Need help following the 80/20 Rule?

Are you working out and eating healthy but not seeing the results you are looking for? Let's break it down....did you grab an extra handful of goldfish while passing the bowl to your child?  Did you take an extra taste of dinner while prepping?  Are you adding "just" a handful of this and "just" a handful of that between meals? Hmmm, just couldn't resist dessert at your friends house?  Skipping breakfast and eating everything in sight at noon time?  WELL, THE TRUTH IS,  I HAVE BEEN GUILTY OF A FEW (WELL, MAYBE ALL) OF THESE MYSELF! We often think, oh that little amount won't derail my results, but the truth is, it will.  The reason is this, when we are grabbing "handfuls" we are often having a little more than we planned on and before you know it one serving just became 2, 3, and 4 servings which means we are also consuming more calories than we thought!  80% of the results we are looking for are based on our nutrition, 20% of our results is based on exercise!  Talk about eye opening!

The good news is, it's never too late to get back on track!  Come up with a game plan, get your workout clothes ready, meal plan and execute it. Since I started the 21 day fix, I meal plan every week for my family, and it's second nature for me now.  It makes grocery shopping a cinch, and I am not pulling my hair out anymore trying to please the picky little eaters in my house!  I know for sure, it's when I don't have a meal plan and try to wing it, that I am way more vulnerable and will give into temptation to grab something easy.  This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle!  When you look at it that way, you will set yourself up for success.  This is an example of my meal plan that I share with my challengers weekly!  After finishing 21 day fix, I started T25 but still follow the nutrition guidelines from the fix because it is just plain GENIUS!

It is also important to switch up your workout routine if you stop seeing results!  If you hit a plateau, DO NOT give up!  It is simply time to come up with a game plan and change your routine to keep your muscles guessing!  I was famous for getting bored with what I was doing, or frustrated because I wasn't getting what I was looking for fast enough, so I would just quit.  A few weeks later, I would feel miserable and START ALL OVER!  I have learned this is not a race, but rather a process!  I would also often say to myself, well I worked out today, right?!  I guess we can order pizza tonight!  WRONG!  While it is okay to indulge every once in a while, doing it nightly or weekly because of no meal plan could be HAZARDOUS!!!

 I am writing this post from the heart because I used to be QUEEN of excuses! If I find myself indulging a little too much (which we all do because we are human) I face it head on and get right back on track!  It takes 21 days to create a habit!  I used to question,  how in the world does one workout everyday?  I figured it out....I did it for 21 days straight and now I am hooked!  If you are looking for a little motivation, I AM LOOKING FOR YOU!  I would love to help you pick a workout program that you will stick with while providing you with support and meal planning tips to set you up for success!  I realized once I stopped giving up, I started seeing RESULTS, and I LOVE to help others discover the same!  Doesn't matter what your current fitness level is, your age, or your current body type, there truly is a workout for everyone!