Pregnancy Woes

Last week I really did it when I messed up my pubic bone. Really it wasn't something I did it was just a result of the exercise I was doing. Needless to say when the doc told me to slow the hell down I put my head down and walked away. 

I have a serious Type A personality and being told that I cannot be superwoman anymore seriously irks my life. It was almost as if you had told me that I was going to be in a wheel chair for the rest of my pregnancy. Now, I am being dramatic but that is comparable to how I feel about the whole situation. What has happened to my pubic bone is the relaxin hormone that rushed through my body relaxed my hips too much and my pubic bone is starting to separate and is causing me pain which in turn means no squats or lunges that is going to separate my pelvis. Really, it is not all that bad but I was following a program that had compound movements and it threw me for a loop. 

Needless to say I went on the hunt for a workout that I could do. I had purchased Barre3 workouts for my pregnancy but felt so good that I continued my regular routine. So I pulled them out and started doing those this week after letting my flare up with my pubic bone clear up for a few days. 

I really like the program but don't feel like I am getting TOO much out of it only because I am still getting used to the movements but I think I might just get Suzanne Bowens barre workout for pregnancy, to see if that works better for me since it is meant for pregnant women so I don't have to continue to modify EVERYTHING that I am doing. I have also purchased the 10 minute solution pilates workout to do on days where I need something different. I have 4 months until this little lady pops out so that's still a lot of time for me to stay active :) I am also walking 30-45 minutes per day either on the elliptical or the treadmill. I tried the treadmill today and I didn't really like the way that it hurt my ligaments so I will probably be doing more of the elliptical work :) 

Being pregnant and staying fit is proving to be quite a challenge but one that I am glad to take because I sleep better, I am not gaining weight like crazy, and I feel better about my self and it is good for the baby as well. I am really happy that I have continued with my workouts while still being safe and taking care of my little one. I am just having a hard time toning it down when I am used to going so hard all the time :) 


 

How to: Reading nutrition labels

I know that not everyone eats so fresh and clean and some people rely on nutrition labels to buy their food products.

I personally advocate eating less things in a box with a nutrition label but no one is perfect, not even me so let's get to your little lesson on nutrition labels.


Serving size: This is the serving size for 1 SERVING and lists how many servings there are in the package of whatever you buy. When you are eating overly processed or higher calorie no good for you foods, the serving sizes are going to be ridiculous. I mean have you seen how many chips are in a serving size for Lay's. let's get real people NO ONE eats an ounce or has a king size bag and saves the rest for later. PUHLEASE not even I do that! NOM NOM get in my face!

Calories: This one is pretty obvious. It tells you how many calories are in each SERVING of the food that you are eating. So is 200 calories for 12 chips worth it to you? I mean it may be. Maybe it won't that day. Who knows but that is the calorie count for ONE SERVING.

Fats/Sodium: This is where you want to be careful. Anything over 200 mg of sodium is TOO HIGH and is going to cause some serious bloat factor. It will cause water retention and all sorts of things. Be careful even when buying vegetables in a can, beans in a can or tomato sauces and such because the preservatives that they put in these things can be EXTREMELY high. Also beware of soups and stocks, these usually carry about 600+ milligrams of sodium and if you are trying to watch your weight you can be assured that if you aren't drinking a gallon of water a day you will probably gain a pound or two and wonder why the next morning.

Fat is just that, fat. Most things always have fat in them but the higher the percentage of fat in your foods the more calories it has and the more calories from fat it has as well. Fat isn't always a bad thing, if we are talking about avocados and peanut butter or olive oil these are good for you fats BUT should be used in moderation because it WILL make you FAT.

Fiber: You want to have fiber in your food. It helps in the digestive process. It creates somewhat of a ball and rolls through your intestines getting rid of all the gunk that is in there out. Fiber also helps to make you regular. 

