Free Calories Can Still Make You Fat!

Stop Eating When You Really Don't Want To

I know one of the biggest problems I have is eating food when I really don't want to. It may be because it's free or someone made it for me, so I feel obligated. I'm still really working on this but 

I am getting better at this. Here are a few ways to avoid rationalizing in those moments 

and adding extra calories and fat to your daily diet.

It's a special occasion.

Usually good times with family means lots of food. Usuallly the food is not healthy for us and we overindulge.  You dont have to deprive yourself but be reasonable and have a small portion. Depending on the occasion, you can plan something that takes the attention off of food. Bring a game or a movie or an idea that will get the whole family up and moving.

I deserve it!

Yep, dont we all. If we have had a bad day or a really good day, shouldn't we treat ourselves.   Food should NOT be the reward. Instead, try relaxing or treating yourself with other activities that are rewarding. For instance, give yourself time to take a long bath, a massage, take a walk or call an old friend to say hello. 

It's Free!

Free food at work, at the grocery store, samples at the mall..... Free calories still make you fat!  Before you pick it up, ask yourself, "Would I eat this if I had to pull money out of my wallet and pay for it?" Probably not.

I don't want to be rude.

Maybe someone baked you a pie or cake. Or maybe you are just at someones house and they have food  prepared. Dont feel obligated. Politely pass on certain foods if you know wont help you. If you feel like there is NO Way you can say "No" then, only put a very small portion on your plate.

I should clean my plate. There are children starving in other countries.

There are children and adults starving in some places, but in reality, you finishing your food doesn't help them. I do understand the thought behind it which is being appreciative of what you have by not wasting. Best thing to do here is to practice portion control BEFORE eating. So while fixing your plate, only put a reasonable serving on it. If you some left over, dont be afraid to pack a take home box.

Hope these couple tips help!

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Self Love Times 20

Simply put... 20 Things I LOVE About Myself

This list is whatever came to mind within 15 minutes. I felt like this was a good exercise to do to simply remember a few things that I honestly love about me.

1. I am genuinely positive.
2. I love that I have a good heart and honestly do to others as I want them to do to me, forreal.
3. I'm a pretty good cook.
4. I'm a fun mama! My kids and their friends know I rock!
5. I am pretty creative and crafty, (not always neat) but still can come up with a good design nontheless.
6. I have learned to take time for me, even if it is just a nap. 
7. I have good business sense. I have had that knack since I was about 11 years old.
8. I am loyal and value the relationships I have.
9. I love that I can be high maintenance about my hair and skin products one moment and the next moment run out the house in sweats with my hair pulled back and shea butter on my face. 
10. I put thought into being a good wife and mother everyday. That part of my life is not on auto-pilot.
11. I love that I look good in most colors.
12. I like my hair even on bad hair days.
13. I'm curvy.
14. I love that I'm ok with learning something new. Even if it is Minecraft, Lego Batman 2, Little Big Planet and I'm being taught by my kids.
15. I love that I listen before I react. Great quality to have. 
16. I love that I have a strong faith in God.
17. I love that I know how to sew, a little bit. That skill comes in handy a lot!
18. I love that I will do whatever it takes at any given moment to support my family.
19. I love my legs. They're Hot!
20. I love that I've learned to set goals for myself, set a strategy and get there.

What do you love about yourself??

Comment below or if you have a page or blog, leave the link in the comments 

so we can all check it out.

OMG, I Messed Up!

So last week, I thought it would be a perfect week. With my children being out of school and my schedule being slightly lighter (I thought), I figured I would have no problem keeping everything in control.

WRONG!!
Last week probably was one of my worst weeks since starting T25. I was so much more busier than I thought. I missed 2 workouts and my eating wasn't exactly controlled. When I overeat, its normally on something like almonds, peanut butter or granola cereal. I don't buy a lot of junk food.
But, I bought some Doritos last week for my kids. I bought the family size jumbo bag. The crazy part is, I don't even eat Doritos! But those Spicy Nacho Doritos attacked me and I fought back with a bottle of Cholula.  And it was great. LOL!

My Weapon of Attack

Anyway, so glad that's over!
So this week I've started my mealplan, which I will post later. I am basing it off the T25 nutrition Get It Done Nutrition Guide. Although, I don't cut out food groups, for the next 2 weeks I am cutting out dairy, white sugar and anything carb that is not complex. Getting back to business. I have to do this because I find that when I eat junk food, I start to crave it (I think they put drugs in it). So when I do a stricter plan for a week or two, I do way better in the long haul.

Now the only other thing is "Do I Re-Do last week??" As a coach, I get this question a LOT. Here is my answer, "NO!" I never go Back. Only Forward Motion for me. So I will be completing week 5 this week and moving on to the Beta Phase next week. This is of course, my opinion and if you prefer to Redo a week, there is no harm in it.

I don't turn around

Be kind to yourself! If you happen to mess up, Its NOT THE END! 

You always have the control to get back in and change the story! Never forget that!

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