First up is Daily Sunshine. I was blessed with children who would eat almost any vegetable or fruit that I ever gave them. But, I know that is not the case with A LOT of kids AND adults (my husband is the WORST!) I have had many parents ask me if their kids could drink Shakeology to help them get the needed nutrients they are missing from not eating their veggies and fruits. We have always been told that Shakeology is meant for adults and while it isn’t bad for children, it isn’t designed to fulfill their nutritional needs. Well now we have DAILY SUNSHINE, a 3-in-1 smoothie formulated to suit the dietary needs of your kids!! Daily Sunshine is made with organic fruits and vegetables, organic pea protein, and healthy fats, and has 3 grams of fiber, probiotics from Bacillus coagulans, vitamins C & E, calcium, and vitamin D.
All you have to do is mix the Daily Sunshine powder with 8 ounces of water and stir. It’s available in 2 flavors for your picky eaters – chocolate and strawberry banana. It is also gluten-free and dairy-free. If you’d like to order Daily Sunshine you can CLICK HERE
LAUNCHING IN FALL 2017
Tony Horton's newest workout program DOUBLE TIME.
What is Double Time? Double Time is Tony Horton's very first fitness program that makes living a healthier lifestyle something you can do with another person. You and your spouse or a friend (or one of your own kids) will take on daily partner workouts and healthy eating for 30 days. Just having that person around is going to give you the motivation to complete the entire program and help you build stronger bonds along the way! After all, studies show that you're more likely to put in effort and more likely to succeed with a fitness routine when you do it with another person. Double Time is a 30-day program with total-body workouts (all 35 minutes or less) that feel more like play and less like work!
Who's it for? • Any partner pair you can think of! This program is great to do with any family member, such as your spouse, parent, older kid, and friends. • Great for all fitness levels
CLEAN WEEK WILL BE COMING OUT IN SEPTEMBER
Coming in September, new Beachbody super trainer Megan Davies is launching Clean Week, a 7-day fitness and nutrition program designed to introduce you to a healthy lifestyle. You will get 4 workouts, a step-by-step meal planner, and a week’s supply of delicious Shakeology. This is a great program for beginners and those who have tried a fitness program and failed or haven’t started because they’re afraid to fail.
Clean Week is only 7 days and will show you how easy it is to make healthy choices and give you the confidence to take the next step. The best part? You don’t even need to sign up for Beachbody on Demand! Clean Week workouts are FREE with the purchase of a 7 day Shakeology Sampler.
If you are interested in learning more about these programs or joining one of my online workout groups CLICK HERE
Beachbody is releasing their newest workout program!!! If you’ve struggled with your weight and have been searching for a program to get you started, take Super Trainer Leandro Carvalho’s new 4-week journey with YOUv2.
YOUv2 is a fun and easy way to get moving. Just 6 simple, easy-to-follow routines. No fancy moves and no confusing choreography. It’s all about getting you up and moving, and day by day you’ll feel better and better as you become the healthier, happier new version of you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready to party, sweat, and celebrate. Expect to have lots of fun every time you press play with upbeat, classic party songs from the ’80s and ’90s, an incredible group of ladies of all shapes and sizes, and Leandro’s inspiring motivation. There’s no equipment needed. All you need is YOU!
Meal Plan and Calendar.
The meal plan/guide is very easy to follow. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & JUST EAT! It’s not a strict diet. It’s designed to help you make small, simple changes over 4 weeks with 4 easy steps. These help you create new healthy habits that will become second nature.
The Motivational Wall Art Calendar keeps you on track each day, so there’s no need to remember the entire plan all at once. Plus, it’s packed with inspiring quotes and positive reinforcement.
6 WORKOUTS
In each 30-minute workout, you’ll get your groove on to timeless party tunes. Here are the workouts, with incredible songs you know and love.
#1. MOVE YOUR BODY – Get ready to shimmy, shake, and strike a pose to “Let’s Get Loud,” originally recorded by Jennifer Lopez.
#2. WORK IT. SHAKE IT! – Put your hardworking attitude into every move of this disco-themed routine as you groove to “She Works Hard For The Money,” originally recorded by Donna Summer.
