Are you up for a challenge? It's a totally different challenge, and it will probably sound easy. I know for me it WON'T be easy, but I'm going for it! I heard this challenge on the radio and it really made me think! What a great idea! You may already do this or have done it. I never have, and I admit I'm kind of nervous!
OK, OK, so what's the challenge? For the entire month of April I'm going to commit to drinking water as my only beverage - nothing else. Meal replacement shakes or other whole food supplements in drink form won't be counted as beverages, of course: things like juice, coffee, soda, tea, lemonade, etc will be off limits.
So why did this intrigue me? For one, I'm sure I've said this before, but I don't like drinking water - at all. I do it because it's necessary and beneficial, but I have been finding lately I'm not drinking enough because I'm always drinking something else! Water is so important to helping our bodies function correctly and getting all the nasty stuff out! Our bodies need water and need constant replenishment! A lot of people who started increasing their water intake due to a similar challenge felt better, had more energy, and had improvements in their skin!
Did you know that 8 cups (64 ounces) per day is the bare minimum recommendation? Ideally you should be drinking half of your body weight in ounces. For example: if you weigh 160lbs you should be drinking 80 ounces of water daily. Now if your weight puts you below the 64oz recommendation you're not off the hook! Haha Like I said - that is the minimum! One thing that I recommend (and need to start implementing again) is getting a water bottle and filling it up x amount of times (whatever your ideal is) so you know if you're drinking enough.
Drinking ONLY water for a month will definitely be challenging for me, personally, and I hope you will consider joining me on this challenge and keeping each other accountable! So, are you in? If so, let's start pumping each other up now so when April 1st rolls around we'll be ready to go! We will start an accountability group now to discuss a plan of action to avoid temptations! I'm excited to see what changes I will notice during the challenge, and my goal is to become more disciplined with my water intake so even after the challenge is over I will have the deep rooted habit of drinking plenty of water daily! All it takes to develop new habits is to start something new and commit to it for a length of time to where it's just a natural part of your life. So I am taking that step April 1st. Will you be joining me?
* Please do not confuse this challenge with consuming water alone as in a fast! I'm a breastfeeding mom and require an EXTRA 500 calories/ day, during which I would never consider a complete fast! When I say drink water only I am referring to drinking water as my only BEVERAGE. I wanted to make sure that point is clear! :-) *
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Meal Planning
So we moved a few months ago and still aren't completely settled. It takes a long time to unpack when you lose a lot of space (we lost 800 sq ft of space) and when you have 3 kids. One wants to help, one wants nothing to do with helping, and the other THINKS he's helping when really he's just making a mess. haha Being still somewhat unsettled made me realize my meal planning has gone out the window. Grocery shopping has become more difficult and more expensive. When I don't have a plan I tend to just buy whatever I think we may use, which costs a lot and results in a lot of extras in the pantry that I can't use until I get more ingredients to make something else, etc. It has caused a lot of frustration! Like, anything, it's been a learning experience! I love learning experiences because then I can share them with others as well! What have I learned? ALWAYS have your meals planned and make a grocery list based on those meals (and those meals alone to avoid temptations to get things you will regret getting later!). Yes, even when you're stressed out with traveling, moving, whatever it may be - it may seem the time it takes for meal planning isn't worth it, but NOT planning only adds to the stress - and hurts your budget! You are much more likely to dine out when your meals aren't planned, and that adds up quickly!
So where do you start? Anywhere! If you're a great "planner" coming up with meal plans and a grocery list based on those plans can definitely be done by yourself! Make sure you know the full recipes for each meal and base your shopping list on the ingredients needed for each. I personally try to use a variety of recipes that use similar ingredients, but the main part of the meal is different - such as a different entree but similar sides or a different meat in the entree but similar prep style. If you have kids, though, they may not mind having the same thing over and over again - and we actually do that a lot here! haha Now there are so many options out there for meal planning. Some cost a small monthly fee, some are free - and you have to find what works for you. I have found the meal planners that are connected to fitness sites are less likely to have kid-friendly options, so if you're a parent this can be extremely frustrating and a little more time-consuming because you're basically taking those meal plans and then adding more to the recipes or even additional meals for your kids. For more family friendly I found one I like called Food on the Table. They also offer meals based on what coupons are current at your grocery store! It's a great family friendly option! Another that I haven't personally tried yet but will be looking into (after now recognizing my dilemma of falling off the "meal planning boat") is eMeals, which is recommended by Dave Ramsey. We plan on fully diving in to his financial guidance this year, so it definitely makes it appealing for me to look into it! If you already use it I would LOVE to hear your opinion! :)
Maybe you use something else - if so I'd love to hear about it! Whatever you use, remember to use it consistently!
