The Scoop
I’ve been asked to share more fitness posts and since doing so motivates me to focus on a healthy lifestyle I am going to try to do more of them. Hopefully one a week.
Do you ever notice that it is easier to not gain weight than it is to try to lose it? That is why I try to make fitness a top priority in life. Here’s a little of my thinking on the subject.
My Thinking On Fitness
I never decide on a fitness/diet plan that will be long term outside of that I will be active, eat as healthy as possible and get plenty of sleep. I know I would never stick to the same thing long term. Besides our bodies need change and challenge. So each week I plan my strategy and run with it. If it works and I enjoy it I might go longer but at some point I make changes.
What I Will Eat
This week I decided that instead of doing my smoothie in the morning I will have it for dinner. I feel better when I eat light late in the day and I certainly sleep better. My weight is always on point when I go with this plan too. The only change to my smoothie will be that I will add some beans to it. They are so good for me and will give me added health beneifits. The rest of the day I will eat healthy things that I love remembering proper portion control. And I will eat within an eight hour window.
Smoothie Recipe For The Week
Frozen Organic Blueberries 1/2 cup
Greek yogurt 1/3 cup
Organic Almond milk 1 cup
Fresh Spinach 2-3 cups
Protein powder 1/2 scoop
Favorite beans (probably white kidney) 1/4 cup.
How I Will Stay Active
For exercise I am going to stay with what I have been doing. A two mile walk each day and lift weights three times a week. I think this week I will add yogo back in on the alternate days of the weight lifting, so twice. You can read what I do for strength training in this post from last week.
Mental Health
I will continue to journal each morning. This is new practice for me the last couple of months. It is supposed to be helpful for mental health, a form of meditation. So far I am not seeing any change but I want to keep at it for a while to see if I notice some of the benefits it can provide.
So what’s your plan for the week? I love hearing what works for you!
My Look
This is a typical workout look for me. I layer because our mornings seem to always be cool but once you head out you warm up.
I am wearing leggings with pockets on the sides (Amazon) , a zip up hoodie (Costco, comes in packet of two), white tee (old) and Adidas sneakers and hat (both old).
Create Your Own Look
Linking same leggins and then options for everything else!
Thanks for stopping by!
Peace!