Nutrients: This is where your vitamins and minerals are and you should be getting enough of those as well. If you are eating raisins per say your nutrients are going to be higher in this area than if you were eating chips. (I swear I am not a chip hater ha ha)

If you want to figure out where all of your calories are coming from in your meals you can take the grams of each component carbohydrates, fats, and protein and use this equation to see where your calories are going


FAT - 9 calories per gram
CARBOHYDRATE: 4 calories per gram
PROTEIN: 4 Calories per gram

This way you can see where your calories are going and you can judge your food from there. I always say that the best policy is to eat food without a nutrition label that way you are the safest you can be. We all know that we aren't all perfect so I hope you take this information and absorb it :)


Until next time!!!!

Jeannette

Bumpdate Week 23

I was recently inspired to do my own head shots from a group of coaches that had their done and realized that Hey I can do those myself. SO I did and what a treat for my self confidence! I have been pretty scared of the camera because my past pregnancies have been pretty brutal to my self esteem but that is another post for another day. Here is my week 23 Bumpdate!


How far along: 23 Weeks


Symptoms:  I have been feeling really tired and hungry this week. My schedule has been off and after all the snow storms, spring break, and being off one day here and there since Christmas I am ready for a routine. My body seriously craves it.  I have had some serious pelvic pain this week and it hurts so bad I almost cried, I knew it was coming because I had it with my second I just never thought it would happen this fast.......oh the joys of pregnancy LOL

Weight Gain: 16 pounds

Cravings: Sweets, I crave them more and more often now, I try to eat fruits and most times it goes away but there are sometimes where I just give myself that sugar :)

What's Up With My Body:  This week I pushed it REALLY hard in the workout department. In my mind if I have more time I can do more and obviously my body told me that is NOT the case. I have really severe pelvic pain. I have taken a rest day today and I already feel better and I WILL be taking it easy on my workouts by walking for my cardio and then lifting some very light weights to keep my muscles from turning to mush. I am going to see how my body reacts to that and adjust until I find something that works. I had this pelvic pain with my second and I hope it doesn't get worse and I can manage and not let it flare up again like I did this week. Other than that it's a bunch of trips to the bathroom and feeling the weirdness of pregnancy ha ha.

Movement:  This is the week where my little has gotten SO strong, I can see her move through the outside of my belly now and my husband can really feel her too. I love that she is getting stronger despite my pelvic pain. Feeling her move is a bit awkward because it's so new but I crave for her to move when she is sleeping or just relaxing.

Things I Need To Do: I need to make a registry and check my pump and make sure that I have all of the pieces so that I can order the parts I need in case I need new ones. I need to figure out my eating because it has been a bit CRAZY ha ha.


Workouts:  I have done Chalean Extreme and did the 21 Day Fix workouts which is probably what killed me this week in regards to my pelvic pain. So for Week 24 I am going to ONLY stick to Chalean Extreme and see how that works and if that doesn't work than I will maybe do the Pregnancy Project or Barre and see how that works. I am also going to add 30-45 min of walking during my lunch break to get my cardio in.
Best Pregnancy moment: Feeling my baby get stronger was one of the best moments of the week. I am eager to meet her but glad that she is getting bigger and stronger. I love that my husband was able to feel her too! That made me extremely happy as he has been waiting awhile to experience this pregnancy with me. :)

Thoughts: Honey take it easy! This is the last time that you will be pregnant so ENJOY the ride. Don't push too hard and remember that you are not superwoman and your body will let you know when you have pushed too hard. Sit back relax and enjoy the ride do some work but just because you have time doesn't mean you have to push. Read a book or watch some television.

Goals for next week: Find a workout that helps with the pelvic pain. Check out my pump and order the parts and get my registry done this weekend.

21 DAY FIX TEST GROUP

I have totally booked my first test group and was waiting to open another test group soon once I started hearing the results of my girls in the group.

One of them lost 3 pounds in 4 days and another one lost 4 pounds in 4 days! I seriously couldn't believe it myself. I have not gained any weight while on the program which is good. I am still right on target with my weight gain for my pregnancy and I am really happy about that. Ideally I would like to gain the 25-35 that is recommended and I was at the 35 pound weight gain part so if I could keep that in check by watching what I am eating than I would really like to do that. OK SO I digressed BIG time! HA HA!

So this challenge is going to start on the 3rd and end on the 24th of the month! I am sooo super excited to be able to assist you in reaching your goals!!!!! This will probably the last challenge that I hold in March for this because the meal plans that I am creating are uber time consuming!

