Eat Less Crap

This good food guide is cute and easy to remember. And going on my refrigerator.

This comes from the website www.getzomt.blogspot.com where you can find amazing recipes for those of you who love to eat a less processed diet.

Right now my goal is to cut out processed foods and eat as many fruits, veggies, and lean proteins that I can. All the while cutting out processed foods and sugar. That is the New Fit Body lifestyle goal. Let me tell you, after years of buying packaged things, eating fresh is a challenge. This woman has an amazing list of recipes that make eating fresh foods and lean meats easy because everything she makes is delicious.

Bonus...the woman can make desserts healthy and delicious.

Here's a full list of her good food you can make...It's worth trying a few recipes.
http://getzomt.blogspot.com.au/p/get-cooking.html

So check her out. Here's an example of her take on a turkey burger...
http://getzomt.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/box-fresh-recipe-beetroot-basil-turkey-burgers.html



Also, there is the breakdown of the "less crap, more food" picture. It really is worth posting on the fridge if it helps you remember some simple eating rules.


Plus, check out in my next post her awesome rant on how not to feel deprived by eating healthy.

http://getzomt.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/eat-less-crap-eat-more-food-to-burn-fat-be-healthier.html

Daily Motivation

Daily Motivation!

This fabulous quote came from www.fitrabcities.com which is a fitness blog I follow. It's full of great food ideas, motivational quotes, and workouts that you can print out. There is a cute "Easy as Pi" workout that I love. Check it out!

Weight Loss doesn't happen overnight.

Some of use wish there was a magic button to make all the weight fall off and gain us the muscle we want. But of course there isn't one. Which is why it seems so daunting when we look at the scale after a long week of good eating choices, saying no to icecream cake, and sweaty workouts and it only says down 1 lb!

Time to break the scale. Just kidding.

It's hard to believe in the end result and keep going when progress seems so slow. Sometimes the scale doesn't even budge a whole pound. But the important things to remember is that:

1. Losing 1 - 2 lbs a week is a healthy normal rate
2. Weight gain happens over a long period of time. Getting rid of it won't happen overnight.

Here's a good article about why losing only 1 - 2 lbs a week is normal and healthy. However, some people also lose weight easier so if in the first week you lose 5 lbs, don't panic. Water weight sometimes plays a role in that. Also, if you are following safe guide lines of caloric intake and reasonably working out then that is also healthy.

It also makes sense to be patient because this is not a quick fix, changing your life for your health is a lifestyle change. Lasting results means lasting changes in your diet and exercise. Doing the things that lose you 10 lbs a month most likely will gain your 10 lbs a month back when you go off that diet.  The New Fit Body lifestyle incorporates lasting changes that when those lbs you lose leave you, they stay off!

http://www.caloriesecrets.net/what-is-a-healthy-amount-of-weight-to-lose-per-week/

Sweat Everyday

Just  A Little Reminder! We don't have to do the gym everyday. We shouldn't anyways, your body needs days to rest. Never forget that. But that doesn't mean you can't be active everyday and work up a little sweat. By that I mean little things every day that help us stay active and burn more calories.

Take the Stairs.

Park in the back of the Parking Lot on a nice sunny day.

Do some lawn work.

Squat while working in low areas instead of sitting. 

Take a walk during a break.

Brush off a neighbors car during the winter snow. (If you get snow.)

Take every opportunity to walk where you can. (Plus it saves gas.)

Walk with a friend through the mall even if your not shopping.

Walk around the house while talking on the phone, or in the office at work.

Dance to your two favorite songs everyday back to back in the morning.

You get the idea! Remember to keep moving! That's what living a Fit Lifestyle is all about!

The Don'ts on Fitness Trends

I love to see new fitness gadgets as well as read the new studies on what new super food or drink will come around. It's just exciting. But, I don't always go for them and most often do not try them. I have however seen a few that are so alarming I have wanted to comment on them here and see what other people think.

After reading this article on what to watch for it seemed like something I could share as a basis of deciding how to choose what you go for if you do jump on fitness trends.

Here is the link: ENJOY!

http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/worst-fitness-trends?utm_source=health.yahoo.net&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yahhp#1

The Lesson I Learned...It's O.K. to Indulge

I was thinking about how much I like to indulge. It used to be several times a week. Maybe 3 or 4 cheat meals. I just loved my wine and milkshakes. But, I didn't feel bad about it because I didm't want to be a fitness model so why should I stress it? I still tried to healthy, yet somewhere in the back of my head I have this irking feeling about my indulgence habit when I struggle to get abs. 

After reading this article...

http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2013/07/08/the-secrets-of-fitness-models/#the-secrets-of-fitness-models-1

I read the interviews of these fitness models and realized that even industry professionals can indulge. I really liked their take on desserts and how they don't fell prisoner to them but instead allow themselves to balance their cheat meals with a strict diet. With very strict diet come great reward and I think that is a great way to look at it. If I'm going to indulge also need to keep to keep to my diet for the majority of the time. The snacks will then feel more rewarding and instead of feeling guilty about snacking on something super indulgent I might just feel rewarded. 

It's also about moderation. Cheat meals are not a daily thing. When you indulge in something once in a while that is not a part of your normal diet, it must also be appreciated for what it is. A once in a  while thing. Three to four cheap meals actually is a lot of meals per week to stray from your lifestyle. Finding things that fit in your diet that also feed your indulgent needs, like something sweet or something salty, helps to curb these cravings as well.

If I want a donut, I can once in a while. However, on a regular basis I can add a date to my smoothies and make a super sweet concoction that is loaded with good fruits to satisfy my needs.

Super Summer Foods

Hi! Here is a great article on foods that are great to snack on this summer. This is on a website I love anyways and wanted to share some new snack ideas with you.

http://www.acefitness.org has great articles as well as streaming free fitness workouts. Enjoy this article!

They review these snacks:
-watermelon
-pistachios
-grape tomatoes
-lemons
-sardines

http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/3363/snack-on-these-5-summer-superfoods/