How To Eat Better To Lose Weight

by | Jul 27, 2022 | Healthy Diets, Weight loss

Millions of people struggle with their weight.  It is crazy to think that obesity could be a problem in this modern age.  We have access to more information and resources than ever before, yet many people are suffering from self inflicted obesity related diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.   It is a common problem in our society that people don’t know what to eat or are addicted to “bad foods”. We are constantly marketed to about what tastes good or what experience we should have in dining “for pleasure”.
One of the biggest and best keys to losing fat is to eat better.  But somehow most people can’t.  The ones I survey confess that think that they know how to eat.  Their ideas include cutting carbs, stopping consumption of red meat, counting calories or even counting points.
Many people know they should not indulge in fast food or sugar and high fat.  But somehow restaurants draw them in as if they were a magnet.  Chemical addiction keeps them loyal.  “Drive through junkies” mean well but just can’t help themselves when ordering take out.  Millions of dollars are spent on meals that could be made at home and in proper ways.  The marketing is clever, and they know how to get those dollars out of our pockets. The result might be spending additional money on healthcare as a consequence of aging quicker. Obesity related illnesses are on the rise, and it is time we took control of our own situation.
The question becomes “How does one eat better?”  The keys to eating better are simple:
1) set a goal and desired results from eating better
2) hire a professional that can offer you true information and can help you navigate tough times
3) stay committed
4) jump back on when you fall off
5) be accountable
6) stop looking for an easy fix.  
Let’s look deeper into motivations for eating better while simultaneously setting a goal. As a master level certified trainer, I help busy ladies get results in minimal time at home. We use the scale only as a baseline tool. Our day one looks like stepping on the scale once a month. In some cases I have my ladies check scale weight once every 3 months. It all depends on their emotional state, as some become severely depressed for no reason.  
I have a client that lost 40 pounds doing my progressive fitness program.  She has several injuries and even an autoimmune disorder that improved with a step by step at home routine.  After correcting some of her issues and being consistent on my plan, this amazing woman stepped on the scale. She announced her weight to her spouse, who decided to write down and track her numbers. This cut deep into her self esteem and she went from losing 40 pounds to gaining it all back because they recorded her daily weight. I learned of this and immediately told her to trash the scale (and I meant it!). Today she is not obsessed and is doing the actions that will get her results again: regular exercise and eating better. Last time we connected she reported no more self torture by “watching her weight”.
To learn how to eat better you must learn skills and scientific information. Many people rely on Google to educate them on what to eat and when to eat.  Because the internet is a hub of information, many diets conflict. Furthermore, there are many schools of thought on how to get results. Where some programs bait you in with promises, it’s always tricky to mix and match info. Eating right is a customizable process that only a seasoned professional can assist with.  The ultimate say so must be given by a doctor or physician.
Because nutrition impacts the body in many ways, underlying health conditions can either improve or worsen.  You know you ate the wrong thing when you suffer from severe constipation, inflamed joints, or even low energy.  Subsequently, eating the right foods will assist in energy building and fat loss.  How do you know if the right professional for nutrition education is sitting in front of you?
First off, ask them where they got their certification and what it was in. Request testimonials, research their client feedback online and even ask to speak with one of the people they have helped. Seek to know their delivery style of the information and level of adaptability. Helping people navigate the uncharted territory of eating better requires patience and humility.
I once hired a coach that started my session by scratching down a foods list on a paper towel. He stood at his register and told me the “black and white rules” of how to end up on a bodybuilding stage through nutrition. He didn’t ask me my thoughts or my struggles. This coach wanted me to send him my progress photos to his cell phone and never checked up on me after that session. Needless to say I didn’t follow his “plan”, nor did I send him weekly progress photos.  I felt he was unprofessional because he could have used paper to write on. Furthermore, it was a “one way communication” feeling because he never engaged me in knowing more how to customize to my needs.  I was embarrassed to send him photos of me weekly as I had never done that before.  I don’t think he write knew how to progress a “newbie” fitness competitor who was intimidated by high level nutrition (competition foods tend to be repetitive and some meals might appear bland).  I would have appreciated a progressive plan that phased me away from bad eating towards a clean lifestyle nutrition wise.
How do you find a way to eat better for the long haul? You learn to stay committed.  Think about it, if you start and stop, start and stop you will only be like a gerbil on a wheel going no where.  You need to get started eating better, be patient when your energy shifts, and decide that no one and nothing will get you off track. Commit to writing out your eating plan and following it. 
If you fall off, get right back on. “I don’t have the discipline” you say.  Make sure to watch your words, because what you confess is what your outcome will profess.  Simple words turn into actions which turn into results. Say something new like “I will commit to staying on my clean eating plan” and “If I fall off my clean eating plan, I will get immediately back on”.  This creates a new pathway for your success.
I’ve spent time being an extreme thinker. At times I have created an all or nothing thinking pattern around eating better. There is no perfect person and there is no reason to throw in the towel once you eat something you aren’t supposed to. I start fresh and create opportunities to surprise myself. That’s how I went from a size 22/24 to a size 2 in less than two years. I went from a frumpy schoolteacher to a svelte fitness model published in magazines and featured on weight loss commercials.
Be accountable to someone other than yourself. Take and keep measurements and progress photos. The magic is in the journey. Once you are committed and you inch your way forward, the momentum will spark more success. Sharing documentation of your body will impress them and you.  Don’t shy away from one of the biggest tools you have: measurements and photos. You don’t need to focus on them, just use them as mile markers in your journey. Within time you will appreciate this important information that helped you in your path to a higher level of fitness.
Finally, in learning how to eat healthier stop looking for an easy fix. Recognize ways that you have been programmed to crave fast food.  Not only have you been conditioned to want it fast, but you come to depend on a certain flavor.  If you don’t actually go through a drive through or have a delivery service bring it to your door you might save some money and also shrink your backside.  Imagine creating fresh meals from your kitchen that are prepared in simple ways. Learn to bake your foods in large amounts called batches. Save them in containers and be willing to have your prepared meals become your “fast food”.  Get in the groove of mindset shift by swapping overpriced and unhealthy options for meals that get you results.
Each and every one of us is required to take care of ourselves.  The question is “do we really want to take care of ourselves?”  It seems that the gauge
for health comes from social media, where hot before and after bodies are seen.  Know that all you see is smoke and mirrors and might not be a true representation of weight loss.  We need to get back to the basics of realistic goal setting, hiring a qualified professional, starting and staying committed, jumping back on our plan, being accountable, all while avoiding an easy fix for meals. I believe in you and I want to read your success story about getting results with better eating. Make sure to email me at [email protected] so I can cheer you on.

