Don't Hibernate Because of Weather Change!

Just because the seasons have changed, and the temperature is slowly starting to drop, doesn’t mean go into hibernation and become a couch potato! This is the absolute best time to start losing weight/toning up for the summer! I know, I probably sound crazy talking about next summer when it is months and months away, but the perfect body doesn’t happen overnight!

This is what many of us take for granted. We have to push through the cold fall/winter nights, and get our butts to the gym! If you’re the type of person who has to bring their gym clothes to work in order to make sure you go straight to the gym instead of home, then by all means… DO IT!

Even if you work out 3 times a week, that is better than nothing! Take a class at the gym, or put together a routine like I do! Right now, I’ve been focusing mainly on cardio, but I have noticed that my ass has definitely lost its shape and is looking a bit flat -_____-, so I am going to focus more on my butt and thighs over the next couple of weeks, and then I will switch over to arms. The key to my workout, is to really be strict with what I am eating. Today, I brought shrimp stir fry for lunch. No rice or any sort of high carbs in the stir fry, just shrimp and veggies! I also used a low-sodium teriyaki sauce to sauté with.

Football season is also upon us, so on Sunday’s, I will make those my cheat days =). Starting off with one cheat day a week, and then once I get used to it, I will try for every other week. I am sure you guys already have it down that I am a HUUUGEE sweets person. I found these Lara Bar Bites at the CVS by my office, to keep in my desk for when I’m craving M&Ms. They are double chocolate brownie, and are made with dates, almonds, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, coconut flour, and sea salt! One of these little brownie bites will satisfy my sweet tooth, and then I don’t feel as guilty.

If you are a big snacker like myself, start buying healthier snacks to keep at your desk and in your home. Hummus and pita chips or veggies is also a great snack to keep in the fridge at work. Just don’t take advantage and overindulge, or else you will defeat the whole purpose of healthy snacking.