That's right, I said it. Snack Time! I love food. I love to eat. I love to talk about food. Mmmmmmmmm......
I'm working hard on learning what a cheat meal really is. This is NOT a cheat meal for me
I do not workout full time - wouldn't that be cool? Cheat meals for me are really like cheat snacks. I may have a fancy coffee, a pumpkin something (they are ALL good), or a "glass" of wine. So, for my everyday food I'm looking for stuff that tastes good, but also meets my goals of maintaining strength and energy and loosing fat.
Cheat Snack - but the feeling is spot on
Here are some things I have found that I love to eat during the day, don't feel or taste like diet food, and meet my needs.
Ostrim Sticks. Love them. Love all the flavors. They are such a good purse snack, throw in your bag snack, keep in a desk drawer snack. I have a membership at GNC (I know, FANCY) and I buy them by the box.
Yum!
Another good snack is an AMRAP bar. These I eat after a big workout or if I NEED some serious energy. They are delicious. The almond and honey one is my fav. SOOOOOO good. My husband voted that one his fav too. I might have just drooled a little......
Almond and Honey
Not as exciting, but a good standby is my loyal green buddy. I try and eat this guy daily.
you know where to get this guy
Also - my friend the egg. Loyal. Comes in his own package. Easy traveler. I do love a pickled egg too - my boy @illphill500 makes the best.......
What if you want something crunchy? Glad you asked. I'm obsessed. They are SO good.
I am not a nutritionist. I'm just a chick that has finally found a few snacks that work for what my goals are. Let me know if I'm missing some awesome snacks out there!
"Zero Crying" - this came along with my programming this week from Coach B. Now, this might seem harsh - but it's sometimes what I need - and he knows that.
Do I wine whine?
Nope. I really don't. I do crossfit, workouts, wods, extra programming because I WANT to. Not because someone is telling me to - I do it for ME.
Do I cry because I'm sensitive and Coach B or CFA coaches are mean or too critical?
No crying in Crossfit
Nope. I take criticism really well (except from my husband....working on that). I want people to tell me what I'm doing wrong, how to fix it, how to do it better. I want to be the best I can be - can't do that without help and coaching.
So why the "zero crying" from Coach B? Because I get frustrated. I have really big goals for myself. I have stupid high standards for myself. Sometimes, when I don't hit those goals or reach those standards I get frustrated. What does that look like?
Sometimes it's an ugly cry
Sometimes it's just tears
Sometimes there are no tears. I'm just annoyed.
What happens when there are tears or frustrations? Sam is there to put me back together, talk me through it, show me I'm being silly. He is great at showing me where my thinking went wrong, if I skipped a step in my goals (can't expect to clean 145# in a WOD if that's my 1 RM), or I'm just being stupid. Coach B is there to remind me he would never program something I can't do. I need to take a deep breath. I need to take a break. I need to go into the workout with a positive mindset and realistic goals.
Now, I don't cry every time I workout. So why the disclaimer this week? This is gut check week. Programming this week is intense. We are getting close to Superfit DC. Crying and being frustrated will not help me complete my goal. Taking it one day at a time. Taking it one workout at a time. Taking a deep breath.
And remembering Coach B's favorite thing to tell me: It's only a workout.
Have a great week. Work towards your goals. Keep a smile on your face!
My man crush: Sam. I don't know where I would be without him. He is my rock. My bestie. My Chef. I would starve to DEATH without him. He makes me laugh - even when I don't want to. He is the first one to tell me if I should change my outfit, if I need to brush my hair.......he has been with me through some serious haircuts, colors, and changes. Everything I do is made possible by Sam. If I'm scared to try something he tells me I NEED to do it. Ever wonder where my awesome workout attire comes from? Sam ok's each purchase because he knows it makes me happy. He will give you the shirt off his back and then make you laugh so hard you might need to change your under-roo's.
This guy......I smile just thinking about him.
Power lifting meet we did together
Just being awesome
Most handsome wedding date
My first 1/2 marathon - calmed me the fuck down
My favorite person at a race finish line!
Yep. He agreed to wear that shirt. What a guy
Went all in for my White Trash Bash
Finish line moment at Marine Corp Marathon
Marine Corp Marathon. This chokes me up everytime
Richmond 10k - Sam's first
I NEEDED a 16 candles moment. Sam was more than happy to help
Our Triathlon days
Killin the bike on his 70.3
Sam's first Triathlon
Sam double backed to get me, encourage me, and finish with me. I sobbed. Duh
He always make anniversary night Epic
He has a great Blue Steel
Sam worked hard and got fit so he could be the best dad
He agreed to do a 1/2 marathon with me. He ditched me at a porta potty for the win - but it was fun
Another Epic anniversary
When you are sad, Sam is sad. When you are mad, Sam is mad right there with you
Have you snuggled Sam? It's a bucket list event. So good at it!
Best. Day. Ever.
You want to look silly? Sam will still hold your hand
I love to be able to cheer for him - He cheers for me every day
Sweaty Snuggle
Slightly camera shy - wait. Nope. More blue steel
Always makes me laugh. Always
You want a cupcake? Sam will bring you 6.
Always in on the fun - right up the tree with Mason
I have a problem with stress. I stress about stress. I can stress about anything - Nothing to stress about? No problem. I can invent find something. I have extremely patient and supportive friends that laugh at my stress, talk me off a ledge, and help me see how ridiculous I can be. Thanks guys!
Most recently I have seen first hand how stress has been affecting my weight.
I've been told a million times:
Also - STOP looking at what your role models/ "I want to look like her" are eating, doing, posting..... Why? You ARE NOT them. They are pros. I am NOT. I do not need to eat 6 meals of 1 million grams of protein. I did not workout 5 times today. They have no idea what's going on with Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, Real Housewives, Candidly Nicole, Tori and Dean.....I do. I really, really do.
I have stressed about my weight. Spent hours looking up how _______ eats. I weighed myself daily. I have researched. I have spent money on - well, you name it. I have done online nutrition coaching. I have been to an actual sports nutritionist. Just writing about all this makes me sweat. What does all this equal? Stress. Then I'm upset, crying, emotional, hangry........no one likes it. Then I want to quit and eat the cookie dough tube.
I don't know what changed. I don't know what clicked.....maybe just the stars aligned.....but this last month has been my best, least stressed food/weight/workout month EVER. That's right folks, EVER! Stress levels are DOWN. If they go up they come back to earth MUCH faster. I'm done stressing about my stupid weight!
I am eating when I'm hungry (duh). I'm eating protein. I'm eating green veggies - LOTS. I'm drinking water - All. Day. Long. I've lost 7.6 pounds this month. What!?!?! No stress. I've had fun food days.... Let me tell you about this snowball I had in Baltimore. That's right, upgraded with the marshmellow fluff. Who am I? I've had some wine, some cocktails. Instead of freaking out and wondering "What am I doing wrong?", "What am I going to weight tomorrow?" - I have decided to not think about it. One meal did not get me chubby. It was years of neglect.
Now I'm waking up with a smile. It's so nice. Just ask my husband.
Stress. Get rid of it. Smile. Live life. Have fun.
I do still like to check on what the greats are doing......like Lauren:
The difference now is that when I watch it I'm in awe. I'm not taking notes, I'm not thinking how I can incorporate their life into mine.......These are pros. They are not me. They do not have my life.