SO here's the deal of course you get me as your coach you get the program with the 7 workouts and shipping $15 is free if you order the challenge pack by Feb 28th so ordering it as soon as possible is ideal so that you can save the $70 overall.

In the package you get

21 Day Fix workouts
Color coded containers for measuring your food
Meal plan/guide
Workout calendar
3 Day fix to get bikini ready QUICK
Shakeology in the flavor of your choice

and me as your coach!


Please email me or FB friend request me if you have any questions or want to join my challenge!

Hope to hear from you soon! XOXOXOXO

Jeannette

Clean Eating Challenge

If you have been interested in joining a challenge group and you don't really know where to begin or you aren't ready to workout yet a clean eating group may be just what you need.

Nutrition is essential and the MOST essential part in your weight loss or healthy lifestyle journey. To be in the group you MUST be willing to do a few things in order to be accepted into the group.

1. I MUST be your Beachbody Coach
2. You MUST drink Shakeology
3. You MUST be committed to posting to the group once per day.
4. You MUST be willing to be COMMITTED to changing and starting your journey.


I in turn will provide you with

1. FREE meal plan
2. FREE grocery list
3. FREE tips on nutrition
4. FREE workout plan to get you started


If you are willing to make the commitment to me than I AM READY to make the commitment to get you started on your healthy lifestyle!


Please email me at jeannettealverio(at)yahoo(dot)com or Facebook friend me

I only have 5 spots available and pre-season starts next Monday and this group ALWAYS fills up FAST!

Keeping Fit with the Family While on the Road

I recently got in touch with Kendra who is a very sweet woman. She also has a huge interest in health and fitness. She is getting ready to go on a road trip and wanted to share tips on what she is planning to do on her road trip with her family while keeping it healthy! I really LOVE this post because I am always in a rush to get to where I am going rather than sitting back and enjoying the ride! I hope you enjoy the post as much as I have had reading it! 

Keeping fit with three little ones underfoot has been no small feat. Throw a road trip in there, and the battle becomes even more challenging. It can be done, though. Read my five favorite tips below for keeping fit and healthy on the road inspired by the fact that my family has a trip to Walt Disney World in the very near future!

1.Make Sure You Get Fresh Air

Plan stops along the way at rest areas or parks where you can stretch your legs and move around. Organize a family game of tag or toss the Frisbee around to give yourself an added boost. It will keep your metabolism up, and prevent you from reaching for sugary, caffeinated drinks to keep awake. It also helps the kids from being restless and irritable.

2. Pack the Snack

Instead of getting candy and fast food at rest stops or grabbing for a fried food item at a theme park - I always make sure that my family eats a healthy, big breakfast and that I pack a bunch of snacks. The healthy fruits and veggies are poor quality and overpriced. Plan ahead and pack the fruit, nuts, veggies, pretzels and trail mix to satisfy everyone's hunger and curb those sugary cravings.

3. Don't Forget Your Sneakers

It is tempting to pack only evening wear and poolside gear. However, flip flops and heels are not workout wear. Bring a workout outfit and the right shoes so you can keep the morning run or walk in your routine. Try to stay in a hotel with a fitness center. That way if the weather doesn't cooperate, you can still stay fit.

4. Sleep is Part of Fitness

Trips are tiring, and rest is key. As a mom, you know that if the little ones aren't sleeping well, you are not sleeping well. To help get a good night's rest, try to rebuild the sleep environment your kids enjoy at home. Before I book any hotel, I’m going to check through to see which Orlando hotels offer a quiet hours policy to ensure that my family, primarily my kids, will get a solid night’s rest. Tired and cranky kids at the park would be too much of a nightmare!

5. Plan for Action

While it is tempting to drive to your vacation spot, sit at the pool, and then come home - don't. Plan for an active vacation. A rest day or two is great, but look for great parks to hike and other activities that keep you walking. My family loves to ski in the winter time!

Just because you go on vacation doesn't mean that health and fitness get a break, too. Use these tips to continue being healthy and fit throughout your road trip.

