Okay I know I am not the only one who has been in this exact
position? Eating junk food while reading a fitness magazine. Dunkin Donuts motto is “America Runs on
Dunkin” and if I keep on dunkin these donuts in my mouth I am going to be
running A LOT more and be no where near where I want to be after I give birth
to my twins. Most of us know how to eat
right and are constantly reading magazines on how to get where we want to be
but why do we still end up in this position?
I will tell you why for me the top 2 reasons is EXCUSES and
AVAILABILTY.
What motivated me to change my bad habits was seeing the long term effects of my short term excuses. When I found out I was pregnant with my son I had quite a few moms tell me I should just say goodbye to my body and that I am going to get frumpy. Really encouraging right? I had so many moms come up to me and say they used to be able to eat whatever they wanted like me and then one day BOOM everything they ate went straight to their hips and thighs. I would be lying if I told you that did not boost my motivation. I saw how easy it was for these beautiful moms who once had these beautiful bodies to fall into this routine of taking care of their families and their priorities shifted. Eating fast food on the go because of there daily hectic schedules and putting healthy eating and exercise completely off the list of priorities. The excuses stem from how “busy” you are and that junk food is just more “available”. I am blessed because at my present office environment all my co-workers are health nuts. I am surrounded by fresh fruits and veggies and most of my co-workers idea of a chocolate is usually 99.9% cocoa. I am surrounded by a healthy “lifestyle”. A year ago when I worked on the construction site, for lunch we would always go to fast food restaurants and 7-11 for snacks on our breaks. I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel and so much natural energy when I eat right. I want to share one of my favorite smoothie recipes that I have for lunch while being pregnant and my advice to keep that donut out of your mouth? Don’t buy the donuts! Prepare healthy snacks in advanced and keep them available to you and your kids. Am I saying don’t indulge??? ABSOLUTELY NOT! The key is to maintain and create a healthy routine and that way the indulgence will feel even better. Here is a recipe for a my favorite shake that I make 5 days a week.
Note: The Smoothie will look Green and Gross but I promise you it tastes Delicious and it has so many health benefits for you and your growing baby! I drink this instead of coffee and it gives me so much natural energy! Who doesn't want to have more energy and radiant skin? Also, Unless stained teeth is becoming a trend soon USE A STRAW! I learned the hard way that kale stains your teeth.
Tacey's Recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to SNACK ALL DAY!
What motivated me to change my bad habits was seeing the long term effects of my short term excuses. When I found out I was pregnant with my son I had quite a few moms tell me I should just say goodbye to my body and that I am going to get frumpy. Really encouraging right? I had so many moms come up to me and say they used to be able to eat whatever they wanted like me and then one day BOOM everything they ate went straight to their hips and thighs. I would be lying if I told you that did not boost my motivation. I saw how easy it was for these beautiful moms who once had these beautiful bodies to fall into this routine of taking care of their families and their priorities shifted. Eating fast food on the go because of there daily hectic schedules and putting healthy eating and exercise completely off the list of priorities. The excuses stem from how “busy” you are and that junk food is just more “available”. I am blessed because at my present office environment all my co-workers are health nuts. I am surrounded by fresh fruits and veggies and most of my co-workers idea of a chocolate is usually 99.9% cocoa. I am surrounded by a healthy “lifestyle”. A year ago when I worked on the construction site, for lunch we would always go to fast food restaurants and 7-11 for snacks on our breaks. I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel and so much natural energy when I eat right. I want to share one of my favorite smoothie recipes that I have for lunch while being pregnant and my advice to keep that donut out of your mouth? Don’t buy the donuts! Prepare healthy snacks in advanced and keep them available to you and your kids. Am I saying don’t indulge??? ABSOLUTELY NOT! The key is to maintain and create a healthy routine and that way the indulgence will feel even better. Here is a recipe for a my favorite shake that I make 5 days a week.
Note: The Smoothie will look Green and Gross but I promise you it tastes Delicious and it has so many health benefits for you and your growing baby! I drink this instead of coffee and it gives me so much natural energy! Who doesn't want to have more energy and radiant skin? Also, Unless stained teeth is becoming a trend soon USE A STRAW! I learned the hard way that kale stains your teeth.
Tacey's Recommendations for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to SNACK ALL DAY!
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