Virginia Willis
Virginia Willis is a James Beard award-winning cookbook author, television personality, content creator, motivational speaker, and social media influencer. Learn more of her story…
Recently, her work has been inspired by her weight loss success story, Virginia has lost 65# and kept it off for 2 years “If a French-trained, Southern chef can do it, you can, too.” Check out the Press Page for articles and inspiration..
I believe you can eat foods that are delicious – even sometimes indulgent and decadent – and still lose weight to become healthy and strong. Why drive yourself crazy with long lists of foods you cannot have? Eat the ding dang cake. My recipes are for real-life healthy eating and weight loss that taste great.
I am a real life walking example that this can be done. It’s changed my life. It’s not just about weight, it’s about feeling good in your body, taking care of your body, and living your best life.
Progress is progress no matter how small. Don’t stop before you start. You can do it.
Cooking with Virginia is packed with tips, techniques, and good and good-for-you recipes for home cooks.
Head over to Instagram for motivational tips and more food, fun, and fitness.
Bon Appétit, Y’all!
Virginia
Virginia knows how to coax the most incredible flavor out of relatively simple ingredients; she truly understands the adage, “less is more,” and exemplifies it in her cooking.
As an added bonus — beyond being fuss-free and delicious, Virginia keeps these simple sides feeling fresh, nutritious, and light. Because of her own journey with healthy eating and weight loss, Virginia is an enthusiastic cheerleader for others seeking to make lifestyle changes in the interest of feeling healthier and happier!
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Cooking with Virginia
Easy Appetizer: Zucchini Roll-Ups
Eat cheese, lose weight. Wait, what? YES! Ok, it’s not carte blanche to eat as much as you want or can. However, Feta PDO is
Better for You Baking: Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Muffins
Easy one bowl, dairy-free, oil-free, egg-free, reduced sugar blueberry flaxseed muffins. Wait, what? How can that possibly taste good?! Y’all. They are so good, you
Six Simple Summer Sides
Hot temps call for chill sides. Not necessarily “chill,” as in temperature, but most certainly “chill” as in effort required! Puns aside, keeping the heat
Are Blueberries Healthy?
Blueberries are more than healthy — they are a superfood! They are also joyful, conjuring thoughts of summer desserts like bubbling cobblers, purple-stained crusty pies,
Mixed Bean Glow Bowl
Mixed Bean Glow Bowl sounds a lot sassier than Three Bean Salad, doesn’t it? Retro Three Bean Salads are often a soggy bowl of
COVER GIRL! Virginia on the cover of Woman’s World
Chef Virginia Willis Shares her Culinary Health and Wellness Success Story with Woman’s World Magazine Hey y’all! SO excited to share this press release with