you’ve doubted your ability to lose the weight… stop right now. The ONLY thing standing between you and your goals is the crap narrative you keep spinnin’ in your own head that says you can’t do this, that nothing works, or that you’ll never get there.

Yeah… I’m talkin’ to YOU.

No more excuses. No more waiting for the “perfect time.” You CAN do this.

Keep pushin’. Stay strong. Hold your OWN hand when nobody else does. Believe in yourself, and above all else… never give up on YOU.

We all start off with the best intentions, but let me tell ya somethin’… it’s gonna get hard. There will be days you wanna quit, days you feel frustrated, tired, and over it. And when those moments come, you’ll have two choices: give up or dig deep and keep going.

HANG IN THERE. Give yourself a real chance.

Because the magic happens when “not giving up” becomes a habit instead of a choice.

So… don’t let frustration knock you down.
Don’t let time get in your head.
Don’t let one bad day convince you to quit.

Find a diet lifestyle that works for you and getter done.
It doesn’t matter how long it takes.
It doesn’t matter how many times you have to start over.
Your only competition is YOU.

So give yourself the talk. Straighten your crown. Remember who the hell you are and get after it.

It’s later than you think.
You can do this. WE can do this.

M
xo

These little lettuce boats are crunchy, fresh, low carb, low cal and ridiculously easy. Just slice your romaine into “sandwich boats,” swipe on a little mayo + mustard, pile in some oven roasted turkey and BOOM…lunch is handled.

And the best part? You can stuff these babies with just about anything:
• chicken salad
• tuna salad
• ham & cheese
• roast beef
• turkey clubs
• buffalo chicken
• even egg salad

Basically if it belongs in a sandwich…throw it in the boat and sail away mate 😜!

Simple.
Crunchy.
Protein packed.
No afternoon carb coma trying to take you out at 2pm. ✌🏻❤️🎯

HOPE…✌🏻❤️🎯

I know what it feels like to be overweight.
To change outfits a dozen times before leaving the house or not goin at all because nothing feels good enough.

To start over on Monday.
To swear “this time is different.”
To chase the vicious cycle of diets, guilt, shame… and do it all over again.

I know what it feels like to feel not good enough.
Not disciplined enough.
Not strong enough.
Not consistent enough.

And here’s what I learned…

It was never about being “good enough.”
It was about finally believing I was worth fighting for.

Hope isn’t loud.
It doesn’t scream.
It whispers.

“Try again.”
“Walk today.”
“Drink the water.”
“Put the bikini on anyway.”
“Start before you’re ready.”

I didn’t change because I hated myself.
I changed because I got tired of quitting on myself.

If you’re in that cycle right now… I see you.
I WAS you.

And you are not behind.
You are not broken.
You are one decision away from momentum.

HOPE is still alive in you.
It always has been.

M
xo

Let’s make some chocolate chip cookie dough 😋. You’re gonna wanna save this one…✌🏻❤️🎯

I was craving somethin sweet, peanut buttery, chocolatey… but still on the keto trail. So I whipped up this Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bark/Fudge Thing and let me just say… it will not last long in this house 😜.

No baking. 5 minutes to mix. Freeze it. Break it. Try not to eat the whole pan.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Ingredients (brands are optional)

• 1 cup peanut butter….dont come at me about the brand. It’s what I had on hand 😆.
• ¼ cup sugar-free syrup
• ½ cup protein powder - Organised Nutrition
• 2 tbsp collagen powder Perfect Keto
• ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips Lily's Sweets
• pinch flaky sea salt (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions

1️⃣ Warm peanut butter about 10–15 seconds so it stirs easily.
2️⃣ Mix in sugar-free syrup until smooth.
3️⃣ Stir in protein powder + collagen until it becomes thick like cookie dough.
4️⃣ Fold in sugar free chocolate chips.
5️⃣ Spread into an 8” pan lined with parchment.
6️⃣ Sprinkle a little flaky salt on top.
7️⃣ Freeze over night then break into bark pieces or for just 30 minutes and cut like fudge.

Macros (approx if cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: ~180
Protein: ~11g
Fat: ~12g
Net Carbs: ~1–2g

Want it even lower carb?
• Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar
• Add 1 tbsp coconut flour (adds fiber + helps it set)
• Use dark or stevia-sweetened chocolate chips
• Swap half the peanut butter for almond butter

Honestly this is one of those “keep it in the fridge’ and grab a piece when the sweet tooth hits” recipes.

If you make it, tag me so I can send you some virtual confetti. 🎉

fitover50 sugarfreekid

I see you over there… skipping pieces of your own life. Sitting in the cheap seats, worried what people might think.

Sidebar: they’re not thinking about you. They’re worried about their own arm in the photo, their hair, their outfit 😜. And while they’re doing that… you’re missing your life.

