STOP EVERYTHING - I'M OFFICIALLY A TEA PERSON.

Breaking News: I’m a tea person

You know why I think I always hated tea? Because if I want to wake up, I want to do it now. I don’t want to wait for that to happen because it’s hard enough. Which is why every morning for who knows how long I'd wake up and get a double shot capp with some foamed almond milk and get on with it.

But! Just over the last two days I’ve been drinking tea in the morning and at work because I figured mayyyybe I shouldn’t be spending 30 dollars a week on coffee..(I never allowed myself to do the math till just now. That’s ridiculous. Sorry wallet )

And then a miracle happened yesterday. I got up at 5:30, took a shower, got ready, ran some errands and was 30 minutes early to my 7:30 am interview.

I actually knew what I wanted to get at the grocery store WITHOUT a list. That definitely never happens I’m indecisive as fuuuuh.

And then I usually fall asleep at 11:30, whether I’m in bed or driving (super scary) but last night I got home at midnight and cleaned my entire house AND woke up at 7 today.

All I’m saying is this tea has some serious benefits and if you can manage to wait a little bit for the energy to kick in, then you’ll have lasting energy all day. You think more clearly, you have endurance while you’re working out, it helps with your waist line and helps rid of toxins from your body.

Black tea has the most caffeine so I reach for either 2 cups of that or some Japanese green tea with honey.

Give it a try :)

YOUR SUMMER BOD TRAINING AND MEALS

HALLELUJAH! The time has come where my days consist of bathing suits, big t-shirts, sandles, snacks and tanning.

Im throughly enjoying working from home, writing blogs by the pool and getting outside for my exercise. So since iv’e been home more I wanted to share with you guys some healthy and refreshing drinks and snacks I’ve been having, along with my exercise regimen I’ve been doing, sound good?!

Heres what a day looks like:

BREAKFAST:

- if I’m only doing cardio that day then I don’t have as many carbs so i go with my yogurt breakfast.

     - ½ cup fat free yogurt//fresh berries//mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries) and chia seeds.

- If I’m doing cardio and weights that day then i’ll have either:

     - 1 piece ezekiel toast with MCT oil, 2 eggs whites, ¼ an avocado and fresh salsa

     - 1/3 cup cooked oatmeal with fresh berries

EXERCISE: (Legs and Booty)

- 30 minutes on the stair master or elliptical OR a run outside if i’m not doing weights. 

( 3 sets of 15 for each exercise. When I do weights I also do 30 mins of cardio first)

- leg press (85 lbs) // inner/outer thigh abductors (70 lbs) // jump squats // walking lunges (30 lb barbell) // calf raises (hold 20 lbs) // regular squats (slow) // Deadlifts (30 lbs) // Clam Exercise (with a band above your knees) // Donkey Kicks on Cable Machine (30 lbs)

LUNCH: Now you Need Protein! 

I’m simple. I like things that are healthy, easy to make, and good. For lunch i might have one of these.

- Can of tuna with sriracha and Trader Joes spicy flaxseed tortilla chips

- Protein Shake

- Egg White and Veggie wrap (sauté bell peppers, broccoli, and spinach. Use a whole wheat wrap)

- Spicy Black Beans with steamed broccoli and salsa.

This is usually when i go tan, write, read, maybe grab a chai tea latte (with MTC oil)

SNACKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

Apples and chunky almond butter // Air Popped Popcorn // Mixed nuts // Carrots and Hummus // Juice // 

Now go out there and enjoy the 90′s ! 

HEALTHY ON THE GO

Quick healthy foods are necessary. We’re in a hurry, we need a snack, so what do we grab?

This is actually a question that I get asked  A LOT! People are curious what i grab when i’m in a hurry that will satisfy, be healthy and convenient, SO here’s a list of some of my favorites :)

- Apple and Crunchy Almond Butter -  (i once got stopped at an airport for having a butter knife in my purse, so maybe just don’t take it there but other than that, girls we know theres definitely room for an apple and a little almond butter in our purses. Or just cut it, add almond butter, then set it in a tupperware container.)

- Air Popped Pop Corn - So low in calories and carbs and it excellent to have around to satisfy your salty craving and make you feel like you’re eating a lot, when you’re not!

- Juice - I know for some this may not sound very satisfying but it really is! All that nutrition fills you up and is soooo good for you! It’s also a great option if you need some energy or if you want something sweet they make organic pressed juices from coconut meat, cocoa, agave and all sorts of sweet stuff. Tastes like chocolate milk its sooo bomb.

- Fruit & Yogurt - This is healthy, quick, and easy to eat even in the car ! The protein in this fills you up and the berries help reduce cravings!

Just a few items to keep in mind !! 

BREAKFAST DO'S AND DON'TS

Obviously, wake up with no pants on first. Then stare at your fridge for 10 minutes with a cup of coffee and try to figure it out. 

Personally, I know that if my first meal is french toast and hash browns, my meal standards for the rest of the day are pretttyyy low. Screw it i had syrupy bread for breakfast, might as well have the whole sushi menu for lunch. 

So besides breakfast being important for setting the tone for the rest of your lovely long lived day, it’s important because it will decide how you feel immediately. Here’s some pointers for that first big decision of the day.

DO’S:

Do start by drinking a glass of water with fresh squeezed lemon

Do enjoy coffee with a nut milk or a tea with honey

Do enjoy a protein filled breakfast. This will make you fuller faster and keep you fuller, longer!

Do take out the egg yolk

Do have complex carbs > refined carbs (ALWAYS!) This means whole grain toast or oatmeal. NOT cereal, white bread, muffins, doughnuts or any of that crap that will turn into sugar as soon as it’s digested.

DONT’S:

Don’t go carb crazy, especially if you don’t have a busy day planned ahead. Remember carbs = energy. If I’m doing 30 mins of cardio an hour after I wake up i’ll have fruit for breakfast or maybe some yogurt and berries. If i’m doing heavy weights i’ll have oatmeal or gluten free toast with egg whites and avocado.

Don’t skip breakfast

Don’t have sugar loaded juice or juice from concentrate. FRESH OR COLD PRESSED JUICE ONLY! 

Don’t drown your breakfast in a sodium filled hot sauce, salt = bloating and dehydration

helpful?!