.jpg)
Fit for Real Life with Virginia
Fit for Real Life with Virginia is the podcast for women who want sustainable health, confident energy, and real-life results—without perfection, obsession, or starting over every Monday.
Hosted by Virginia, Faster Way coach, wife, mom of two, travel-lover, and working professional, this show teaches simple, science-backed habits that fit into your actual life. Whether you're juggling career and carpool, rebuilding your health journey, or craving energy that lasts, you’ll find honesty, humor, and doable strategies here.
This is wellness for the woman who wants her healthiest years to start now.
Fit for Real Life with Virginia
The In Between Week - Mini Episode 2
🎙️ Episode 2: Eating Without Tracking — Using the PPP Plate
(Protein • Produce • Pleasure)
The week between Christmas and New Year’s can make tracking food feel overwhelming — but not tracking can feel just as stressful. In this episode, I share how I eat without logging a single bite and still feel grounded, confident, and in control.
I walk you through the PPP plate (Protein, Produce, Pleasure) — a simple, realistic framework I use during busy, food-filled weeks when routines are off and perfection isn’t the goal. This approach helps you navigate parties, potlucks, and everyday meals with intention instead of guilt, while still supporting energy, fullness, and consistency.
To make this week easier, I’m sharing two of my go-to recipes that align perfectly with the PPP method — one fresh, satisfying salad and one cozy, low-effort crockpot soup you can rely on when decision fatigue is high.
Recipes Featured in This Episode
🥗 Thai Chicken Peanut Salad
This is one of my favorite balanced meals when I want something flavorful and filling without overthinking food.
Thai Chicken Peanut Salad – 30g protein, packed with flavor, ready in 3 minutes.
Sauce (choose one):
- Trader Joe’s shortcut: 2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Peanut Sauce thinned with 2 tbsp water
- DIY: 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp tamari, 2 tbsp water
Toss with 2/3c coleslaw mix, 15g cucumber, 15g red bell pepper, green onion, and 5 oz cooked chicken breast. Dice, toss, and enjoy!
Time saver: Cook once, eat twice.
🍲 Bonus Crockpot Soup (Low-Effort, High Return)
I’ve included a simple crockpot soup recipe in the show notes for days when you want a nourishing dinner without spending time in the kitchen.
- Protein: lean chicken
- Produce: vegetables that cook down into a comforting, hearty base
- Ease: minimal prep, dump-and-go, and great for leftovers
This is the kind of meal that supports consistency during busy weeks — warm, grounding, and satisfying without feeling heavy.
Easy Gluten-Free Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
This cozy, dump-and-go crockpot soup brings all the classic chicken parmesan flavors — without the breading and completely gluten-free. It’s perfect for busy weeks, meal prep, or when you want comfort food with minimal effort.
Why you’ll love it:
- Gluten-free
- Slow cooker friendly
- Minimal prep
- Family-approved comfort food
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 (24 oz) jar gluten-free marinara sauce
- 4 cups gluten-free chicken broth
I'd love and appreciate a 5 star review, and sharing my content with a friend who might love to listen!
Find me on Instagram for daily life, tips and fun content: @wellness.with.virginia
Helpful Links:
Join my 21 Day Reset:
https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=wellnesswithvirginia
Want to try a FREE workout and try my FAVORITE seasonal crock pot dishes?
- Free FASTer Way 30-Minute Workout: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/workout-free?aid=wellnesswithvirginia
- Free Crockpot Meal Guide: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/guide/crockpot-meals?aid=wellnesswithvirginia
My favorite high quality protein use this for a discount!
https://www.equipfoods.com/WELLNESSWITHVIRGINIA