we've turned DIET into the unhealthiest four-letter word

DIET the unhealthiest four-letter word

That’s right we has a society have turn the word DIET from a

noun the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

 to only a

verb restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.

We have trained our brains to think eating healthy food means you are on a diet, well the verb “diet” means something restrictive and to go without. So, no wonder so many individuals are overweight, we don’t like to be told that we “can and can’t have” so the cycle begins we rebel and get overweight, sluggish and lack energy. So we find the newest fad out there that guarantees to lose the weight in 3,5 or 30 days we buy the book, we start the “diet” but wait…it’s a party and the negativity starts “IT’S NOT FAIR” I can’t have that cake it’s not on my Diet. It’s the holidays, I want to eat everything my family eats and so forth. Or the best one yet and this will be my focus “I don’t want my children seeing that I eat differently than them or know I’m dieting” My #1 Favorite excuse, yes this is a HUGE parental excuse we use every day to get out of choosing the foods that will make us healthy.

So with all that said, I’ll explain why that excuse is actually the unhealthiest excuse for 3 reasons from personal experience.

1.    1. You control the food in your home if you don’t you should be, I don’t care if you live off of $50 a week or $1,000 budget your home your choices. That means no the fastest a cheapest thing to buy is a happy meal, I don’t think so and forget about salads they cost a fortune out. So think about your grocery list, think about your eating out and remember YOU control all of that, talk with your spouse if you both do it and get on the same page. Don’t use the word DIET as a verb start using is as a noun.

2.   2.  You are blaming your children for why you are unhealthy and choosing unhealthy foods to eat…think about that one. That is a lot to carry as a child and a HUGE red flag for their future you just ingrained that eating unhealthy is OK because you have children or a bad day and well it’s just what they eat so you eat it too. You teach them the word Diet!  they don’t know what it is except that food pyramid in school, or a commercial. So turn your words and attitude toward food into a positive.  

3.    3. Guess what IF you are sitting down to eat with them (unless you are serving them veggies) and you get ice cream they DO NOT see you eating something different. They see you eating WITH them Period! They want TIME not focused on Food. So I urge and encourage you to give them time not excuses.

They don't see anything but PICNIC with mommy! Don't make it out to be anything else. 

Food for Thought

1.    You can eat healthy as a family

2.    You can serve them foods different, if they have rice, pasta, rice or anything that doesn’t fit in your plan pass and give them the option too, but your plan becomes a life style and hence will look like what they eat too.

3.    You don’t have to skip the cake (unless you have allergies) of course & enjoy life’s celebrations, but don’t celebrate for a week.

4.    You are worth the time to get healthy and again they don’t see it as a DIET they see you eating food, real food that you have at home.

5.    They see a happy Healthy, energetic mommy, that is the legacy you want to give them. It’s about building a healthy foundation about life, food, family time and my favorite… fitness *enjoy it and show them you enjoy being fit to run, ride and play with them.

Healthy generations start with you and your home so I pray if you do not have healthy foundations for you and your family please ask me for more information. It has taken me years to encourage my children and husband to know the difference between hunger, boredom and cravings. It’s a daily job but its worth it and I’m worth feeling my best to take care of the most important things in my life…my family.

Joyforfitness - glorifying God through Faith, Family, Fitness and Food

Confessions of a real Gym Rat

How is your fitness going?  I really mean that question.  Do you think about it every day? Not in an obsessive way but did I do something healthy for my body ad heart kind of way.

Most if not all of us have had or have a gym membership, that magic membership that is going to change our lives…so has it? Again take a moment to answer that personally, has it proven to give you the results you are looking for? If the answer is yes! Than a huge high five to find routines and exercise that are proving to be beneficial. BUT for some of you just thought “I don’t know I go every other day” I have a gym bag but…yes you! Don’t get me wrong I love the gym, I love the energy when you walk into a heart bumping sweat flying building (I’m weird like that) but it’s true, but what is also true is just because the person next to you found their routine and getting results doesn't mean you are or not the results you want maybe you are maintaining doing your heart good or are you? I’m asking because the gym is like everyone membership for it to prove beneficial in our lives and be useful we must use it to its fullest potential the same with your body.

