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*I'm obsessed with Whole Foods despite the fact that they take every penny I have cause it's not cheap. BUT it's good for the bod so it works itself out. I only had a few minutes for lunch so I ran to Whole Foods and threw a few things into the box. It ended up being one of the best (and most random) lunches I've had. Black beans, shredded butternut squash, zucchini, beets, mushrooms, sesame quinoa, grilled chicken, hard boiled egg and some balsamic and olive oil. It was amazing*

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*Tired of the same old thing so I decided to try something new for dinner one night last week. I made a delicious quesadilla made with a gluten-free tortilla, chopped up grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, a small sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, homemade guacamole and spicy salsa. It was KILLER. It's exciting trying something new even if it's as simple as making a quesadilla!*

Gotta treat yourself

*Basil and rosemary infused Bloody Mary's with feta cheese stuffed olives, a spicy pickle and a side of St. Archer Blonde Ale was this weekend's splurge moment. Moderation is everything. It's impossible to eat stalks of kale and drink nothing but water 24/7. Treat yourself and understand it's all about balance. Don't feel guilty or ashamed for allowing yourself to indulge otherwise what's the point if you can't enjoy it? Life is waaay too short. Enjoy every sip and bite and don't think about tomorrow. Enjoy the moment for the moment is the only thing we actually have. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. Eat well, treat yourself, exercise, be kind, get tons of sleep, make time for yourself, drink lots of water, read a book, be thankful for what you have and enjoy your friends, family and loved ones*

-Kate

It's all about your diet

I am a huge Bob Harper fan as I believe I've mentioned before. I love the workouts he puts people through, he's just the right amount of intense and he has great tips for weight loss and overall health. I just recently read this article about how yes, exercise is very important and can aid in losing weight. However, the emphasis is on your diet. Click here for the full article.

Those people that think well I am going to eat this massive burger and fries because I will run afterwards so it's OK.... are waay off. No, it's not OK. A mindset like this will not only prevent you from reaching your long term weight loss goals, but you are damaging your body. Eating foods that have absolutely zero nutritional value baffles me and I don't understand it. It's such a waste and you have so many opportunities to fuel your body with amazing nutrients so why put something into your system that only harms you? I don't understand it. 

Enough with that rant. The point I want to make is simply that what you eat is way more important than how much you exercise. The key to making this work is to find new and creative ways to incorporate healthy foods/recipes into your life. Otherwise, you will go right back to that juicy burger and fries...because it tastes so good. Why settle for cardboard? If you can continue to create new dishes and constantly try new things, you are more likely to stay on your path to wellness. Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring.

I am planning on sharing many more new and fun healthy recipe ideas in the near future so stay tuned and get excited!  

I've posted this pic before and it speaks volumes.

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Real food = healthy mind = healthy body = HAPPINESS

-Kate

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*Black bean veggie burger with spicy salsa and a side of sauteed kale and spinach with some garlic and pepper. Perfect lunch!*

-Kate

Monday Pic of the Day!

 

*5 pounds of fat compared to 5 pounds of muscle...if that isn't motivation I don't know what is!*

 

Stay positive, make little changes every day and always believe in yourself. You CAN have the fit and healthy body you've always wanted. It just takes some dedication and a lot of heart.

 

Happy Monday!

 

 

 

-Kate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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*Grilled chicken sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, sea salt, pepper and steamed broccoli with lemon juice, and a nice glass of cab while watching Bill O'Reilly. With an amazing vanilla candle for ambiance of course. Perfecto*

-Kate