So where do you start? Anywhere! If you're a great "planner" coming up with meal plans and a grocery list based on those plans can definitely be done by yourself! Make sure you know the full recipes for each meal and base your shopping list on the ingredients needed for each. I personally try to use a variety of recipes that use similar ingredients, but the main part of the meal is different - such as a different entree but similar sides or a different meat in the entree but similar prep style. If you have kids, though, they may not mind having the same thing over and over again - and we actually do that a lot here! haha Now there are so many options out there for meal planning. Some cost a small monthly fee, some are free - and you have to find what works for you. I have found the meal planners that are connected to fitness sites are less likely to have kid-friendly options, so if you're a parent this can be extremely frustrating and a little more time-consuming because you're basically taking those meal plans and then adding more to the recipes or even additional meals for your kids. For more family friendly I found one I like called Food on the Table. They also offer meals based on what coupons are current at your grocery store! It's a great family friendly option! Another that I haven't personally tried yet but will be looking into (after now recognizing my dilemma of falling off the "meal planning boat") is eMeals, which is recommended by Dave Ramsey. We plan on fully diving in to his financial guidance this year, so it definitely makes it appealing for me to look into it! If you already use it I would LOVE to hear your opinion! :)
Maybe you use something else - if so I'd love to hear about it! Whatever you use, remember to use it consistently!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Why not soy?
I found a great new Christian-based health blog! After reading this post it reminded me that when I had asked for feedback on what you would like to see more of on my sight the response I got was more nutrition based posts. I realized I don't often post about nutrition despite it being something I study often! In fact, I've been considering becoming certified in the "nutrition" field. I know that's vague, but I haven't decided which path to take yet!
With anything - nutrition is a journey. Our family is not where I'd like it to be, but we're moving in the right direction! We've cut down on processed foods, GMOs, etc., and are starting to cut down on gluten as well. There are many health benefits to all of these! That's just the tip of the ice burg! There is SO much more! This post I'm going to focus on soy and explain why we've cut down and are trying to eliminate soy. I think that blog post shared a lot of great points. I, personally, am not trying to point out one specific product, though, I do feel like there is a lot of education in that post! One thing the post reminded me of actually is how people DON'T EVEN KNOW! I'm not just talking about not knowing the dangers of some ingredients in their products, but they don't even know what's IN their products because they don't read the labels! I ALWAYS encourage you to look past the "cover" and read the ENTIRE list of ingredients! I had a friend tell me she chose this particular product because she is a breast cancer survivor and doesn't use products with soy - yet the label clearly states it has soy protein! What a shame! She has the right idea but failed to acknowledge the ingredients! Look beyond marketing campaigns, commercials, etc. ALWAYS do the research for yourself and READ THE LABELS! You may avoid different ingredients that my family doesn't, so I could recommend a product that is great for our family but not for yours, so even if it's great for us I'd still recommend that you read the labels!
So why not soy?
This is a summary of the dangers of soy from The Weston A Price Foundation
* High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children.
* Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders. In test animals soy containing trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth.
* Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women.
* Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
* Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body's requirement for B12.
* Soy foods increase the body's requirement for vitamin D.
* Fragile proteins are denatured during high temperature processing to make soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein.
* Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines.
* Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods.
* Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys.
Obviously because my husband had cancer twice I'm constantly doing research and becoming more aware of the link between foods, cosmetics, etc. and cancer. There are too many to share in one blog, and if you're interested in the bath and beauty side of it I recommend visiting my Pea of Sweetness website. In fact, soy is often found in bath and body products as well, which I am becoming more aware of as well!!
