Well it's definitely getting warmer despite all the rain we've been having. I haven't been on here in quite some time, but am hoping you all are still checking out clean eating, exercising, and of course Zumba!!!
I just got a few new items that I'm in love with...first, I got the latest edition of clean eating magazine. It's packed with healthy recipes and summer foods. And I picked up a copy of the Fuel + Fitness book. It's available online. A great read so far with many exercise and eating tips.
So...does anyone have a great healthy summer recipe they are willing to share?!?!? I love this time of year because recipes can be so simple yet so tasty with all the fresh produce available. Last night we had lean steaks, baked potatoes, peppers, onions, asparagus...all cooked on the grill! YUMMY!!!
I just got a few new items that I'm in love with...first, I got the latest edition of clean eating magazine. It's packed with healthy recipes and summer foods. And I picked up a copy of the Fuel + Fitness book. It's available online. A great read so far with many exercise and eating tips.
So...does anyone have a great healthy summer recipe they are willing to share?!?!? I love this time of year because recipes can be so simple yet so tasty with all the fresh produce available. Last night we had lean steaks, baked potatoes, peppers, onions, asparagus...all cooked on the grill! YUMMY!!!
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Here is a link to a bunch of sample menus from Clean Eating Magazine. Take a look at all of them and you can pick and choose what works for you. Remember to keep it balanced!
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Meal-Planning/Meal-Plans.aspx
http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Meal-Planning/Meal-Plans.aspx
Here is a sample of a menu that I made. Again, I am NOT a nutritionist, this is just something I put together for myself. You can exchange foods if you don't like something, but try to keep it clean and the from the same group. Example...you don't like walnuts exchange them with another protein such as almonds or deli turkey. You don't like cheese...exchange it for another low fat dairy such as skim milk. The point of this is to eat clean and keep your body fueled thru out the day. Drink lots of water and remember drinks count towards your overall calories, fat, sugar, carbs, etc. So limit sodas, alcohol, sugary juices, sugary coffees, etc.
Also, make sure you are getting your workouts in. Losing weight and getting healthy is a combinations of healthy eating and exercise. Aim for 30 mins at least
Also, make sure you are getting your workouts in. Losing weight and getting healthy is a combinations of healthy eating and exercise. Aim for 30 mins at least
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Last night at class some of you caught me munching away on my "Snack #2". I was eating an apple with almond butter. YUM! I also had a weekly menu sitting out and some of you were asking about it. I thought I'd take a few minutes and explain a little bit about Clean Eating and why I try to do it.
Clean Eating is simply eating foods at their most natural state or without a lot of ingredients added or processing done. Examples include fresh fruit & veggies, fresh meat (pork, chicken, beef, fish, etc), complex carbs and whole grains, etc. It eliminates extra ingredients (you know...the ones you can't pronounce!) without eliminating a lot of foods.
It's a great way to eat healthy and feel good about your eating habits. It's also very simple and can be easily added into your diet. And when I say diet, I don't mean cutting a ton of calories and limiting yourself to things you hate to eat. Clean Eating is simply a way of eating, not a diet. It replaces some of the more processed foods, which are typically the ones packed with empty calories, sugars, sodium, etc with healthier options. So...I still eat dessert if I want, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks! Remember....food is fuel for your body, that's it! It's like going to the gas station and filling up. You want the most gas for your dollar. Eating clean provides that...more foods packed with vitamins and minerals and usually less calories!
Check out a site I use often. I also subscribe to their magazine which has a ton of great recipes and a 2 week meal planner in the back of every issue. I used bits and pieces of the meal plannners to put together my own menu for a week.
www.cleaneatingmag.com
I was fortunate enough to receive their cookbook as a Christmas gift from my Mom this year too! AWESOME!
If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them!
Clean Eating is simply eating foods at their most natural state or without a lot of ingredients added or processing done. Examples include fresh fruit & veggies, fresh meat (pork, chicken, beef, fish, etc), complex carbs and whole grains, etc. It eliminates extra ingredients (you know...the ones you can't pronounce!) without eliminating a lot of foods.
