Up Next…..You!
You + Real Food = a healthier body, a healthy mindset and a less stressed life. It really is that simple. It all begins with what’s on your plate. Let us prove it to you!
This Is Not A Cheat Meal!!
This Is Not A Cheat Meal! If you find yourself cutting out entire food groups in an effort to remain or become thin that sucks! I eat carbs in moderation because they taste good, they provide nutritional value, and the right ones keep you fueled up. If you need some help or you know someone who needs help in building a healthy attitude towards food, all foods, call me! Pictured here: Grilled Olive Oil Wrap stuffed with seasoned Ground Turkey, spicy Black Beans, medley of winter vegetables and side of Salsa.
What We All Fail To Realize With Before And After Photos!
WARNING!! If you love pouring over “before and after” photos please stop reading and keep scrolling. I don’t want to ruin it for you! Just kidding! However, I am going to give you a different perspective when viewing transformation photos. The most overlooked takeaway in B and A photos is that we compare ourselves to others. Our inner dialog might go something like this, “I can’t do that” or “I can do that!” The problem with those thoughts is WHAT IF YOU COULD DO BETTER? Mind blown? Stay with me! When you compare yourself to others you are making incredible assumptions. Everyone has a different metabolic rate, some played sports, some have kids, some take Steroids, some eat clean, some are stressed, some need cardio, some need less cardio. You can’t be summarized in a photo collage. As the year draws to an end and we will all be “pitched” a get fit plan. pay attention to your own thought process. Long term fat loss, if the goal, is a life long journey. It’s not resolved in just a few short weeks or months. In some cases you’ll need to unlearn years of faulty thinking and habits. For others you’ll reach an “aha” moment right away. You have greatness and resilience in you! Don’t be fooled by quick fixes! Do the work and learn to love the process!
Have You Tried the Love Diet?
Have you tried the love diet? First off the results are amazing and the diet is radical! I know you’re thinking, “tell me more and what’s the catch!” The catch is that it’s simple but not easy. The love diet includes healthy, nourishing food for your body. It involves everyday movement and exercise not because you have to but because you want to. You sleep enough. You say no, without guilt, to requests of your personal time. You find reasons to laugh because it matters! You embrace your imperfections because they are unique and beautiful. You love yourself and others even when it’s hard to do so. See what I mean? Simple but not easy!
Your Main Responsibility!
Maintaining your health may seem overwhelming and complicated but it doesn’t have to be! If you focus on being sensible with your eating, sleeping, exercising, and stress reduction habits you’ll find that you will naturally be the best version of yourself. It won’t seem like there are countless rules, calories and reps to count! You might be surprised at how fun it is too! In the history of good health no one has ever said it sucks! Need help? We are here for you! Eat Well! Be Well!
Twenty-Four/ Seven/ Three Hundred Sixty-Five Days
If you ever see me deep in thought know that I’m probably thinking about new unique dishes to keep CFD clients lean and healthy and healthy and lean. No fake ingredients, no excessive sodium, and little to no sugar. I have a few goals for CFD and it always starts with the thought, “how do I keep you lean and healthy?”
The One Thing Celebrities Get Right About Fitness!
In many cases a stars’ paycheck can be linked to their appearance. They have a vested interest to stay looking lean and fit. Whenever I happen upon an article in People or In Style magazine where a celebrity is praising their trainer, meal delivery or health coach I’m thrilled. It’s a great reminder and a point not to be overlooked.
For most of us, our paycheck is not determined by our outward appearance or dress size. So, if those with the most to gain from a stellar appearance hire a trainer, meal delivery, health coach etc how much more do us regular folks need a helping hand! It certainly takes the pressure off of figuring out what to prepare in the kitchen and how to train in the gym! I’m a healthy chef, a personal trainer and I hire other trainers to put me through fitness routines regularly. I know the value of hiring an outside eye to assess my strengths and challenge my inefficiencies. It’s not weak and is probably the most valuable form of healthcare I can think of!
If you’ve been struggling with getting results in the kitchen and the gym, look no further than your favorite celebrity. They have the most to gain by being fit and even they need the extra push and regular check in with professionals!
Up next…Vegan Pesto!
Back to the food……!!!! I get tons of compliments on my dairy free pesto! The reason is simple. Oven roast the garlic for a mild and mellow flavor. Toss a few cloves with Olive Oil and wrap in tin foil. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or until slightly brown. Not burnt or charred! Add to your fresh basil, pine nuts, more olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend till smooth. This will keep for up to three months in the freezer with no dairy!
Whew…I didn’t need any Algebra this week!
Not a week goes by where someone doesn’t mention the 80/20 rule. Practice good nutrition eighty percent of the time and the other twenty is fair game. It always sounds really good and since you’ve heard it before it must be the gospel. Truthfully, I think you should eat well most of the time and have a treat here and there. What does a ‘treat’ really mean though? And what does eating ‘well’ eighty percent of the time really look like. From culture to culture and person to person that can be interpreted very differently. My best and most sensible approach to this math problem…lol…is that we give it our all until we have the desired results. If you aren’t happy with your level of fitness or your physique when you look in the mirror then now is NOT the time for 80/20, but for 100 percent! Work with me, I’ll simplify it for you and we won’t ever speak of math again! 🙂