Thursday, June 9, 2011
Amazing Recipes!
So, you are ready to make the switch to the "eat to live" group! Congrats and welcome! First I want to say that if you plan & prepare your foods/menu ahead of time it will help you tremendously! I have found several great sites to find amazing recipes. One that I would like to share will all of you is Recipes for Gals in Figure and Bodybuilding Jenny has so many amazing recipes on there that I could spend all day checking out new foods. My kids love all of the recipes that I have tried (my husband too)! What I love most about Jenny is that she is so supportive and willing to help you out! Thanks!
Do You Live to Eat or Eat to Live?
I think as American's most would say they "live to eat"! I would would have to say that a few years ago I was in that category as well. Now I am not saying that everyday I make only choices that are in the "eat to live" category, but those that are not are very few and far in between.
When I was driving home from the gym the other day I started thinking about this topic. It amazes me how many people are "cardio bunnies" at the gym hoping to drop a few pounds but they are still in the "live to eat" group. Or how about the ones lifting hard tearing down their muscle fibers, but not repairing then with proper food & nutrition. When we exercise we are tearing out bodies down, we need to be repairing it in order to receive the full benefits of our hard work. We wouldn't let our kids get hurt and not nurture and tend to the injury, so why do we do it to our bodies.
I think for many people it is lack of understanding how importance of proper food & nurtition is for our bodies. We live in a society that frowns upon those who "eat to live" because we are different. Eating out, social gatherings, "treats" are all different for us. At first, it was hard for me to be in this new category, but you know what....I am the one who is winning here! I am not only taking care of myself today, but in 5, 10, 15 years my body will still like me for the foods I ate today. Unlike most American's...their bodies turn on them because they have only poured garbage into them. Or just neglected to give proper nutrients when needed most!
My kids, twins that are almost 5 & my son is almost 3, have never been to McDonald's. In fact, I think they have only eaten fast food maybe a handful of times. I am not say this to say we are better parents, but rather I want other parents to be aware of what they are doing to their kids. Would you had them a loaded gun, or let them eat rat poison? I hope not! But when you let them put junk in their bodies you are handing them the gun, sooner or later it will go off!
This is a subject that I am very passionate about! I have found that with my herniated disk, eating properly is making a huge difference in recovery.
My challenge for you is to join me in the "Eat to Live" group! I promise you will feel so much better & have far less medical complications later in life.
When I was driving home from the gym the other day I started thinking about this topic. It amazes me how many people are "cardio bunnies" at the gym hoping to drop a few pounds but they are still in the "live to eat" group. Or how about the ones lifting hard tearing down their muscle fibers, but not repairing then with proper food & nutrition. When we exercise we are tearing out bodies down, we need to be repairing it in order to receive the full benefits of our hard work. We wouldn't let our kids get hurt and not nurture and tend to the injury, so why do we do it to our bodies.
I think for many people it is lack of understanding how importance of proper food & nurtition is for our bodies. We live in a society that frowns upon those who "eat to live" because we are different. Eating out, social gatherings, "treats" are all different for us. At first, it was hard for me to be in this new category, but you know what....I am the one who is winning here! I am not only taking care of myself today, but in 5, 10, 15 years my body will still like me for the foods I ate today. Unlike most American's...their bodies turn on them because they have only poured garbage into them. Or just neglected to give proper nutrients when needed most!
My kids, twins that are almost 5 & my son is almost 3, have never been to McDonald's. In fact, I think they have only eaten fast food maybe a handful of times. I am not say this to say we are better parents, but rather I want other parents to be aware of what they are doing to their kids. Would you had them a loaded gun, or let them eat rat poison? I hope not! But when you let them put junk in their bodies you are handing them the gun, sooner or later it will go off!
This is a subject that I am very passionate about! I have found that with my herniated disk, eating properly is making a huge difference in recovery.
My challenge for you is to join me in the "Eat to Live" group! I promise you will feel so much better & have far less medical complications later in life.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Start Today!
How many of you have dreams of where you will be in a year, six months, or in 4 weeks? What plan do you have to reach those goals? Many of us dream of achieving something, or setting a new record, or actually reaching our goals, but never set a plan of action into motion.
For me, I had big goals and dreams that I was going to step onto my first Figure Competition stage this summer. Well, God had a different plan for me at this moment. In March I had terrible back pain to where I could not dress myself. I went to my doctor and had an MRI right away, then off to see the Neurosurgeon....well I have a herniated disk. It is quite a naughty little bugger! I am in pain every day. Somedays are better than others, but it takes almost everything in me just to do the dishes or laundry and take care of the kids, not to mention getting to the gym. So, despite my little set back this year I still have my eye on a Figure Competition. I am sticking to my diet plan and thanking God that I am still able to walk! There are so many people out there that would do anything to be in my situation.
On top of the herniated disk issues, I also found out that I have extremely high cortisol levels, which is making dropping the extra weight more difficult. I am using this time to grow closer to God and my children. I know that everything happens for a reason and I know that God would not give me these dreams if He didn't have them in His plan for me. It will all come together in His timing!
So, I encourage you to START today! Whether it is a new workout plan, a class you have always dreamed about taking, maybe you want to write a book! Get started today! Each day we all have the same 24 hours, will you use yours to take you one step closer to your dream or take you one step further away from it? You have to decided to decided today it the day!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
12 Weeks to a New Physique Contest
Entry Dates: May 18-June 4, 2011
How to Enter: Purchase your 12 Week New Physique Advocare products. (Product package information at www.sparkmomentum.com) Take 3 photos (two-piece swimsuit or sports bra & shorts for women, shorts for men) of you holding a current newspaper (full body front, full body back, and side views.) Take measurements and body fat % (most gyms will do this for FREE with a consultation). At the end of 12 weeks, do pictures, measurements, and body fat % again. Write an essay of 250 words or less of: How Advocare has transformed your life!
Register: Before photos and measurements must be sent to tonistoothoff@hotmail.com no later than June 4, 2011 at midnight. After photos and essay send to tonistoothoff@hotmail.com no later than August 26, 2011.
How do I win: Based on overall transformation and essay. Winner will be announced August 27, 2011
Prizes: 1st place $100 cash
2nd place $50 cash
3rd place $25 cash
Everyone who completes the 12 week transformation will receive an Advocare shirt.
Don’t miss the Kick-off! Measurements, product information, and eating guidelines and so MUCH MORE!
JUNE 4, 2011 @ 11:00 am
2 South 10th Street
Selah, WA
For More Information Contact tonistoothoff@hotmail.com
Friday, May 13, 2011
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