Confessions of a real Gym Rat – up before the sun every morning at the age of 16 to hit the gym before the doors barley opened that was me, I ran 3 miles 6:30 min miles, lifted free weights (I did have amazing traps) my upper body was my pride and joy, I did the circuit training and ended with 10 minutes abs routine. Every day!!! My sister and I were staples in that place; part of the family, but my upper body always improved my lower body stayed the same my legs and thighs although strong where heavy and thick “just my body type” so I thought! We continued this routine for years! And I was skinny I had under 10% body fat but I still was thick. And then I gained weight in my late teens and early 20’s, I ate junk food and then went on slim fast diets and consumed way too much coffee.

So I share my story because I know how it feels to have that membership and have the same routine day in a day out and just “maintaining what I had, fit arms and thick thighs not calf definition)I needed a change but that didn't come until I moved joined a bigger gym, tried a few classes out, worked out in my apartment gym because I  didn't have cable and that was a way to watch TV.

My life changed after my 1^st baby  I gained 45 lbs (unhealthy pounds) and went home from the hospital  with more than that “Sigh” I began working out at home with my baby in the swing, I walked and started Power 90 DVD– with my sisters. (Hello Tony) a man who loved squats and abs, but it worked. We started training for the Disney marathon and found out I was expecting baby #2 (fast forward after her I lost all and more of my baby weight and loved working out at home it was amazing) then baby #3 came yes I had learned to eat better, workout with 2 babies and one on the way at home and although gained 30 lbs it was healthy and came off quickly.  My thigh’s still thick and my arms still strong and a belly that had 3 babies in 4 years needed some extra work…hello Insanity I know I've shared this before BUT I want to make known that I was a gym rat, I was that girl that loved the workout but I was getting the same results for years I was maintaining until... Insanity changed my body, I found legs that I never thought possible I found abs that everyone said would be gone forever and I found ME someone that although selfish sounding fell in love with my body the body that was no longer 16 but one that was in her 30’s and proudly carried 3 babies and I found energy, happiness and my marriage is amazing. Why wouldn't

I want to share what I found with you maybe you are the one stuck in a rut, in the same routine wondering “is this really worth it” “Am I ever going to feel more like the person inside” “will I ever gain my confidence back” the answer is yes, yes and yes! You can BUT you have to try new things jump out the normal and try new things a new class, a new routine, hire a trainer, ask me I have so many workouts I do know all from my home I know what works and I know how to get the results to transform your body and your life it’s amazing that I get so excited to share it with you.

You want change, a transformation, a healthy heart and a body to match, we all OK most of us want that, but not sure how to go about getting all those things at once.

I want to help you today I have online accountability groups, I offer one -on-one support via text and emails I offer  me a buddy to help you everyday someone that understands being busy, lack of sleep and the desire to be healthy.

Message me today or click be my coach and we will get you started on your real transformation. Because you’re worth it!  

Joyforfitness – Glorifying  God through Faith, Family, Fitness and Food 

God does not make mistakes - He makes all things Beautful in His time.

God Created you to be you, I had and still am learning how special I am and that in my struggles and tough times He makes all things beautiful and He is not done with me yet.