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Nissa Salas

5 Ways We are Getting Ladies Fit

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Healthy Diets

Are you looking for a “real program that gets real results“? Then look no further.  You are at the right place and at the right time.  It’s true there are a lot of weight loss programs out there, but did you know that THIS program is different? This is called Fitness School and it offers a 5 tier comprehensive look into your at home health and wellness practice.

Fitness School is amazing because it customizes everything and takes you from where you are to where you want to go.  The biggest benefit happens to be the value and specialized services provided.  Let’s look at Walmart for example, where you can get everything for a cheap price (and in a hurry).  You may think that’s GREAT, but did you know that for customized items or specialty designs you may need to go shop elsewhere?  I like and appreciate the concept of the “one stop shop”, however,  and can use that part to talk about Fitness School. But unlike Walmart, let’s get you customized and top quality programming for your weight loss program while adhering to the 5 step protocol.

Our desired outcome with Fitness School is health and wellness that you build at home and keep for life.  You get your 5 tiers with the categories of your vision, your focus, your benefit, your emotional maturity, and your motivation in one place. Your Vision Factor helps you design a fitness level tailored to you.  This includes learning your current health status and turning it into much higher level (one that you never believed before).   Your Focus Factor creates a step by step action plan tailored to your needs and specific underlying disappointments.  We put all cards on the table and remove distractions while building positive outcomes. Your Benefit Factor introduces us to what really makes you tick, goes over your why, did deep into the past while for-seeing the future.  We reduce fears to a minuscule level while building fitness stamina and getting quick results. Your Emotional Maturity phase builds the capacity to add or subtract habits to get results.  The outcome is to keep those results in the long term while becoming a light for others.  Your Motivation Factor is the most exciting piece to the equation because it helps build character in the fitness journey.  Gone are the days when we start/stop and start/stop a program. We will maximize our efforts by hanging onto what is real and raw in this journey.