The link between soy and estrogen floored me. I can truly say I had NO idea! When our oldest was a baby I was unable to breastfeed him. He had reflux and spit up ALL THE TIME. At one point soy formula was suggested to me. Not by the doctors but by a well-meaning family member. I was desperate, so I tried it. He spit up more with that soy formula than the milk-based formula! I quickly took that off my list! Yet still it didn't click to me that when our daughter was a baby I had to reduce dairy in my diet due to her sensitivity to dairy proteins (I was breastfeeding her), so when I ran into an emergency situation where I didn't have milk stored but she needed a bottle while I was away from her I gave soy formula. Ignorance on my part because my thinking was she can't have milk based formula since she's sensitive to dairy so soy must be a better option in this situation. We ended up in the Emergency Room that night! She vomited so much she got dehydrated, pale, and lethargic. I was told it was just because she wasn't used to it. That's an INTENSE reaction to not being used to something. I learned the hard way and even still up until a few months ago (our oldest is almost 6 now and our daughter is 4) I didn't really know HOW dangerous soy can be! I knew soy must not be that "good for you" and didn't often consume it or have my family consume it, but when I started doing my research I was APPALLED at what I read about babies on soy formula! I was shocked - and extremely grateful both of them had a negative reaction, and I never tried to give it to our youngest. Of course, I wish the negative reaction could have been avoided, but I'm glad there are no long-term effects because they regularly consumed soy since those incidents were enough for me to not use soy! I read a child consistently on soy formula is the equivalent of giving them 4-5 birth control pills a day! Can you IMAGINE that thought! We would NEVER do that willingly - yet if they're getting soy formula that is exactly what they're getting! A great reference to babies and soy here as well as just the dangers of soy in general.
So what are the alternatives?
Well, alternatives are plenty! Dairy is, of course, an option, though it is probably the most "unpopular" alternative vs. soy because most people that are turning to soy are doing so because they cannot have dairy - whether it be an allergy, lactose intolerance, etc. Quite frequently, though, those allergic or sensitive to dairy proteins will also be sensitive to soy proteins! There are other options as well in the "proteins" category. As I mentioned with Tropical Shakeolgy it is vegan but WITHOUT soy protein. Often "vegan" means soy, but definitely not always! Brown rice, in this case, is the protein of choice.
What about "milk"? Well, if cow's milk isn't an option again, rice is an option. Rice milk is generally available at a variety of stores! My preference for milk is almond milk. There is also coconut milk! So the options aren't as limited as you think! There are many! A lot offer "flavors" - vanilla, chocolate, or original. So don't feel like if you're limited on dairy you MUST use soy milk because that is truly NOT the case!
I'm linking up a lot of information because though I hold the same opinion and am personally aware of the dangers I am currently holding a sleeping toddler and sometimes it's easier to link up then to come up with my own words for thoughts that have already been so clearly written! So I found these great resources to help inform my readers as well! In an effort to continue to add more content to the site sometimes this is the best way! So please take the time to do your own research! I know I did - A LOT, and that research is leading me to a completely soy-free home! I pray you make the decision that is best for YOUR family! Blessings!
With anything - nutrition is a journey. Our family is not where I'd like it to be, but we're moving in the right direction! We've cut down on processed foods, GMOs, etc., and are starting to cut down on gluten as well. There are many health benefits to all of these! That's just the tip of the ice burg! There is SO much more! This post I'm going to focus on soy and explain why we've cut down and are trying to eliminate soy. I think that blog post shared a lot of great points. I, personally, am not trying to point out one specific product, though, I do feel like there is a lot of education in that post! One thing the post reminded me of actually is how people DON'T EVEN KNOW! I'm not just talking about not knowing the dangers of some ingredients in their products, but they don't even know what's IN their products because they don't read the labels! I ALWAYS encourage you to look past the "cover" and read the ENTIRE list of ingredients! I had a friend tell me she chose this particular product because she is a breast cancer survivor and doesn't use products with soy - yet the label clearly states it has soy protein! What a shame! She has the right idea but failed to acknowledge the ingredients! Look beyond marketing campaigns, commercials, etc. ALWAYS do the research for yourself and READ THE LABELS! You may avoid different ingredients that my family doesn't, so I could recommend a product that is great for our family but not for yours, so even if it's great for us I'd still recommend that you read the labels!
So why not soy?
This is a summary of the dangers of soy from The Weston A Price Foundation
* High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children.
* Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders. In test animals soy containing trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth.
* Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women.
* Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
* Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body's requirement for B12.
* Soy foods increase the body's requirement for vitamin D.
* Fragile proteins are denatured during high temperature processing to make soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein.
* Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines.
* Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods.
* Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys.
Obviously because my husband had cancer twice I'm constantly doing research and becoming more aware of the link between foods, cosmetics, etc. and cancer. There are too many to share in one blog, and if you're interested in the bath and beauty side of it I recommend visiting my Pea of Sweetness website. In fact, soy is often found in bath and body products as well, which I am becoming more aware of as well!!
The link between soy and estrogen floored me. I can truly say I had NO idea! When our oldest was a baby I was unable to breastfeed him. He had reflux and spit up ALL THE TIME. At one point soy formula was suggested to me. Not by the doctors but by a well-meaning family member. I was desperate, so I tried it. He spit up more with that soy formula than the milk-based formula! I quickly took that off my list! Yet still it didn't click to me that when our daughter was a baby I had to reduce dairy in my diet due to her sensitivity to dairy proteins (I was breastfeeding her), so when I ran into an emergency situation where I didn't have milk stored but she needed a bottle while I was away from her I gave soy formula. Ignorance on my part because my thinking was she can't have milk based formula since she's sensitive to dairy so soy must be a better option in this situation. We ended up in the Emergency Room that night! She vomited so much she got dehydrated, pale, and lethargic. I was told it was just because she wasn't used to it. That's an INTENSE reaction to not being used to something. I learned the hard way and even still up until a few months ago (our oldest is almost 6 now and our daughter is 4) I didn't really know HOW dangerous soy can be! I knew soy must not be that "good for you" and didn't often consume it or have my family consume it, but when I started doing my research I was APPALLED at what I read about babies on soy formula! I was shocked - and extremely grateful both of them had a negative reaction, and I never tried to give it to our youngest. Of course, I wish the negative reaction could have been avoided, but I'm glad there are no long-term effects because they regularly consumed soy since those incidents were enough for me to not use soy! I read a child consistently on soy formula is the equivalent of giving them 4-5 birth control pills a day! Can you IMAGINE that thought! We would NEVER do that willingly - yet if they're getting soy formula that is exactly what they're getting! A great reference to babies and soy here as well as just the dangers of soy in general.
So what are the alternatives?
Well, alternatives are plenty! Dairy is, of course, an option, though it is probably the most "unpopular" alternative vs. soy because most people that are turning to soy are doing so because they cannot have dairy - whether it be an allergy, lactose intolerance, etc. Quite frequently, though, those allergic or sensitive to dairy proteins will also be sensitive to soy proteins! There are other options as well in the "proteins" category. As I mentioned with Tropical Shakeolgy it is vegan but WITHOUT soy protein. Often "vegan" means soy, but definitely not always! Brown rice, in this case, is the protein of choice.
What about "milk"? Well, if cow's milk isn't an option again, rice is an option. Rice milk is generally available at a variety of stores! My preference for milk is almond milk. There is also coconut milk! So the options aren't as limited as you think! There are many! A lot offer "flavors" - vanilla, chocolate, or original. So don't feel like if you're limited on dairy you MUST use soy milk because that is truly NOT the case!
I'm linking up a lot of information because though I hold the same opinion and am personally aware of the dangers I am currently holding a sleeping toddler and sometimes it's easier to link up then to come up with my own words for thoughts that have already been so clearly written! So I found these great resources to help inform my readers as well! In an effort to continue to add more content to the site sometimes this is the best way! So please take the time to do your own research! I know I did - A LOT, and that research is leading me to a completely soy-free home! I pray you make the decision that is best for YOUR family! Blessings!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Feedback
So, as the new year progresses I am still determined to bring you more content, update my pages, etc. with content being my #1 priority. My pages just make it easier to see what I have to offer as an Independent Team Beachbody Coach, but you can always access that information by going straight to my Beachbody Coach website. So, as I'm brainstorming to bring consistent content it crossed my mind that I'd like to know what YOU would like? What kind of content would you like to see? More of my personal journey (which I'll share anyway, but I mean MORE of it), vlogs (video blogs), pictures, fitness related educational post, nutrition related educational posts, etc.?? I'd like to know! Please leave a comment and let me know what YOU would like to see! :)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tropical Shakeology is almost here!
Here it comes! The much anticipated Tropical Shakeology will be available for purchase on Valentine's Day ~ February 14th in both the 30-day bag and 24 packet box. I've learned a lot more about it since the idea was first introduced!
