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For today’s post, I wanted to share a brief account of some of the changes I’ve made to my own routine over the past few months. I finally feel like I’m out of my cloud funk and like I can add habits that make me feel good. (As I’m sure many of you can relate, I’ve been focusing on minimalism here for a long time and doing something in survival mode.) Whenever you make changes, it’s a good idea to slowly build on your stack and habits. (For example, if you know you’ll watch TV for a little while each night, before you settle down to watch TV, plan your meals for the next day. Before you know it, this will become part of your nightly routine.) One habit at a time will keep things from feeling jarring. or fatigue.
1. Lift heavier weights and follow a plan. I’ve been consistent with my fitness routine for years because it’s one thing in my routine that gives me energy and makes me feel amazing. At the same time, I am a student in class and rehearsal. I will be doing many different things in a week. This is great for health and longevity, but if you have specific fitness goals, following a plan is an effective way to achieve it. I just switched to work Fit Team exercises, alternating a “fun” class in the schedule each week (like Barre, Hot Yoga, Les Mills On Demand, Peloton, or if I teach a class, I make it work with the plan).
It was fun to really challenge myself with weights again.
2. Count my macros through Micro Nutrition Program. I’ve been back on the macros train since I started Nutrition Certificate And I love tracking macros this way. It’s easy counting, there’s no measuring or weighing food, and it feels like a really sustainable tracking method. It encourages me to enjoy lots of fresh produce, quality carbs and lean protein in addition to that My energy is stable and I don’t feel hungry at all. I’ll be opening nutrition training places in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned for more details! If you’d like to learn more about it and get your first dips, email me at gina@fitnessista.com.
3. WAYYY cut back on the alcohol. In the height of summer, Pilot and I quickly got back to our “wine every day” sort of #survivalmode ways. With my Oura ring it has really helped me learn about the effect of alcohol on my body and how to be more strategic about my entrance. (For example, if I had more than one glass late at night, I would sleep horribly and wake up feeling dead.) With her, you drink early at night.
4. More vegetables throughout the day. There’s a big difference between saying “I’m going to eat more veggies throughout the day” and actually doing it. I’m more aware of non-starchy greens and leafy greens, and it’s reassuring to know that I’m eating plenty of nutrient-dense foods. (I think one of the problems with traditional macro counts is that you can eat brown all day and hit your macros. The PN Nutrition Method includes non-starchy vegan goals for each day.)
5. Try new recipes! After being fascinated with food for a while, it was fun to try new recipes again. We’ve had it this week chicken yum tai sprinkle And Fed + Fit black salmon bowls. If you have any quick school night dinner recipes, please send them my way!!
Tell me friends: What are some of the healthy and nutritional changes you’ve made lately? What goals have you set for the fall season?
xo
Jenna
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