1. Check out this Buzzfeed post about smoothies.
2. Watch this video, also by Buzzfeed, about what does 2,000 calories look like.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Health Materials
Here are two things for you to do today...
1. Check out this Buzzfeed post about smoothies.
2. Watch this video, also by Buzzfeed, about what does 2,000 calories look like.
That is your homework for the day. Class dismissed!
1. Check out this Buzzfeed post about smoothies.
2. Watch this video, also by Buzzfeed, about what does 2,000 calories look like.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
How I got my Ass Kicked
First off, no... I didn't get into some epic fight that left me with battle wounds of glory. I actually went on a 3 mileish run (I'll explain this ish in a minute) and worked out for the first time in three weeks. Remember that post about when I was going to take a break from working out for a week because I felt under the weather? (If not click here). Well, that infection came back, again, and kept me under the weather for another week. Granted, it didn't help that I was dancing almost every night of the show I am in. (How To Succeed)
Anyways! Brad, Jordan, and myself decided to go on a run around Piedmont Park yesterday and it ended up being around, or close to, three miles with about 75% of it being a full run/sprint. Afterwards, we hit the gym and worked out for another hour. Good news, yes there is good news, because I was able to keep up my healthy eating habits over the past three weeks, I haven't lost any weight! Yay! So, as of right now, I stand at 140ish lbs, body sore, and plan on putting on five more lbs by the time I hit my fist beach trip in early May. I know that my original goal was 150 lbs by that time, but shit happens and I got sick. The main lesson in this post is... *drum roll*... Shit happens and adjusting your goals is okay. Okay? You mean, because some random life event that I have no control over changes some course of my plans I can change my goals? Um, yes. Live life to the fullest, but don't let yourself be chained down.
Side note: Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram!
Anyways! Brad, Jordan, and myself decided to go on a run around Piedmont Park yesterday and it ended up being around, or close to, three miles with about 75% of it being a full run/sprint. Afterwards, we hit the gym and worked out for another hour. Good news, yes there is good news, because I was able to keep up my healthy eating habits over the past three weeks, I haven't lost any weight! Yay! So, as of right now, I stand at 140ish lbs, body sore, and plan on putting on five more lbs by the time I hit my fist beach trip in early May. I know that my original goal was 150 lbs by that time, but shit happens and I got sick. The main lesson in this post is... *drum roll*... Shit happens and adjusting your goals is okay. Okay? You mean, because some random life event that I have no control over changes some course of my plans I can change my goals? Um, yes. Live life to the fullest, but don't let yourself be chained down.
Side note: Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Grain, Nuts, and You
On to the third section of my food group. Grains and nuts. Now, if you need a recap of the other items on my food list you can check out the meats and the veggies, by clicking on the respective words. The links will take you directly to the blog post. Magic!
Almonds - These nuts make the perfect snack, especially for that mid-afternoon crunchy salty craving we all get. Almonds pack a bunch of protein and calcium in them and provide other health benefits, such as lowering bed cholesterol and giving us the good fats we need in our bodies. Eat about a handful of these as a snack and you will be full.
Noodles - Basic carb packing material and pasta is just plain downright amazing. If you don't love pasta, you probably should learn to love it.
Rice - Again, carbs carbs carbs. Great side dish and many different ways of cooking rice. Try making yellow rice! My roommate has an amazing, easy recipe on how to make yellow rice. I will post is sometime in the future for you guys.
Bread - PB&J's, toast for cheese, toast for your avocado. So many uses!
Peanut Butter - Packed with protein and important oils, peanut butter works like magic to fill you up and works well in a smoothie to give you that extra protein boost. Later on I will post an protein shake recipe.
Happy eating!!
Almonds - These nuts make the perfect snack, especially for that mid-afternoon crunchy salty craving we all get. Almonds pack a bunch of protein and calcium in them and provide other health benefits, such as lowering bed cholesterol and giving us the good fats we need in our bodies. Eat about a handful of these as a snack and you will be full.
Noodles - Basic carb packing material and pasta is just plain downright amazing. If you don't love pasta, you probably should learn to love it.
Rice - Again, carbs carbs carbs. Great side dish and many different ways of cooking rice. Try making yellow rice! My roommate has an amazing, easy recipe on how to make yellow rice. I will post is sometime in the future for you guys.
Bread - PB&J's, toast for cheese, toast for your avocado. So many uses!
Peanut Butter - Packed with protein and important oils, peanut butter works like magic to fill you up and works well in a smoothie to give you that extra protein boost. Later on I will post an protein shake recipe.
Happy eating!!
Friday, March 15, 2013
TGIF: Water + Breakfast
Hey everyone! Wonder what I eat every day for breakfast? Well, even if you don't really care about what I eat for breakfast... here is what my breakfast looks like!
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| 8 Oz of Water |
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| 2 Boiled Eggs |
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| 8 Oz of Milk |
Now, the question I know you are all ask, why these items?
- Drinking 8 oz of water before breakfast has shown to decrease hunger.
- Fast and easy. While you are getting ready in the morning just put eggs in a pot of water and let them cook while you finish getting ready for your busy day.
