August 28, 2019
240/365
A lot of ones! I will so take the 11:11. (Wink)
August 15, 2019
227/365
Beet, chickpea and avocado salad for my hubby.
Food & Drinks Health & Fitness Lifestyle Photography Picture of the Day 2019
Picture of the Day #207
July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019
207/365
Prepping food for a great dinner date!
July 25, 2019
206/365
Throwback Thursday. 3 years ago! Ha! Bangs, heavy makeup, small bikini and strutting on stage. Who knew that would ever happen! Lol
Health & Fitness Lifestyle Photography Picture of the Day 2019
Picture of the Day #197
July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019
197/365
Yes, this is happening!
May 11, 2019
131/365
Reminder to everyone…. recharge sometimes. It’s important. If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of others.
May 7, 2019
127/365
I took a break yesterday and sent some good vibes and energy to myself and others. Remember just breathe, let those good vibes flow and ignore the ugly stuff you can’t control.
March 7, 2019
66/365
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.”
~ Emily Dickinson
I am sure that many of you on your fitness journey get some crazy comments or questions. I frequently get.. “Why track your food?; that seems too much work. Plus, live a little, would ya? Like a hamburger is going to hurt you!
So, I pose questions to those individuals. Do you watch your bank accounts, your 401K, your IRA, your expenses or taxes deductions? Do you know what is being taken out your paychecks each pay period or with your investments?
Well, I consider myself an investment. Tracking my numbers allows me to have profits (muscle gain, fat loss, increase stamina, restful night sleep) and manage my losses (fat gain, muscle loss, fatigue or other medical issues). Fine tuning my food intake, understanding which food fuels me better and creating fitness challenges is like smart money management that yields a big return and enables you to pursue the retirement of your dreams.
Marcus Lemonis of the Profit believes in the three Ps; People, Process, and Product. I surround myself with like minded people that inspire me to keep my dream alive without judgment or criticism. The process is the hard work (watching your macros and working out) and the product is my health, my stamina, and how I feel in my mind, body and spirit.
Here is a few quotes from Marcus that I have on my vision board to remind me to keep going and trust the process.
“If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business.”
“If you’re not evolving, you’re dying.”
“At the end of the day, numbers don’t lie.”
“Performance is the best way to shut people up.”
If you are interested in how to start tracking your food, there are many food count apps that will help you. I use My FitnessPal.com, Carlorieking.com and all can be easily found on the internet or in your Apps locator on your phone or Ipad.
Want to find someone to help you understand and guide you through that process? There are many registered dietitians and nutritionists ready to help. I work with my personal trainer, Kandace Platts, who offers nutrition consulting through Diet Doc. Right now, I have challenged myself with Diet Doc’s 3 month program. I am learning quite a bit about planning my meals and knowing my numbers. To find out more about her services, you can connect with her through her website, http://thedietdochaverhill.com.
Note: I do not get any kick backs for my mentioning my trainer or the Diet Doc system. This is merely based on my experience.
Thank you for reading. Let me know how you feel about tracking your food or how your fitness journey is going! Comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from ya.
I hear a lot of people ask me this question, “Where do you find the time?”
Well, being a stay at home chihuahua mom and blogger, my schedule is very flexible. However, without judgement, I am curious if “no time” is an excuse for some negative experience, lack of motivation, poor body image or for me at times, fear of injury or being “watched” at the gym. I have always believed that if you truly want something; you would fight for it. You make the time and commitment.
Here are a few of my ways that I inspire myself to make fitness a part of my day, everyday.
- Plan, Plan and Plan Some More – I write out my schedule for the week. With technology today, I can set reminders on my Iphone and computer.
- Find a Partner/Friend – Although at times, I do like training by myself. Sometimes I need a buddy to inspire me to keep going and attain those goals. Cheerleaders are a must so grab a friend and take a fitness class, Zumba, run or weigh train together.
- Music – I have created a kick ass playlist to fight through a workout. Pandora and other phone applications have amazing stations to choose from as well. So, create that list to inspire you to cruise through that workout. You would be glad you did!
- Home Gym – I have created a small in-expensive gym with free weights, mats and DVDs. If a hiccup is thrown in my schedule and can’t hit the gym, I know that I can walk downstairs to my basement and get some type of work out in. Also, if you can’t afford a gym membership, this is a great alternative as well. It allows you to have a private area where you can move at your own pace and not feel pressured by others or causing yourself any injury.
Exercise is important on so many levels. Please take time out for yourself and improve your health; even if it is one step at a time. Do you have a tip on how to stick to a fitness schedule? Please email me or comment below. I would love to hear from ya.