Fitness Tips

Keep Leveling Up. Weight Loss is only the beginning.

If you follow me on IG you already know my latest news, but here sharing in my blog too. If you are new to me, over the course of my transformation I have lost 145lbs since having my daughter in 2016. I did this all naturally through diet and exercise and many rounds of cutting reversing, and maintaining. I went from the photo on the left to the one in the middle.

Then 10 weeks ago I took a big step and had a full tummy tuck to remove the extra skin I had on my lower abdomen as well as a breast lift and augmentation. (The weight loss plus 2 years and 9 months of breast feeding left me with nothing😂 and yes you can lose weight while breast feeding! I lost over 100lbs and my milk supply was fine!) The photo on the right was taken yesterday. I am ahead of the curve on my recovery and back at it with regular training and nutrition aligned with my fitness goals.

Something I am a big advocate about is reminding people that this process takes a long time and loads of patience, but it is worth the wait. It’s imperative that we create new and lasting habits along the way so we can not only keep our results, but improve them year after year. This is so much better than a quick fix that dissolves even faster due to unsustainable approaches and unrealistic expectations. (If I didn’t have good habits already in place that I maintained post op, things could look very differently right now.)

Over on IG I share loads about my journey via weekly updates in my stories and regularly post macro friendly recipes, full days of eating, and training videos.

I hope you enjoy and find my content helpful🤗.

Whatever your goals, you’ve got this! The little things we do each day add up big time if we don’t quit.👊

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Fitness Tips

The 2 Simple Habits I Do Daily To Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals

2 simple and practical things I do to help me reach my daily nutritional and activity goals.

1. I enjoy my fruit or vegetable and a glass of water at the beginning of my meals. This helps ensure I eat slowly, I chew my food, and creates more satisfaction from my meal as a whole. It gives my body more time to recognize that I have eaten my meal.

2. I take extra trips around the house and up and down the stairs when doing my everyday tasks.

It can be hard to build new habits when it comes to creating a healthier and active lifestyle. That’s why it is best to keep things as simple as possible.

Start fresh everyday and do your best.

If you are interested in having me coach you on your own fitness journey check out my Online Fitness Coaching Service. I’d love to take the guess work out of it for you so that you can start getting the sustainable results you deserve.

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Fit Recipes!

Enjoy candy and reach your fitness goals with this easy high protein recipe.

Recipe: 5 Minute No Bake Crustless Candy Topped Protein Cheesecake

Learn how to enjoy candy and reach your fitness goals at the same time with this delicious high protein dessert or snack. This macro friendly recipe is here to help you enjoy candy in moderation. Shown with a double portion because I had the room in my own calorie and macro budget. When it comes to recipes and customizing for your own needs, go for it and make some tweaks.

Serves 1

209 calories

22g protein

20g carbohydrate

4g fat

*macros may vary slightly depending on which candy you choose


INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

15ml 1% milk 
10g PEScience CakePop Select Protein Powder 
5g Jello Cheesecake Instant Pudding Mix 
125g nonfat Greek yogurt 
1 snack size candy bar of choice 


DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl mix the milk with the protein powder and pudding mix. It will make a thick frosting like consistency. Then stir in the yogurt mixing well. Finish by topping with your crumbled candy bar of choice. Viola! Done!! Can be enjoyed right away or made ahead of time for an easy breakfast, snack or dessert. Enjoy within a day or two of preparing. Store in the refrigerator.


PAIRS WELL WITH

Enjoy on it’s ow or with some fresh fruit.

This is one of 45+ recipes you will find in my e cookbook. Every recipe is designed to be both delicious and to help you reach your fitness goals! Find the link to my e cookbook below. Every week I am adding new recipes. Once purchased you will have access to every recipe including any new ones added in the future. That way you always stay inspired with your food!

https://www.bakespace.com/cookbooks/detail/The-Art-of-Meal-Prep-for-Sustainable-Living/4596/

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