- 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 earth
- I 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 consistency
- When 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 protein
- I 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 physically
- More 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.