 You can find Kendra on Twitter : )

@KendraThornton

21 Day Fix so far.......

I received my 21 Day Fix in the mail on Monday and I have been toying with it since I got it because I am looking to take it super seriously next week. I am on vacation and I do want to enjoy myself a little bit before I go ahead and take on this journey! SO here is a little bit about it.


There are 4 different calorie levels, there is def something for everyone.
With each different calorie levels you get a certain amount of containers. Now I am going to say that the containers LOOK small but when you put them on a plate it is a serious amount of food it is just perfectly portioned.

There are calorie levels for maintenance and losing weight and when you are working out to something that tougher than the 21 Day Fix workouts that you get with your pack. This is something that you can use for 21 days or for a lifetime. I do feel that this program is paramount for people that are going to start a healthy lifestyle.

Each container has a food list and there is literally everything from sardines to pancakes on the list so seriously! You won't be missing a thing. You also can have three mini cheat meals that count in your containers AND it includes WINE so seriously HOW MUCH BETTER CAN THAT GET? The whole premise of the program is that you should be able to EAT WHAT YOU WANT IN MODERATION! This is something that I tell people all the time but I don't think it ever clicks because they can't SEE it! NOW you can!

So what have I been doing on the Fix?

I have been using the Fix items during the day. I have a Puerto Rican Mom so if you don't know what that's like I will just tell you if I don't eat her dinner than she gets offended. SO to alleviate that I have been doing the Fix for breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and that's it. I eat my mothers dinner in the evenings and I have felt full satisfied and healthy! :) previewing what it is like def helps me to start up a meal plan so that I can go shopping when I go back home this weekend. I have been working hard on making plans for myself so that I can go shopping as soon as I get home.

Here are some pictures of my past two days on the fix. The one from above is my first day and the one below is today for my lunch. I was super full and not even hungry! It was pretty amazing. My breakfast resembled yesterdays so I didn't take a picture of it.

SO I tried the Total Body Fix workout and WOW it was INTENSE! I was even blown away and I do Turbofire and Chalean Extreme together LOL. This girl is NO joke! I didn't do the ab section for obvious reasons but it was a great workout none the less!

I am really loving this program! I can't wait to do it after the baby is born. I will probably continue the portion containers through out and if I need to eat more than I will BUT I am really eager to see what this is going to do for my body after baby and some P90X!!!!! We shall see!

So far I love it and would recommend it to anyone! If you are interested in this program please let me know I would LOVE to help you out!!!!!

XOXOXOXO

jeannettealverio(at)yahoo(dot)com

How to get through a 90 day workout plan

I know that when I started P90X in 2011 I was so excited about doing it that I just all about that tunnel vision and had my goal in mind. I knew that I was going to change my life and I was obsessing over the meal plan, printing the schedule I mean I WAS PUMPED!!!!! 

I was like Jeannette you are going to wake up at 5 AM and kill this THING!!!! OOOOO GIRL! I mean we all start that way right? SO excited and SO motivated I mean who wouldn't someone just told you about an awesome oppourtunity and hyped everything up for you and they lit that fire right. So how do you keep that fire on?

I know that there may come a point in your journey that you may get frustrated or antsy with the program that you are on, it happened with me when I did P90X. Here are some tips that may help you get through your hump! 

1.) Take everything one day at a time. 
        Try not to look at WHEN you are going to be done or how long you have left. Think about what you have already accomplished and how your body must change inside then out. 

2.) Don't post the WHOLE 90 day calendar up! 
      Just post your weekly workouts or write them in your planner so that you can see your goals for the week instead of looking at the future. You will get there when you get there. 

3.) Surround yourself with like minded people. 
     THIS one helped me out a lot. Being around like minded people helped me because when I hit "the wall" everyone was there to praise me and raise me up because they had gone through the same thing at one point in time. This is where challenge groups will become phenomenal for you because those people will actually be going through it WITH YOU! 

4.) Remember WHY you set out to achieve this goal. 
    I wrote my WHY on a piece of paper and put it on the fridge next to my good bye picture and put it in my bathroom mirror the 2 places that I frequented the most. I knew exactly why I was on this plan and I stayed focused on the goal but on the short term goal of completing every workout. 