#3. ROCK IT OUT! – Grab your air guitar, let out that inner rockstar, and dance it out to “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” originally recorded by Pat Benatar.
#4. SWEAT SENSATION – It’s time for you to shine and party like it’s 1991 to “Good Vibrations,” originally recorded by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.
#5. SCULPT SHACK – You’ll learn to love the burn in this total-body cardio-sculpt routine as you tone up to “Love Shack,” originally recorded by The B-52’s.
#6. BELIEVE, ACHIEVE & TONE – Ready to get down? Leandro knows you can crush this mat-based routine after he gets you fired up with “Believe,” originally recorded by Cher.
HOW CAN YOU GET IT?
YOUv2 has a variety of options. The best bang for your buck is the ALL ACCESS BEACHBODY ON DEMAND CHALLENGE PACK. When you finish the YOUv2 program, you’re going to want to start something new! The BOD All Access Challenge Pack gives you access to EVERY SINGLE Beachbody program so you have the entire Beachbody library to choose from. Here’s what’s included:
digital access to the entire YOUv2 program, including the YOUv2 quick start guide, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) & Just Eat! Meal Guide, a motivational 30-day wall calendar, and the Oh Hello YOUv2 Journal
Beachbody On Demand All Access for 1 full year, which allows you to stream every Beachbody program ever released PLUS all new releases on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any other streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, etc.)
a 30 day supply of Shakeology
the Portion Fix program
access to my support and accountability challenge groups where I will be personally helping you to create a food plan that meets your needs, giving you recipes, tips, daily accountability so that this program does not become another dust collector on your shelf
discounted price and shipping all for $160 until the end of August (normally costs $199 + tax and shipping)
Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand and Shakeology Challenge Pack: https://www.teambeachbody.com/en_US/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/annual-all-access-BOD?referringRepID=325767
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN ONE OF MY ONLINE WORKOUT ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS?
It's simple :) Complete this form and I will contact you to help you get started! These groups are so helpful! There's nothing like being able to do your workout at home at your convenience but still have a group of ladies to share the journey with!
For most of us one of the hardest obstacles when it comes to
losing weight is to overcome how and what we eat. I know for me, throughout the years as life
got busier and busier, I started relying A LOT on fast food drive thru’s or
pre-packaged, processed foods from the grocery store that would only take a few
minutes to cook. Unfortunately, all of
those foods are full of fat, LOTS of preservatives, calories and little
nutrition!!
If you are trying to change your eating habits and create
healthier eating habits for your children, then try these recommendations. They have worked for me and I feel so much
better.
1) MEAL PLAN
AND PREP I always do this on the
weekends for the upcoming week. I
inventory what I already have on hand and then I see what’s on sale at the
grocery stores. I make a plan for the
entire week, that includes all 3 meals and 2 snacks for every day. I write it out, make my grocery list and
then shop. On Sunday evenings I then
prepare as much as possible so that I don’t have to stress during the
week. I put all the snacks in baggies or
containers. (Snacks are typically fresh
fruit or raw veggies, almonds, Greek yogurt with fruit- something easy). If I am having salads for lunch that week
then I go ahead and put the first 3 days’ worth in the containers so it’s ready
to go. I know ahead of time what I am
fixing for dinner every night so it’s not a guessing game.
2)EAT BREAKFAST!!
It doesn’t matter if you don’t like breakfast foods, what matters is
that you eat in the mornings. Be sure to
include protein, some carbs and fruit.
Studies have shown that eating a nutritious breakfast gives you more
energy throughout the day, helps keep your blood sugar level and keep you
focused in the mornings. Also, it helps
keep you from gorging on junk food when you suddenly realize you are starving
and you want to eat everything in sight J
3)TAKE YOUR LUNCH AND SNACKS TO WORK If you took the time on the weekend to meal
plan and prep then you are good to go.
If you take your lunch and snacks, be sure to take nutritious
foods. Include fruits, lean protein and
veggies. Studies show that those who
take their lunches are less likely to eat poorly compared to those who go out
to eat for lunch every day.
