Switching things up

Seems like I have been doing the same work out over and over again lately. Sometimes when that happens you tend to get worn out and bored. When that happens to me, I am less motivated, I make more excuses, and most of the time workouts stop. So instead of doing that because I am determined and committed to being healthy and fit, I started switching things up a little. There are so many ways to work out! There is lifting weights at the gym, workout videos, running, walking, going to classes at the gym, there is yoga, insanity, Pilates, interval workouts, tabatas, cross fit, etc. I could go on and on! There are so many ways to switch up your routines. I usually do interval workouts (kind of like Insanity) so last week I did P90X yoga. Not only was I really into the video but I was sore for DAYS afterward! I had forgot about my stabilizing muscles that you don't normally work really hard in interval workouts. It was really fun and different and I am now re-motivated to my body and fitness!

In the kitchen. Switching things up is not just good with workouts but eating right! I usually tend to eat the same thing every day. I love routines! Wake up eat my MiniWheats, snack cheese and crackers, lunch eggs with toast, snack apple with peanut butter, dinner we usually rotate between 5 different meals my kids like. After a while I get bored so that means instead of apple with peanut butter I usually sneak into my candy stash and binge on my favorite treat! So this week with my grocery shopping I got a few things different that I could rotate into my routine! I forgot how much I love cucumbers with a little ranch! Another thing that I have loved recently is turning my really fattening meals into something I can actually feel good about eating! We really enjoy chili dogs... some of you might throw up at that but I crave them!! So instead of regular hotdogs, we look for really yummy turkey dogs! I wasn't quite sure about this at first but if you find a good brand and flavor they are really good!! Along with that is turkey chili instead of regular chili. It has so much more protein! So with those 2 items, a little cheese, and a whole wheat bun, I have now satisfied my craving in a more healthy way! Sometimes I crave Mac N Cheese... not kraft but the real stuff! So I have found that making a really yummy pesto sauce and putting it over whole wheat pasta noodles satisfies that craving because pesto has parmesan cheese in it. Pesto is a lot lighter than cheese sauce.

Going out to eat. Recently I have been craving a Banzai Burger from Red Robin... just thinking about it makes my mouth water. Seriously, something is wrong with me. I have always been so worried about eating out because there is so many calories and you don't even realize you just ate that! But eating out doesn't have to be scary! My husband and I went to Red Robin and he was so sweet to split and Banzai burger with me... skip the fries and add a side salad with dressing on the side and your husband can order an appetizer or something if he needs something else. My husband is a light eater so he got a half salad with that and it was perfect for us! Also great for our wallet! It was like a $15 dinner out! Sometimes it really is ok to give in to your cravings. It is really all about portion size and knowing when you should be done! And if your husband doesn't want to split something with you, take a girlfriend or like me, my mom :) There are people who like doing that! I am hesitant to say this but you really can eat what you want sometimes and stay within your goals and stay fit. Its not all about eating carrots and greek yogurt.

I didn't know I had that rant in me... but I guess I did in a serious way! I think I just want people to realize that your healthy is not going to be like your neighbors healthy. We cant compare ourselves to other people or super models or celebrities. We are our own person and we need to love ourselves and if you are doing the best you can do that is amazing. Curvy, skinny, short, tall, big chest, or if you wear a push up bra (like me), Love Yourself! Be who you are and own it. The End. :)