Cheat meals..

People always ask me do I allow my self a cheat day to reward myself for the hard work on this health journey.. My reply is yes but I don't dedicate an entire day to cheating, instead I only allow myself a cheat meal. So let's say I plan to go have Sunday dinner, that would be considered a cheat meal rather than having a cheat day. I feel that to have a cheat meal instead of a day, that you are more likely to stay focused than rolling that cheat day into the next few days. Many times we can get easily off track and this should be avoided given that we have many goals and dreams that we are determined to accomplish. So this is something to keep in mind when you have cheat days, also you are less likely to gain any weight if you do cheat meals because your body can fight out small portions of bad eating habits rather than larger portions. Another thing to keep in mind is that my cheat meals are usually from a couple slices of pizza to my favorite sweets or that Sangria (wine) that I've been craving. Always remember to continue to watch your portions and this doesn't mean you have to totally pig out. You should still be aware of these things because you do not want to make yourself get sick, trust me this sometimes happens. It's partly because we have adopted a new lifestyle so your body isn't used to those bad eating habits anymore. 

Yesterday I enjoyed my cheat meal for dinner. A friend and I split a pizza from Jet's. But I only made it through 3 of my 5 slices before I began to get full. So I gave the rest to mother as her cheat meal for the week. ;)

Don't forget be considerate of portion control and by all means you have to cheat sometimes! You deserve it!! Be sure to Subscribe/Read/Comment/Share

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One Love, 

Yo

Progress not Perfection

Many times we think that in order to make a change that we need to go in doing everything right, well this is so wrong. Think about it your bad habits have become a lifestyle and eating healthy or being more active will not all happen over night. It all takes time. This is important because sometimes we soon become discouraged and find ourselves giving up. Where exactly does this lead us? Pretty much back to the drawing board. Anytime I am giving advice about my journey of health and wellness I always encourage progress. Every little bit counts whether one wants to believe it or not. We have to crawl before we walk and I know this is such a cliche' but it is life! I was never raised to do things perfectly although some may have been raised otherwise. I feel that in this journey especially, you will have those days of not wanting to eat healthy or not feeling like going to the gym/bootcamp, but don't carry this attitude every day. I know sometimes we just are not in the mood but this is surely not an excuse we have to pick it back up where we left off. Sometimes you have to constantly remind yourself of why you started. You do remember why you started right? Maybe it was to be more healthy, to get back in those old jeans from last fall/winter or maybe it is just because you realize that you don't have energy like you used to and you want that feeling back. Whatever the reason is hold on to it and do something everyday to reach closer to your goals and dreams and I guarantee you that you will see progress/results. 

Remember Progress not Perfection.. Happy Wednesday!💪❤️️🏃

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Yo

Why is breakfast so important?

Happy Friday! I know that it has been a while since I've blogged but I am going to start back, thanks to confirmation from a good friend. 😉

So I know you've heard the hype about never skipping breakfast or breakfast is the most important meal of the day.. But why? Studies show that those who typically eat breakfast every morning, around the same time and the same foods weigh less than others who don't. Well I can admit I am not a scientist but I have found these studies to be accurate in my lifestyle. I workout every morning at the same time and whenever I am close to finishing my morning workout my stomach starts to growl. So why is it every morning at the exact same time my body does this? I believe I have trained my body to become accustomed to eating breakfast. Although when I eat breakfast, it's hardly ever a snack bar or cereal. I always make sure to fuel my body after a intense workout. My breakfast usually consists of high fiber and protein such as; eggs, oatmeal, turkey sausage/bacon, etc. These foods are very common in my diet and not only help to fuel my muscles but also helps in  keeping me regular.. (TMI I know!) Being the most important meal of the day breakfast should never be skipped, besides it's the first meal you'll burn off anyway. I have attached a picture of my typical everyday breakfast. It's not only nutritional but it also doesn't take much time to prepare. (For those who have a busy lifestyle, like myself.) 

Time: 10 minutes

Turkey bacon, fried with extra virgin olive oil.

Eggs and spinach seasoned with red pepper, crushed black pepper and Mrs.Dash with added natural salsa for extra flavor.

Whole wheat waffle, no butter, toasted with strawberries and honey or light syrup. (be mindful of the serving size, I usually just drizzle.)

YOU have breakfast.. Enjoy! 

I hope that everyone has a great day and a even better weekend!

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