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Loving your body for all of its flaws is not the same as accepting the effects of mistreating it I love few things more than lifting legs I especially really love back squats and deadlifts Training your mind to empower and endure is just as important as training your body Trader Joe’s is heaven on earthI like sweet potato I really like brussels sprouts I like almonds [and walnuts and cashews] Always, always , charge your wireless headphones Friends make long distance runs fun No two workouts are the same, embrace it! There is a difference between legitimate reasons and excuses, learning to differentiate them takes practice and patience Waking up early is like diving into cold water, just jump in and you’ll adjust right away When it comes to exercise, you don’t have to do it all (where all is: lifting, long distance running, yoga, barre, spin, etc) Believe it or not, your mind is stronger than your body, and your body is smarter than your mind. When making protein pancakes, always mash banana and almond milk together first When topping protein pancakes, the limit does not exist When eating protein pancakes, be present til the last bite Yes, you NEED the [sports bra/leggings/lulu/tank] Rest days are absolutely necessary Never having tried a food does not constitute as not liking a food (see #6-8) Change happens outside of your comfort zone You are your only competition Comparison kills progress No matter how much of a party girl you are and how many times you say you’ll never give it up, if you dedicate your life to health and fitness, alcohol will lose its luster ^^^ I hate hangovers Food is fuel
Fruits and veggies are, in fact, carbs Balance is aspirational Consistency is key The right strategic consistency = progress Progress is not linear One day, your “after” will become your “before” Cravings change with time and consistencyWhen the goal is not achieved, change the means, not the goal. Health is total wellness – that is: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing. Tying your sneakers too tight before a long run will lead to a very sore ankle Monitor broiling fish or beware of small oven fires Abs in the morning, veggie belly in the evening Yes, you really, actually, can do that thing Goals and priorities are always in flux, be flexible with them Open up to your friends and family about your fitness journey It’s not about having time, it’s about prioritizing Practice makes perfect protein pancakes Always count dancing as cardio Everybody has an opinion Always add an egg to 99% lean ground turkey Meal Prep is the real MVP and hands down the best routine I adopted There is no one size fits all approach to health, nutrition, wellness, or fitness The runners wave/gym nod makes me feel really cool I have replaced all of my vices with peanut butter I enjoy finding restaurant cooked meals that fit my dietary preferences It is possible to maintain your nutrition goals with only a mini fridge and a microwave As much as I try, I really don’t enjoy spin classes Knowing that I choose to prioritize myself is the most rewarding sensation Envisioning a healthy future motivates me My fitness journey stopped me from living on auto pilot My fitness journey reignited my passion for writing I have a second dessert stomach I do not believe in cheat meals, cheat days, or cheating yourself in general I do believe in treat yo’self moments When baking, following measurements is very important Baking soda is not the same as baking powder Plant based protein is better for baking than whey proteinI am blessed with incredibly supportive family and friends and the ultimate booch loving fiancé I find nutrition so fascinating it makes me want to consider a major career change Food marketing can be terrifying, and it makes me want to become an advocate and educator Intuitive nutrition and fitness patterns are the best way to learn about your body Lifting legs makes it difficult to find jeans that fit It is more important to celebrate wins than it is to harp on failures Every moment is a new beginning Foods I once loved no longer appeal to me (like fries and cupcakes) HIIT hanger is REAL I love cropped gym tanks Lululemon actually IS worth it Kale me crazy, but I truly believe you can never have enough kale Macros be damned, I will never say, “no” to an Acai bowl I go through phases with meals and ingredients And songs I live by the Growth Mindset I run best with a bomb ass cardio playlist and a piece of gum Stepping into the weight room has strengthened me as much mentally as it has physicallyMore cardio doesn’t always equal more progress Post workout endorphins are the realest It’s not about being a better version of yourself, it’s about being the best version of yourself at any given moment The best version of yourself is always changing Motivation serves you best when it’s self propelled Life is short, eat the almonds Not all calories are created equal Calories should be embraced, not feared In fact, no food should be feared Not all macros are created equal Silicon muffin liners are a necessity for egg muffins I still stand by my first “why”: live less out of habit, and more out of intent Trader Joe’s everything but the bagel seasoning is worth the hype You can modify any recipe to meet your dietary preferences with a little education and creativity ^^^ Yes, donuts can be healthy Lifting weights does not make you bulky When looking at packaged goods, the first thing I look at is the ingredients If the ingredients meet my personal standards and preferences, I’ll eat it no matter what the nutrition facts are Food scales don’t lie + weighing your food is eye opening (hello, serving sizes!) Living a healthy lifestyle and treating yourself with respect is easier than beating yourself up every damn day I like preworkout and I can not lie I don’t believe in “making up” for missed workouts My biggest motivation is the notion that time passes no matter what we do. It helps me to make choices that support how I want to feel in an hour, a day, a month, a year.
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I feel like I could have written this, except the part about brussels sprouts, wireless headphones, and adding an egg to ground turkey (because I hate ground turkey no matter what).