Time to get back on track!!!!

Everyone has those times in there life where it seems like too much to handle - and that is what I have been going through the last couple of weeks. But I need to dust myself off and not look back (which is what I am known for doing- haha- I am such an ALL or NOTHING person that I get all caught up in what I have done wrong) So I am going to NOT do that!!! Today is a brand new day!

I am just entering my 6th week - which means I am half way done with my competition and I am not really happy with my accomplishments so far. Hopefully I can pull myself out of this rut.

Diet is back on track today and I am going to start my 2 a days. Which means weights in the morning and cardio at night. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Thank you for all your love and support!!

On The Road

Well I am off for a long weekend with my sister. So only time can tell how well I will be able to stick to my plan :) To help with calories and the urge to binge we asked the hotel for a fridge in our room and we are going to bring some stuff with us. Hopefully, that way we will only have to eat out once a day. Here is what I am bringing with me:

water
fruit - apples & bananas
granola
rice milk
pitas
hummus
spinach
protein bars
nuts

I will let you know how it all goes when we get back from our much needed sister time. Have a Happy Valentines Day but watch the chocolate :)

My Diet

Alright so I told you I would post my really boring diet. So here it is!!

Breakfast: Water
Vitamins (multi, B-vitamins, wheat grass)
4 egg whites & one whole egg with green and red peppers
Cup of oatmeal (only on my cardio days)

Snack: Water
Apple

Lunch: Water
Grilled Chicken or Fish (size of my palm)
1 Cup of Brown rice

Snack: Water
Apple

Dinner: Water
Spinach Salad w/ Grilled Chicken or Fish & no dressing
Or - Grilled Chicken or Fish w/ lots of steamed veggies

One meal a week I let myself eat anything. This week I went to lunch with a friend and I got really cheesy nachos. The funny thing was the rest of the day I felt sick to my stomach!! I guess my body is starting to like eating healthy!! I also have noticed that I am getting hungry in between my meals which is a sign that my metabolism is kicking in. YEAH!!! One more boring week and then I will start mixing it up.

TIP: Try to plan so your "eat whatever you want meal" is on one of your workout days and within an hour after you finish your workout. The reason for that is for about an hour after your workout your body is still metabolising so you won't absorb as many calories.

Sweets & Salty Treats

Sweets & Salty Treats!! Yum Yum!! We all love them but they aren't always good for us. Here are a couple secrets on how to get past the cravings.

Salty Snacker - If you find yourself craving salt or anything salty your body is probably telling you that you need salt. Salt is actually an electrolyte - your body needs salt to carry messages along your nerves and help control your heartbeat. If you eat too much then your kidneys can't handle it and that is why you end up with fluid retention. To help with the cravings you can put salt in your oatmeal at breakfast or your rice at lunch. You want to try to stay away from salt at dinner. But if you find yourself eating something really salty DRINK WATER it will help with the bloating!

Sweet Treats- People start craving sugar or something sweet when their blood sugar levels are low which is usually in the afternoon or evening. So what's the answer? Complex Carbs - I know I know carbohydrates are scary but they are actually starches and sugars that provide the energy our bodies need to function and grow. I am sure you have heard of simple carbs and complex carbs. Simple carbs are very easy to digest which enables the body to benefit from a burst of energy. Simple carbs can be found in fruits, some vegetables, honey and other processed sugars. Complex Carbs are referred to as starch and fiber. They are more difficult for the body to break down rapidly, which ensures a longer, more sustained supply of energy. So if find yourself one of those people that crave the afternoon sweet treat try upping your complex carbs at breakfast and lunch. That should help get you through the afternoon without grabbing that candy bar :)

If you need any help trying to figure out what to eat to get your complex carbs in let me know. I would be more than happy to help you out!!

First Step Done

Well I just got home from my embarrassing bikini photo shoot. So my first step is done. Now I am completely committed. I am actually really excited, mostly because I made it though my pictures and my measurements without passing out :) but also because I did it and I am so proud of myself!! It's the little steps that make the difference. I don't think I am brave enough to post my bikini pics but I will get some before pictures taken and post them soon.

My next step is the nutrition planning. I am setting up my diet for the next two weeks. It is going to be very boring and something that is easy to accomplish. Then after the two weeks I will adjust and make it a little more exciting. I need to shock my system so that my metabolism kicks in.

Planning makes the difference. One of my favorite sayings is
"People don't plan to fail but they fail to plan"

Once I have my diet all set up I will let you know what it is. I have to keep myself accountable :)

All Signed Up!!!

Well I got all signed up, the competition starts February 1st. I have to go in this Saturday to get my before pictures AHHHH!! Who wants to take pictures in a bathing suit when they are feeling less than Fabulous? But I can do this! Over the next several days I am going to eat whatever I want and whenever I want. That way I can get all my treats out of my system.