Eat Right. Exercise. Love.

Eat right most of the time. Exercise sometimes. Love yourself and others 100% of the time.  

There is no perfect equation. No two people are the same. Find what works for you. What works for Me? Short list below. 

Meal planning
No gluten
Low dairy
Running
Constantly changing my cross training
Moderation

Wine
Ice cream 
Delicious meals out
They happen to real people. I am real. 

I get bored. I like to learn and try new things, but when I find something that works I always go back to it. Example: eliminating gluten from my diet and realizing my belly loves me for it. I fall off and immediately go back because it works for me. I am sure if I were eating perfect and exercising more, I'd have less body fat, more muscle, and weigh less, but living life means enjoying a few bad (good) things here and there. Happy. There was a day that I couldn't run for 30 seconds, I weighed many many pounds more and didn't know what a healthy meal was. I've learned over the years. 

What have you done for you today? A walk. A quick workout. Prayer. Mediation. Called your mom, an old friend.

How about for someone else? Called an old friend or your mom (community is good for the soul).  Paid it forward. An encouraging note. Thinking about others takes some pressure off of you. 

Live your life healthified. 

Burpees Don't Like You Either

I hate them, but you should DO THEM. Need to know what they are? Learn about 'em here. They legit work your entire body. I am not graceful or I would show you. Now go do like 20 of them.

We will call today cardio Monday. It's far too hot and humid to do any exercise outside, so to the gym I went. 2+ mile treadmill workout (intervals: .25 @ 6 mph, .25 @ 6.5+) followed by 30+ minutes on the elliptical and a good foam roll/stretch session. No burpees today, but props to TJ Maxx for a funny workout shirt. 

Quick Almond Butter Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond butter (Kirkland)
• 1/2 cup peanut powder (Jif)
• 1/2 cup almond flour (HyVee)
• 3 tbsp of honey (Kirkland)
• 3 tbsp of pure maple syrup (any brand)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder (Rodelle from Costco)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (homemade)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (Let's Do Organic)
• 1/4 cup pecans pieces (any brand)

Directions

Super easy! Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Roll into bite sized balls (approximately 1 tbsp). Store in air tight container in the fridge. They can last that way for a couple of weeks, but I doubt they will make it that long! They are that good! Enjoy. This batch made 23 bites, but serving size can vary based on the size bites you make. 

*HINT: you can sub ingredients. Any nut butter for almond butter, Any nut powder/flour for the peanut powder and almond flour. Any sticky sweetener for the honey and maple syrup. Use shredded coconut instead of flakes. Any chopped nut option that you like for the pecans. You may need to adjust some amounts for consistency, so it is not so sticky you can roll them.

Nutrition (per 1 bite)

Calories 124

Total Fat 9g

Carbs 8g

Protein 4g

Sugars 4.6g