Finding Balance among the chaos….

SO TRUE>> Most people stop from progressing with their self-care goals because it may be challenging in finding the constant balance between taking care of themselves and caring for their family. The important thing to remember when trying to decide if you can strike this balance is that self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.

It absolutely is not selfish to make sure your needs are taken care of, being a stay at home mom myself while building a business from home, I definitely find times of weakness and struggle with playing the balancing act and that is when I know it is extremely important for me to take time for just me (minus the mommy guilt)..no shame in that!

Click link for an awesome article with some helpful tips… 

WATER IS LIFE >>HOW TO DRINK MORE TIP OF THE DAY<<

DID YOU KNOW?

More than half of our body consists of water.

Nothing is more beneficial than getting your water in, flushing out those nasty toxins, transporting oober important vitamins and minerals, helping to aide our body in recovery, restoration, and healthy cellular growth, AND of course, the most obvious reason of all, to keep our bodies hydrated. 

This is a great article of the TOP 10 REASONS WHY TO DRINK MORE WATER!  http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/clark2.htm

LOVE THIS WATER BOMB IDEA! Maybe I will get enough courage to rock out a full gallon someday…Although I drink a gallon a day..Gallon's of water intimidate me. if you feel the same way, read a little tip i learned to get your water in for the day. if not, by all means, rock out with your jug out! 

to keep track >>

 

 

Personally, I like to use a 32oz. water bottle. A teammate of mine recommended putting 4 rubber bands (or hair things) at the bottom of the bottle. When you finish YOUR FIRST 32OZ. and go to refill, simply take one rubber band off..Once all the rubber bands Are gone you know you got your water intake for the day! Easy peasy to keep you track. However you get your water in…..

TIP OF THE DAY

The key is to decide. Start making the commitment to drinking more water and I promise you that your body will start craving it more and more. It is the essence of our being, our life force, with so many incredible benefits. "You say, ok Rachel, this sounds a little crazy! You want me to drink a gallon a day??" I know it may seem like a lot. Go at your own pace, start by setting a goal, breaking down exactly how much you want to get in for the day, and make it happen. We are supposed to at least get in half of our body weight in water. So if you are 140lbs then you would need to replenish with 70 oz of water for the day. What most people are unaware of is that caffeine is DE-hydrating! EEK! For every caffeinated beverage, we are recommended to drink an extra 8oz glass of water! So, try your best to eliminate those unnecessary caffeinated diet drinks loaded with toxins, artificial sweeteners, artificial coloring, sugar, and carbonation. Treat those as they are>> TREATS! :)

NOT A WATER FAN?

I do have some cleansers that are very turned off by the taste of plain jane water. My advice to you would be to have fun with it. Get creative! I love to add lemons or lime to mine to give my fluids that bit of tangy flavor, mint is also a great way to change things up. I always recommend herbal teas, they are free from caffeine and provide some yummy flavor, to get some more fluids in. Green Tea has very minimal caffeine and is high in antioxidants! My favorite is adding in an electrolyte and vitamin drink mix, Replenish, which gives the delicious flavor while giving the body a faster recovery for those insane workouts, It's a WIN WIN! Regardless, it is so vital to get that water in..So stay committed and make it apart of your daily routine..Your body will thank you :)

A GALLON A DAY KEEPS DEHYDRATION AWAY!

>>>Please feel free to share your helpful tips to get our fluids in!

LOVE YOUR BODY TIP OF THE DAY!

My friend shared this and I just absolutely love how empowering this message is! There is no such thing as the "perfect body". Like a fine wine, we only get better with age…and the "battle wounds", as I like to call them, are all apart of the process of growing older. Natural aging, giving birth, and growing from our experiences are all apart of this game called Life. Embrace the "flaws"... the imperfections are what make us unique and stronger mentally..I just love how the writer of this article describes it by how it "tells our story"…The wrinkles by my eyes express my laughter and fun over the decades..the stretch marks on my body represent the life I have given to sacrifice as a home for my children, the "perfect" boobs I once had are no longer perky because I have nurtured my little one's and given them the nutrition to survive and grow..this is not something that should be shamed but celebrated! Think about all that we do gain, with more experience comes knowledge and knowledge is power. Would it be ok to focus on the perks of maturity rather than the "flaws"? 