Tropical Shakeology Facts:
Tropical Shakeology is vegan. It's a blend of strawberry, banana, pineapple, papaya and coconut along with all of the other WHOLE FOOD ingredients that make this one of the BEST whole food supplements that you will find on the market.
Tropical Shakeology, like the current Chocolate & Greenberry, was created with much time and effort and careful consideration to produce a synergy between all of the ingredients. It is vegan, soy-free, and it contains plant based proteins. It provides a natural energy which in turn helps to reduce cravings and aid in weight loss. It's loaded with anti-oxidants, essential amino acids and is more easily digested. For people who may have had an aversion or digestive upset with Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology, Tropical is free of most micro-allergens and should be suitable for most people.
The protein source derives from raw sprouted brown rice. It's germinated for easier digestion and better absorption. This is a very complex protein source that has taken about 10 years to assimilate in this complete form. It incorporates the amino acids found in the bran (outer shell), endosperm and germ. This provides all 9 essential amino acids. There is also protein derived from the quinoa, spirulina, chia, amaranth and sacha inchi that are incorporated into the ingredients. This unique blend of plant based protein is not gritty like some other brown rice proteins. It has a smooth, creamy texture that really compliments the taste.
There are no added vitamin or mineral isolates. Tropical Shakeology is comprised of whole, natural foods. It relies solely on the vitamins & minerals that occur naturally in the whole foods. These ingredients are sourced directly from the farms. Darin Olien has traveled the world sustainably sourcing the purest ingredients from farms.
If you're ready to get started with Shakeology today Chocolate & Greenberry can be ordered now. Tropical Shakeology will be available on Valentine's Day. You can order all of your Shakeology here: on My Shakeology Site.
Don't forget to sign up for your FREE Team Beachbody account for my Coaching support and to connect to others just like you for help, support, guidance, and coming soon - recipes for the Tropical Shakeology! Once you have your account up and running ordering is made easy! You can order all your fitness needs and Shakeology through your account! :)
Tropical Shakeology Facts:
Tropical Shakeology is vegan. It's a blend of strawberry, banana, pineapple, papaya and coconut along with all of the other WHOLE FOOD ingredients that make this one of the BEST whole food supplements that you will find on the market.
Tropical Shakeology, like the current Chocolate & Greenberry, was created with much time and effort and careful consideration to produce a synergy between all of the ingredients. It is vegan, soy-free, and it contains plant based proteins. It provides a natural energy which in turn helps to reduce cravings and aid in weight loss. It's loaded with anti-oxidants, essential amino acids and is more easily digested. For people who may have had an aversion or digestive upset with Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology, Tropical is free of most micro-allergens and should be suitable for most people.
The protein source derives from raw sprouted brown rice. It's germinated for easier digestion and better absorption. This is a very complex protein source that has taken about 10 years to assimilate in this complete form. It incorporates the amino acids found in the bran (outer shell), endosperm and germ. This provides all 9 essential amino acids. There is also protein derived from the quinoa, spirulina, chia, amaranth and sacha inchi that are incorporated into the ingredients. This unique blend of plant based protein is not gritty like some other brown rice proteins. It has a smooth, creamy texture that really compliments the taste.
There are no added vitamin or mineral isolates. Tropical Shakeology is comprised of whole, natural foods. It relies solely on the vitamins & minerals that occur naturally in the whole foods. These ingredients are sourced directly from the farms. Darin Olien has traveled the world sustainably sourcing the purest ingredients from farms.
If you're ready to get started with Shakeology today Chocolate & Greenberry can be ordered now. Tropical Shakeology will be available on Valentine's Day. You can order all of your Shakeology here: on My Shakeology Site.
Don't forget to sign up for your FREE Team Beachbody account for my Coaching support and to connect to others just like you for help, support, guidance, and coming soon - recipes for the Tropical Shakeology! Once you have your account up and running ordering is made easy! You can order all your fitness needs and Shakeology through your account! :)
Thursday, January 19, 2012
New Performance Product!
