My Wednesday started with a killer Slim & Strong workout. The “warm up” started with 100 Jumping Jacks, 30 Sumo Squats, and 50 Push Ups – repeated three times total (I know, crazy. But – everyone was able to do it). We decided to focus on legs and for whatever reason (memory loss…?) we cranked out more arm work than on Monday. The class loved it – as in ‘oh my god, are you crazy?’. Yet, they always walk out proud of what they were able to accomplish.
Why do we push so hard? Well, most people have a sense of what they are able to do workout-wise but untrained people don't have an accurate sense. Our brain often gets in the way and stops us before we reach our full physical potential. That is good on one hand because it prevents injury and exhaustion, but on the other hand it’s holding us back because our brain typically tells us to stop before we have even gotten close to reaching our max. And, the other issue is that sometimes we don’t push hard enough because we are lazy and fear leaving class exhausted and tired. But that never happens. Have you ever noticed that after a great workout, where you really went above and beyond, that the moment you step out of the shower you feel more energized than before? That’s why we push hard. We do it safely. Once everyone's form is adequate and a baseline level of strength is achieved we go for it. We don’t do crazy moves that risk injury. That’s why Slim & Strong participants notice the difference within a week already. Our workouts may very well count as 3 workouts you would do on your own in the guy. I received a great email from a participant who started just a week ago:
“Good Morning Ariane! So, one week into the program and 3 people have told me I have lost weight and my boyfriend said that I'm much more bubbly, energetic, and happy. Amazing...all that in one week. Can't wait to see what I can accomplish in the next 3 weeks (and beyond)! Just thought I'd share this with you. Lori.”
Food-wise I just couldn’t get a grip on my appetite. Blame hormones, lack of sleep and too much running around. I enjoyed a nice dinner out and the burger, fries and Guinness sitting next to me didn’t offend my chopped salad in the least.
I find it quite interesting how I could care less about food that’s on the “no-no during detox” list. I definitely am more relaxed about my eating this time around. I want to focus on eating more veggies because last time around I was certainly much better, but since it's cold I crave warm soups and warming foods. I hope to keep my relaxed mindset way beyond the end of detox in two weeks.
You may very well notice how your appetite and food choices are so much dependent on your emotional state. We don’t just eat to satisfy our appetite or feed our body. Heck, if we did that then nobody would ever be overweight. We eat for so many reasons other than nourishment and those reasons are at the core of your health. Unless you address what makes you eat, you will NEVER see a lasting change. You can be on the most amazing diet, have the most effective workout plan in place but if you get hit by stress, anger, boredom, or loneliness and you have learned that food soothes you, then you’ll always have an issue with weight. What I try to teach my Slim & Strong participants is that food should serve as physical nourishment only (unless it's a cheat meal) and whenever it serves another purpose we need to take a look at our life and address what makes us eat.
So, I’d like to encourage you today to take note of what makes you eat today. Are you truly hungry or are you hungry for something else and trying to feed an emotional need. Let's say you're sitting at your desk and have this huge project you need to do. Yet, you find yourself cruising the vending machine because truly you're procrastinating. So, your task should be to work on your project in a way that doesn't make you want to procrastinate: break it down, schedule each task and plan for work breaks as well.
Food Diary:
Breakfast: 3 Egg-Sandwich (whole grain bread), 2 coffees with almond milk
Snack: Egg salad with slice of grain bread (I was hungry!)
Lunch: Tuna steak with roasted fennel
Snack: Protein Shake (Bluebonnet Whey Protein Vanilla with coconut flakes, pumpkin, chia seeds, almond milk)
Snack: ½ slice of bread with olive spread (yes, still hungry)
Dinner: Chopped Salad with Grilled Salmon
Snack: Protein Shake (Bluebonnet Whey Protein Vanilla with coconut flakes, pumpkin, chia seeds, almond milk)
Supplements: New Chapter Every Woman II,
Enzymatic Therapy Metabolic Advantage Thyroid Formula, New Chapter Lifeshield Breathe
Enzymatic Therapy Metabolic Advantage Thyroid Formula, New Chapter Lifeshield Breathe
Water: 3 liters detox tea, water
Exercise: 1 hour Slim & Strong
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