4)ADD MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES Fresh is always best, but I know that in the
winter it is more expensive and harder to find.
Both frozen and canned are good options as long as you check the
ingredients. ONLY buy the foods that do
not have salt or sugar added and the ingredient list is just that food. If you don’t like veggies alone, then mix
them in with your meats, casseroles or soups so that you are getting the
nutrition you need.
5)COOK DINNER AT HOME AGAIN, if you planned out your meals and
went to the grocery store before the week began, then all you should have to do
is go home and prepare your meal each night.
Use the crock-pot, it is my life saver on days that I know it’s going to
be too hard to cook a full dinner at night.
You will be amazed at how much better you start feeling when you are feeding your body the food that it needs and that's good for it. I'm not going to lie, when you begin it won't be easy. But once you do it for a couple of weeks it IS SO WORTH IT!!!!
It's the NETFLEX of the workout video world. You can stream it on Roku, Apple tv, smart tv, Amazon Firestick, ipad, iphone...... it is there for you to use anywhere you want!!!! Beachbody Challenge Packs combine the best in fitness, nutrition and support to deliver incredible results. And now, we’re excited to
introduce our newest pack – the Annual All-Access Beachbody on Demand and Shakeology Challenge Pack! This new bundle offers
the best value and comes with access to a year’s worth of fitness, including new releases! Here’s what you’ll get: • Fitness: the Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand membership offers total access to every program available on our
streaming service. Annual members get over 600+ workouts, including all new and upcoming programs for an entire year, plus
nutrition plans and calendars. • Nutrition: 30-day supply of Shakeology,‡ Your Daily Dose of Dense Nutrition, the superfood protein shake that can help you lose
weight, curb junk-food cravings and provide healthy energy.† • Support: Your Team Beachbody® Coach and Annual All-Access Beachbody On Demand membership give you all the tools you
need to get the results you want. If you’re ready to succeed, we’re here to help.
1 Year Membership to Beachbody On Demand (BOD) with all content included, plus future releases.
Shakeology (choice of 30-day supply on home direct)
Portion Fix (includes 7 piece portion control container system, eating guide, large blue container and shaker cup)
Business Starter Kit Waived if you choose the coach enrollment option.
You get all of this for $199 for the entire year (12 months) and there is no monthly fee.
What is the cost of the All-Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack & Membership?
The Annual All Access Beachbody On Demand Challenge Pack is $199
The Annual All Access Beachbody On Demand Membership is $99.95 and that does not include Shakeology & the portion containers.
If you are an existing Beachbody On Demand Customer you will HAVE to cancel your current membership by calling customer service at 1800-470-7870 and canceling and then you will be price adjusted accordingly. Then, you can complete this form to upgrade to the all access subscription. www.BODMembershipChange.com You cannot do this until the 27th of December when it is launched.
If you live in Canada your All Access Beachbody On Demand Membership is $99.
If you live in Canada your All Access Beachbody On Demand + Shakeology Challenge Pack is $239.
You can also choose the Beachbody on Demand Kick Start Challenge Pack which includes the 3 day refresh, which is truly the BEST option to start fresh, cleanse and get on the path to success in the new year and that is $239 US and $277 Canadian.
If you already have Beachbody on Demand you can upgrade to the annual all access membership for $99.
If you bought a challenge pack between 12/1 and 12/26 you can upgrade to this challenge pack offer for $69 again by using this link, www.BODMembershipChange.com on December 27th.
Who Can buy this Challenge Pack??
If you are an existing customer you can cancel your current On Demand and get this option.
If you are a new customer or coach you can utilize this option as well.
It is for EVERYONE which is awesome!
When can I buy this Challenge Pack??
NOW!!! just go to this link to sign up: https://www.teambeachbody.com/en_US/checkout/-/bbcheckout/challengepack/annual-all-access-BOD?referringRepID=325767 ***I want to help you make 2017 your healthiest year ever!!! Together we can get you there!!!!
What could you accomplish in just 30 days? How about getting into knockout shape — with a workout designed to help you drop serious weight, carve your entire core, and leave you feeling empowered!
