Five Different Frittatas

Posted on January 25, 2021 by - Health Blog

As you’ve heard me tell you in posts prior to this, fueling your body with healthy, nutritious food is crucial and so is keeping what you eat varied. With that being said, today I have for you five different frittatas. They’re all super easy to make and taste great! 

Not only are frittatas a great way to get in your protein (because of the eggs), but also it’s a great way to get your morning serving of veggies in. Since these recipes already have enough protein and veggies, round off the meal with a healthy carb. For example, make some roasted potatoes or a piece of wheat toast (but make sure to avoid lathering that with butter or jelly).

Stress and Your Health

Posted on January 24, 2021 by - Health Blog

Stress. We all experience it. 
Some days we have more, others less. Stress and your health are directly related to one another. If you have too much stress, it can cause a variety of unhealthy conditions: heart disease, anxiety, weight gain, sleep loss, etc. Don’t believe me? Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic about how chronic stress puts your health at risk: https://mayocl.in/2Y8UxeL. 

 

Stress Relief Ideas

How to Sleep Better

Posted on January 18, 2021 by - Health Blog

A Walking Zombie 

Do you feel like your energy has been completely zapped from your body and you go through the day like a walking zombie? It could be from long days of work, hours of chasing after a toddler, an intense round of basketball, or maybe you’re simply not sure precisely why you wake up feeling drained. 
 
It could have a lot to do with your sleep. Your sleep hygiene is important in enabling your body to reset itself to be ready for another day. There are plenty of things we can do to promote better quality and quantity sleep. Some examples are eating a wide variety of healthy foods, getting in some daily movement and managing stress. Besides those, there are some other things you can do to sleep better. Read below for more tips to get a better night a rest.

Healthy Homemade Granola

Posted on January 14, 2021 by - Health Blog

A Tasty Vegan Breakfast Recipe

As promised in previous posts, I will continue to send healthy recipes your direction. Building up a library filled with nutritious options is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Fueling your body with the right types of food will make you look and feel amazing. Today I’m passing along a healthy homemade granola breakfast recipe. This is another easy recipe to make. Also, it’s a nice way to switch things up in the morning. And even better, it’s vegan!

  • PREP TIME: 10 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 30 minutes

Stronger Than Your Excuses

Posted on January 13, 2021 by - Health Blog

Especially around the holidays, you’ll see pictures on social media of people look in a state of utopic happiness donned in matching outfits with their pets, kids, and/or significant others. If you’re one of those, won’t lie, I’m a little envious. I don’t have it together enough or maybe I just don’t have the energy anymore to make that amount of effort.

To be honest, I know I’m not alone. it’s very rare that people have it all together. As I admitted above, I do NOT have it altogether. Instead of the “pretty version,” where everything looks perfectly in place, I’m going to share the REAL version with you of what it’s like to work full time, be a parent, and live a healthy lifestyle during a pandemic. It starts with being stronger than your excuses.

Before Baby & Afterwards

I love my 20 month old little girl and can’t imagine life without her. If you have kids, you already know and understand the challenges a toddler brings. For those who don’t have kids, let me tell you… toddlers are CONSTANTLY on the go and getting into absolutely EVERYTHING imaginable. They are moody, demanding, and get frustrated often times due to their inability to communicate their needs and wants verbally.

Life before baby was pretty good overall. I had a routine and it worked well for me. I felt fairly well-balanced and in a good place. However, when baby girl arrived, finding the balance between work and home life became challenging. It was a struggle before the pandemic and even more so since. I’ll be honest, it is HARD and it is not picture perfect.

Which Excuse to Use?

I could go on and make excuse after excuse as to why I don’t have time to do the things I want to:

  • I don’t have childcare available.
  • I have too much work to do.
  • I’m too tired and just want to rest.
  • It’s too cold to go for a run.
  • I have to clean the house.
  • I need to meal prep instead.

The list goes on and on as to why I could put off my goals and the things I need to do to reach them. However, I choose to not to cave in to those excuses and you should do likewise. Be stronger than your excuses if you really want to reach your goals. It’s not easy, it’s definitely time consuming and a challenge. Guess what… the best things in life usually happen that way. Life is all about finding the balance in your juggling act even if it’s not exactly perfect.

A Juggling Act

Both my hubby and I work from home majority of the time. That means we have to juggle working full time and parent duty. This morning was pretty standard for us and probably is for so many others right now who are working from home and have kids.

The hubby had a call so I was on mom-duty. I wanted to get a workout in, but needed time not just to get my sweat on as well as to shower before my 10:00am Zoom meeting. That meant bringing little lady into the garage with me while I worked out. On days where I have to do this, mini-me gets into things, makes a huge mess, erases the whiteboard with my workout on it, takes off her shoes repeatedly, and gets in the way.

Just Do It

Although not ideal, I still do it. I work out and in the process model for my daughter the importance of prioritizing health and fitness. You’d be surprised how often she imitates some of the movements, like planks, ropes & squat presses. As a former teacher, I know from experience that modeling and repetition are key in learning. I want my daughter to learn and understand that eating right and working out at necessary things to do in order to live a healthy lifestyle and be able to do everything she wants to do in life no matter what.

I could make excuses not to workout due to my crazy work schedule and the lack of childcare available, but I choose not to. I choose to MAKE THE TIME and MAKE IT HAPPEN because my health is a priority to me. Is yours? Are you stronger than your excuses? Are you dedicated to doing whatever it takes to reach your goals, even if the circumstances aren’t ideal?

If haven’t been putting your health and wellness at the forefront, then it’s time to do so now. Be stronger than your excuses! Make your health a priority.

Not At That Point Yet?

If you’re struggling with doing it by yourself, then get some help. Reach out. There is no shame in doing so. If you don’t step up and say something, then you’ll continue to silently struggle which will ultimately impact your social, emotional, psychological, and mental health. Know that I am here for you and that I am happy to help (as are the rest of the rockstars on the Transform team). I’d love the opportunity to help you reach your goals. Here is a small snapshot of some of the parents and individuals without kids who we’ve helped since Transform opened in 2010: https://transformpersonaltraining.com/meet-the-team/

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