Do you ever struggle with eating healthy??

When we FINALLY make the commitment to live a healthier lifestyle, it's not the EASIEST thing to switch to "clean eating!" I know that I have personaly struggled with this, and I'm continuing to learn from others and LOVE to share what I learn! =)

I started a 90-day Summer Slim Down Challenge with many others..I KNOW healthy eating is going to play a BIG role in seeing my results! Knowing what to eat, when to eat, what I'm getting enough of..will I have to make seperate meals for my daughter and I, and so forth.

I thought it would be helpful to share some of the things that I'm eating on a daily basis, that is helping me continue to lose weight at a healty rate! =)

I try to stick to 50% proteins, 30% carbs and 20% fats. I also eat 5 times a day to keep my metabolism going. Being on a high protein diet helps enhance fat loss! When we eat carbs, we want to eat complex carbs (slow digesting carbs)

***Some examples of complex carbs are:
-whole grains
-brown rice
-oatmeal (not instant)
-whole wheat

**These foods will slow down your digestive system and will keep you fuller longer.

*If you don't like green tea, you may want to reconsider! Green tea has been proven to help with fat loss! =)

*Don't skip meals. When you skip meals, this slows down your metabolism. You should be eating 5 times a day to increase your metabolism.

-Breakfast
-AM Snack
-Lunch
-PM Lunch
-Dinner

*Make sure you're making healthy choices with your eating. Remember..if you're skipping breakfast, that does not help you cut calories! Try smaller portion sizes.

*Drink PLENTY of water! You should be drinking ATLEAST 8 glasses of water a day!

*Did you know..lack of sleep can cause your body to have more food cravings, especially high in sugar and in fat. Make sure you get enough sleep to rest your muscles!

*Drink water 30 minutes before EVERY meal! This can help reduce the amount of food you eat during your meal. Don't drink sugary drinks. (soda, fruit juices, etc.)

*Eat on a smaller plate or cut your portions in half. This will help avoid any overeating.

**I hope these tips help you, I know they help me! I will keep adding to this list over time! I'm also in the process of putting together a "healthy recipe" collection as well! =)

I hope you enjoyed, and have an amazing day!

Eating healthy...easier said than done! =)

Have you ever wanted to start working out, or a diet and haven't been 100% successful at it? Or you find it challenging to balance healthy eating and exercise?

Making healthy food choices are important and tend to be ignored. This doesn’t mean you have to exclude your favorite foods; you just have to make healthier choices.

I haven’t always eaten healthy, but when I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance 5 years ago, I decided I better do something to change it. Although, it wasn’t until 3 years ago when I really started to eat cleaner and incorporating exercise and have lost a total of 50 pounds. My weight did fluctuate over those 3 years, up and down 5-10lbs, until I found someone that truly inspired me!

Some of you may know my Coach, Scottie Hobbs..I remember that he commited himself to fitness about a year ago, and shared his journey with all his friends and family through a blog and on Facebook! Seeing his journey through P90X and watching his transformation, really got me motivated to change once and for all! =)

I started my journey with P90X this recent March, and have really enjoyed it! Adding up the inches I've lost and the weight, keeps me going! I'm getting ready to start TurboFire and soon Brazilian Butt Lift! =)

In order to get the results that I want for myself, I have to eat a healthy diet! I thought I was doing good, but then getting some tips from other fellow Coaches..I've learned to make even a better change!

I want to set an example for my daughter, Alexis. I want her to grow up knowing what are healthy choices. I've been blessed with a girl that is NOT a picky eater, so she will pretty much eat anything I do! ;)

I recently took a survey with fellow classmates, to find out how much fruits and veggies they were getting in a day. According to my class, 79% are eating fruits and vegetables, but are only getting one-third of the actual serving size per day. The actual serving size is 2c. for fruit and 2-3c. for veggies a day.
A recent survey done by the Centers for Disease Control reports, that only one-third of Americans eat the recommended 2 servings of fruit a day and vegetables are even worse, Americans eat a quarter of the recommended 3 servings a day.
Individuals may not be getting the right nutrients if they’re not getting adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in their diets.

