We are coming up on a very dangerous pitfall in the journey to healthy living. It's fraught with "bad" carbs, high-sugar, and extreme levels of fat. It's...it's...THANKSGIVING DAY!
OK...so maybe Thanksgiving isn't a pitfall, but considering many people consume a day's worth of calories at a single meal, it does need to be dealt with strategically. Here are a few strategies I plan on utilizing.
Strategy #1-USE A SMALLER PLATE! Studies have shown that you actually eat less when eating off of a smaller plate. Your eyes convince your brain that you're eating much more than you actually are.
Strategy #2-PORTION CONTROL! I have already spoken with the host of the Thanksgiving dinner I'll be attending, and they know I'll be bringing my 21 Day Fix containers to the meal. This way I don't have to guess on how much I'll be plopping on my plate
Strategy #3-BREAKFAST! Before I leave my house Thursday morning, I'll be eating a breakfast, whether it's a veggie scramble or a pumpkin pie latte Shakeology, I'll be sure to jump start my metabolism with breakfast.
Strategy #4-DESSERTS COUNT AS CARBS, AS DO MASHED POTATOES, STUFFING, ETC! I'm not saying I won't be having any dessert, but any dessert will have to a) fit into my carb container, and b) not cause me to exceed my 4 servings of carbs for the day.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Why I Don't Do Cheat Days
Last Thursday, the school I work at had parent teacher conferences. As a bonus, the PTO buys lunch for all teachers and staff members. In addition, we had a display for Veteran's Day. This included a selection of cookies. Well, needless to say, the staff workroom had a plethora of pizza, deli sandwiches, cookies, and other assorted treats.
I have been told by a few people that you need one cheat day a week when you want to lose weight. Ironically, most of these people appear to not be too concerned about weight loss. I thought to myself, "You know what? I've been doing good. I'm down almost twenty pounds. I think I can afford to splurge a little." And so I did. The only problem was I kind of forgot the "a little" part. By the time my shift ended, I felt so BLOATED. I had definitely overdone it.
This brings me to the point of this post. When trying to lose weight, cheat days are a BAD idea. As much as possible, stick to keep doing what is working.
However, I would say an occasional cheat MEAL is OK, PROVIDED you've been working on your plan for a sufficient amount of time. The plan I am on allows for up to 3 "cheats" a week. I try to spread these out as much as I can.
You might be wondering what a cheat meal looks like. I would say a cheat meal might consist of, for example, a couple of slices of pizza, but not a whole pizza. The main thing is not to overdo the cheat meals, and thereby sabotage the work you've been doing
I have been told by a few people that you need one cheat day a week when you want to lose weight. Ironically, most of these people appear to not be too concerned about weight loss. I thought to myself, "You know what? I've been doing good. I'm down almost twenty pounds. I think I can afford to splurge a little." And so I did. The only problem was I kind of forgot the "a little" part. By the time my shift ended, I felt so BLOATED. I had definitely overdone it.
This brings me to the point of this post. When trying to lose weight, cheat days are a BAD idea. As much as possible, stick to keep doing what is working.
However, I would say an occasional cheat MEAL is OK, PROVIDED you've been working on your plan for a sufficient amount of time. The plan I am on allows for up to 3 "cheats" a week. I try to spread these out as much as I can.
You might be wondering what a cheat meal looks like. I would say a cheat meal might consist of, for example, a couple of slices of pizza, but not a whole pizza. The main thing is not to overdo the cheat meals, and thereby sabotage the work you've been doing
Thursday, November 10, 2016
DA-DA-DA-DA-DA-DA
Ok...here's the the deal...starting December 19, I'm looking for 3 people who's like to get a head start on their New Year's resolutions by committing to the following:
1) exercising 30 minutes a day...it can be cardio, dance, weight training...I'll be going a combination of cardio, weight training, Pilates, and yoga
2) being on a portion-based eating plan that I PROMISE isn't going to leave you starving
3) replacing just one meal a day with the most incredible nutrient-dense superfood supplement available
If you are wanting to commit, leave a comment, or message me on Facebook!
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Why I became a Coach
As of November 1, I'm a Beachbody Coach. Some of you may be wondering why I would want to do such a thing. After all, I'm not a nutritionist or a professional trainer. Why would I make a leap like this? After being on the 21 Day Fix for 6 weeks, what made me decide to take the next step and become a coach?
First of all, I know this program works. In 6 weeks I've dropped 18 pounds. In that time, I've not felt tired or lethargic. My energy levels have increased. Without training, I improved my finish at this year's Ohio State Four Miler by 29 seconds.
Second, I know many people are looking for ways to improve their own health. Some people want get stronger. Others want to get leaner. For me, Beachbody has some of the most comprehensive workout programs available. There's strength training, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, and cardio programs.
Third, I want anyone who has the will and desire to change to not wonder if they'll get any support. I know I would not have gotten the results I have without the encouragement and accountability of my coach.
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