From flab to fab!

Yes you read the title of this post correctly....from flab to fab! Listen, we gotcha your back here....the truth is you've lost the weight, according to the numbers on the scale...but your clothes aren't holding you the way you want to feel.....fabulous!! Have you tried weight training? Indeed, light weights might be the answer to that problem. You see muscle is going to burn fat faster as you continue on your health journey, so it's important to keep it intact! Not sure where to start? Higher a trainer for a day....yes a day, that fits in the budget, and pick their brain of weight related exercises that can help you stay lean, get lean, and be lean! Or one of our favorite series of DVDs, THE FIRM, tons of exercises to get you firm and tight! And you don't need weights to do weight bearing exercises, there are tons of exercises using the weight of your own body!! Yes, so no excuses, get firm and feel even better about this beautiful journey you're on...B-FIT4U! :)

Chill in the air!

Do you feel the chill in the air? Autumn has arrived and wants you to eat belly warming foods! But....can you? Of course! You can AND B-FIT4U! It all comes down to portion control and shuffling your food choices. Sooooo if you plan to have a hearty meal today....shuffle your other choices by having a light protein filled breakfast, soup or salad for lunch, snacks full of fiber and/or protein( think apples and peanut butter, popcorn, veggies and cottage cheese, Greek yogurt). And your hearty meal must be a serving! And pair it with a nutrient rich, fiber filled salad to add bulk to the meal, not to your waistline! No more bulky sweaters! Stop hiding that fabulous figure! It's winter weather makeovers, B-FIT4U style!

The only way.....

"The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible" Are you doing everything you can to lose those unwanted pounds? Are you making excuses and not getting out there often enough and moving! Is your excuse....well I've just hit a plateau? There is NO plateau, there is only YOU and your MIND! If things have slowed down as you reach for your healthiest self, then it comes down to these three things in this order....FOOD, FITNESS, YOU! You can exercise until the world spins off its axis, but if you fuel your body with unhealthy foods,you will not lose weight and you'll be sooooooo frustrated! Because all your hardwork in the gym, outside hiking, running, biking etc....will be wasted! So it comes down to you and food! Make it a priority to fuel your body with good for you foods, count those calories as you lose those pounds, stay focused, portion control, variety of foods, fruits, veggies, 5 meals a day, keeping that metabolism revved up eating every 3 hrs. You know what you have to do, no excuses! You've got this!! B-FIT4U!

Weekend warrior!

So what is your plan of attack for this weekend? You know what we mean....you have 3 days..Fri, Sat, Sun to either slide off that food wagon, or challenge yourself to KEEP at it! Sure maybe the weekend is your time to have a treat or two.....but no excuses to completely fall off the wagon!! Make a food and workout plan! Find two new ways to get outside and run, jump, play, hike in the woods, walk with a friend, but get out there and MOVE! AND decide which day you want to have your Happy meal, I don't like when people call this a cheat meal....so ridiculous, food should NOT be associated with guilt!!! So back to it...ONE happy meal that gives you pleasure, and perhaps dessert as well :) Remember your servings and portion control this weekend and you truly can enjoy yourself! Life is a gentle balance, stay focused, stay passionate, remember why you started this journey...B-FIT4U! Happy weekend!!-FoodieGIRL

Crockin' it!

We got you on the easy frontier today with another simple crockpot creation....BBQ pineapple pulled pork Sammie's! Take your boneless pork loin set in crockpot on low for 5-6 hrs, covered in 1/2 a jar of your favorite BBQ sauce, and one can of pineapple (drained). Shred pork when done and enjoy on a whole wheat hamburger bun with a side salad. Yum! Told ya it was easy! Protein, veggies, fruit, whole grains...DINNER, HEALTHY, B-FIT4U!