I've had moments of insecurity over the years I was always different I thought differently and people called me naïve, but really I just didn't understand what people were saying, well I was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was in elementary school  and started therapy which only confused my brain more (my mom thought she was doing the right thing) well not long after that I overheard the Dr. Tell my mom that I would never be good in school and homeschool was my best option and forget about college. That moment I knew I would be a Dr. and prove him wrong (I did apply for PA school but botched the interview by saying I didn't think conventional medicine was the best- God had a plan there) but I have to say the MANY years leading up to my graduation I was so insecure my first days in college self doubt took over my grades were c's in the important classes but I pressed on I had a teacher that told me I am a terrible test taker BUT I could explain it and always help others understand it and he said "if you can take what you say and apply it to the test" you'll be great. So I did I tried to talk to myself through college it was the toughest times for me but I did it because I am stubborn maybe but mostly because I had a desire to prove to myself  I wasn't going to let other people tell me what I could do or could not do. So I have had continued insecurities as far as my thinking goes and my typing is never great or my test messages are confusing to others. It all makes sense to me. I think and type differently (I do get made fun of still for some things I say and process and little differently, But I'm me and I'm proud that God has allowed me to experience so much with what little I have and I have taught my 2 kids to read so far I think that's just dandy :)

Just a little about me and my struggles to get to where I am.

JoyForFitness

My truth about Shakeology - after 1 year

Most of us are skeptics when is comes to promises about what a product can do for your body, your skin, nails, hair, digestion, weight, energy. I know I am! So I just want to set your mind at ease about trying this amazing product called Shakeology. 1 year of drinking it everyday and here are the changes I've seen in my own body.
My nails are stronger & healthier, my hair is healthy, I'm thinner not in a skinny way but in a not bloated or extra muffin top kinda way, I'm regular with my daily digestion and bowel movements, my gallbladder issues are gone completely, my headaches are no longer present, I fall asleep without problems, I wake up ready to start my day, life has changed for me for my cravings, I don't need coffee I don't need desserts or junk food I have no monthly cramping issues and I don't know that last time I was sick. I'm a busy mom I don't have time to be sick. I've cleaned our our medicine and even the herbal cabinet.
The quality ingredients in this shake are like none other. Details below.
I know it's a lot to say about one product, one little shake, but it's worth it.
Now for a great deal and guarantee you can get this bag for 30 days drink every last bit of it and if it does not satisfy your expectations you can call and return the empty bag money back guarantee.
Or say you love it and want to change flavors you can do that every month or you can schedule bi-monthly orders (but you wouldn't because you'll be driving it everyday)  it's so versatile to fit your needs and budget.
Say you love it and want to save money each month. That's an option too, you can sign up to take advantage of the coaches discount without having to coach.
So many options for you to add this to your daily routine and your monthly budget it's affordable less than a grande cafe latte in any coffee shop and definitely less than any take out salad for lunch with quadruple the nutrients.
The bottom line is are you willing to take the chance to feel great, to look great and to invest in your health by drinking a healthy nutrient dense shake everyday.
You can enjoy your choice of fitness and do that really well and add this nutrients for max results or maybe you don't like to workout or an injury has put a hold on your physical abilities.
Shakeolgy is for everyone not just the fit and athletic group but it's for the health of all individuals.

Quality ingredients:
Super protein blend: from complete protein sources including quinoa and chia (no soy products)
Super green blend: spirulina, spinach to barley grass
Adaptogen blend: astragalus, ginkgo, maca (to balance endocrine system: why my adrenal glands are not over stimulated anymore)
Probiotic/digestive enzymes: lactobacillus, lipase, papain
The above are just a few I know have helped my changes.

As a doctor of natural health I know that to completely heal your body you must balance every system, for when one functions well the stress on others increases to keep up with a well balanced organ system. If I was to suggest herbals, foods, diet changes, vitamins & minerals it would cost my clients into the hundreds of dollars each month to get what you get in this shake. I've done the research I've tried 12 months personally and I'm betting that 30 days of drinking this Shakeology you'll never want to stop you'll fall in love with a new you, a you that feels great, filled with natural energy, healthy organs that learn to function properly instead of symptoms being covered with daily OTC meds that masks the problems. I encourage you to believe you can and will feel better.
And remember Beachbody guarantees your money back I think that's a great backing from a great company.

Message me today to get you started on your 30 day shake challenge.

Joyforfitness - Glorifying God in Faith, Family, Fitness & Food

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