Add to that the ability to put the skills into an easy way to understand them.  Your success will build on itself once you learn basic exercise techniques, fundamental nutrition hacks and time tested strategies for Emotional Eating.  You will grow to love this program and how it is designed around you.  This truly is your one stop shop as long as you commit fully to this 5 tiered program.

Meanwhile, when you desire a fresh new way to get in shape at home…..THIS is the program for you.  Back in 2011 I took at home workouts to a higher level while eliminating negative self-talk.  As a result, I lost 60 pounds and 10 dress sizes!!! I ended up competing on stage and even did some fitness modeling.  Now it’s time to get you results using a three step formula I call 

Stay Fearless: (you can and should apply these to your 5 tiers)

  1. create a specific vision
  2. act on that vision
  3. get quick but maintainable results

Women have been taught many things in regards to their ability to stay in shape.  First, we have been told that we can’t do it.  Fitness School and specifically the Stay Fearless model help give the skills and power back into the busy woman’s hands.  Second, women have been taught to outsource their nutrition and fitness.  This means that they need to be on autopilot and not use their brains to think. Kind of like pushing a button, results are “there” if someone cuts into our bodies by way of weight loss surgery or plastic surgery to fix what is broken.  At minimum we are told to reduce our calories and to buy pre-made diet food. Fitness School empowers by offering the right exercises that are done at home and real food that is eaten on purpose. The myth is busted that women can’t open their fitness because the process puts responsibility back in the right hands. Finally, women are told they are needy and can’t rely on themselves to get real results (working out at home).  This is far from the truth! You can learn to change the thoughts that trap you in a world where you need empowerment and focus. Once you start gaining skills you will get what is required to become your own personal trainer.

Fitness School was designed with all of a these in mind, and then more.  We start with a simple questionnaire by text, Facebook messenger, or email that goes like this:

  1. What size are you now?
  2. What size do you want to be?
  3. What will change for you when you lose the weight?
  4. Who will you impact once the weight is off?
  5. What did you eat yesterday with the times?
  6. What are your top 20 favorite foods?

Next, you are offered a video call where Nissa herself calls to connect.  She wants to know your specific needs when it comes to your health.  Perhaps you want to look better and feel better for your lifestyle.  Maybe you want to grow into a more physical relationship with yourself to include exercise and eating to lose the weight.  In many cases the need to lose weight and keep it off drives this Fitness School.  To be a candidate you must be humble, coachable, and ready to get results. We only accept ladies that are tired of being tired and that desire real change from the inside out. Ladies that express a true desire to grow will be given the option to join, not those that are fearful and desire to “stir the pot” with others.

Once you are surveyed digitally and over the phone it’s time to add you to our private Facebook page called Fitness Sisters.  The value for this month to month page is actually around $3,000 a month. For a mere $97 a month you get exercises that safely progress you, you get nutrition tips and tricks, along accountability and motivational talks.  Understand that this savings is approximately $2903 and is packed full of quality information you can use the rest of your life.  Ask yourself if you are truly ready for change and willing to take a risk on yourself.

While working through the daily Fitness Sisters routine you will notice quick and measurable results provided you exercise six times a week.  You will need to get acquainted with skills and terminology and Nissa will walk you through it.  She makes each exercise do able and easy while teaching you how to be your own fitness trainer.  For your monthly membership you get daily routines, strategies on being accountable, motivation techniques and make good friends along the way.  You will be able to see amazing results and will wonder how you ever found this incredible resource!

