Thursday, August 29, 2013

Motivational Text Message!

Every Monday I try to send a motivational text message to all my clients. This was from last Monday.


Be ambitious. Dream challenging goals, take action and give it your all to achieve each one. You will encounter struggles. People and life will test your strengths and weaknesses. You will need to overcome these obstacles. No matter what happens, never give up! Hold yourself accountable. Stay strong through all temptations. Don't look for shortcuts. You get out what you put into your goals. If results come easy they can leave just as fast. If they come hard they will be harder to lose. Practice self-discipline, balance, stay focused and be patient. Don't ever settle. Don't be comfortable with being ordinary. Be obsessed with becoming extraordinary! If it we're easy, everyone would do it. Honestly, it's not easy... But honestly, it WILL be worth it! Stay motivated by inspiring others. Encouragement and positivity are contagious. It is my passion to spread this to as many bodies as possible and to be a walking example of what perseverance can help you achieve. What is your passion? What lights your fire? Find it and fuel it each and everyday. Become a better version of yourself starting now!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Peanut Butter & Jelly!

I have always loved peanut butter. When I was a kid my favorite candy was a Reese's peanut butter cup. Now that I am aware of just how bad those can be for someone living a healthy lifestyle I don't ever eat them. Another reason I don't eat them now is because after having gone so long without the cheaply made, overly processed milk chocolate candies I don't care for them at all like I used to. The thought of one very occasionally sounds good but I know if I eat one I will just be disappointed. It's crazy how much taste buds can change to help fit your healthy lifestyle. Healthy foods that once tasted bland actually have much more flavor. Likewise, junk foods like Reese's and Snickers bars which I once loved taste waxy and gross to me now.
This post is supposed to be about peanut butter and jelly actually, but I figured it would also be good to give some inside, personal experience info on how changing to a healthy lifestyle can be easier and more enjoyable than some may think!
Back to peanut butter and jelly... I don't know who doesn't love a good ol' peanut butter and jelly sandwich?! If you don't then there might be something wrong with you!!! Personally, for me it brings back childhood memories and is like a super simple comfort food.
Well, today I came up with 6 different recipes with the "PBJ-peanut butter & jelly" theme! The awesome thing about these recipes (aside from the peanut butter of course) is that they are all packed with muscle building whey protein! So they can be eaten as a pre or post workout meal if you'd like! I will be posting the recipes starting tonight through the weekend! They are easy to make and require very few ingredients for most of them. Oh yeah, and they are super yummy too!
Let me know what you think!

There will be recipes for:
* PBJ Protein Balls
* PBJ Protein Cheesecake
* PBJ Protein Pancakes
* PBJ Protein Shake
* PBJ Protein Squares
* PBJ Protein Yogurt

The PBJ protein squares are already on the sure. If you click this link Chewy PBJ Squares, it will take you to the recipe. Enjoy!