I am so excited because Beachbody now has a new Pre-workout formula! I know, I know I need to update my pages on my site as well! I'll be working on that! But I wanted to give a spotlight to this because it's new AND because I really am excited about it!! Why am I so excited? Well, if you've checked out most of my website (or you personally know me) you know that I have Fibromyalgia with Chronic Fatigue - a chronic pain disorder with, yes, chronic fatigue. I've have been feeling great since starting Shakeology just over a year ago! In fact, I was able to stop taking all of the pain medications for it BECAUSE of it! In persistent education - and recommendation of a friend who also has Fibromyaliga - I also added a D-Ribose supplement daily. SO - I am SUPER excited that the new Pre-workout formula has D-Ribose along with other natural energy boosters like B vitamins! Read more about the benefits and what D-Ribose is Here And who doesn't need a good boost before a workout - that isn't loaded with junk? I know I can always benefit from one! Get all the info on Team Beachbody! I think this is a perfect compliment to the nutritional supplements offered by Beachbody, and I'm excited to try it myself!
More Info:
So improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus with this NEW pre-workout drink. Its proprietary blend of advanced nitric oxide boosters, amino acids, natural energizers, electrolytes, and essential B vitamins can help you power through and maximize your workouts.
E&E Energy and Endurance™ will help you:*
Burn more calories and fat to get ripped faster.
Maximize muscle performance to build muscle faster.
E&E Energy and Endurance features a proprietary blend of:
Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.*
Natural energizers to help increase energy production and focus to maximize your workout.*
Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.*
Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.*
Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.*
Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness.
E&E Energy and Endurance contains:
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
No high-risk or untested ingredients.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
More Info:
So improve your energy, endurance, strength, and focus with this NEW pre-workout drink. Its proprietary blend of advanced nitric oxide boosters, amino acids, natural energizers, electrolytes, and essential B vitamins can help you power through and maximize your workouts.
E&E Energy and Endurance™ will help you:*
Burn more calories and fat to get ripped faster.
Maximize muscle performance to build muscle faster.
E&E Energy and Endurance features a proprietary blend of:
Advanced nitric oxide boosters to help speed more nutrients and oxygen to your muscles for better performance.*
Natural energizers to help increase energy production and focus to maximize your workout.*
Amino acids to help promote muscular energy and overall workout performance.*
Electrolytes to help fight dehydration and support optimal muscle function.*
Essential B vitamins to promote a strong metabolism to provide energy so you can burn fat.*
Stevia for natural, zero-calorie sweetness.
E&E Energy and Endurance contains:
No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives.
No high-risk or untested ingredients.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Routine
Routine really is important in SO many ways. It's important not just in health and fitness but life in general! If you have kids you are probably reminded of it every day!
So what role does routine play in your life as it pertains to health and fitness? Let's start with nutrition and eating habits! Most people know the importance of quality and quantity when it comes to nutrition. What are you eating and how much? But what about WHEN? Do you know the significance of WHEN? Our metabolism functions better when there is a routine. I, personally, set a meal schedule on my phone to remind me! I can't tell you how many times busy people say they forget to eat! Not only are you depriving your body of necessary fuel, but you're also causing your metabolism to be sluggish! Did you know you should eat every 2-3 hours? Yes! 2-3 hours. Call the meals in between breakfast, lunch, and dinner "snacks" if you'd like, but call them something and make sure you eat them! I know you're busy, and I have so many people tell me they absolutely can't eat every 2-3 hours. My question is - why not? I Homeschool and have 3 kids under age 6, and I schedule all meals (5 meals total) right into our daily schedule every day! It takes 10 minutes to look over your schedule and find a place to schedule a 5-10 min meal break in! Maybe it's some fruits or veggies, a handful of walnuts, or a protein bar - it doesn't have to be elaborate, but you have to make it count! You'll notice you'll have increased energy, better focus, and if you've been struggling with losing a few pounds you'll notice it comes off easier! So take some time to make a meal schedule!
Here is my meal schedule (as an example - do what works for YOUR schedule!)