It's a great way to eat healthy and feel good about your eating habits. It's also very simple and can be easily added into your diet. And when I say diet, I don't mean cutting a ton of calories and limiting yourself to things you hate to eat. Clean Eating is simply a way of eating, not a diet. It replaces some of the more processed foods, which are typically the ones packed with empty calories, sugars, sodium, etc with healthier options. So...I still eat dessert if I want, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks! Remember....food is fuel for your body, that's it! It's like going to the gas station and filling up. You want the most gas for your dollar. Eating clean provides that...more foods packed with vitamins and minerals and usually less calories!
Check out a site I use often. I also subscribe to their magazine which has a ton of great recipes and a 2 week meal planner in the back of every issue. I used bits and pieces of the meal plannners to put together my own menu for a week.
www.cleaneatingmag.com
I was fortunate enough to receive their cookbook as a Christmas gift from my Mom this year too! AWESOME!
If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them!
I want to thank everyone for coming to classes this week. And especially those of you that brought new guests. I hope you had a great week of working out! Have a very Happy Easter!
How's everyone doing with eating and exercising? It's really crunch time now...with warmer weather right around the corner! The goal is to stay fit and healthy all year round, but we all do it - come April & May we are hitting the calories with two fists trying to drop those pesky pounds we put on over the winter months.
I know I am guilty of this as well. I started weaving in some other workouts during the week: yoga, insanity, running. And boy can I tell I've been slacking! I'm so sore after running in the beautiful weather on Monday! But it was great to get outside.
My eating has been pretty good. Some unhealthy snacks here and there, but I've really been trying to make sure I'm eating enough calories. I think sometimes we are so worried about eating healthy that we forget to actually track the amount of calories. Not eating enough can also cause the body to pack on the pounds! Keeping a food journal is a great way to monitor your eating habits...even if you only do it for a few days.
What have you been doing to try to get ready for shorts and tank tops? Or...have you been good over winter with no worries about the lack of layers of clothing?!
I know I am guilty of this as well. I started weaving in some other workouts during the week: yoga, insanity, running. And boy can I tell I've been slacking! I'm so sore after running in the beautiful weather on Monday! But it was great to get outside.
My eating has been pretty good. Some unhealthy snacks here and there, but I've really been trying to make sure I'm eating enough calories. I think sometimes we are so worried about eating healthy that we forget to actually track the amount of calories. Not eating enough can also cause the body to pack on the pounds! Keeping a food journal is a great way to monitor your eating habits...even if you only do it for a few days.
What have you been doing to try to get ready for shorts and tank tops? Or...have you been good over winter with no worries about the lack of layers of clothing?!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Clouse Fundraiser on Friday night. I heard we raised over $800! AWESOME!!!! Sorry I couldn't stay long...was very tired and had a bunch to do.
How has the working out been going?
Mine has been great! I've been sticking with doing home workouts (Insanity) on the days I don't teach and I typically take a break on Sundays. I feel so good! Higher energy, better moods, etc.
Eating has been about the same. I have good & bad days. I haven't had the opportunity to make any clean recipes lately, but will hopefully have some time after this coming weekend. My fridge is empty right now, haha!
How has the working out been going?
Mine has been great! I've been sticking with doing home workouts (Insanity) on the days I don't teach and I typically take a break on Sundays. I feel so good! Higher energy, better moods, etc.
Eating has been about the same. I have good & bad days. I haven't had the opportunity to make any clean recipes lately, but will hopefully have some time after this coming weekend. My fridge is empty right now, haha!
I was able to workout Friday, Saturday, and Monday. I feel GREAT! I'm getting myself back on a routine and it's wonderful how I feel so much better after exercising for a few days.
Eating was okay this weekend. I had drill so that limits my healthy options a bit.
Anybody do any new workouts this weekend?!?!?
Try new healthy recipes?
Eating was okay this weekend. I had drill so that limits my healthy options a bit.
Anybody do any new workouts this weekend?!?!?
Try new healthy recipes?
I did great this week with my workouts!
Tuesday & Thursday I taught Bodypump & Zumba (+Toning on Thurs). Monday & Wednesday I did cardio interal workouts at home. I plan to do the same tonight as well. I'm trying these Insanity workout DVDs...they are killer but a great workout for me.
Eating wasn't to shabby this week.
Monday I had chicken parm w/ whole wheat pasta
Tuesday I had lean beef tacos (with lettuce, salsa, cheese)
Wednesday I had left over tacos
Thursday I had left over chicken parm.