CORE DE FORCE is the first program from our newest Super Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews. From strength training to dance to yoga, they’ve helped thousands get fit with all kinds of workouts. And they’ll be the first to tell you… if you want to transform your entire body and shed the belly fat, nothing beats CORE DE FORCE‘s mixed martial arts-style training.
Here’s how it works: each workout is broken into 3-minute “rounds” — just like a real boxing match. In those 3 minutes you’ll alternate between addictive Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai-inspired combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio spikes that kick your fat burn into overdrive. But all that punching and kicking doesn’t just burn calories. Each move, whether it’s a jab or a knee, is rotational, giving you a 360-degree core workout that will tighten up your entire midsection. All you have to do is hit it hard 3 minutes at a time and before you know it — you’re done!
Who is Core De Force For?Core De Force is for EVERYONE. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced level in your fitness you can do this workout. You will enjoy the challenge of taking the intensity higher to improve your cardio strength, speed and endurance. Each MMA inspired workout has an optional move breakdown to help you get familiar with the combinations. There is also a “modifier track” so you can follow a split screen if you would like as well.
Core De Force also focuses on rotational moves which means you will work your core from 360 degrees every time you hit play. That is going to be awesome for all of us who really want to tone that trouble area!
How long are the workouts?
The workouts are 30-45 minutes in length and you workout 6 days a week with a stretch on the 7th. The workout program is 30 days in length.
There are 8 workouts in the program
MMA Speed- ∫ Upper body and core focused boxing influenced workout. (27 minutes)
MMA Shred- Muay Thai inspired elbow and kicks for total body shred. (37 minutes)
MMA Power- Uses explosive and defensive style movements in this fast paced cardio conditioning workout (47 minutes)
MMA Plyo- Core De Force is an MMA style home fitness program that will transform your entire body in 30 days. When you combine boxing, Muay Thai and plyometrics in one workout you get a huge calorie burn and RESULTS. (47 minutes)
Power Sculpt- Total body burner that uses explosive power and interval training to lean and sculpt. (37 minutes)
Dynamic Strength- Low on impact but high on intensity. (47 minutes)
Active Recovery- Recharge for the week ahead with this rest day that focuses on form and technique to help fight fatigue and sore muscles. (21 minutes)
Core De Force Relief- A quick 5 minutes stretch before bed session. (5 minutes)
Team Beachbody Exclusive MMA Mashup– All the best Core De Force moves in one workout. (26 minutes)
Core Kinetics- A unique core workout inspired by Mixed Martial Arts movements.
5 minute Core on the Floor- the ultimate core finisher- 5 minute challenging plank movements that gets your abs on fire.
If you want to take your fitness to the next level after your 3o days you can get these 3 additional advanced workouts too:
Agility Strength- combines fast footwork drills with body weight resistance to help improve coordination and blast major calories. (9 rounds- 37 minutes).
Agility Power- Grab your agility ladder and rip through multifunctional training that ignites every muscle and helps shred fat for serious definition (6 rounds-27 minutes).
MMA Kick Butt- This workout is meant to target your legs and butt with nonstop mix of powerful kicks and calorie burning conditioning spikes (9 rounds- 37 minutes).
Who should buy the program?
Anyone who wants to tighten up their midsection, carve a stronger core, and sculpt total-body definition. CORE DE FORCE is great for intermediate or advanced exercisers-or graduates of INSANITY MAX:30™, TurboFire®, or P90X®-but beginners and people who are looking for significant weight loss can follow the modifier and drop serious weight too.It’s also a great choice for people looking to try a workout inspired by mixed martial arts. Trainers Joel Freeman and Jericho McMatthews packed CORE DE FORCE with Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai moves that are both effective AND empowering. Those who want to see results fast will also love the program. The high-energy mix of combinations, bodyweight training, and cardio is designed to get you into knockout shape in 30 days.
How much will Core De Force Cost?
The price of the program will vary. What I suggest is purchasing the challenge pack as that is the absolute best value! You will receive the program for a fraction when you purchase it as a challenge pack! The challenge pack will cost $140. It will include a 30 day supply of Shakeology, the full Core De Force program, as well as a meal guide to follow!