- Milk helps wash down the eggs and it a healthy part of a complete breakfast!
Have a great St. Patrick's Day!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
So, I heard something about Spinach
We all know vegetables are good for the body. An old cartoon taught us that eating a can of spinach gives us strength like no other! I don't suggesting eat a can of spinach because it isn't the healthiest version of spinach for you. What I do suggest is trying to eat these veggies weekly. These are the ones that I have on my list of items to eat every week. Now, I must inform you that some of them are for no other reason that I like to cook with these items.
Carrots - Good snack food not to mention great for your eyes.
Spinach - This ingredient has multiple benefits that include bone, skin, blood pressure, and vision. For more info on these and more just follow click this link.
Mushrooms - Cooking ingredient
Onions - Cooking ingredient
Asparagus - Chalk full of vitamin C and vitamin K, asparagus can help with diet, digestion, and heart healthy. Not to mention this ingredient can be added as a side to almost any dish and you can also add it to past to add some green color. For more health benefits click this link.
Avocado - Avocados are full of fats, oil, and cholesterol that is healthy for your body. They are filling and help to keep you full. Avocados are also versatile in how you can use them. You can use them as a snack, on a sandwich, in a pasta, or as the sauce itself. Check back to an early blog post to see a simple recipe for a great tasting snack.
Beans - Need I say more? Fiber and just plain healthy. Warning, farting my occur if you consume too much of these guys.
Cucumbers - Great snack food, just add salt, pepper, and a little bit of ranch.
Carrots - Good snack food not to mention great for your eyes.
Spinach - This ingredient has multiple benefits that include bone, skin, blood pressure, and vision. For more info on these and more just follow click this link.
Mushrooms - Cooking ingredient
Onions - Cooking ingredient
Asparagus - Chalk full of vitamin C and vitamin K, asparagus can help with diet, digestion, and heart healthy. Not to mention this ingredient can be added as a side to almost any dish and you can also add it to past to add some green color. For more health benefits click this link.
Avocado - Avocados are full of fats, oil, and cholesterol that is healthy for your body. They are filling and help to keep you full. Avocados are also versatile in how you can use them. You can use them as a snack, on a sandwich, in a pasta, or as the sauce itself. Check back to an early blog post to see a simple recipe for a great tasting snack.
Beans - Need I say more? Fiber and just plain healthy. Warning, farting my occur if you consume too much of these guys.
Cucumbers - Great snack food, just add salt, pepper, and a little bit of ranch.
Monday, March 4, 2013
I'm back!
I. Survived.
I rarely ever get sick, well, until I moved to Atlanta that is. I believe it has something to do with the fact I am used to clean country air of the south and this big city captures smog like no other. Anyways, last week I ran a fever for three days and all I had the energy to do was sit on the couch and watch Ru Paul's Drag Race on Netflix. Side note: that show makes everything better!
On top of having a fever I also caught an infection and am now on antibiotics. After today, I have two days left of my pills and I will be good to go!
What does that mean for me? Well, I am going to be taking a few more days of rest and looking at hitting the gym again on Thursday. I cannot wait to get back into the routine I had to step out of for awhile. My training program over the next few months will be different because I am in the middle of a show. Goal is still to hit 150 by end of April, but with these setbacks I've had, I won't be upset if I don't hit my goal by then. I will also be adding more running to prep for a 5k on April 26. To do this my roommate has suggested looking into the couch to 5k training program. I plan to take a look at it and let you guys know what I plan to do. Since I use to be on a cross country team, and pretty good might I add, I hope that with a few weeks of intense training I can easily build back up to a 3 mile run. Fingers crossed!
Tomorrow, you guys can expect a clear detailed look at what veggies (maybe fruit also) I eat. I am also hoping to cover this week what kind of snacks I keep around outside of my 25 items. Have fun living healthy!
I rarely ever get sick, well, until I moved to Atlanta that is. I believe it has something to do with the fact I am used to clean country air of the south and this big city captures smog like no other. Anyways, last week I ran a fever for three days and all I had the energy to do was sit on the couch and watch Ru Paul's Drag Race on Netflix. Side note: that show makes everything better!
On top of having a fever I also caught an infection and am now on antibiotics. After today, I have two days left of my pills and I will be good to go!
What does that mean for me? Well, I am going to be taking a few more days of rest and looking at hitting the gym again on Thursday. I cannot wait to get back into the routine I had to step out of for awhile. My training program over the next few months will be different because I am in the middle of a show. Goal is still to hit 150 by end of April, but with these setbacks I've had, I won't be upset if I don't hit my goal by then. I will also be adding more running to prep for a 5k on April 26. To do this my roommate has suggested looking into the couch to 5k training program. I plan to take a look at it and let you guys know what I plan to do. Since I use to be on a cross country team, and pretty good might I add, I hope that with a few weeks of intense training I can easily build back up to a 3 mile run. Fingers crossed!
Tomorrow, you guys can expect a clear detailed look at what veggies (maybe fruit also) I eat. I am also hoping to cover this week what kind of snacks I keep around outside of my 25 items. Have fun living healthy!
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