Fitness Sisters feeds you into Fitness School and builds on all of your success and will encompass getting to the next level.  Perhaps you simply want to refer someone to the group, you may reach out directly to get them connected to Nissa (by text at 469-387-6768 of by Facebook messenger or email at [email protected]).  Perhaps you are ready for more elite training online and to save time in the process.  If that’s the case, Stay Fearless Challenge is your next move!  You will train with Nissa and four other ladies for two days a week.  You will require getting acquainted with what’s holding you back plus the proven step by step process to building momentum in your fitness.  This rare opportunity (Nissa might not hold this training much longer) allows you the lifestyle breakthrough and the confidence you need.  The average weight loss is 10 pounds and 2-3 dress sizes.  Reach out to Nissa directly to learn more. Fitness Sisters, Fitness School and Stay Fearless Challenge Coaching all feed into our annual fitness conference to take place on January 18, 2023 in Puerto Rico.  Eligible ladies will come from all over the world and get to build on what fitness and nutrition knowledge they have already learned.

In addition to the items mentioned, everyone in Fitness School has the option to become a certified coach and to teach classes online with Nissa.  This requires:

  1. becoming the fittest version of yourself
  2. studying to be a personal trainer 
  3. learning to be a light for others
  4. reducing the inner chatter to produce and maintain new results

Nissa will walk you through this process and you will enjoy the collaboration along such results to change others’s lives.

As mentioned, this program is the best in the market for getting ladies measurable and lasting results.  The tiers of vision,  focus, benefit, emotional maturity, and motivation will take you far.  Jump right in with us or at least get acquainted. Thank you for reading!

The Best Nutrition Sessions

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Healthy Diets

Recently I was hired to help a client improve her nutrition with three one hour customized nutrition sessions. She had lost over five dress sizes but could not break through her current weight loss plateau. Although she went from a size 2x to a size 14  she felt stuck.  My client worked out, ate better, and did “all the things”, but something still held her back.  In spite of all of her successes was lurking the biggest challenge holding her back and we had to dig for more.

This client was a great case study, as she thought that food was the actual problem.  Furthermore, her issues weren’t easily visible:  doing exercise and eating better displayed great routines.  It wasn’t actually what she was doing that caused the issue, its what she wasn’t actually doing. My client had a glass ceiling of shame and she needed to forgive someone she loves.  That shame dictated her food choices, which could have been more consistent and of higher frequency.

Adding to this equation was the fact that she called herself lazy and got the codependent relationships with her adult son and her ex husband did not help.  No matter what she did or didn’t do, it seemed as if someone mistreated her and that created a simmering rejection.  Her biggest bluffs were drinking her calories and also eating convenience foods to comfort herself.

Once we realized the true reason behind her inability to get her nutrition done there was no going back.  She harbored unforgiveness of one of her relatives and needed to place some boundaries.  That needed to happen right away and her ability to stand up for herself needed to be awakened.  We created an action plan for the next day and got acquainted with self -esteem and power moves for success. Her process included identifying the problem, deciding to reduce or eliminate the problem and actively making quick changes.

Have you ever hit a weight loss plateau like my client?

By noticing what your life pain points are, refusing to let those drag you down, and reducing the situation to allowing others to not mistreat you…. you will gain the necessary posture to improve your codependent nature and create better ways to negotiate your results. Keep this in mind: when you are codependent with others (and allow them to mistreat you), you will start to choose the wrong foods for your weight loss goals. 

 

Lets dive deeper, you can get up early and do your sweat session.  You might even eat green veggies and a great amount of protein.  What you need is to get deeper Into  the reasons you gained the weight in the first place. Step one is to recognize one person or situation that upsets you. Step two is you take time to write about this and bring you light any feelings of shame or regret.  Step three is to take that situation and make a decision to change and use it as a motivator. Finally, create an action plan and follow through on that plan to create a momentum for success. I believe in you and want an update of how these tips work for you. You might even reach out to have a complimentary 20 minute goals session on nutrition. Feel free to email me at [email protected].

Stuck with your weight loss efforts?

by | Jul 3, 2022 | Healthy Diets

Have you ever had the uncomfortable feeling that you were stuck in your weight loss efforts?  Plateaus happen when you are doing everything right and the scale does not budge.

