Hey Everyone!
It has been forever since I posted on here, but I'm excited to get back to the routine of posting and help figuring out how to live a positive healthy lifestyle with all of you!
BUT:
I need to know what you guys want to see! Leave a comment below and let me know what kinds of posts you would like to see- it's much appreciated!
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Sorry it's been awhile!
Hey Everyone!
I'm so sorry it's been awhile! Life throws you curveballs sometimes:)
I promise I will be uploading soon so check frequently!
xo
I'm so sorry it's been awhile! Life throws you curveballs sometimes:)
I promise I will be uploading soon so check frequently!
xo
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Workout of the Week
Hey Everyone
This week's workout of the week is weight training for the upper body. Most of these moves I've added in a squat or a lunge for a little extra burn. I use 3-5 pound hand weights.
5 rounds 10 reps
side lunge with bicep curl
forward lunge with bicep curl (10 each side)
triceps kickbacks in a squat
rear fly in a squat
chest fly (lying down in the same position you'd be in a sit-up)
upright row in a squat
reverse lunge with shoulder press
Enjoy the workout!
DISCLAIMER: The author is not responsible any injuries sustained while performing the exercises suggested
This week's workout of the week is weight training for the upper body. Most of these moves I've added in a squat or a lunge for a little extra burn. I use 3-5 pound hand weights.
5 rounds 10 reps
side lunge with bicep curl
forward lunge with bicep curl (10 each side)
triceps kickbacks in a squat
rear fly in a squat
chest fly (lying down in the same position you'd be in a sit-up)
upright row in a squat
reverse lunge with shoulder press
Enjoy the workout!
DISCLAIMER: The author is not responsible any injuries sustained while performing the exercises suggested
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Shopping list for this week's meal plan
Hey Everyone
So here's the shopping list for this week's meal plan:
unsweetened almond milk
apples
whole grain bread
plain hummus
lightly sweetened greek yogurt
flax seeds
almond butter
eggs
pears
carrots
almonds
bananas
whole grain pasta
canned diced tomatoes
fresh herbs
whole wheat pitas
spinach
romaine lettuce
tomatoes, fresh
feta cheese
black olives
Note: This probably isn't the perfect meal plan but it's better than eating convenience food and that's what I'm doing my best to try and avoid. I might not stick to this perfectly, but I find at least having a plan makes a difference.
Water: I heard that you're supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day. I try to get as much water as I can and I definitely encourage you to do the same!
So here's the shopping list for this week's meal plan:
unsweetened almond milk
apples
whole grain bread
plain hummus
lightly sweetened greek yogurt
flax seeds
almond butter
eggs
pears
carrots
almonds
bananas
whole grain pasta
canned diced tomatoes
fresh herbs
whole wheat pitas
spinach
romaine lettuce
tomatoes, fresh
feta cheese
black olives
Note: This probably isn't the perfect meal plan but it's better than eating convenience food and that's what I'm doing my best to try and avoid. I might not stick to this perfectly, but I find at least having a plan makes a difference.
Water: I heard that you're supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day. I try to get as much water as I can and I definitely encourage you to do the same!
Food time! This week's meal plan
Hey Everyone
So I thought I'd share with you this week's meal plan and shopping list. Now what you might notice is that I'm repeating the same meals & snacks a lot. I do this every week and kind of have my go-tos. I don't get sick of certain foods easily which I find helpful so I don't have to buy too many groceries. I have dance for 3 hours Tuesdays & Thursdays so my meal plans for those days are a little different (which'd be great for you if you do some kind of sport after school!)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BREAKFAST
1 glass unsweetened almond milk
1 hard boiled eggs (I make mine the night before and refrigerate them)
1 banana
LUNCH
water bottle (I'm trying to cut out juice & pop)
greek pita
apple slices
almonds
carrot sticks with hummus
DINNER
whole grain pasta with diced tomatoes and fresh herbs (note: this is basically dinner every day this week. That may not work for you but I find convenient)
Tuesday, Thursday
BREAKFAST
1 glass unsweetened almond milk
1 apple
1 slice whole grain toast with hummus
LUNCH
1 water bottle
lightly sweetened greek yogurt with flax seeds
sliced apples with almond butter for dipping
1 hard-boiled egg
1 pear
BEFORE DANCE
carrot sticks with plain hummus
almonds
1 banana
AFTER DANCE
whole grain pasta with diced tomatoes and herbs
WEEKENDS
... are totally crazy for me so I just try to stick with eating healthy!