Frozen veggies

YOU, yes YOU are under using frozen veggies...a great, inexpensive and healthy way to get your veggies in! And did you know that frozen veggies are frozen at their freshness peak?! Yes! So they are just as healthy as your fresh veggies at the store....AND they are conveniently already cleaned and trimmed for you!!! So guess what!? No excuses to not eat your vegetables! So things we love to do with our frozen veggies.....throw them in stir fry, canned soups to bring up the healthy factor, add them to Ramen noodles, quick side dish ( you can microwave them!). Oh and how about add to your favorite crockpot dish. I love a mixed frozen veggie in a stew or chicken pot pie! And you throw those frozen veggies into all of the above....frozen!!! Seeee soooooo convenient!!! The hot soup, stew, stir fry pot, etc will cook those veggies till warm and tender in a jiffy! And last time I checked.....you never gained weight from eating vegetables, ya dig? So maintain, lose and keep those unwanted winter pounds off!

EASY!

What can I say...I like things to be EASY when it comes to dinner during the week, AND if my crockpot can be my best friend? Well, then even better!! So this week let me just tell you, B-fitters, I've been all about how little I can be in the kitchen, cause life is busy, ya know?! But ya gotta eat, and healthfully, too! So over the next few weeks I'm gonna give you some great recipes to fill you up with good, easy nutrition AND save you time and $$$! We all like saving deniro right? So first easy peeeeasy recipe is My Quick Stew: get out your crockpot, set on high for 4-5hrs, place a slim cut of beef in there, a can of beef gravy and 1/2 a bag of frozen mixed veggies. When the time is up, shred the beef ( you can use chicken if you prefer, too!) Serve over Uncle Ben's 90 second microwave rice, yes 90 seconds! And you've got dinner! Go for rice varieties like brown and wild, or quinoa and brown, soooo good, sooo good for you! And remember, red meat on occasion is ok, as with anything one serving, please! Mindful eating is happy eating! Happy weekend B-fitters! Get moving and eating in the right direction!

Fall into Fall!

So many of you have contacted me over the last several weeks concerned that as your bathing suits are put away...so will your willpower...be shoved in a drawer somewhere! This does NOT have to be the case! Nosireeee! Colder weather does not have to mean "winter weight". Sure we may crave warm weather foods like, stews, casseroles and pot pies BUT that doesn't mean you have to let yourself forget the RULES of KEEPING it OFF! Here's a reminder to keep you full and satisfied this winter, but not packing on the pounds.... 1. 80/20 RULE eat well 80% of the time with 20% allowances to treat 2. PORTION control! Then literally you can have a little of everything IF ....see rule #3... 3. EAT your fruits and veggies, they will LOVE your waistline! 4. If your pants are suddenly tight...guess what...you've better get back to #3...clothes don't lie ;) 5. One sweet a day or every other day, avoid too much sugar...it likes to turn to fat, ya dig? 6. Treat yourself every week to something...and guess what? It doesn't have to be food, find other ways to reward yourself for healthy behavior. 7. Make a goal to be 5 lbs thinner by next spring, not dreading to get that bathing suit back out, but to be excited to! You got this, B-fitters!!

A little inspiration...:)

Today is your day to SHINE! Sure, sure you're like...it's Thursday...uh why should I shine? Because you have been or are going to get B-FIT4U! It's almost the weekend so take the time to rejuvenate, get moving, call an old friend, read a good book! Whatever you do...B-FIT4U! Think about your food choices, climb a tree, try something new, smile a bit more! B-FIT4U is about wellness from the inside out!! Take care of YOU and your healthy body will thank you!

FOOD for THOUGHT!

Did you know that you're 33% more likely to overeat when you're OVERTIRED!? Indeed!! Getting your zzzzz's is even more important than you thought! Hey we get it, you're on the GO you're making things happen, getting an appropriate amount of sleep to keep your body recharged can be difficult....but are all those goals you're striving for truly enjoyed when your sleeping on the job? Nope. So turn those electronics off an hour before your bedtime, find a peaceful spot to quiet those nagging thoughts, lists and deadlines. When you take time for you, there will be MORE of you to share with the world! Your thoughts and ideas will be more brilliant and clear! And guess what? Your waistline will thank you, too! Stress and no sleep is a combination for overeating and unhealthy habits, and weight gain. You can burn the candlestick at both ends and expect not to get....burned ;) Now go to sleep...ok maybe later when your done working, but go to bed!-FoodieGIRL