What are the Portion Control Eating Plan details?The Portion Control Eating Plan is not a recipe-based plan like other Beachbody nutrition plans. Here’s how it works: Start by calculating a calorie level based on starting weight. Next, find the calorie chart that corresponds with the calorie level. This will indicate the daily allotment of color-coded containers. From there, the Eating Plan shows a list of foods that can be eaten with each color-coded container. Then, just fill the containers with the foods from the list, up to the daily allotment of the containers. No required recipes. No required number of meals. No required foods or ingredients. If it fits in the container, it can be eaten!
Need a little motivation to workout?! I bet this will get you pumped!
Beachbody is giving away over $1 million and you can automatically qualify to split a piece of the prize! All you have to do is participate in my September 5th Challenge Group on the My Challenge Tracker App and meet the in-app weekly tracking requirements each week during the Beachbody Health Bet Contest, September 5-October 2, 2016.
It’s that simple! If you track your progress during the qualifying weeks, you’ll get an equal share of the over $1 million cash prize.
Here’s exactly what you have to do to qualify:
1. JOIN: Talk to me, your Beachbody Coach, to get an invitation to join my September 5th Challenge Group. You must be an active participant in the Challenge Group on the My Challenge Tracker app by September 5, 2016. Download the My Challenge Tracker App from your smart device app store.
2. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Use the app to log at least five Shakeology drinks with photos and three Beachbody workouts during all four qualification weeks.
3. QUALIFY: Log your Shakeology and workouts by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of each contest week:
Week 1: September 5–September 11 Week 2: September 12–September 18 Week 3: September 19–September 25 Week 4: September 26–October 2
4. CASH IN: Meet all the requirements and you’ll automatically win an equal share of the cash pot!
As an extra incentive, Beachbody will add $5 to the initial $1 million prize for every Challenge Pack sold on TeamBeachbody.com between July 27 and August 31, 2016, up to $3 Million total. There’s never been a better time to get healthy and fit!
***** SO HOW DO YOU JOIN? fill out this form or email me at tanyawrogers@gmail.com and I will get back with you ASAP!!!!
Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years or the age of majority or older at the start of the contest. Contest begins 12:00:00 AM PT on 9/5/16 and ends 11:59:59 PM PT on 10/2/16. Limit 1 entry per person. To enter, contestants must have a Team Beachbody account, the My Challenge Tracker app, and Shakeology. For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see here.
As summer quickly comes to an end, the kids are heading back to school, vacations are ending and we all are getting back into our routines.Hopefully working out is part of your routine or you are wanting to add it to your routine!!! Beachbody is helping to make working out and eating healthy easier and cheaper than ever! They have put our most popular challenge packs on sale for the entire month of August!!!! It's crazy, but it's GREAT!!!
21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme, PiYO, CIZE, 22 Minute Hard Corps, Beachbody on Demand and the new COUNTRY HEAT are all on sale this month!!! They all come with easy to follow meal plans and a month of our Shakeology meal replacement shake! Click on the picture below to get the details for each of the challenge packs. If you want to order you may do that from these links as well. If you order please send me an email @ tanyawrogers@gmail.com with the subject "I am ready to feel better" to let me know. I will then be your personal fitness coach and help you create your new and healthy lifestyle.
I have ALWAYS been a doubter of any kind of shake, whether it was a "diet" shake, protein shake or meal replacement shake. I grew up when Slim Fast shakes were the craze. I tried them, got sick and swore I would never try another. I always felt like they were all scams. They were supposed to be good for you, but if you ever read the list of ingredients, the amounts of sugar and sodium were more than you were supposed to consume in 2 days. All the ingredients are man-made.
I even refused to try Shakeology when I started my first workout group. In fact, I wouldn't even think or talk about it. I just assumed it was like all the other shakes and I didn't want to put that in my body. I figured that I could workout consistently, change my poor eating habits and I would be fine. Well, I did ok, I was losing weight and changed my eating A LITTLE, but I was still struggling with eating fast food for breakfast and craving chocolate. After being in my third workout accountability group and reading everyone's posts about how they loved Shakeology and how they weren't craving junk food anymore I decided I would at least read up on it.
