I’ve been taking a step back to have an honest and raw discussion with myself about the world today and social media. I don’t think I’m alone when I say frankly its exhausting. AHHH! Being a young entrepreneur I feel this immense pressure to have a face on all these different platforms, and it seems like every day there’s a new one, or you have to jump on the next big thing. And I think I’ve discovered the magic formula for getting new followers, its simple really. Big boobs, big butt, pouty lips, and the perfect bathroom lighting. I am mostly referring to the personal trainer/fitness realm of instagram.
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Now that my fridge is full of goodness, lets take a look at the other items I keep on hand in my Pantry. Truth is I don’t even have a “Pantry” haha but honestly I only need a couple of cupboards for my non-fridge food items. I try to keep the bulk of my food in the fridge because that means its mostly fresh produce. I try to avoid a lot of processed, packaged foods, but in todays world you can actually find a ton of healthy options, but at the same time a lot of junk.
Sometimes it can be frustrating figuring out what to buy, what brands to choose, and knowing whether you’re on track or not when all you have to compare to is a couple of friends and your moms fridge. I thought I’d let you in on a look into my fridge this week so you can see what I typically keep stocked and hopefully you can get some ideas for your own fridge that can help you make healthy choices throughout your week!
First of all, I have a grocery budget for the week. So with that in mind, I head straight to the produce section of the store and I always stalk up on veggies first. That way, my priorities are set and I won’t have to skimp on the good stuff when my budget gets low. Most of my groceries belong in the fridge.
Am I really hungry? or am I just eating this bowl of chips because it's in front of me and I'm at this boring party.... ? I think we've all asked ourselves similar questions. Intuitive eating is pulling in the reigns on situations like this and staying in control and in tune with our bodies, honoring its needs (but don't mistake this with giving into its desires - very different). If you've ever been on a low carb - restrictive diet you've seen the effects of depriving your body. By day 4 you want to stuff your face with any carb you can get your hands on. This is your body telling you "umm hello, I can't just live on kale chips and lemon water". Intuitive eating can be a tricky balance. Everyone is different, so tuning into your own bodies needs can be the hard part. Recognizing when your really hungry vs. a craving that is separate from nutritional needs. Finding that happy place between deprivation, and over indulgence is the key.
One of the things I’ve learned while living in Europe is that simply walking more in your day can make a huge difference on health! I’ve lost body fat, stayed lean (even with all the French Pastries), and have mental clarity during and after a beautiful brisk walk. This has had me thinking about what’s most important for my clients and people trying to lose weight and get healthy. Is it most important that they fit in an hour of a butt kicking workout just to go sit the rest of the day? Or is it more important to take the stairs throughout the day, park a little further out from the grocery store, and doing these little things throughout the day for activity? From my recent experiences, I’d vote the ladder. However both are important. We will not change our bodies with just walking a little more each day, but when we add these small additions of activity throughout our day, while maintaining a workout routine, and eating a healthy diet, we will maximize our results!
I’ve been listening to the school of greatness podcast for a couple of years now and absolutely love it. I look forward to long commutes, long runs, bike rides, etc, because its my time to listen to my Podcasts! Lewis interviews amazing people from all different walks of life. He provides a good variety of information from creating a business, being successful in relationships, and also health and wellness topics.
Struggling to stay on top of your morning workout routine? Finding that your bed has a way of trapping you as you try to get up? Well I’m here to help, or at least offer some advice that I’ve found works for me!
Somewhere a long the road I became a morning person. It wasn’t always this way. I used to hang on to every last minute of sleep in the morning, setting my alarm to disturb my peace at the latest chance possible. In high school, If I needed to be to school at 7:30, I would literally wake up at 7 to get the most sleep I could, and rush out the door in the morning. Going through college and into real life, I’ve shifted to where I absolutely love my mornings and my routine. I know that to “non-morning people” that probably sounds so annoying. But I’m here to share some tips on how anyone can become a little bit more of a morning person, and take advantage of those early hours. Hopefully with these tips, your mornings will be a little less painful and you can reach those goals you’ve set for yourself this year.
If you haven’t noticed already, there’s a little buzz word in the fitness industry. It takes on many forms that include: Cheat Meal, Cheat Day, Free day, etc. The idea is that you are super strict through the week with your eating, and then typically on a Friday or Saturday You can eat whatever you want. This does work for some people, but I’m just going to share with you why I don’t think its the best thing for our minds and bodies and my counter approach on the subject.
First of all, the only reason we would feel like we need a “cheat meal” is if we are feeling deprived from certain foods. No one wants to feel deprived. This creates a negative relationship with food over time. In my experience with training and working with different clients and in my own experience, I have learned that the more we stress about what we CAN’T have or what foods we need to CUT OUT from our diet, the harder it is to actually stick to healthy eating and maintain or lose weight. It typically back fires, and ALL WE THINK ABOUT is the foods we’ve told ourselves we CAN’T HAVE. Also, those stress levels release fat storing hormones in our body, and that definitely doesn’t help!