We have been making an effort to get healthier (as always.) We never paid close attention to counting calories, etc., but now we are because it really hit us hard to see the calories burn so slowly on the gym equipment. It's like, I just ate a bowl of ice cream that I probably could have done without. That's easily 300 calories (with my mama bear portions) and that's equivalent to an hour on the bike or 30 min on the elliptical. Uhh, so not worth it! And say I have a 100-150 calorie snack right now. I can have 11 doritos or a huge bowl of watermelon. Which do I prefer? What is better for me? And what will make me full until the next meal time? I just always want to eat a lot... Maybe that's just me haha! So I eat good sized portions of low calorie fruits and veggies. And the sweet tooth gets conquered - YES!
We have also been thinking about our time. Time is a very valuable thing to us right now. Time is ticking and our daughter is growing up. We are maturing as a young family and don't wanna miss a beat together. Daniel, Ariana, and I spend as much time together as possible so to overeat means more time at the gym and less time with family. Very quickly it becomes not worth it to make poor food choices. Poor food choices get in the way of family time, stress-free living, and reaching our goals. And when it comes to reaching our goals, the sooner the better, right?!
And currently we both have gym memberships to 24 hour fitness. We have been going almost every day, with the exception of 1 or 2 rest days a week. I will usually take a turbo kick box or zumba class and then elliptical til I burn 300 calories and use some other machines while Daniel watches Ariana at home or walks around Lakewood mall right there (love the location!) Then it's my turn with the baby and Daniel hits the gym hard. I am so happy that we are taking turns to each have our own time with the baby and that we are both getting the opportunity to exercise regularly. What a perfect way this has been working out! I know that using our time this way is going to be beneficial for all of us in the long run so even though I do miss the one-on-one time with Daniel, this is worth it. I love the support I get from him and I return it back to him as well. And as an added perk, sometimes the Abuelitos watch Ariana and we can work out together! (Seeing my hubby lifting weights... HOTTT! And motivating! Hahahah) Sooo I am going on my 3rd week and Daniel is going on month 2! So far so good. I love it! This is a new lifestyle that I am SO ready for!!!
These have been some of our meals lately.......
Greek yogurt! So I know I'm a little late on this discovery, but whatever, I love it. I like it with cinnamon and grapes or with a little honey and bananas! Delish! Super high in protein (great to rebuild after a workout) and super low in calories (which is always good.) And of course, the fruits are some added vitamins and color to my bowl!
I cook our breakfast eggs with one yolk and the rest egg whites.
Lentil soup left over from dinner last night with a little bit of cheese.
And lots of fruits, lots of veggies, lots of GREEN! Thank goodness broccoli is my hubs and baby's FAV veggie!
Tilaaapia! Gotta love it. No need to force anyone to eat it, it's already a hit!
Carbs! Great about an hour before the workout. They help me get through and not crash. I feel sustained with energy. (Reminds me of Coach Shan telling us to eat pasta for dinner the night before a meet! I guess she knew what she was talking about!) And I tried this new thing I saw on Pinterest. Spaghetti THROUGH sausages when they're raw, and then cook them like regular. Crazy, huh? Apparently the whole world has already seen this, but I just did so I tried it and got a great response from the crowd :)
^Look at those eyes :)
Happy eating and exercising everyone! Hit us up! We love work out buddies :)
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