Simple, High-Protein Recipes Designed by a Nutritionist Who Gets Real Life

Emily Moss • June 5, 2025

This $9.99 Fix Makes Dinner 10x Easier

You’re busy, you’re tired, and honestly—you just want meals that make life easier, not harder. That’s where simple, satisfying recipes come in.


Imagine knowing dinner is handled with options like:


πŸ— Bang Bang Chicken Bites (Air Fryer)
πŸ• Pizza Toastie
πŸ“ Iced Berries with Warm Lemon Yogurt


These are real meals. They taste amazing, take minutes to make, and don’t leave you hungry an hour later.


You don’t need another diet.


You need something you can actually stick to.


If you’ve ever found yourself doing great on Monday, only to hit “screw it” mode by Thursday…


If you’ve downloaded every meal plan, tried every “quick fix,” and still feel stuck…


If you’re exhausted from starting over, again and again — And you’re definitely not alone.


This blog is for you—the woman who knows what she wants but feels completely defeated trying to get there.


Let’s talk about why consistency is so hard—and what you can do to finally build healthy eating habits that last.



πŸ’‘ Spoiler: You don’t need a complete overhaul to get on track—you just need meals that work with your life, not against it. I’ll show you how (and I’ve got something at the end that’ll help you start right away).



The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off Track

Let’s be honest: the diet industry sets you up to fail.


Most plans assume you have:


  • An empty calendar
  • An unlimited grocery budget
  • Olympic-level discipline
  • Zero emotional connection to food


That’s not real life.


Real life is stress at work.


Kids who won’t eat the same meal twice.


Hormones, cravings, exhaustion.


A fridge you meant to clean out two weeks ago.


And here’s the kicker:
When those plans fail (because they were unrealistic from the start), you blame yourself.


The truth?


You don’t need more discipline.
You need a
better system that fits your life as it is.



Why "Just Eat Healthy" Isn’t Helpful Advice

If advice like “just eat more protein” or “cut back on sugar” actually worked, you wouldn’t be reading this.


You already know what you should be doing.


The hard part is doing it
consistently, when life is messy and motivation is low.


So let’s talk about what actually works.



How to Build Real Consistency With Food (Even If You’re Busy, Tired, or Totally Overwhelmed)


1. Make Food Decisions Before You’re Hungry

Most “bad” food choices don’t happen because you don’t care.


They happen because you’re:

  • Starving
  • Tired
  • Emotionally tapped out


That’s why pre-decision is your secret weapon.


It’s not about prepping every meal in advance—it’s about planning just enough so future you doesn’t have to rely on willpower.


What to do:

  • Write down 3 go-to breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners that are easy and satisfying.
  • Keep that list visible.
  • When in doubt, pick from that list—no second guessing, no spiraling.


2. Stop Starting From Scratch Every Week

Most people try to “eat healthy” by googling random recipes every Sunday and hoping for the best.


That’s a recipe for burnout.


Instead, build a weekly rhythm.


Something flexible, but familiar. Something like:

  • Mondays = stir fry night
  • Wednesdays = something from the freezer
  • Fridays = takeout, but with a veggie added


This gives you structure without rigidity—and makes it easier to shop, cook, and stay on track.


3. Simplify, Then Add Variety

You don’t need 21 different meals per week.


You need:

  • 3–4 solid dinner recipes you can actually cook
  • 2 snack options you enjoy
  • 1–2 grab-and-go lunches you can repeat without hating life

Pro tip: Repeat meals more often than you think. Consistency is easier when you’re not reinventing the wheel every day.


Once that’s working? Then you can spice it up.


4. Account for Real Life, Not Fantasy Life

The number one reason healthy habits fail?

They’re built for your “ideal” week, not your actual one.


You plan five nights of home-cooked meals… but forget about:


  • The late work call
  • The school event
  • The night you’re just too tired to care


Instead, plan with flexibility:


  • Build in a “Plan B” dinner (like a frozen option or leftovers)
  • Keep healthy staples on hand (frozen veg, pre-cooked protein, microwave rice)
  • Know when to pivot and give yourself credit for choosing better, not perfect


5. Get Out of the All-Or-Nothing Trap

You eat a cookie. Then you feel guilty. So you eat more.
You skip one workout. Then you ghost the whole week.


Sound familiar?


This “I blew it, might as well go all in” thinking is the real reason people give up—not the cookie, not the missed workout.


The antidote? Neutral thinking.


What happened is what happened. Move on. Make your next choice one that feels good.


One meal doesn’t ruin your progress.
Giving up does.


6. Have Recipes That Actually Fit Your Life

Let’s be honest: the Pinterest recipes you’ve saved are gorgeous… but they take 90 minutes and 12 ingredients you don’t have.


What you need are:

  • 20-minute meals that taste good
  • Balanced recipes that leave you full
  • Options your family won’t hate


Not every meal needs to be gourmet. It just needs to work.



So What’s the Solution?

You don’t need another extreme plan.
You need
real food, real support, and real structure—delivered in a way that fits into your life.

That’s exactly why I created The $9.99 Fix — The Monthly Recipe Club.


πŸŽ‰ Here’s how it works:

βœ… Each month, I’ll send you a sneak peek of the latest recipe pack.
βœ… Like what you see? Grab it for just
$9.99—no subscriptions, no auto-charges, no pressure.
βœ… Inside: high-protein meals and snacks with full nutrition info, easy ingredients, and zero-boiled chicken.



πŸ”₯ This month’s lineup (June):

πŸ— Bang Bang Chicken Bites (Air Fryer)
πŸ₯— Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce (Air Fryer)
🌯 Chicken Parm Wrap (Air Fryer)
πŸ§€ Parmesan Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer)
πŸ• Pizza Toastie (Air Fryer)
🍩 Protein Donut Balls (Air Fryer)
🍏 Apple & Walnut Power Porridge
πŸ₯© Gochujang Beef & Black Rice Bowls
πŸ“ Iced Berries with Warm Lemon Yogurt
πŸ₯³ Mexican Eggs Molletes
🌭 Raspberry Overnight Oats
πŸ§‡ Protein Pancakes with PB Cream



Real food. Real structure. No stress.
That’s the $9.99 Fix.


⏳ June’s pack is only available through June 30th


πŸ‘‰
Click here to grab it for $9.99 and take the pressure off dinner.


Let’s make meals the easiest part of your day.

emily moss of thrivyest lifestyle fitness and accountability coaching for women
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YOU ARE CAPABLE OF LIVING YOUR HEALTHIEST & HAPPIEST LIFE.


If you’re looking to create healthy habits to gain more energy, improve your sleep  + shed a few pounds, you’ve landed in the right place.

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I love encouraging + inspiring others to reach their healthiest lives through food, fitness + gratitude. As a holistic nutritionist + the founder of Thrivyest, I am passionate about creating habits to help you to live longer + thrive. To thrive in body, mind + soul through personalized, simple + practical steps ensuring you gain more energy, clarity + confidence!  Let's connect!


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