Monthly Archives: July 2012

Fitness should be fun…

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Nike has a shirt that says “Running Sucks.” 

I always get a good chuckle to myself (lol for real though) when I see this shirt because of it’s brutal honesty and sometimes truth.  My philosophy is if you hate it THAT much… don’t do it.  Go for a run when you crave it… yes CRAVE a run.  If you don’t crave it… maybe give it a try then stop.  Enjoy walking? Go walking!! Just do it when you LOVE it!  

This led to me wish I could go hiking up a mountain everyday of my life and overlook a crater.  Like I did last weekend!  My boyfriend and I drove a few hours to Crater Lake and hiked 3 miles up to a high peak of the crater.  The views everywhere are awesome, but the “high” you get from hiking on a cliff was so exhilarating and fun it made me wonder why I’d ever run on a treadmill ever again.  (which, I still do- but it’s for the better good).

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Anyways, the point of this is that fitness can be so fun! So, go for a hike, learn how to ski, go kayaking! All is so good for your body, mind & soul.  Hiking up this crater really gave me a sense of why I love fitness in generally- it makes you feel strong!!  Doing it with someone you cherish makes it even better.  So find something fun, make fitness fun again.  It doesn’t have to be boring… ever! Spice it up.  Just like chicken doesn’t have to be boring.  Salads don’t have to be boring.  Don’t torment yourself if you hate a treadmill…get outside! Breathe fresh air.  Get drenched in rain.  You will feel so alive 🙂 

Let’s make things simple….

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Eating healthy DOES NOT have to be difficult!! This is how you make it simplified my friends.  Notice a lot of veggies and fruit and lean protein. Yes, they are still good for you.  100 calorie snack packs, are not. 

Morning workout: 20-60 minutes of cardio! If doing 20 minutes, make it HIIT

M1 (protein + carbs): lean protein & 1 carb (fruit, toast, cereal or oatmeal)

Metabolism Juice: apple cider vinegar + 3oz juice (cleanse!) + 1 squeeze of lemon or lime juice

M2 (protein+ carbs): Greek yogurt w. fruit , protein bar, or fruit & nuts (1-2Tbsp), veggies and 2tbsp hummus, string cheese, nonfat latte

M3 (protein + carbs + fats): lean protein, 1 serving carbs ( rice, fruit, quinoa, bread), 1 serving fat (1 tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp Nuts, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter) unlimited Green veggies

M4: same as meal 2- try to avoid dairy if possible at this meal to avoid bloat

M5 (protein + veggies): lean protein & unlimited veggies- light carbs

PM snack: 1 pc fruit or nonfat Greek yogurt or 1 tbsp peanut butter or 2 cups light butter popcorn

Workout: at least 30 minutes of cardio or strength (strength at least 3x week)

 

xo