I had oatmeal and OJ everyday for breakfast and a lean cuisine pizza or small steamer meal for lunch. Snacks include apples everyday, popcorn everyday, fiber one bars, dark chocolate, pretzels and pita chips. And of course I had some ice cream this week! I love ice cream!
Some of you have asked me about eating habits and I've noticed that for some people it seems like you may not be eating enough. Start tracking what you eat. Make sure you take into account everything like candy, drinks, snacks, and of course meals. Are you getting enough calories, protein, sugar, carbs?
Eating too little can sometimes cause a plateau in weight loss. Your body NEEDS food and it NEEDS healthy food! It especially needs food on days you plan to workout. My Tues & Thurs I eat alllll day long. And I EAT CARBS! If I didn't I would literally pass out during my second class.
Eating after you workout is the best time because your body is craving fuel. You just used it up now replace it. You metabolism is at a high point after exercise.
Also, a lot of insurance companies will provide a free session or 2 with a nutritionist...do it! It may help you lose those last few pounds.
And just from personal experience and all my hours of college courses/studying...fad diets don't work. That's why they are called "fad diets". Plus, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! A general diet given to thousands of people will not work. If you want to eat healthier it needs to be something that you can stick with and maintain or it won't work. Sure, you may lose 10lbs right off the bat, but what happens 6 months from now when you are sick of the "diet"? Boom...weight comes back. Make educated, healthy changes in your eating habits that you like and that you will stick with.
Good Luck!
Tuesday & Thursday I taught Bodypump & Zumba (+Toning on Thurs). Monday & Wednesday I did cardio interal workouts at home. I plan to do the same tonight as well. I'm trying these Insanity workout DVDs...they are killer but a great workout for me.
Eating wasn't to shabby this week.
Monday I had chicken parm w/ whole wheat pasta
Tuesday I had lean beef tacos (with lettuce, salsa, cheese)
Wednesday I had left over tacos
Thursday I had left over chicken parm.
I had oatmeal and OJ everyday for breakfast and a lean cuisine pizza or small steamer meal for lunch. Snacks include apples everyday, popcorn everyday, fiber one bars, dark chocolate, pretzels and pita chips. And of course I had some ice cream this week! I love ice cream!
Some of you have asked me about eating habits and I've noticed that for some people it seems like you may not be eating enough. Start tracking what you eat. Make sure you take into account everything like candy, drinks, snacks, and of course meals. Are you getting enough calories, protein, sugar, carbs?
Eating too little can sometimes cause a plateau in weight loss. Your body NEEDS food and it NEEDS healthy food! It especially needs food on days you plan to workout. My Tues & Thurs I eat alllll day long. And I EAT CARBS! If I didn't I would literally pass out during my second class.
Eating after you workout is the best time because your body is craving fuel. You just used it up now replace it. You metabolism is at a high point after exercise.
Also, a lot of insurance companies will provide a free session or 2 with a nutritionist...do it! It may help you lose those last few pounds.
And just from personal experience and all my hours of college courses/studying...fad diets don't work. That's why they are called "fad diets". Plus, EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! A general diet given to thousands of people will not work. If you want to eat healthier it needs to be something that you can stick with and maintain or it won't work. Sure, you may lose 10lbs right off the bat, but what happens 6 months from now when you are sick of the "diet"? Boom...weight comes back. Make educated, healthy changes in your eating habits that you like and that you will stick with.
Good Luck!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
I had some healthy meals this weekend and some great workouts.
Chicken Parmesan w/ whole wheat spaghetti & sauce
Sushi
Whole grain rice & steamed veggies
Workouts:
Saturday morning I did some cardio interval training at home. Things like squat jumps, burpees, etc.
Monday - Also did some cardio interval training. Trying out some of these Insanity Workout DVDs...interesting stuff!
I had some healthy meals this weekend and some great workouts.
Chicken Parmesan w/ whole wheat spaghetti & sauce
Sushi
Whole grain rice & steamed veggies
Workouts:
Saturday morning I did some cardio interval training at home. Things like squat jumps, burpees, etc.
Monday - Also did some cardio interval training. Trying out some of these Insanity Workout DVDs...interesting stuff!