Duh, right?!
But sometimes it takes a little reminder. Attitude is boss. Everyone has flaws, insecurities, unexpected bad luck and bad days.
Work on what’s in your control and stop worrying about or dwelling on the things that are out of your control. It’s a waste of your precious time and energy.
Doesn’t this look good?! It was!
One of my favorite sandwiches… lean turkey burger (no special recipe) but since they tend to be dry, I patty them up thinner and use a healthy and creamy condiment.
On this one, nonfat plain Greek yogurt (like sour cream but healthy) with avocado and spicy Dijon mustard all on a toasted Ezekiel english muffin (found at most grocers).
Messy, but awesome!
Does the whole family eat the same dinner?
Every families’ situation is different, so do what works for you. But if everyone eating the same is not working or you’re often going out to eat, be creative to find healthy solutions. Tonight Matt and I split a Blueberry Banana shake plus I had a salad of Baby spinach with nitrate-free low-sodium turkey diced, green apples, pine nuts and light Raspberry Vinegar Dressing (store bought).
Matt had his turkey in quinoa we already had on hand with avocado. Our son usually eats whatever meat has been made, dipped in BBQ sauce, and a couple sides like broccoli, sweet potato fries, yogurt and/or watermelon. Three different meals yet everyone’s happy and it was cheaper, faster and healthier than eating out.
I say this not to be like “look at us” (because believe me, we occasionally splurge!) but instead to create awareness for what might be causing weight gain for you, your spouse or your kids. Evening time and dinner is where a lot of people and their kids get off track.
Do you feel guilty investing time/money on your fitness?
A true fitness transformation does so much more than create a fit body. It creates a healthy mindset and a happier you for those around you who NEED you at your best and WANT you to be happy!
So don’t feel guilty investing in you.
What’s your favorite post-lifting meal or snack?? This is MY favorite post-lift meal. Change it up to meet YOUR needs, i.e. you can add more calories using a whole banana and/or adding dry oatmeal.
Or add Peanut Butter if you’re not having it as a post-lifting meal (the fat in PB, although “healthy fat,” slows delivery of the whey to your muscles). I add Stevia too. And I prefer “Just Great Stuff” powdered peanut butter for my post-lift shake vs PB2 because it seems to have cleaner ingredients. You can buy it on Amazon.com
Lunch! The chicken has a layer of greek yogurt and Dijon mustard mixture for a creamy healthy condiment
And of course it’s on Sesame Ezekiel toast!
You like?!
I usually have more color in my meals/snacks as a rule of thumb (like leafy greens and fruit) but this rainy day, pre-cardio fuel called for oatmeal .
I used 2 packets instant oatmeal (use maple brown sugar flavored or any flavor you choose, or make steel cut oats), add enough water that it’s VERY soup-like, heat in microwave 1 minute, let it cool a little, then stir in 1/2 scoop Superfood and Protein supplement (aka Vanilla Shakeology). Heating Shakeology messes with its nutritional superpowers, but to my knowledge, adding it to something warm does not.
300-400 calories depending on brand/flavor of Oatmeal, 16-22g protein, low sugar if you use a lower-sugar oatmeal or steel cut oats. Enjoy!
Are you obsessing about your body or flaws?
That thinking can slow your progress because you will fail to see the big picture of fitness and easily feel defeated.
Instead, educate yourself, expect it to take time, be consistent, do it for strength and developing self discipline. But don’t ever give up on the journey to FIT and strong.
You won’t always be in the mood or have adequate time to workout. That’s a given. Do it anyway. And this applies to eating right as well–it’s not always convenient, fun or easy.
Would you eat this?! It was sooo incredible! Our friends (with amazing fitness transformation success by the way) are visiting and Robb made this for all of us earlier today!
It’s scramble of eggs, egg whites, low sodium turkey, baby spinach and tomatoes..with red pepper hummus on the side and Chelsea’s yum art with sriracha!
And that’s an Ezekiel muffin on the side (found in most, but not all, grocery stores freezer section).
Does it help you to SEE clean foods posted?!? It does for me (well, as long as it LOOKS good).
This was a salad I made when we grilled out with some friends.
It was baby spinach and spring mix with cherry tomatoes, no-salt-added Chick peas, avocado, and pine nuts, and No cheese (did anyone notice I overcame my Feta addiction?) I had mine with a light balsamic store-bought dressing, but it’s great with red wine vinegar and oil!