Remember the reason for this season . . . .

The Holidays are here and that means many Americans will be adding a few pounds to their bodies! Did you know that the pounds you add on over the next 6 weeks the average person will not loose those pounds will stay on. I have a few fun easy tips to help you stay on track and avoid those extra pounds.

First tip it is to change your mindset. Make the holidays about family and friends. Get away from the kitchen where all the food is and go play with your nieces and nephews!  The holidays is a great time for delicious meals and desserts but it does not mean it is time to over indulge. Pre order what you are going to stay away from and what are you going to treat yourself with! You can do this and still have the most magical holiday season, I promise!

A few healthy Ideas for your Thanksgiving Dinner:

Roasted asparagus in place of green bean casserole

Mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes

Baked sweet potatoes topped with coconut oil and cinnamon instead of marshmallows

Serve a nice side salad full of veggies!

Replace any butter for coconut oil.

Bake a clean and low sugar Pie!

Whip your own cream and add honey to sweeten.

Bake cookies with maple syrup or honey instead of sugar!

Tips for staying on track during the holidays:

1.       Continue to schedule your workouts.

2.       Bring a bottle of water everywhere you go.  Keep water in your body!

3.       If you are worried about the food being served, have a healthy snack before you go!

4.       Always make sure the dish you are bringing is a healthy one,  so you know you will have at least one option!

5.       Pre order in your mind before you leave for a party.  Maybe you are going to skip dessert but have a glass of wine!

Here is a tip when recipe hunting:

Google . . . . .  “Clean Eating” and whatever it is you are looking for . . . “Clean Eating Pumpkin pie”

Stay Active, Eat for Nourishment, and Enjoy the Holidays.  It is about being with family and friends!

Many people ask why I supplement?

For 7 years I was a yo-yo dieter. During this time I fluctuated within 12 to 15 pounds.  Many of us try different diets or add exercise into our daily routine to release weight, but sometimes these changes only last so long. We find it hard when we either get busy, travel, or have weekends away.  These are events that always seem to revolve around food and derail us from our goals.  80% of how you look and feel is from what you put into your body. 

I was introduced to supplements just over two years ago and have not looked back since. Here are my top 3 favorite reasons why my family and I supplement?

1. Busy; We are all very busy. It is very important to eat every three hours to keep your metabolism going. By feeding your body a high quality protein you will burn more fat and build lean muscle. In our busy lives it can be difficult to always have healthy options ready! Now I replace 2 of my 5 daily meals with a full meal replacement shake. When I am traveling for business or running around to my kids events I can make a shake no matter where I am. This helps me stay on track.

2. Clean Eating; My family and I eat clean.  This means removing processed foods and eating more of whole lean foods. When I eat 5 times a day and need a protein and vegetable in each small meal, sometimes the thought of all that planning and preparation is overwhelming. When we get overwhelmed then we tend to just quit. This is where my supplements come in.  2 of my meals are already prepped and of the best quality!

3. Our Soils are Depleted; The nutrition even in our fresh foods are not as nutrient dense a they were years ago. For an example, there is a study that shows how you would need to eat 50 bowls of spinach today to get the equal nutritional value from 1 bowl in the 1950's.  By having the best supplements in your diet you can give your body the nutrition it needs on a daily basis.

Before you start to supplement you may want to look at your options. Do your research! Find a company that has integrity. Talk to others and hear their testimonials.  Please feel free to message me your questions.   Nichole: jumponmyjourney@gmail.com