5.) Remember the fire and the passion that you had when you started this whole journey. 
    Maybe you don't blog like I do and maybe you don't even keep a journal but you do have your memories. I know that I made a folder on my desktop with pictures of motivating people. I also frequented the P90X video that gave me the push to even ask for help in the first place. 

At the end of the day with anything, if you want to succeed you have to plan to. I know that every day there isn't going to be a great big fire of motivation and I know that things come up that will cause you to miss a workout. Stay focused on the goal and the prize at the end which is a healthier life for you!

Starting a new program can be a hard daunting task.

I'm going on VACATION!!!!!

When I got the invitation for this trip I was SO excited to be a part of it! I am one of 15 women that were exclusively chosen to make this trip because I was successful in making my business grow and I was growing a team so not only was I helping other people I am being rewarded for doing just that!!!!! I am seriously so excited!!!!!

Being a coach has change and challenged me in so many ways that I am consistently growing as a person and leader in my business. To be asked to come on this trip is an honor and I can't even believe that I get an all inclusive trip to go hangout for just working my business and helping others achieve their dreams!!!

So the trip is in a lodge in Pittsburg, there is availability for hiking and what not there I don't know if I will be going outside in the winter ha ha ha but it's available for us if we want to do it.

We will also have a hot tub, heated pool, food and drinks, and tons of space to spread out and bond with other women and men that are also going to be at the retreat. It is also going to be a training oppourtunity to learn from the people that are ahead of me in rank. Learning tips from the people is a GREAT reason to go! The training that we are going to do is going to be intense and we are going to be immersed with so much knowledge that I am definitely going to need a notebook ha ha ha!

I think that one of the biggest challenges being in the business that I am is that you are essentially by yourself because DUH it is your business, sometimes it makes it hard to grab that motivation by the horns and do the things that you are supposed to in this business when you are having a bad day or things really aren't working your way. I mean there is social media which is a great resource but being around like-minded people in this business is paramount if you are going to make it in this business!

I am so grateful for this opportunity and chance to be around others that have the same goal is going to fill the tank and keep me going!!!! I am soooooo so so so so excited and I can't wait to show you pictures of everything that we did while we are there learning to be able to help other people change their lives!!!!!!!

Where do you find the time?

It's a question that I am asked often when it comes to fitting in my workouts. My answer, I do it when I can but make sure I get it done that day.

I used to have a set time to workout but I have not yet found my groove at my current duty station so things switch around. I love waking up in the morning and getting my workout knocked out and I would LOVE to do that but at this time my pregnant behind would have to wake up at 4:30 just to get the workout it and that would mean sacrificing family time by going to bed at 7. So, I now either workout during my lunch break (my job gives me 90 min) or right after work. Since I am doing Chalean Extreme the 30 minutes of quiet time after work to get my workout in really works for me and on the weekends I do my workout 1 hour after eating breakfast whenever it is that I wake up and actually get to it so it's anywhere between 9-11 in the mornings.

I have a few tips that may help you find your groove to finding time to get your workout in.

Write out your schedule - List everything that you do so that you can see what your day looks like.

Look for an open spot - Look for an open spot in your schedule if it is something like TV time or quiet time maybe try adding your workout in there giving up 30-60 minutes of your TV time to change your life is totally worth it.

Schedule your workout - Fit the time in for your workout and make it non-negotiable NO IF AND OR BUTS it is your workout time unless something comes up like a vacation, a sick child, you are sick, or something else that can deter you. It becomes your job your workout is something that you HAVE to do because you HAVE to take care of your body and health.

Have a back-up plan - Things happen we all know this life waits for no one so always have a plan B in mind. If I know that I can't workout at 5 PM than I make the time during lunch to workout or I will get up in the morning to get it done or switch my rest day if neither works out with my daily things to do that day or I just cancel on my girls night out but that would probably be when trying to lose this baby weight ha ha!

If you want to succeed than you will do what you have to do to make things work. You would take another shift at work just to get some extra cash to make ends meet or for some Christmas money think of your workout in that way. It is something that you have to do and is a component of a healthy lifestyle.

