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What you eat

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I went to lunch with a friend recently and she told me she was wanting to lose weight. She asked me what I typically eat in a day so I explained. I start my mornings with a solid breakfast, then a snack, then lunch, then another snack, then a post workout protein shake, and finish with dinner. None of my meals are huge but they are a good size to where I’m not still hungry after.

When we went to order our lunch I ordered a a grilled chicken salad with no cheese and salsa instead of dressing. My friend ordered a fruit smoothie. This is where people get it all wrong. Food is not your enemy if consumed in the proper amounts! A fruit smoothie isn’t a meal. It’s a snack. Yes fruit is good for you but in small amounts. Your body processes fruit as a sugar. If you want to lose weight, fuel your body properly. Give it the nutrients it needs to burn fat….veggies, proteins, fats (avocado), etc. I wish people would stop being so scared of what they eat. Educate yourself on foods! If you don’t know where to start, then ask!

Easy breakfast

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I’m a creature of habit. I eat the same thing for breakfast for months without wanting a change. I normally always have a piece of gluten free toast with avocado. (I’m gluten free by force not by choice. I have an actual allergy.) Lately I’ve been frying two eggs and topping them with sriracha. I love this breakfast because I get a mix of protein, fats and carbs all in one meal. I need my energy in the mornings and this is the perfect healthy and filling meal. Not to mention it’s so easy to make. I can actually make it all one handed while holding Ryder! If you love eggs and avocado, give this a try! Sometimes when I’m not in a bread mood I’ll eat it without the toast. You can’t go wrong with avocado and eggs! 😍

Summer Resolution

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Swimsuit season is here. We are our own worst critics. I’m guilty of being too hard on myself regularly. I would say 80% of the time that I look in the mirror I focus on what still needs work. I beat myself down pretty often about how I look. I have to stop and remind myself I had a baby! That really takes a toll on your body. AND I’m not 20 years old anymore! My body doesn’t bounce back over night like it used to. I have to work harder now days.

I also have to work hard to not compare myself to others. It’s so hard when I see these instagram moms who got their bodies back after 5 months, etc. I try to remember that everyone’s body is different. What works for one person might not work for others. Some people get lucky with genetics and they bounce back fast. Others take twice as long.

Since we aren’t close to New Years I’m going to do a summer resolution. And that is to try to focus less on what needs work still. Instead I need to be proud of how far I’ve come. I’m constantly telling people not to be so hard on themselves and not to beat themselves down all the time. I need to learn to take my own advice!

Yoga for flexibility

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When I got pregnant with Ryder I had a lot of joint and ligament pain. It was mainly in my legs. I did yoga up until I was 5 1/2 months pregnant and that helped significantly. That is until I got too big and my belly got in the way so yoga was put on hold. I still get joint and ligament pain on occasion even 9 months post delivery. It helps to stretch and do yoga whenever I can. I think flexibility is a huge part of health and fitness. I’m not saying you need to be Gumby, but having a little flexibility is great for your muscle strength. It also helps reduce the risk of muscular injury. If yoga isn’t your thing, then just take 5 minutes a day to do a few simple stretches. You’re sure to notice a difference in your muscles and joints after a few weeks.

Motherhood changes you

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Motherhood changes us in more ways than we may notice. I think it’s softened me a bit. I was a gymnast and was always told I was robotic with my emotions and feelings. Having Ryder I think I show my emotions a little more. I make sure to always tell him I love him and I’m proud of him because I never really had much of that growing up. People were always telling me I could do better or I needed to be better. It didn’t matter how many competitions I placed in, how many awards I got or how many A’s I made, I was always told I could do better. I told myself when I had Ryder I would always tell him I was proud of him no matter what. And that’s what I’ve done. Every time he does something new or attempts anything I tell him I’m proud of him. During the day I tell him multiple times that I love him. I want him to always know how loved he is. It’s one thing to show it, but kids really do need to hear it. I think parents forget sometimes how important words are to a child especially in the early stages. Never forget to say I love you 💙

Back day workout

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Another hotel gym workout! Today was back day! Here are a few things I do on back day. I love a good cable machine because it can be used for so much. You may notice I struggle with my right shoulder. I had an injury years ago and that shoulder never fully healed properly. It’s a bit weaker than my other side but I still push it as much as I can.

Leg day hotel gym workout

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Another leg day hotel workout! Sorry for the glare. The hotel gym is all windows so there wasn’t a good spot. The sun is shining bright here in Orlando!

Each of these workouts I do 4 sets of 12. Some of them require you to switch legs but I obviously only showed one leg to spare y’all the extra unnecessary videos. Some hotel gyms have resistance bands and others don’t. You may have to improvise if one isn’t available. Cable machines work great!

Breakfast

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Sometimes the simplest breakfasts are the best breakfasts. After I graduated from college and got my first real job, I constantly skipped breakfast. I always said I was in too much of a hurry to get to work so I just grabbed a coffee and ran out the door. I was working out like crazy but instead of gaining muscle I just kept getting skinnier. This may be some people’s goal but it wasn’t mine. That’s when I realized my food intake was affecting me more than I realized. For someone with a degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences you’d think I would have caught this right away. Not always when it’s yourself. I decided to make some changes in my diet. Breakfast was a must. So I traded in my coffee for protein and fats (good fats). I saw a huge improvement in my overall energy and eventually my size. To this day I still make sure to eat a healthy breakfast. My favorite is avocado toast! Some mornings it’s difficult with a little one so I grab a protein shake. But that’s better than nothing at all! As a mom of an infant I need all the natural energy I can get so fueling my body properly is a must!

Bosu workout moves to build back and arms

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Two (not too difficult) moves to build your back, arm and core muscles. The first one is bosu updowns. Alternate arms every other down. The second is bosu push ups. Make sure to get a good grip on the outside edges of the bosu ball. I typically do 4 sets of 10 each. It doesn’t sound like@much but give it a try. You’ll definitely feel it in your arms!

Leg workout

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I’m at Disney World this weekend judging a cheer competition called the Summit. I’ve been working since 7am. I finally got a two hour judges break so I came back to the hotel and got a leg workout in! These are three of my favorite workout moves. Two are pretty easy but one definitely requires a bit of balance! It’s great for stability in building leg and core strength!