Posts Tagged "diet"
Saghi: Movie Snacks – Things Done Changed
This past week I’ve been staying on top of my food making sure I have a good balance of protein and veggies. A challenge for me has been snacks throughout the day. Jess has helped me by giving me a list of snacks I could have. The key to a snack is to make sure it includes a protein. For example if I have a fruit, I must pair it with almonds – or if I have a rice cake I spread it with all natural almond butter, or have it with a hard boiled egg. These snacks help prevent me from munching on baked goods or other processed and high in sodium snacks, because they include protein, carbs and fats and keep me satisfied. The other day my fiancĂ© and I were watching...
Read MoreSaghi: Impatience and Self-Deprecation
Do you ever have days where you look in the mirror and think: “Nothing I’m doing is working, why am I not shrinking”? I will pause here for a minute and say, as Jess has taught me, “shrink” is not the term we want to use. Reality is many of us are using this term, and we see it everywhere in the media. Perhaps the first step toward change is to reshape our minds in how we describe ourselves. I had two days this past week – okay, maybe three – where I’ve looked in the mirror and felt like my getting smaller was not happening fast enough. At Wednesday night’s workout I literally grabbed my blubber and said,...
Read MoreExcuses, Excuses
As you can imagine, I’ve heard more excuses in this line of work than I’ve heard regular chatty sentences. When you recruit someone to help you get to your goals (who will surpass you in their intentions for your work), you feel inclined to fight them. You feel inclined to wrestle for your own comfort, to defend your indulgences, and sometimes even walk out (yeah, I’ve had a client walk out once or twice!). So, I’ve decided to write a sweet and short post featuring some of the ones I’ve heard lately, and I will share my responses to them. My answers always share the same purpose – to keep us focused on what you are REALLY doing here,...
Read MoreSaghi: New Pant Size – Now We’re Talking!
This past weekend I was in Boston with Noah visiting family and checking things off our to do list for the wedding. We definitely got things done and saw our friends and family, however one thing missing was my workouts. It was hard to make time with so much to do and so many people around. Knowing that I wasn’t going to get any workouts in, I had to make sure I watched what I ate and my portion size. All in all it was good. I did indulge a few times, but it was worth every bite! Having not worked out at all for 3 days in a row left me feeling like something was missing. The night we flew back, we both hit the gym right away and completed a full hour of strength...
Read MoreSaghi: Harnessing Cravings – Even For Extremes
What a week! Only when I think my workouts have reached their peak of intensity, once again, Jess kicks it up a notch! Funny thing is at the end of my sessions I’m left wanting more! What is happening? I used to hate all of it; now Jess says “Okay, we’re all done” I quickly respond with: “Let’s do one more set of chest press!” I’m pumped and can’t get enough! (Jess’ note: That’s because I told you they’d make your collarbone pop ;) Readers, don’t do more chest than beck exercises, ever, because it will create an imbalance and can lead to bad posture.) I’ve been very good with my diet...
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