How bad do you want it and how far are you willing to go to go get it? Maybe you should revisit your goals and why you started this healthy lifestyle and relight your fire to get there.

21 week Bumpdate

Growth: Mollie now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — about the size of a carrot. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, her eyebrows and lids are present now.

Symptoms: None really, I have just been tired when I am TOO active (like 10,000 steps a day active) I have also been dealing with food intolerance issues but I am clearing those up little by little.

Weight/Belly: Don't really know the last time that I checked I was 10-11 pounds up it may be more I don't know.

Maternity Clothes: Yes I am in them for my jeans but other than that no. I ordered some maternity shirts that were on sale at Old Navy but they don’t look maternity which is awesome. What is the deal with some maternity clothes anyway? Why do some designers think that being pregnant means you have to dress like a 50 year old with no fashion sense? I swear it is such a challenge with maternity clothes lol. Jessica Simpson has a GREAT line at Motherhood I am just not willing to break the bank there I did buy a pair of jeans on sale but that’s it. I have also fallen in love with Tami’s from Old Navy I just bought some a sz bigger LOL.

Movement: Lots! None that my husband can feel consistently over time. He has felt her once lol. She really likes to move when I am relaxed and not going nutso cleaning and what not.

Sleep: It’s been good but is it ever enough?

Cravings: This week…….CHIPS I have indulged once or twice but that has been the worst one J OH and Goldfish ha ha

Workout: Every day I have been following the Chalean Extreme schedule I am in the PUSH Phase now and adding in Turbofire on one of the rest days or after the lifting for an extra calorie burn.

Best Moment: Being able to take leave to go to Florida a week early to spend time with my son. I got my leave and everything approved and got our plane tickets!!!!! SO EXCITED to go to WARM weather!!!!

Goals: To eat as healthy as I can while I am home on vacation and get ALL my workouts in! Also, the most important to have a blast with my kids!

Thoughts: I have realized that I am enjoying this pregnancy a lot. I am embracing all the changes that are going on with my body with love and admiration! I pray that this continues! I have had a healthy pregnancy and let me tell those of you that are reading this and want to get pregnant it IS possible to enjoy pregnancy and be healthy while doing it. I have had 2 unhealthy pregnancies and I hated them and was SO uncomfortable with them it was unreal! I am happy to have achieved a healthy pregnancy thus far with my little one! It has been such a blessing to be able to enjoy the process!

21 Day Fix Chellenge Group!

I can't believe it is finally here!!!! I can tell you that this program is going to probably BLOW P90X out of the water ha ha ha! Beachbody is starting to get LOW on inventory so NOW is the time to shop before you have to wait until the end of March and if I were you I wouldn't even attempt that! Because when the next batch comes though ha ha it may be sold out too! My 21 Day Fix is on the way and I can't wait to get it!


SO here are the details!!!! 

Date: Feb 17th  for 21 days

What do you need: Shakeology, 21 Day Fix, and me as your coach! 

Let's get this thing started and get you on your way to your healthier you! You have nothing to lose but a few inches and/or pounds ;)  


If you are interested go ahead to the Bombshell Challenge tab and fill out the application to be considered for the group!!!!!! See you soon!!!!!

Challenge Group FAQ

                                 

There are so many people out there that don’t really know what a challenge group is and it sounds kind of weird when someone is posting for their new one coming up. Unless you know what exactly I am talking about you probably have no clue.

I like to call mine weight loss challenges only because it is self explanatory. I don’t like giving people the wrong idea so here is a brief over view of what I do with my support groups so hopefully you will walk away from this well informed on what I do 

1. What is a challenge group?

It is a way for like minded people who want to lose weight to come together in a an online forum for motivation support and most of all accountability to get your workouts and healthy eating to become a priority in each other’s life. There are daily assignments, a meal plan, and your workouts.

2. What do I need to do in a challenge group?

You should have 5-10 minutes available daily to log onto facebook join and participate daily in the assignments. It will help build friendships and help all of you stay accountable and motivated.