An amazing thing happens when we get stuck in a plateau:  we tend to give up and stop taking care of ourselves. Are you scared that for all if your hard work nothing will go right and you will send up at square one?  Does that feeling alone hold you back from giving 100% of your effort to your weight loss program? Let’s give you hope and strategize your next steps.

But first, let’s assess what we currently do.

Do we:

  1. cry and eat bon bons
  2. stop exercising and get lazy
  3. feel like we are too old “for this”

Or do we get back in the game?  It seems like there is more to heath and fitness that meets the eye.  We need to get acquainted with such ways to improve our metabolism and reduce inflammation.  Another key factor is to heal the adrenals while moving the fat burning factor into full gear.

Are you needing more information? Do you feel like you need accountability in trying new things for weightloss? Are you serious about losing weight but scared that if you don’t get results soon that you will actually throw in the towel and give up?

The answers to getting over the hump lie in a few factors: hydration, rest/recovery, balancing out the emotions and mixing up your fitness program.  You have an amazing system called a body.  Chances are you are doing what most women do: cut out carbs, reduce calories, drink coffee and energy drinks, along with having too much stress.  Did you know that some simple shifts will truly change your body chemistry and reduce the issues you are facing?  Let’s look at more details on all of this.

Step one is to drink a minimum of 8 glasses or bottles of water a day up to an entire gallon.  You will have to use the toilet alot, which is ideal for getting the weight off.  Most of us are walking around dehydrated and that helps us to swell with inflammation.  Furthermore being dehydrated makes our metabolism slow down and keeps waste in our bodies.  A great hydration program will produce wonders for your outcome.

Step two is reviewing the amount of sleep you are getting and assess what that looks like.  Are you spending hours on social media?  Do you see that your media consumption is steeling from your sleep and even causing you to not rest deeply?  Did you know that there is such thing as “white light” and that means that your eyes believe the sun is still up? Ideally you should get between 7-9 hours of sleep every night and turn off all digital devices an hour in advance.  That way you can really get the recovery sleep that will help with recovery and fat loss.  You might think this idea is crazy, I mean “who really sleeps that much?”, and who stays off their devices prior to going to sleep?  I once hired a trainer and she put me on stage for my 39th birthday.  She had me sleep 9-10 hours a night and as a result my body was ripped!  Definitely look into this strategy to get the extra weight off.

Adding to these strategies is balancing out your emotions. Did you know that by using your emotional state as balanced as possible you can navigate your weight loss efforts better?  You need to really dig into this one.  Many of our family members and friends are overweight and we are learning how to love them and cater to them while we navigate our new weight loss journey.  Sometimes they don’t support your efforts or they are plain jealous.  You will also have to contend with having bad days of your own, realizing the energy dips and shifts along with muscle soreness.  Sometimes you will feel like you have hit an emotional plateau and that might surprise you. I can teach you how to deal with codependent behaviors in others and how to stay on your path.  I can also show you what I did to lose 60 pounds and 10 dress sizes by limiting my exposure to toxic family and friends. In doing so I eliminated severe jealousy and insecurities that were not my own.  It was tough to do but definitely worth it!  Want me to walk you through some of those activities and exercises? Email me at nissa@nissasalasfitness@gmail.com.

Finally, it is beneficial to mix up your exercise program from time to time. Fitness progress happens when you incorporate the warm up, appropriate stretches, resistance training (weight lifting or body weight training), flexibility and cardiovascular exercise.  The best thing you can do for your body is to surprise it.  You would do great to hire a reputable trainer that is certified in NASM.  Reach out to me and I can share details about what to look for in a reputable program or trainer.  I believe in you and can’t wait for your success!