Then after I did my research and found that EVERYTHING in it is from the earth, nothing man-made I thought hmmmm I might do it. Well, I looked at the price and thought 'there is no way!" My coach asked me how much I was spending a day on my fast food breakfasts, bagels and such. I had not really thought about it because it was a daily purchase. I added it up and realized I was spending around 25% MORE on those terrible foods than I would if I bought a month of Shakeology.
As the saying goes, "the rest is history!" I have been drinking Shakeology for around 25 months now. I quickly noticed after about a week of drinking it, that I suddenly was not having those 3o'clock snack food cravings, nor was I tired by the afternoon. I was still feeling energized and felt great. I couldn't believe it, nor did I want to. I just couldn't believe that a meal replacement shake could make me feel this great!
Now, did I love how it tasted the first time?? NO!! I thought "oh my goodness this is not good!" So, I called my coach and said ok I don't think I mixed it correctly. Sure enough, after a few more tries, and finding the right mix for me, I started LOVING the taste! You get awesome recipes that come with it, as well as there are multiple recipes on my Shakeology website, www.shakeology.com/twrogers that helped me find the shake for me. At first I was mixing it with unsweetened almond milk, now I just use water, lots of ice, 1/2 a frozen banana and then my flavor of choice and whatever fruit or add-ins I choose.
What is Shakeology?
Shakeology is a nutritional shake that provides a wide spectrum of healthy nutrients in a low-calorie formula. Whether you use it as a meal replacement for weight loss or simply to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal health, Shakeology takes the guesswork out of nutrition.
What's in it?
Shakeology contains over 70 ultra high-quality ingredients conveniently located in one glass, to deliver nearly all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy diet. It's good for you, and good for everyone, because everyone's diet is deficient in some of the key nutrient groups packed into just one Shakeology serving.
Protein from whey, which is highly absorbable, gives you 8 essential amino acids that help you build muscle, lose weight, support brain function, and keep your skin and bones healthy.
Vitamins and minerals support optimum health.
Antioxidants boost the immune system and help reduce free radical damage that can lead to heart disease, heart attacks, blood pressure, and stroke.
Phytonutrients support immune function and have anit-inflammatory properties.
Prebiotics support digestive and immune health. Digestive enzymes help in the digestion of foods and increase the absorption rate of those foods for optimum health.
What can Shakeology do for you?
It is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest you can possibly be. Shakeology can help you reduce cravings and promote healthy digestion and regularity. Shakeology recomends that you replace one meal per day with a shake along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, participants who did this experienced remarkable health improvements. It can reduce your total cholesterol, reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce cardiovascular risk, and reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Why Shakeology?
I love Shakeology because I am a busy parent and it is a quick and convenient way to get complete nutrition. It supplies me with the energy I need to help keep up with the kids and my hectic lifestyle. It is also easier to make and tastier than a salad, and it is an excellent way to eat healthy when eating a full meal is not possible. If you don't like eating fruits and vegetables then this is a great way to get all the benefits of eating a full bowl of fruits and vegetables without having to actually eat them. If you have high cholesterol then this will help you lower total and LDL as well.
***If you are interested in trying Shakeology there are a couple of different options.
Ways to try Shakeology: 1. Message me for a sample of Shakeology. I have Greenberry, Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate. They are $5 a packet. 2. You can purchase a Super Sampler box (from my shakeology website) that contains 6 flavors for $29.95. 3.You can sign up for Shakeology HD (home direct) which gives your free shipping and automatically ships your Shakes to you each month. You can cancel at any time with no questions asked. There is also a 30 day money back bottom of the bag guarantee. If for any reason you do not like the shake you can return the empty bag for a full refund.
4. You can purchase Shakeology in the bag or 24 individual serving sizes, both are the same price. With individual serving sizes you can have an assortment of Greenberry and Chocolate, Chocolate and Vanilla, and now Tropical Strawberry and Vegan Chocolate AND the newest flavor- CAFE LATTE!!
