Food, why it's more than half the battle to healthy....

So you're exercising all the time but your weight isn't budging....are you addressing what you are eating? More times than not, no one wants to get real with the food they are putting into their body, or they are under the impression that they can eat whatever they want because they do exercise. No and no. What you fuel your body with is 80% of the puzzle to healthy. Yes 80%! If the scale isn't budging for you or you're getting stronger with all that exercise but see no definition in your body, it's the food you are eating, whether you like it or not. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle and see those results, food absolutely has to be apart of the equation. And the best way to get an idea where you might need some "food tweeking" in your diet is to food journal for one week. Write it all down, drinks too and see where it is you're overeating or making poor choices. Often portion control is the culprit but poor choices are right up there! The food journal will also reveal your habits and perhaps the time of day you have most difficulty with when making good food choices. After you look over your journal you can figure out how many calories you need to consume each day to keep you energized and your body working efficiently. Meeting just once with a food coach or a nutritionist will optimize the information you can gain from your food journal, as well figure out your calorie count for your lifestyle. Listen up, don't waste all that exercising with poor food choices. Why waste your time like that? Canceling out a gratifying workout for overeating is not worth the weight, Ya dig? Eat well, feel great! B-FIT4U ~"ab are made in the kitchen" :)

Cashew Cream Sauce-yum!

Cashew cream sauce! Have you heard of it? It's one of those healthy swaps for Alfredo sauce that will have your tastebuds begging for more! And while you can purchase it at your local health food store, it's soooooooo easy to make that you're going to wonder why you never made it before!! It's deeelicious on pasta, of course but has a wonderful place on veggies, as well. And if your lactose intolerant or avoiding dairy for any health reason, this creamy dreamy sauce hits that comforting spot, without the cholesterol and extra calories. So here's the recipe, make it today! You will love it! Cashew Cream Sauce aka. Dairy free Alfredo 1 onion, medium size,chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups of water 1 Tbs lemon juice 2 tsp kosher salt Pinch of pepper 1/2 cup vegan parmesan (Go Veggie brand) 1 1/2 cups cashews, blanched ️Bring pan of water to a rolling boil and add cashews. Boil cashews for 10 minutes until tender and drain. This will ensure a smooth sauce. Sauté onion on medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and sautee for 2 minutes more, careful not to burn. Remove onion and garlic and place in a blender with salt, pinch of pepper, lemon juice, cashews, parmesan and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more parm if needed for thickness and adjusting salt and pepper to taste. Take mixture and warm through in a sauté pan or microwave and add to your favorite vegetable or pasta dish, use in between veggie lasagna layers or use as a dip. ️Enjoy!

I can't find the time!

So the excuse you are running with these days for not taking take of yourself is you don't have time....right....very lame, you know this. Busy seems to be the new normal but does it have to be? Are you busy doing things you love or is your life out of your control? Listen up! You are in control of your life, level of busy and overall peace of mind. No more excuses! There IS time to take care of you! The secret is to make that time. That does not mean saying it, but DOING it! Align your daily plans around taking the time to take care of you! You eat breakfast relatively around the same time everyday, right? Now look at your schedule and decide when you will take care of yourself everyday. Start with 15 minutes...meditation, cup of tea, exercise or simply just sitting down for those 15 minutes will begin to be your new favorite time in your schedule. As this habit forms over the next month, add onto that "take care of myself" time. You can't burn that candle stick from both ends and expect to feel healthy, full and satisfied. It will catch up to you. Only when you take care of you, can you truly be whole, no excuses! Find yourself in those 15 minutes and run from that busy you held so tightly to for too long. It's time for you! :)