Meal 1: 8:30am
Meal 2: 10:30am
Meal 3: 12:30pm
Meal 4: 3:30pm
Meal 5: 6:00pm
As with anything there are "off days" like tomorrow our youngest son has a Dr appt at 8:30am, so we will have to eat (and wake up) sooner. I still keep it as my guideline, though, because most days it works for us! So if you don't have a current meal schedule I encourage you to take some time to make one this week - and please share! :-)
So what about a fitness routine? Maybe you prefer to workout before work, before the kids wake up, in the middle of the day, after the kids go to bed, etc. You will hear many people comment on advantages and disadvantages of working out at certain times. THAT is a different topic. I would rather know I've made a schedule I can stick to rather than trying to squeeze my workouts into a perfect box of a time frame that just doesn't work for me! But the one thing I encourage you to do is get it on the calendar! If you're doing one of Beachbody's awesome programs you can log into your Team Beachbody Account and they can be pre-scheduled in the WOWY Online Super Gym! Voila! Your schedule is all laid out! Even if a pre-schedule isn't available or perhaps you're doing a different program or routine you can still schedule your workouts in advance to the calendar on your Team Beachbody Account! (If you don't have one you can set one up for free from my page - or just ask me how! No matter how you choose to make your fitness schedule just make it! It's easier to commit when it is there! Don't just let it be a "task" on your to-do list - "workout today." NO! Give EACH workout a day & time scheduled right into your daily calendar!
Do you see where I'm going with the keeping a daily calendar thing? Why? Because it is good for your life all around! Get your meals on track, get your workouts scheduled in, and know what is happening when so you can commit to that schedule! If you know you work from 9-5 every week day that is in your calendar and doesn't change! Commit to your physical wellness like that and you'll be glad you did! Be blessed!
So what role does routine play in your life as it pertains to health and fitness? Let's start with nutrition and eating habits! Most people know the importance of quality and quantity when it comes to nutrition. What are you eating and how much? But what about WHEN? Do you know the significance of WHEN? Our metabolism functions better when there is a routine. I, personally, set a meal schedule on my phone to remind me! I can't tell you how many times busy people say they forget to eat! Not only are you depriving your body of necessary fuel, but you're also causing your metabolism to be sluggish! Did you know you should eat every 2-3 hours? Yes! 2-3 hours. Call the meals in between breakfast, lunch, and dinner "snacks" if you'd like, but call them something and make sure you eat them! I know you're busy, and I have so many people tell me they absolutely can't eat every 2-3 hours. My question is - why not? I Homeschool and have 3 kids under age 6, and I schedule all meals (5 meals total) right into our daily schedule every day! It takes 10 minutes to look over your schedule and find a place to schedule a 5-10 min meal break in! Maybe it's some fruits or veggies, a handful of walnuts, or a protein bar - it doesn't have to be elaborate, but you have to make it count! You'll notice you'll have increased energy, better focus, and if you've been struggling with losing a few pounds you'll notice it comes off easier! So take some time to make a meal schedule!
Here is my meal schedule (as an example - do what works for YOUR schedule!)
Meal 1: 8:30am
Meal 2: 10:30am
Meal 3: 12:30pm
Meal 4: 3:30pm
Meal 5: 6:00pm
As with anything there are "off days" like tomorrow our youngest son has a Dr appt at 8:30am, so we will have to eat (and wake up) sooner. I still keep it as my guideline, though, because most days it works for us! So if you don't have a current meal schedule I encourage you to take some time to make one this week - and please share! :-)
So what about a fitness routine? Maybe you prefer to workout before work, before the kids wake up, in the middle of the day, after the kids go to bed, etc. You will hear many people comment on advantages and disadvantages of working out at certain times. THAT is a different topic. I would rather know I've made a schedule I can stick to rather than trying to squeeze my workouts into a perfect box of a time frame that just doesn't work for me! But the one thing I encourage you to do is get it on the calendar! If you're doing one of Beachbody's awesome programs you can log into your Team Beachbody Account and they can be pre-scheduled in the WOWY Online Super Gym! Voila! Your schedule is all laid out! Even if a pre-schedule isn't available or perhaps you're doing a different program or routine you can still schedule your workouts in advance to the calendar on your Team Beachbody Account! (If you don't have one you can set one up for free from my page - or just ask me how! No matter how you choose to make your fitness schedule just make it! It's easier to commit when it is there! Don't just let it be a "task" on your to-do list - "workout today." NO! Give EACH workout a day & time scheduled right into your daily calendar!
Do you see where I'm going with the keeping a daily calendar thing? Why? Because it is good for your life all around! Get your meals on track, get your workouts scheduled in, and know what is happening when so you can commit to that schedule! If you know you work from 9-5 every week day that is in your calendar and doesn't change! Commit to your physical wellness like that and you'll be glad you did! Be blessed!
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