If we don’t start to change our eating lifestyle, set positive examples for our family, children, and friends then our health will be at greater risk.
Between 1980 and 2004 obesity doubled. There are many risks including: diabetes, hypertension, cancers, cardiovascular disease, and of course mortality. The main cause of this is from unhealthy foods, increased food intake, and physical inactivity.

If we try to educate our family and friends on the importance of a healthy diet, we can eliminate certain risk factors in life.
The worries of losing a loved one to a health problem due to their diet would be very detrimental, knowing that it may have been preventable.
Wouldn’t it feel good to know that you are doing your part on maintaining you’re health, and to have the overall feeling of knowing you’re healthier?

To have a positive outcome, it starts with talking with your family and
educating them! =)

I will give you an example of what I eat on a given day:

***Morning: 1c. egg whites or oatmeal with unsweetened almond milk and frozen blueberries! (Yummy

***AM Snack: either my oatmeal, 1/2c. of Kashi Go Lean cereal, or 8oz. cottage cheese

***Lunch: Shakeology, or tuna fish w/o bread and side of fruit

***PM Snack: Lite string cheese, almonds, or veggies w/ hummas

***Dinner: 6oz of protein (fish, chicken) and usually a salad

I hope this gives you an idea, of how to eat! Remember..you're not getting the proper nutrients your body needs from processed foods!

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! =)
Also, if you're interested in joining me on my fitness journey, I would LOVE to help you achieve your goals! Either message me on FB or sign up for your FREE membership at http://beachbodycoach.com/melissa1981 and I would love the privilege to be your Coach!

Why Shakeology...you may ask??

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical myself on this wonderful product! But, I decided that if I'm going to be a coach, I want to be able to stand behind the products that I'm selling. After signing on as a coach in April, I immediatley ordered Shakeology. I wanted to try this "cleanse" that evryone has been talking about, and finally see for myself. I followed the directions like I was supposed to, and I didn't feel like I was starving and it wasn't until the 3rd day when I was real tired. (But, that could have been a combo of things: finals, late nights, and the cleanse!)
The next morning I couldn't WAIT to weight myself..I looked at my scale...3 pounds, I had lost that first day! 3 POUNDS!!!...So, day two and three I continued following the cleanse directions, to my amazement...I lost a total of 6 POUNDS!! Right there, I knew I was a believer! I've tried cleanses before and was not this successful. Since incorporating Shakeology in my daily eating as either a snack or a meal replacement, I've noticed alot more energy. I go do bed at a decent time, and I don't struggle to wake up the next morning!

I would recommend this to anyone! I think cleanses are a great way to rid your body of toxins!

The Shakeology cleanse would be perfect, if you've been stilling at a plateau, if you're starting a new diet or fitness program. It's not very hard at ALL and super effective! It's $45 for the 3 days supply (you get 8 packets which makes 12 shakes because you use 3/4 a packet per shake) You drink 3 shakes a day... You can drink them plain, but I always add half a ...banana and/or strawberries to give it a yummy "smoothie" taste! Here is the schedule during the cleanse:


Wake up: Drink green tea or coffee (plain)

Hour later: Drink 1st shake (add fruit) Big glass of water

2 hours later: Optional piece of fruit

Lunch: 2nd shake (add fruit, optional) Big glass of water

2 hours later: Optional fruit... 2nd shake and plain green tea or coffee.

Dinner: Salad with 4oz of chicken or white fish (light vinaigrette dressing) Big glass of water

Dessert: 3rd Shake & big glass of water


UNLIKE a lot of other cleanses, you don't starve your body of all the essential nutrients, it's quite the opposite, you actually take ALL the processed foods OUT of your diet and feed your body all of the nutrients it craves! (the shake has over 70 all natural ingredients with every vitamin, mineral, amino acid, and phytonutrient it needs)


I lost 6 pounds from the cleanse, and I have many friends who have ranged from 3-7 pounds! =)


You will have a few extra shakes for the few days after... If you like it you can order a month supply (that is the way they are intended to be used... as a daily nutrition shake to replace one meal.) But the cleanse is a good way for people to try it out and see what it can do for them!


If you're interested in trying this cleanse, or even a sample..please message me and let me know! =)