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How I Transformed My Body Through Eating

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I have completely changed my body with just a couple different eating tricks. I am a firm believer that eating is 90% of what we look like. If I follow my diet, working out is a bonus and that is only for toning. I was working out pretty hard at the beginning of the year, but running around all day chasing 2 kids I found myself needing to eat a lot more and I was getting pretty tired. So I decided that if I work out its a bonus and I am not going to sacrafice my sleep for it or eat more so I have energy to work out. So here is what I eat.

Breakfast

Protein Shake

*protein, water, ice, banana

Lunch

PB&Honey on a whole wheat tortilla

*smear one side of tortilla w/ peanut butter the other with honey fold in half and enjoy

Snack

snap peas, carrots, orange, or apple (these are all great for the digestive system)

*don’t snack on a banana too many bananas will constipate you

Dinner

I either grill, bake or crock pot a chicken breast with wing sauce or Jamaican jerk sauce not BBQ! BBQ too many sugars

Brown rice

Veggie

Desert once a week, Sunday usually.

I don’t eat a lot of sweets.

And I only drink water besides protein shakes.

I take lots of vitamins, prenatal, vitamin E, and I want to start taking Biotin.

My diet it very easy to eat, plan for and shop for. I only grocery shop along the perimeter of the grocery store, with the exception of the baby aisle.

Not too glam, very boring actually, not a foodie, I use food for fuel and energy. The only time I get overly excited about food is when it comes to ribs, Mexican food (Cafe Rio) and ice cream Sundays.

I never buy treats. If I want a treat bad enough, I make it so that I have to drive to get it. And I have found that that is close to never.

If you have any questions please ask. I do this same diet when I am pregnant and nursing I just through in an extra granola bar in there either a mid morning snack or before bedtime snack . And I drink tons of water.

I am very simple and don’t like to stress, especially about eating.

Nike + Nordstrom

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Nike floral tank top // Nike charcol capri pant // Pink Nike Free Runs 5.0

Need some fitness inspiration? Have you checked out the cute new Nike 5.0 Free Runs at Nordstrom Lately? When planning my workout ensemble, I always start with my feet. Having the perfect running shoe, like the Nike Free Runs 5.0, makes or breaks your workout and your outfit. I love the new 5.0 version for so many reasons! They now have a new elastic technology around the laces, that make it so you can pull your laces to mold around your foot upon tying them. Also have you seen the new colors? I want them all!  I always purchase my Nike’s at Nordstrom because they always have the latest colors and the best selection.

Enjoy your run & your weekend!

Shannon 😉

This post was brought to you by Nordstrom. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
 

Mermaids Don’t Skateboard

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IMG_5545IMG_5525 IMG_5534 IMG_5547 IMG_5504IMG_5544 Mermaid Tee(it is a petite but runs like a normal fit) // Mermaid Perfume // Black Flare Skirt, Longer version here // Black Christian Louboutin Pumps // Earrings // Penny Board

This post was inspired by a fun book series I used to read growing up. I recently went to my parents home for Easter and looked at some of my old favorite book series. I loved all the adventure Baily School Kids books. If you haven’t read them I highly recommend them. I can’t wait to read them to my kids. They have the funnest titles. Like Vampire don’t wear Polka Dots, Zombies don’t play Soccer, Angels don’t know Karate ect. So if I were a Baily School Book I would be Mermaids don’t Skateboard.

To see another post to how to make your hair look like a mermaid click here

 

 

 

 

Drink Yourself Skinny!

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top: albion fit / shorts: old-vs sport / earrings: kate spade / bottle: blender bottle
Since having a baby I have been asked many times how I lost the baby weight, especially how I was able to do it quickly.  So, I thought I would share my secret on the Blog today.
Since graduating from BYU with a degree in Health Education, as well as having a minor in P.E./ Coaching,  nutrition, exercise and an active lifestyle have been essential to my physical well being.

At times I am asked, “What diet are you on?”  I must admit, I stare blankly at them as I try to come up with some easy answer.  The truth is, I have found that what works best for me is to drink plenty of water and incorporate protein shakes and smaller healthy meals.  I know they say breakfast is the most important meal.  This is why I hydrate immediately after waking up, then follow the glasses of water with a protein shake mixed in my Blender Bottle.  I feel this give me more energy and reduces my need for unnecessary sugars.   My first solids of the day are around noon, or later

I am not sure if this exact routine will fit everyone, however, I have found that it works well for me and I feel less lethargic in the mornings and throughout my day.

 

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