How To Eat Better

by | May 30, 2022 | Healthy Diets

Millions of people struggle with their weight.  It is crazy to think that obesity could be a problem in this modern age.  We have access to more information and resources than ever before, yet many people are suffering from self inflicted obesity related diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.   It is a common problem in our society that people don’t know what to eat or are addicted to “bad foods”. We are constantly marketed to about what tastes good or what experience we should have in dining “for pleasure”.
One of the biggest and best keys to losing fat is to eat better.  But somehow most people can’t.  The ones I survey confess that think that they know how to eat.  Their ideas include cutting carbs, stopping consumption of red meat, counting calories or even counting points.
Many people know they should not indulge in fast food or sugar and high fat.  But somehow restaurants draw them in as if they were a magnet.  Chemical addiction keeps them loyal.  “Drive through junkies” mean well but just can’t help themselves when ordering take out.  Millions of dollars are spent on meals that could be made at home and in proper ways.  The marketing is clever, and they know how to get those dollars out of our pockets. The result might be spending additional money on healthcare as a consequence of aging quicker. Obesity related illnesses are on the rise, and it is time we took control of our own situation.
The question becomes “How does one eat better?”  The keys to eating better are simple:
1) set a goal and desired results from eating better
2) hire a professional that can offer you true information and can help you navigate tough times
3) stay committed
4) jump back on when you fall off
5) be accountable
6) stop looking for an easy fix.  
Let’s look deeper into motivations for eating better while simultaneously setting a goal. As a master level certified trainer, I help busy ladies get results in minimal time at home. We use the scale only as a baseline tool. Our day one looks like stepping on the scale once a month. In some cases I have my ladies check scale weight once every 3 months. It all depends on their emotional state, as some become severely depressed for no reason.   
I have a client that lost 40 pounds doing my progressive fitness program.  She has several injuries and even an autoimmune disorder that improved with a step by step at home routine.  After correcting some of her issues and being consistent on my plan, this amazing woman stepped on the scale. She announced her weight to her spouse, who decided to write down and track her numbers. This cut deep into her self esteem and she went from losing 40 pounds to gaining it all back because they recorded her daily weight. I learned of this and immediately told her to trash the scale (and I meant it!). Today she is not obsessed and is doing the actions that will get her results again: regular exercise and eating better. Last time we connected she reported no more self torture by “watching her weight”.
To learn how to eat better you must learn skills and scientific information. Many people rely on Google to educate them on what to eat and when to eat.  Because the internet is a hub of information, many diets conflict. Furthermore, there are many schools of thought on how to get results. Where some programs bait you in with promises, it’s always tricky to mix and match info. Eating right is a customizable process that only a seasoned professional can assist with.  The ultimate say so must be given by a doctor or physician. 
Because nutrition impacts the body in many ways, underlying health conditions can either improve or worsen.  You know you ate the wrong thing when you suffer from severe constipation, inflamed joints, or even low energy.  Subsequently, eating the right foods will assist in energy building and fat loss.  How do you know if the right professional for nutrition education is sitting in front of you?
First off, ask them where they got their certification and what it was in. Request testimonials, research their client feedback online and even ask to speak with one of the people they have helped. Seek to know their delivery style of the information and level of adaptability. Helping people navigate the uncharted territory of eating better requires patience and humility.
I once hired a coach that started my session by scratching down a foods list on a paper towel. He stood at his register and told me the “black and white rules” of how to end up on a bodybuilding stage through nutrition. He didn’t ask me my thoughts or my struggles. This coach wanted me to send him my progress photos to his cell phone and never checked up on me after that session. Needless to say I didn’t follow his “plan”, nor did I send him weekly progress photos.  I felt he was unprofessional because he could have used paper to write on. Furthermore, it was a “one way communication” feeling because he never engaged me in knowing more how to customize to my needs.  I was embarrassed to send him photos of me weekly as I had never done that before.  I don’t think he write knew how to progress a “newbie” fitness competitor who was intimidated by high level nutrition (competition foods tend to be repetitive and some meals might appear bland).  I would have appreciated a progressive plan that phased me away from bad eating towards a clean lifestyle nutrition wise.
How do you find a way to eat better for the long haul? You learn to stay committed.  Think about it, if you start and stop, start and stop you will only be like a gerbil on a wheel going no where.  You need to get started eating better, be patient when your energy shifts, and decide that no one and nothing will get you off track. Commit to writing out your eating plan and following it.  
If you fall off, get right back on. “I don’t have the discipline” you say.  Make sure to watch your words, because what you confess is what your outcome will profess.  Simple words turn into actions which turn into results. Say something new like “I will commit to staying on my clean eating plan” and “If I fall off my clean eating plan, I will get immediately back on”.  This creates a new pathway for your success.
I’ve spent time being an extreme thinker. At times I have created an all or nothing thinking pattern around eating better. There is no perfect person and there is no reason to throw in the towel once you eat something you aren’t supposed to. I start fresh and create opportunities to surprise myself. That’s how I went from a size 22/24 to a size 2 in less than two years. I went from a frumpy schoolteacher to a svelte fitness model published in magazines and featured on weightloss commercials.
Be accountable to someone other than yourself. Take and keep measurements and progress photos. The magic is in the journey. Once you are committed and you inch your way forward, the momentum will spark more success. Sharing documentation of your body will impress them and you.  Don’t shy away from one of the biggest tools you have: measurements and photos. You don’t need to focus on them, just use them as mile markers in your journey. Within time you will appreciate this important information that helped you in your path to a higher level of fitness. 
Finally, in learning how to eat healthier stop looking for an easy fix. Recognize ways that you have been programmed to crave fast food.  Not only have you been conditioned to want it fast, but you come to depend on a certain flavor.  If you don’t actually go through a drive through or have a delivery service bring it to your door you might save some money and also shrink your backside.  Imagine creating fresh meals from your kitchen that are prepared in simple ways. Learn to bake your foods in large amounts called batches. Save them in containers and be willing to have your prepared meals become your “fast food”.  Get in the groove of mindset shift by swapping overpriced and unhealthy options for meals that get you results.
Each and every one of us is required to take care of ourselves.  The question is “do we really want to take care of ourselves?”  It seems that the gauge
for health comes from social media, where hot before and after bodies are seen.  Know that all you see is smoke and mirrors and might not be a true representation of weight loss.  We need to get back to the basics of realistic goal setting, hiring a qualified professional, starting and staying committed, jumping back on our plan, being accountable, all while avoiding an easy fix for meals. I believe in you and I want to read your success story about getting results with better eating. Make sure to email me at [email protected] so I can cheer you on.

