Growing up I enjoyed playing sports. I was no rookie when it came to psychical activity. However, going to the gym and having fundamental knowledge of nutrition was a whole other ball game. Eventually eating fast food and putting whatever cravings I had into my body caught up with me. I became extremely overweight and even began to feel physically sick. Without a doubt it affected my athletic performance and self esteem. During this time I had an extremely busy schedule and was rarely home to prepare myself dinner. This was my ultimate excuse to grab quick unhealthy options.
At the time I didn’t even notice that I was carrying an extra 25lbs. The weight slowly kept coming until I saw my self in a swimming suit picture. Then and there I developed a great desire to change. I decided to try something different than I had before. I stumbled upon Macro Counting also known as flexible dieting. A key component to staying true to this diet was to plan ahead of time. Trying to put a meal together at the last minute only raised the possibility that I would fall back into old habits. I was not going to let that happen. I kept a food log in the early stages of counting macros which helped me make smart choices. I began keeping track of my overall calories and protein amounts but allowed my carbohydrates and fats I consume to vary each day. I found it was possible to eat the things I wanted if I fit it into my macros. It was the ultimate way to give my body the nutrients in needed. Our bodies need a certain amount of carbs, fats, and protein to maintain or lose weight, when we deprive ourselves of thee things it makes the process that much harder.
A strict regimen of daily exercise after having my son helped me begin to not only look but feel healthier. I realized that there was no such thing as instant gratification, it is a process that would take patience and time. I was able to enjoy the process, and because of that I developed a love and desire for fitness. I also developed a desire to help others. I want to note that exercise was not what got me into shape, it was eating properly. No amount of cardio or time in the gym will help improve your health if you have unhealthy eating habits to begin with. Once I figured this out, my busy schedule was no longer an excuse. Making quick home-made meals in advance was a simple solution and the exercise only sped up that process. It was easy too! While maintaining a sustainable meal plan, I performed specific exercises that helped speed up my metabolism and recovering postpartum body. I chose to document my journey and soon enough I began to help influence women who were struggling like I was. My Solid body program will spark a change and motivation in your life. Don’t miss out!
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