Q&A S.2

Q: What are some useful tools to help keep track of calories, fat, carbs, and protein consumed in a day?

A: The best tool I have found, if you have a smartphone, is the My Fitness Pal app. It helps keep track of all the food you eat and breaks it down for you. It also tells you at the end of the day what would happen if you kept eating the way you ate that day. Another great thing is that you can also add you friends, which is great to have that support with you.

Q: How many meals do you usually have a day?

A: I usually have three meals, but I also have about three different snack periods just to make sure that I am constantly full. The more working out you do the faster your metabolism becomes. I would suggest that if you are trying to lose or gain, you should still eat about three meals a day and have two snack periods. There is no reason to starve yourself.

Challenge Your Limits

The hardest thing I struggle with is pushing myself beyond what I think I can do. Key word here, think. What I think I can do... Somewhere in the back of my head the thought always comes a thought to just roll over and say I did enough and no one could blame me from giving up and stopping. I don't need to run that last half mile, do one more set of weights, keep up with my eating habits.

The other day I came across this quote which describes perfectly how us humans do things. I will explain more of how to over come this thought of stopping where you are and not pushing your limits.

"It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." ~Alfred Adler~

This struck a very deep cord with me and got me thinking if this statement was true or not.. I believe we all know that this very fact is actually true. We find it easy to talk up a big talk and find it harder to live up to what we say. How do combat this? First, find people to workout with, run with, eat healthier with, etc. Ever since I have started working out with Brad and Jordan, I have pushed myself harder because they help me stay energized during my workouts. Then there is Jeremy, keep a look out for his name later on, a health nut and yoga fanatic, he is helping me see that I can always eat the way I need to. So, summing up the first fact, accountability is a very powerful tool. USE IT! Secondly, look inside you and figure out why you are doing what you are doing. For me, I have always wanted to step away from the comment, "Aw, you are so tiny." Every time I think about stopping and "resting" I remind myself of what I am fighting for. We all can fight together to make us better people. Feel free to share why you are doing what you are doing!

Progress Report!

Hey everyone! So, Mondays I have decided to be progress report days since I do my most intense work out with my awesome friends, Brad and Jordan, who you will probably hear more about later. Now, drum roll as I announce my weight and post a progress picture.

Weight: 140 lbs

There you have it folks! Progress has been made! I have a feeling that since I have had rapid growth I will be slowing down for the next few weeks, but we will see. In the future I plan to have my awesome roommate, Savannah, take a more professional picture. Brad, Jordan, and myself just did an extreme workout with legs as the main focus, so I am going to be lazy tonight and not worry about any of that.

Remember, to always drink plenty of water during your workout and have protein after your workout!

"To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." ~Buddha~