So I thought I'd share with you this week's meal plan and shopping list. Now what you might notice is that I'm repeating the same meals & snacks a lot. I do this every week and kind of have my go-tos. I don't get sick of certain foods easily which I find helpful so I don't have to buy too many groceries. I have dance for 3 hours Tuesdays & Thursdays so my meal plans for those days are a little different (which'd be great for you if you do some kind of sport after school!)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BREAKFAST
1 glass unsweetened almond milk
1 hard boiled eggs (I make mine the night before and refrigerate them)
1 banana
LUNCH
water bottle (I'm trying to cut out juice & pop)
greek pita
apple slices
almonds
carrot sticks with hummus
DINNER
whole grain pasta with diced tomatoes and fresh herbs (note: this is basically dinner every day this week. That may not work for you but I find convenient)
Tuesday, Thursday
BREAKFAST
1 glass unsweetened almond milk
1 apple
1 slice whole grain toast with hummus
LUNCH
1 water bottle
lightly sweetened greek yogurt with flax seeds
sliced apples with almond butter for dipping
1 hard-boiled egg
1 pear
BEFORE DANCE
carrot sticks with plain hummus
almonds
1 banana
AFTER DANCE
whole grain pasta with diced tomatoes and herbs
WEEKENDS
... are totally crazy for me so I just try to stick with eating healthy!
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Workout of the Week
Hey Everyone
I'm all about fitting in a workout to give you a boost of energy. I saw this workout awhile ago and thought it would be a fun one to share :)
Easy as Pi Workout
3- minutes cardio (mix it up)
1 minute high knees
1 minute high knees with jump rope (use an imaginary one if you don't have a jump rope)
1 minute burpees
1- minute modified plank
4- minutes conditioning
1 minute double crunches
1 minute push-ups (this weeks EOTW)
1 minute side plank (right)
1 minute side plank (left)
Repeat circuit 2-3 times
I'm all about fitting in a workout to give you a boost of energy. I saw this workout awhile ago and thought it would be a fun one to share :)
Easy as Pi Workout
3- minutes cardio (mix it up)
1 minute high knees
1 minute high knees with jump rope (use an imaginary one if you don't have a jump rope)
1 minute burpees
1- minute modified plank
4- minutes conditioning
1 minute double crunches
1 minute push-ups (this weeks EOTW)
1 minute side plank (right)
1 minute side plank (left)
Repeat circuit 2-3 times
Exercise of the Week
Hey Everyone
This weeks exercise of the week is Push-Ups.
Push-ups are a great way to strengthen your upper body and they're bodyweight, so no equipment needed. I try to do my push-ups on my toes, (even if I don't go all the way down) but sometimes if I'm ridiculously tired I'll switch to modified. Push-ups are one of those exercises where its quality over quantity, so make sure you pay careful attention to your form.
I'm setting a goal for myself this week, and I would encourage you to do the same. I'm going to try to do 25 push-ups a day. I have a weak upper body so it's going to be a challenge!
This weeks exercise of the week is Push-Ups.
Push-ups are a great way to strengthen your upper body and they're bodyweight, so no equipment needed. I try to do my push-ups on my toes, (even if I don't go all the way down) but sometimes if I'm ridiculously tired I'll switch to modified. Push-ups are one of those exercises where its quality over quantity, so make sure you pay careful attention to your form.
I'm setting a goal for myself this week, and I would encourage you to do the same. I'm going to try to do 25 push-ups a day. I have a weak upper body so it's going to be a challenge!
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