Let's all join together in a movement of acceptance for our bodies and embrace our overall Health.. To live a Life of gratitude of aging BEAUTIFULLY, for our generations to admire and welcome the "battle wounds" in Life! 

I love what these athletic and fitness women have to say about their "battle wounds" and how they embrace them!!! They humbly display their pictures and the battles with their mental chatter struggling with the change in their bodies over time….

MUST READ ARTICLE! 

http://hiit-blog.dailyhiit.com/hiit-life/women/fit-women-cellulite-stretch-marks-love-bodies/

TOP SECRET SNACK TRICK!

TRICK FOR SNACKING AND PORTION CONTROL>>

I don't know about you but when I have a full protein bar in my bag, I tend to unintentionally down the whole thing! Here is an AWESOME TIP for when just snacking…>>SPLIT IT UP<<

1. Grab your favorite protein bar ((this one is the Lemon Passion Crunch-YUMMO!)
2. Chop up into bite sized pieces.
3. Put half in a (preferably reusable) to-go (or ziplock) bag. This way you can savor the flavor and not over indulge!

HAPPY SNACKING! :)

ATTN: PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS!

I don't know about you but sometimes it can be a challenge to get the healthy nutrients from Earth's goodness into my child's belly…

Remember that we set the standard, our children idolize us, WE are the example, so if Mommy and Daddy are eating clean, child will most likely follow suit. Knowledge is power..explain WHY these foods are so "magical" for our tummy.

Here are some helpful tips to get your kid(s) EXCITED about eating healthy foods...

• "There's a party in my Tummy, So Yummy, So Yummy"...We like to make it a song or game…Yo Gabba Gabba's song, pick up broccoli and have it go to the party...

• Make it a competition>> Who can chomp up the broccoli first?

•  We pretend that our daughters eyes are GLOWING when she eats her veggies!! My grandma used to do this for me and I remember believing how magical broccoli is! Kids LOVE GAMES!

• There are also creative ways to help sneak in those important vitamins, we make Quiche with veggies hidden inside and a household staple is HEALTHY ICE CREAM! *Type in Search engine to find Recipe!* The best part about this famous ice cream is that my kids have no idea how beneficial it is, loaded with protein, amino acids, vitamins, and fiber…Whatever you do, don't give up! Your child's health depends on you! :)

ATTN: CLEANSERS AND ATHLETES!!

ISAPRO<<

Most Athletes will use this Undentured Whey Protein but anyone who WORKS OUT or is seeking MORE RESULTS in addition to the 30 day system can benefit!

You can use this ISAPRO to vary the shakes, Just do Half and half isaLean. That will give you 30 grams of protein per shake, but you will have less carbs and calories. Just be careful not to fall too low on that. Don't try to force faster results either, that is a bad habit. This program works with the body to help it to regain better health and wellness first. The physical benefits are the result of that. The body releases what it needs to. You are ok with the splitting of shakes, but it is not a necessary thing unless you are at a plateau and need to switch things up a bit. The belly buster at night is a good addition to your daily regimin, and adds a final meal to your day. Stay balanced throughout and you wil see great results!!

 

WORKOUT DAYS:

>>Adding in ISAPRO:
You have to adjust your meal timing when you workout. You want to include a protein source POST WORKOUT, so that may be one of your shakes. (i.e.:You can do a regular shake in the morning and the second shake post workout). But try for 5-6 small meals, including your shakes and snacks when you are training.

Reach out to me if you need more guidance for the Bed Time Belly Buster OR Seeking to switch up your lifestyle! :)