Fitness Tips

The Foundational Five: Daily Actions For Sustainable Results

For amazing and long term sustainable results, put your focus on the daily actions I call The Foundational Five.  

The Foundational Five 

  • Eat Well
  • Move Often
  • Stay Hydrated
  • Prioritize Sleep
  • Reduce Stress

    With a focus on these basics, plus time and patience, results will come!  Results  not only in your body, but in your mind and overall wellness too.  

    Nail the Basics.  Repeat.  

    Sure there are nuances and better plans and protocols than others to optimize each foundational action to ensure results for individuals.  However, without The Foundational Five as a base for your daily healthy habits it will be so much harder to get and maintain your results.  

    You’d be surprised as a coach when a new client wants to know the quick trick, best supplement, best specific exercise, etc… and they are barely moving throughout the day, endlessly yo-yo dieting, barely hydrating or sleeping and/or stressed beyond belief…. And wondering why they keep failing to get and sustain their results. 

    Nail the Basics.  Repeat. 

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    Fit Recipes!

    Free Recipe: Strawberry Protein Milkshake

    Perfect pre or post workout! Or for Dessert!

    If you love strawberry milkshakes you will love this and you will never be tempted by a regular calorie dense milkshake again! This is yummier and its macros are also on point.

    More ice and less water makes it even thicker, so you may need to eat it with a spoon like soft serve ice cream. Enjoy!

    Makes 1 Serving

    • 265 calories
    • 28g protein
    • 25g carbohydrate
    • 3g fat

    Ingredients you’ll need:

    • 120ml 2% milk
    • 30g @outworknutritionofficial Build Whey Strawberry Protein Powder 
    • 8g sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix
    • 100g frozen strawberries
    • 3g sugar free strawberry gelatin
    • 15g monk fruit zero calorie granulated
    • sweetener of choice
    • ice
    • water

    Directions:

    Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  Drink (or eat) and enjoy!

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    Fit Recipes!

    Free Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cordial Protein Milkshake

    Perfect pre or post workout!  Or for Dessert! 

    You will also never be tempted by a regular calorie dense milkshake again. This is yummier and its macros are also on point. Cherry cordial is a household favorite! 

    The almond extract brings everything together,  but only a little is needed.  More ice and less water makes it even thicker, so you may need to eat it with a spoon like soft serve ice cream.

    Makes 1 Serving

    • 265 calories
    • 29g protein
    • 30g carbohydrate
    • 3g fat

    Ingredients you’ll need:

    • 120ml 2% milk
    • 30g @outworknutritionofficial Build Whey Chocolate Protein Powder 
    • 8g sugar free chocolate instant pudding mix
    • 100g frozen sweet cherries 
    • 2g sugar free cherry gelatin 
    • 15g monk fruit zero calorie granulated sweetener of choice
    • 1 or 2 drops almond extract
    • ice 
    • water

    Directions:

    Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.  Drink (or eat) and enjoy!

    Want to try one of my favorite protein powders to help you reach your daily protein needs? Use code MELANIE10 for 10% off your first order from Outwork Nutrition.

    Find this high protein recipe and so much more in my E Cookbooks dedicated to macro friendly recipes perfect for meal prep and beyond.  Reach your fitness goals with my easy and delicious recipes!  This recipe is from Volume 2.

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