Maybe you’ve given up. Maybe you don’t feel worthy, or think it’s even possible.

But I know better.

I started this journey in my 50’s. And guess what? I lost the weight…65+ pounds to be exact. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

And now, years later? Everything is easier.

🔥 Easier to move.
🔥 Easier to travel.
🔥 Easier on my health.
🔥 Easier to fit in a seat.
🔥 Easier the way the world treats you.

… and don’t even get me started on the clothes ❤️❤️❤️

Night. And. Day.

So stop telling yourself that tired old story that you can’t do this.

Yes you can.

Find a lifestyle that works for you. Lean into it. Keep it simple. Make it fun. And get ’er done.

The cheap seats aren’t for you.

This is your field. Your life. Your moment.

And the time is now.

It’s later than you think.

You can do this. WE can do this.

xo,
Mary
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Ok hear me out 😜
Pickles + cottage cheese = greatness…✌🏻❤️🎯

I mixed a couple cups of cottage cheese and about 12 chopped hamburger dill chips (use your fave).

LOTS of pepper

Lawry’s garlic salt (my forever seasoning).

Chopped onion (I used dried but fresh would be 🔥).

Everything bagel seasoning and a splash of pickle juice.

That’s it.

It’s crazy good by itself…
BUT it also makes an unreal dip for veggies, chips, wraps, or straight off the spoon 🥄😆

You can totally switch it up too add ranch seasoning, garlic, jalapeños, bacon, whatever you love. Make it YOURS.

High protein.
Keto-friendly.
Salty. Creamy. Pickle-y.
You will LOVE this.

If you make it, tag me so I can try your version too.

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There’s just something about a cozy breakfast that sets the whole day up right. And listen… my Scrambled Eggs? They’re always a hit…fluffy, creamy, protein packed, low-carb, and straight-up delish. 😜🔥 Let’s make some breakfast magic…

Mary’s Famous Scrambled Eggs
4 eggs, whipped really well
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp cream cheese
Spoonful of Rotel
Protein of choice …I use Oscar Mayer oven-roasted turkey
Garlic salt + pepper to taste
Parmesan for topping

And hey…don’t come at me about the oven-roasted turkey or the Parmesan lol. I’ve tested every combo, every version, every “try this instead.” Nope. THIS is the one. You do you, but this version is legit delicious.

Heat a skillet on low and melt the butter. Add the cream cheese, Rotel, and turkey so everything gets warm, creamy, and perfectly blended. When it’s all melty and happy, pour in your whipped eggs. Cook low and slow until fluffy perfection. Season it up, then finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cuz… duh 😜🧀.

Pro Tip: sliced avocado is amazing on top as well as a dollop of sour cream!

If you try it, tag me. I wanna see your breakfast glow-up! ✨🍳

Time to whip up some good old-fashioned pimento cheese, y’all. Just in time for holidays dippin…✌🏻🎯❤️🧀

I was reminded over Thanksgiving how much I used to make this during my militant keto days… it was one of my absolute faves. So guess what? It’s officially back in rotation. 🔥

And listen… don’t come at me about the processed cheese or the mayo. You can use any fancy cheese your heart desires, grate it yourself, make your own mayo, add artisanal unicorn dust …do what makes you happy. 😜

This is just the basic template, so create away!! Tag me with your variations and let me know your favorite way to serve it. My fave “vehicles” are celery, chips, or Korean Sweet & Spicy.

Here’s the mix:

Pimento Cheese
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• 16 oz sharp cheddar
• 1 block cream cheese, room temp
• 8 oz jar diced pimentos, drained (put a little juice aside to kick up the taste)
• 1 cup mayo
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp paprika

• Optional: jalapeños 🔥 if you like a little kick, red pepper flakes, extra juice from the pimentos (use sparingly, a little goes a long way 😜).

Now for the magic: dump it ALL in a bowl and whip it until it’s creamy, dreamy, and dangerously good. Taste and adjust, and try not to eat half of it standing at the counter…which is totally what I did.

Let me know how you make it your own!
M xo

Cheers to the drink that sleighs all season long… the zero-sugar, ready-to-pour Amaretto Sour…✌🏻❤️🎯🍹

Cuz honestly… holiday survival requires snacks, stretchy pants, and a cocktail that doesn’t judge. 😜

Huge BraaavO to Dapper Barons for this delicious masterpiece. That smooth, nutty amaretto + bright citrus pop = pure, guilt-free holiday magic. I’m fully obsessed.

Check their website to find your closest retailer or click on over to ReserveBar.com or AceSpirits.com🎄🥂

And while you’re there… check out their other zero-sugar liqueur options like Peppermint Schnapps, Amaretto, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso Martini, and more. And yeahhhh… they are SO good!! 🔥