Let’s face it, I’m human and even though I work with clients daily on how to help them reach or maintain their weight loss goals, I may need a nudge now and then to remind me to practice what I preach.
After slipping a little with our eating habits over the holidays, Bill and I have been joking around that we need to go on a chicken and broccoli diet…
Our son Daniel’s friend has started body building and competing, and has gotten his body fat down to about 2-3%. When Daniel showed us pictures of his friend from “before and after,” I comment that he was probably only eating chicken and broccoli, right as Daniel said, “I think he only eats chicken and broccoli.” I know that’s not entirely true, but having worked in a gym for years, I’ve watched several trainer friends eating mostly those two foods during competition.
I’m really not going on a chicken and broccoli diet, but here are five tips that I’ll use to help me refocus, starting tomorrow today…
- I’ll think about what I’m about to eat, and how it will fuel my body.
2. I’ll strive to eat a variety of colors as I mentioned in my 2016 goals.
3. I’ll make sure I stay well hydrated since it’s easy to mistake dehydration for hunger.
4. I’ll go back to eating eggs and oatmeal for breakfast, and dump my recent dry cereal habit.
5. I’ll remember that treats are just that – treats, and not meant for everyday consumption.
Following these tips for just a few days will make me feel better, and certainly less sluggish. It’s amazing how quickly my body responds when it’s fueled properly, so why not treat it to premium fuel!
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- Questions:
- How are your eating habits?
- Do you stop and think about what you’re eating, and how it will fuel your body?
- Are you racing this weekend?
Great tips! My eating habits aren’t that great especially during the holidays. Thanks for the reminders to fuel properly!
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Yeah, thinking about how my food selections will help my body perform definitely helps me make better eating choices. Here’s to getting back on track!
I refuse to eat cereal anymore. Not when overnight oats is so good. I also make tons of waffles on Sunday at are gluten free and free of sugar. During the week, I’ll put salsa avocado and cheese on them, warm them in the oven, and make a sandwich for breakfast. So good!
How are your eating habits?
-They have improved a ton about two weeks ago when I decided I needed to do a sugar detox. No added sugars for me!!
Do you stop and think about what you’re eating, and how it will fuel your body?
-This was something I used to never do. Now I do appreciate my food more that I know it’s doing so much more for my body.
Are you racing this weekend?
-Nope! Not until March for this lady!
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I hadn’t eaten dry cereal for almost a year until I went out of town and had cereal there. Those Oat Squares with fresh strawberries cut on top were too much for me and dragged me back into their sugary hold… Your breakfast sandwich sounds delicious!
Yes, we are racing this weekend! I have tried to be mindful what I ate during this training cycle but truthfully I did sneak a few bags of sour patch kids candy in my diet!
I have never eaten that type of candy. If I’m going to eat candy, I’ll go for the chocolate variety. 🙂
Hope your race went well! Were you doing Disney?
when I am on holiday I skip meals, get up late and skip breakfast or eat breakfast so late that i skip lunch – now that i am back at work i am back on track and i have so much more energy!
Not surprising that you have so much more energy!
I’t’s all about balance isn’t it? I totally got off of my schedule this holiday season and I am enjoying getting back on track this month.
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I agree; as much fun and as delicious as the holiday snacks are, getting back on track feels so much better!
Great tips – I had an egg with a piece of chicken sausage and spinach for breakfast this morning. I realized I needed some more protein this week! Being thoughtful can make a big difference!
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Your breakfast sounds delicious. Adding protein to my breakfast makes such a difference for me in being able to hang in there longer in the mornings with my clients.
When you luck out with the avocados at the grocery store, it’s a great thing! My favorite breakfast is avocado mashed with a little lime and a tiny pinch of salt, spread on a whole wheat English muffin. I wouldn’t go so far as to call it a breakfast of champions, but it’s pretty darned tasty.
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That sounds amazing!
I’m currently doing a Whole30 right now to help me get back to eating in a way that will fuel my body & help me reset from all the sugar I consumed during the holidays. I went a little overboard & my body is feeling the effects!
Here’s to great results!
haha, chicken and broccoli! My eating habits are normal. I just try and eat whole healthy foods and when I want a glass of wine or a treat, I do it. Lucky for me I’m more of a savory eater so I’m more likely to crave a steak than a candy bar – lol. Not sure if that’s better or worse! I do need to focus on hydration because unless I’m thinking about it, I can fall down on water consumption.
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Yeah, my eating habits are quite healthy most of the time, but I do have a tendency to “enjoy” the holidays and unfortunately I have a huge sweet tooth!
Great post!
I am really trying to be more mindful of what I eat. I am such a bored eater meaning I eat just because. I plan to be more prepared with planned healthy snacks and limited empty calorie/fat snacks.
Some nights I am a chicken and broccoli with sweet potato kind of girl
Thanks, and that sounds like a good plan!
Deb I feel horrible. My personal motto is “eat what I want and run enough miles to burn it off” …. I think that’s wrong lol
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I think that was my motto for years, but at my age I can no longer do that or I’d be running non-stop! It’s amazing how much our metabolisms slow down as we age.
My eating habits could always improve…but, hot tea helps satisfy my cravings. sometimes.. as far as if I stop to think about what I put in my mouth….depends on how hungry I currently am 😉 I have been home cooking more this year so far (a whole week in! Ha! Yay me) so things are little healthier…except the little Caesars we had tonight. Shh don’t tell my clients!
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Your clients have to realize you’re human. You can set a good example showing that you can enjoy a pizza every now and then, and go right back to healthy eating. 🙂
Oh I totally got out of control over the holidays this year. In fact my sugar habit hasn’t gone away and something has got to give. I’m eating chocolate for breakfast…who does that?!
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HaHaHa! At least you are admitting it publicly. That’s the first step! 😀
Very true!
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