"The only bad meal...is one you didn't log."Get my MyFitnessPal - download it or any other tracking app. All I do is track my food! I stick to my goal calorie amount for the day and don't freak out if I go over, occasionally. (Now, I generally track to keep myself on target, but I don't obsessively count calories! My calorie intake changes daily. If my body is hungry, I feed it. If I want a snack, I have it. If I need dessert, I order it. Life is worth living, enjoying! Indulge some days, but don't binge!)
Be aware of what you're putting in your body! I was eating so much crap. The food you fuel yourself with is SO important! I'm still learning, but I've completely overhauled my nutrition lifestyle. I was probably eating 4x the amount of calories that I do now, with probably 1/3 of the amount of food. For me, it's all about portion control & balance. I don't deny myself things I want, but also don't over indulge. Balance. Portions. I don't even enjoy the same foods I used to. Those cravings are gone; they don't even taste the same. It takes 21 days to form a habit. You can do it! I've logged for 305+ days consecutively, almost like a game now. |
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Example of my day: Total Calories = ~ 1,550
Breakfast: Premier Protein Shake, delicious chocolate - cold (160 cals) Lunch: Anything really, I try to stay lowcal. (Oatmeal & Banana) (300 cals) Dinner: Protein & Vegetables with side salad, low cal as possible. (Think.. grilled chicken, asparagus, & a salad with minimal dressing) (~600) Snack 1: Animal Crackers (190 cals) (or, Skinny Pop 100 cals) Snack 2: Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries (130 cals) (or, anything, lol) Snack 3: Skinny Cow Ice cream sandwich (150 cals) |
Don't quit!
You are stronger than you think. Consistency is key! Only compare yourself to YOURSELF. You can't compare yourself to IG girls or TV people. This is why I make so many progress pics; to visually show myself the comparison on how far I've come. They're not just for you; they're for me, too. Take pics! for you! Numbers are just numbers. Some days will be harder than others. It's okay! Remember why you started. You can do it. |
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Kris is a body builder & also sells "Kaged Muscle" supplements. While I don't take any of his supplements, I DID do his 4Weeks2Lean trainer program. This is what I used when I started lifting weights; it was insane! His programs are super easy to follow !
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"Cassey Ho is an award-winning fitness instructor based in Los Angeles & creator of the Youtube video series - Blogilates". Her blog is adorable! Her recipes are easy to follow and turn out great!
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