i've been pulling the same routine for a while now with bad eating habits, lack of exercise, and little to no motivation.
it's time for a CHANGE!
as you may know, i am a fairly tiny/skinny girl thanks to my beautiful mommy and good jeans. i may look 'healthy' on the outside, but what i put into my body is not necessarily defined as something nutritional.
time to get toned
over the past year i have graduated college, gotten married, moved to a different city, and have started to create for myself, more of a healthy lifestyle. with the help of matt, who is incredibly strong-willed and won't even cheat a little on the new health plan we've set for ourselves, our cousin tory who is vegan and shares her thoughts about food with us and who is also active, and for the new EONI health line that hill country bakery has launched..we are on our way to shaping up and getting our priorities in order!
preparing for the tough mudder back in october was what jump started this change. i noticed i was lacking energy and unable to do some of the exercises i had succeeded in before just 5 years ago. (stinks getting old)
cutting out/down sodas and juices, fast foods, frozen dinners and those delectable sweets is a must for getting back into shape. replacing them with water, fruits(healthy sugars), EONI barookie's as a snack(good for sustained energy and all natural), and fresh meats and veggies. don't deprive yourself!!! you should never cut a meal out of you day! and have a small chocolate treat every once and a while. we have our cravings:)
i really enjoyed reading the tips of 'the secret to living a sexier life' by marisa miller in women's health magazine. my favorite highlight was that she likes to eat naked!! --She says "Eating smart is all about having an awareness of your body. The most obvious way to do that is by seeing it. So when you're trying to lose weight, spend more time wearing less." She goes on to say... "I don't think I could eat a plate of nachos naked-- could you?" haha so i don't think i'll be eating naked, but maybe just keep a closer eye on what i'm putting in my mouth. isn't she hot::
"One Step in the Right Direction, Repeated Daily will make a substantial Difference"
the Tone it Up duo, karena and katrina, have also become great influences on my new schedule. check out their awesome site on toneiitup.com. they also have a facebook, twitter, a tone it up community where you can journal your work outs and chat with other members, and blog, so it's really easy to keep updated. they are both Fitness & Lifestyle Coaches, Personal Trainers, and Sports Models for popular magazines such as Women's Health, Shape and more. these girls know what they're talking about when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle and they're energy, passion, and influence are noticeably driven. i haven't yet taken on the challenge of their amazing nutrition plan yet(most likely will after finishing p90x with matt), but i do very much enjoy their workout videos, beauty tips, and super fun personalities. it makes working out exciting!
"Take care of God's temple. You are what you eat!"