Have You Lost Motivation To Eat Better?

by | May 30, 2022 | Healthy Diets

Are those incredible junk food commercials motivating you to get in the car and head for your nearest drive through?  After a long day at work are you tempted to finish the day with a tall glass of soda, a glass of wine or maybe a good dose of “poor me” and a messy eating pattern that is keeping you fat?  I have been there too.  My newest way to motivate myself and others is by explaining that a full picture of health is achieved by connecting the dots. 
Many times we make excuses and justify bad behavior, and one habit rolls into another habit.  Before we know it, rather than having one unhealthy snack, we justify the entire day with craziness.  It can be an all or nothing feeling.  Today I’m going to express to you a way that small changes can snowball into crazy results!
You need to connect the dots, and make one action move to get better.  For me, that means going to the grocery store.  It also includes creating my meals in advance and making a promise to not get tempted into eating junk food.  I was at the convenience store the other day and I had to promise to not buy chips and dip.  I was like a crazy woman, walking towards it and then walking away.  I decided to go out of that place with only the one thing I came in for.  Needless to say I was successful, but my mind felt possessed for a moment.
I went home and started making my healthy meals for the next day.  I immediately began to drink a glass of water.  Then, I decided what exercise I would do the following day.  Before I knew it, I had avalanched into better behavior.
There is no one perfect person in the world.  We can be tempted into exercising and then tempted out of it.  We can be enticed to eat bad and to drink unhealthy.  Some people get distracted more than others and decidedly we all need encouragement and sometimes we need a just a good old kick in the pants!  Don’t beat yourself up for bad behavior, just start asking yourself now what can you do to take better care of your body.  You will be surprised what you will come up when you  look into connecting the small dots towards your success.

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