FIT TIPS -

September Challenge
#fitfinesse
Mind.Body.Soul
Week 2 synopsis:
IN: Salads, Some pizza, smoothies, hummus, fruit, veggies, bread, peanut butter, soups
OUT: Running, sprints, push ups, sit ups, squats, abs

One of the reasons I started a healthy lifestyle was because I was literally sick of feeling sick and tired. I wish someone told me that the signs of a not so healthy body included sugar cravings, low energy, mood swings, constant migraines and fluid retention. It was time for me to start making better food choices for my body. I thought because I worked out all the time, danced 4 times a week, ran and lifted that would be good enough. I looked okay on the outside but I felt terrible on the inside and one day I decided enough was enough.

I’m hoping a few of these fit tips can help you too!

Portion Play:
Portion control is always a biggie when it comes to watching our caloric intake, but I don’t like counting calories. I found that once I started filling my plate with a fruits and veggies instead of an extra helping of pasta I felt better and not as guilty. More good things on the plate means less room for the tempting items.

Forget the Fat:
So I’ve just sat down to eat my amazing salad of eggs, spinach, pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, cucumbers and green peppers BUT it’s drenched in dressing. Or here I am enjoying my veggies but it’s smothered in cheese. Let me tell you that freshness is an acquired taste, it took me a bit to actually enjoy the crunch of a green pepper without any salt or the freshness of a tomato without pepper. All the extras are hard to forgo, but make a decision to make a change and in the long run you’ll be happy you skipped the cheese sauce.
Fit Tip: Start with switching regular salt for sea salt or garlic salt, if you can get away with just adding pepper and no salt that’s even better, one step from there would be to add herbs and skip the salt and pepper all together!

Get Lean with Protein:
Protein is essential for rebuilding muscles, more muscle means less body fat. Pork, seafood, lean beef and chicken are all great ways to get your extra protein. I’ve been trying to cut back on my meat intake so my favourite way to get my protein in is in powdered form. I like to sprinkle that *ish everywhere.

Switch Things Up:
Part of this September Challenge is to share with others what I’m eating and seeing what others are posting. Don’t forget to share on IG using the hashtag #fitfinesse. This is your time to try new foods, try new workouts. If you’ve never had quinoa now is the perfect time to try it! Tag me so I can see! Or share yours to my Facebook page// Lifestyle Finesse for a chance to win some workout gear at the end of this month!
-Swap it Up
Butter- Olive or coconut oil

Refined grains- Whole grains

Fried- Grilled

Salt- Dried Herbs/Spices

Sweet Tooth- Fruit

Chef BoyarME:
Be your own chef, once I started cooking at home the possibilities were endless. I had more control over the food I was putting into my body and I was able to make healthier food choice through out the week, especially if I meal prepped. Take a peak below and look at some of the items on my grocery list.