Hello all! Hope you had a great 3 day weekend!
I headed to Palm Coast, Florida for a beach wedding and was VERY excited...HOWEVER: I was very disappointed in myself last time I went to Florida (for spring break) because I went totally off my clean eating plan.
SOOOOO here's what I changed this time around to make sure I don't regret this amazing trip!
1. New mindset.
Frankly, when I went on spring break, I was new to this clean eating, weight lifting lifestyle, and felt weak when it came to control over food, drinking, and working out. I would do so well for about 5 days or a week, and then if I caved and had a bad "binge" day, I would feel so defeated...leading to a chain of bad decisions. In short, what I was missing was CONSISTENCY.
I have gained so much confidence in myself over the past two months, and I can't imagine giving up on my goals. I think this is due in large part to positive self-talk, my uber-supportive boyfriend, and literally checking things off my list as I did them. Keeping a detailed record of what I eat and how many Calories I burn during each workout has been crucial for me to learn what works best for my body. I'm looking forward to the day that I can better "eyeball" portions instead of grabbing a measuring cup, but without the initial steps I've been taking none of that would be possible! Remember: everyone is different. We have different goals, bodies, personalities, tastes...there is not one solitary workout/meal plan that can be applied to everyone. That's part of what I've grown to love about this journey-it's personal.
2. New meal plan.
I have substituted some less nutrient-dense foods for those with higher micro/macro nutrient content. An example would be: Eating quinoa or brown rice instead of white rice. Although they are both "carbs"...white rice has less of the nutrients that your body needs than the other carb options. Now I know to order sweet potato as a substitute for regular potato products. Even if they are in FRIES form ...its a better trade...especially if you're sitting poolside and your options are extremely limited.
3. Upgraded body.
Being able to SEE progress instead of just trust that it is happening is definitely a way to get rid of the little voice in your head telling you to "go ahead and eat the donut". Unfortunately, there is no way to get to this point without HARD WORK and lots of dedication. There is no magic pill. There is only you! I was able to look in the mirror every morning and say DAMN that's a bikini body to be proud of, instead of thinking 'well, I guess I can spare a couple more bad days because I still have a long ways to go'.
4. Cheat MEALS not cheat DAYS.
My meals were actually pretty on point! I was kind of proud of how well I did with keeping on track. The first night I had grilled salmon on a bed of kale and almonds. The second, baked chicken, roasted veggies and a side salad. Hello healthy! The area I ended up cheating in was definitely carbs from alcohol. Disclaimer: I don't drink on a daily basis, or even a weekly basis. But this is because I choose to use those macros for food instead of alcohol...not because I don't like a glass of wine or a beer now and then! If you're not a drinker...treat yourself with a wedding cake cheat! YUM.
The weather here was hard to come back to...we're under a tornado watch all night! And I'm at work in a big glass office building...YIKES lol.
Have a great week! And if you cheated on your plan this weekend...give yourself a break. It's not the end of the world, and shit happens. Today is as great of a day to start over as any!
♥MK
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