Jessie James Decker’s mother, Karen Parker, has built a reputation as a cookbook writer, and her first cookbook was actually meant for Decker. Parker told podcast host Caroline Hobby that she came up with the idea for her cookbook “Recipes For My Daughters” when Decker first got engaged to Eric Decker. Parker wanted to create a special gift for Decker, who had been asking for family recipes.
When Decker needs health-conscious meals, however, she steps away from the comfort food recipes passed down from her mom. Through baby weight and gaining some pounds during quarantine, Decker told E! that she was looking for a food plan that would give her more energy while shedding a little extra weight. Ultimately, she chose the South Beach Diet, inspired by Parker, who had tried the diet when Decker was younger. Decker explained, “I just felt like, ‘Okay, if Mom did it and we’re the same, this will work for me.” Along with a regular workout routine, the former reality star says the diet program is helping her get fit and regain her stamina to get through long days.
