December is usually a tough month fr everyone in regards to workouts and nutrition. There’s usually a lot of travel and with it being 2020 and many gyms closing up again, it can be kinda hard to get your workouts done.
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Hey there! In all this craziness going on, I think it is vital to try to keep as much normalcy in our lives, just for the sake of our mental well being. Part of that being getting in your daily sweat sesh! It is important, especially now since stress and anxiety levels are so high, to release some endorphins and lower cortisol levels.
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I’m a huge advocate of supporting other women, especially in my field. I think it is important to empower each other and form a community so that we can all grow and learn from others. There are others that might not think the same way I do and view others in their field as competition. Honestly, those are just people that are insecure about themselves and their craft.
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Which means that I may not like candy but I still like to have fun with my food on Halloween. I am also big on easy recipes, which is why I like these two. They are super easy to make and fun to eat. The best part is that they have protein and are actually good for you. They are also a great snack for your kid’s lunch and a cute little surprise for them to open on Halloween.
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When consuming a meal before your workout, there are a couple of things to look for in order to get the most out of your nutrition and workout. You can read more about the dos and don’ts about workout nutrition here. What you should be looking for are foods that are high in carbs and proteins and low in fat. For carbs, you want something fast acting because the last thing you want is to lift weights on a full tummy. You want to feel satisfied but not “stuffed”. So think rice, potatoes, fruit, jelly.
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Winter is gone and summer is here. The weather is heating up, we are nearly breaking 100 degrees here in Miami, and your wanting to take your workouts outside while still being comfortable. That’s a great idea but you do have to take a couple precautions so the weather doesn’t get to you. Even as a native Miamian, the sun can get the best of me. These tips that I am going to share with you will allow you to keep with your fitness goals and enjoy the change of scenery.
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A fitness coach is always eating veggies with chicken, fruits and protein shakes. They are NEVER allowed to have a pizza, cookie, grain of rice or even smell an apple pie.
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Eating your pre- workout meal (before) and post-workout (after) is more than ok. It is necessary! Only under certain circumstances would it be ok to ditch the pre-workout but that's mainly a medical reason. This is actually a rookie mistake that many of us tend to do. We have the mentality that less is more when it comes to losing weight.. So the less we eat, the skinnier we will get. Sorry to break it to you chica, but that is not the case!
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Do you remember a couple years ago there was this craze on the internet called #nodaysoff ? Everybody joined in on the fun and if you did decide to take a day off then you were labeled “lazy”. Well, I think that is the DUMBEST thing I have ever heard! Pardon my language, but it's true!
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Think of fitness as one of those old fashioned weight sales: if you do too much of one thing (workout like crazy but eat everything in sight) the scale will tip further to that side and vice versa. What some of us don’t realize is that in order to get the best results, you must really look at what you eat pre and post workout. I’ve got some really good recipe ideas for that here .
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Super stoked today because not only is it the weekend but I am leaving to Disney World with the fam!! woo-hoo! I couldn’t be more excited because I haven’t been in a minute. Plus, after the stress of the move I really need to disconnect and just have fun! Be a kid again, you know?!
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