I did a post in my workout group this week about NOT blowing your hard work during the week by going out to eat on the weekend and just eating whatever! You CAN go to a restaurant and eat a DELICIOUS, HEALTHY MEAL and leave feeling great knowing you didn't consume 1000 calories in one meal!
Thankfully it's not as difficult to go to a restaurant and find healthy meals. Most restaurants have a Healthy Options Menu section. Even the fast food restaurants display the caloric value of their foods, so that you can make the best selection possible.
Here are few tips that I try to follow, that might just help you stay on track:
1) Drink water with lemon or unsweetened tea.
2) Avoid eating the bread or chips that they offer to bring before your meal!!! (that basket of chips and salsa are over 400 calories!!!!)
3) Eat a salad- BUT avoid the 'FATTY TEMPTATIONS': no bacon bits, croutons, creamy salad dressings, cheese or meats. ( a salad with ranch dressing, cheese, croutons and lots of meat can be over 600 calories!)
4) For your sides, skip the potato loaded with butter and sour cream or the French fries and go with the steamed or grilled veggies!
5) Don't add extra salt!!!
6) If it's broiled, ask them to NOT broil it in butter!
7) Order fish, chicken or lean red meat- be sure it's not fried!!!
8) Don't wear loose fitting clothes :)!! If you wear something that's baggy and loose in the middle then you eat more!
9) Skip the cream sauces
10) Last, but NOT least- always ask for a to-go box when you receive your meal so you can go ahead and put half of it in the box BEFORE you even begin eating. Most restaurant servings are enough for at least two meals!!
As always, the best tip to remember is :EVERYTHING IN MODERATION
Ok, I feel like I need to explain that soups and salads are not ALWAYS healthy! In the past few weeks, this has happened at least 5 times: people that I was with would say "oh I will get a chicken salad sandwich because that is healthy (b/c it has the word salad in it!) or one person ordered soup and salad (again b/c she felt that it was healthy) but she ordered a cream of broccoli soup and had more salad dressing on her salad than she had veggies!
Unfortunately, a lot of people feel that if a food has the word salad in it- pasta salad, chicken salad, pimento cheese salad, fruit salad (that has enough sugar dressing on it to cause a diabetic coma)- then it is healthy. I used to be the same way! I would go out to eat and instead of getting a fried chicken sandwich, I would order the chicken salad sandwich, thinking I was choosing the best option. Why is it not? Well, because it has a ton of mayonnaise in it!!! Or I would order a soup because I have always thought of soups as being an healthy option. Well, NOPE not if they are cream based soups- clam chowder (my favorite), cream of broccoli, cream of potato, cream of tomato.......or even better soup in a bread bowl!!!
So many people will get a salad bar, with great intentions, but then ruin it with adding all the meats, cheeses and pasta salads. Then they pour about a cup of dressing on it! I used to LOVE ranch dressing!!! I would get a salad just so I could eat Ranch! All of your mayonnaise based dressings RUIN a healthy salad!! Anything that is creamy- Thousand Island, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Creamy Italian....... these are not good for you! You need to go with an oil or vinegar based dressing, or better yet sprinkle a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil with a little ground black pepper.
I will say that was one of the hardest things to give up. I switched out slowly! At first, I would ask for Ranch on the side. I would stick my fork in it and then get some salad to eat. Eventually, I switched over to an Italian dressing or a balsamic. Finally, I now either eat a salad with no dressing and enjoy the flavors of the veggies, or I will add a little olive oil and vinegar.
So, if you are exercising consistently and can't figure out why you aren't losing weight you just might want to look at the food you are eating. Just because it has the word soup or salad in the title does NOT mean that it is healthy for you! If you are not sure what it has in it, ask!! If you are eating out, your waiter should know the ingredients or can go ask.
There are many other foods that are not healthy, but these are two that I hear most consistently misunderstood. If you want soup then get a broth based soup: a vegetable, chicken and rice or vegetable and beef minus the bread bowl and grilled cheese. If you are wanting a salad, go easy on the dressing. Ask for it on the side and try the fork dipping method.
Once you get accustomed to the changes, it will become second nature.