3. Why would I benefit so much from a challenge group?

My opinion is that most people go on their weight loss journey by themselves. Ultimately you are doing this to change you but it’s always nice to have a cheerleader on the side. Occasionally you have a friend or two that come along but at some point if the whole group doesn’t participate you tend to let your goals fall to the wayside because it becomes a group thing and not an individual thing. Often times you go at this by yourself and when you lose steam there is no one there to pick you up which is why challenge groups are here. This way you have like minded people that all have the same goals and you are accountable to me, your coach and the members in your group.

4. What do I need to be in a challenge group?

To be in one of my challenge groups you will need to purchase or dig out and dust off one of your Beachbody workouts and purchase Shakeology. For the 21 days of the challenge you will be replacing one meal a day with Shakeology and completing your workout while following the meal plan provided or the one provided with your workout.

5. Why this challenge over any other?

Why  not? The only investment you will be making is an investment in your health. You have a workout and meal replacement shake that is top of the line and costs less than 2 sessions with a personal trainer or a few months gym membership. I mean seriously……..you wouldn’t even get anywhere with 2 trainer sessions and would you really make it to the gym every day? I don’t know only you can answer that question but throwing my workout clothes at home and not having to go anywhere is much more appealing to me than leaving my house and driving 20 minutes in rain, snow, or whatever to get my workout in. BUT to each his own and everyone has their particulars and way of doing things. This isn’t the way for everyone but why not stay open minded?

6. How can I sign up?

I really like to do an interview process for my challenge groups because I like to get to know an individual before actually getting them started. I really prefer to build relationships with people and let them know that I am truly there for them so that they can see that this isn’t just something that you are thrown into that perhaps maybe other coaches do. I truly care about your individual needs and want to get you through the challenge group with the BEST success possible! So if you would like

This weeks meal plan

Whew today was an awesome day :) I truly loved staying in this weekend and taking care of the house. I was able to go through my clothes and get them out of my closet to make room for some maternity items as well as clean out my sons drawers to make yet another donation pile. I was also able to get my workouts in and I feel so fantastic. It is such a difference in how I feel because I am rested rather than trying to make it through the day with waking up at 5:30 to get to work!

 

So, this week I was rather uninspired and didn’t really want to plan for any meals. I didn’t know really what I wanted to eat, there was nothing “calling out to me.” All the cravings I have been having lately has been for some sort of fruit so it is kind of hard to plan meals when all you want to do is eat fruit salad or raisins ha ha.

Usually for breakfast I eat the same things. Lunch is a toss up so I make my meal plans for dinner J I will add my breakfast to the meal plan but seriously I eat the same thing every day and probably add a fruit on a whim.

For this pregnancy I have kept in mind to eat vegetables with every meal that I eat and not to eat out as often but to also enjoy myself and indulge at times for example, Friday our potatoes weren’t looking too hot to eat and all we had left was just chicken as we ran out of veggies so I just told my husband to go out to Wendy’s to get me chicken nuggets and fries ha ha! Well it was pretty good and I don’t regret it because in Jan I have eaten sloppy about 5 times.

So here is my meal plan for the week.

Monday:  B: 3 eggs scrambled, ¼ c peppers, 2 slices turkey bacon.

L: Salad with spinach, romaine, cucumber, scallion, applegate turkey, balsamic braggs dressing

D: Chicken, mashed potato, green beans

Tuesday:

D: Tacos with ground beef and homemade taco seasoning

Wednesday: D: Carne guisada (skinnytaste.com) w/ brown rice

Thursday: D: Beef lo mein (Body For Life Cookbook)

Friday: Turkey keilbasa with peppers and potato.

SNACKS: Apple with peanut butter. Bananas. Oranges. Grapes. White Chocolate Macadamia Cliff bars.

I kept it pretty simple this week. We are headed out of town on later on in the week so I didn’t fill it in for the weekend as we are going to be traveling. I hope that this helps you see that eating healthy isn’t hard. MOST times if you cook what you have from scratch you will totally be able to achieve a healthy lifestyle. I know that it takes time to cook from scratch and make everything homemade but it is totally worth it for your health. You will reap what you sow for sure in the health department. This is totally true as I am right on track for my pregnancy weight gain ;)