Jennifer’s Healthy Options
Scheduling
Honestly without a schedule or to do list not much really gets accomplished.
I know for myself I have to use my planner. I live by that thing. Some may say that sounds like its ruling my life but honestly it’s what keeps me organized, on track, less overwhelmed, less chaotic, on time, & gives me freedom! When you manage 4 people every single day plus run several businesses you must work from a list!
All the time I hear people say “I don’t have time” for this or that but the truth is they’re unorganized & do their tasks in a chaotic way which takes more time. With a daily schedule we get more done which means we have time for those things we THINK we don’t have time for like fitness or preparing & cooking healthy meals or starting that new business or…..
& to me more time = freedom ❤️
I know there are several phone apps but I’m a pen to paper kind of girl so that’s what I do. Figure out what works best for you! I promise it’ll change your life for the better!
Diet Check: 5 Amazingly-Easy and Healthy Recipes
You can workout every day, but if you are not eating healthy, you will not see the results you want. Eating healthy can be intimidating, but it can also be delicious and easy. With these dishes below you can create healthy, quick and fast meals that your whole family can enjoy.
Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl can be the perfect breakfast, post-workout snack, or dessert after a long day. Combine your favorite fruit, granola, and acai for a healthy, sweet treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 packet acai (found in the frozen section at health food store)
Place in blender and mix until blended.
Option one- Top with bananas, strawberries, chia seed, and flax seeds
Option two- Top with bananas, strawberries, granola, and honey
Bean Bowl
Bean bowls are a quick and healthy lunch or dinner where you can toss together your favorite beans and veggies to create a simple yet delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- Beans of your choice (black, pinto, other)
- Quinoa
- Chopped onion
- Chopped tomato
- Chopped cilantro
- Romaine lettuce
- Avocado
Combine above ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a classic comfort food that your whole family will love. Traditional spaghetti is loaded with carbs, which can leave you feeling bloated and tired. This light and healthy alternative is the perfect way to get your spaghetti craving filled.
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti squash
- Organic spaghetti sauce (look at label for minimal ingredients)
- Parmesan cheese
Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop the seeds out, lay face down on baking sheet, and cook for 45 minutes to an hour at 350 degrees. Once cooked and cooled, scrape the strands with a fork. Top with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve with a side of your favorite salad.
Salmon and Veggies
Salmon and veggies are a quick and versatile meal that can be had any time of day. You can use your favorite veggies to mix things up and keep your family asking for more.
Ingredients:
- Cooked salmon, seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
- Romaine lettuce
- Cooked veggies (broccoli and bell peppers cooked in coconut oil and Himalayan salt)
On a plate, make a bed of romaine lettuce and place the cooked salmon and veggies on top.
Shakeology
Shakeology is the perfect breakfast, post-workout snack, or treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Mornings can be busy rushing off to work of getting your kids to school. The last thing you want to think about is making a big meal. After a workout you are tired and want to relax, not think about cooking and having to clean up after. Shakeology is easy and fast to get your morning started or it is the perfect post-workout fuel.
Ingredients:
- Banana
- 1 TBS PB2
- ¼ cup oats
- 1 scoop vegan chocolate Shakeology
- Ice
- 2 ½ cups water
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.We all have busy lives that can be overwhelming. Eating healthy does not have to take a lot of time and it can be delicious for the whole family.
For tips on eating better and possibly having me on board to help you with your fitness goals on a more personal and focused level, send me a message today!
Death can breathe life…..
There are so many lessons in each day, in big events & stressful situations if we can see them.
This week we lost my grandma & celebrated my dads day (his death anniversary) & as I sit here this AM riding my bike I’m reflecting….
Death can breathe life if we let it.
It can remind us that once we’re gone so are our dreams, aspirations, goals & things we want to do. It can remind us to not wait & to do the things we want to do NOW.
It can inspire us not take life for granted.
It can inspire us to seize opportunities & take chances.
It can inspire us to keep peace & have a joyful heart & to let go of things that disturb those things.
It can remind us to take advantage of the family & friends that we have.
It can remind us to live each day to its fullest b/c those that have passed on have no more days to live.
It can revive our zest for life & what’s ahead of us.
It can revive our faith & give us new perspectives.
There are always negative ways to look at situations & life events but I choose to try to find the good in all things.
Keeping a negative mindset keeps a negative heart.
So I’ll be shakin’ things up a bit over here if you want to join me?!!
I want to…..
I want to…
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Lose weight
Gain energy
Be healthy
Have support
Learn how to eat
Get stronger
Look fit
Wear a bikini
Gain confidence
.
But I don’t want to:
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Pay for anything
Drink that shake
Motivate myself
Join your group
Read the nutrition plan
.
Girl, get real with yourself.
You!
Yeah! YOU!!
If you don’t change the way you think, nothing will change.
In fact, it may get worse. Vulnerability and investment in yourself is the only way to succeed.
When’s the last time you finished anything that was free and you were alone? Likely, never. Drop the excuses and change your life. Let’s goooooo!
If you’re interested in my help holler!
There’s NO Magic Pill
I talk with people all the time about weight loss & the truth is there’s no Magic Pill for weight loss! Its about what & how much you put in your mouth, are the workouts you’re doing enough & are you burning enough calories thru the day!!!
There are lots of workouts out there but if they don’t increase your calorie burn while you are doing them then you probably won’t see much weight loss….especially if your pretty sedentary the rest of the day.
Also…You must burn more calories than you eat.
No there’s no magic pill but sometimes just small tweaks can cause big results!
Holler if you need help!
You can hop in my Healthy Holidays group where I’ll be sharing EVERYTHING about how I stay fit, what I eat & other lil secrets to help YOU get to looking & feeling like you want!
This is a DONT MISS group!
Healthy Holidays
Do you like my hat? 😉
I keep getting msgs asking if I’m doing my Healthy Holidays 🍂🍁🎄challenge groups this year & the answer is YES!!!
I’m SO excited to announce that we are hosting one BIG long one! We’ll start Monday to help us get results before Thanksgiving 🍂🍁 (Yes! It’s totally possible to get results in 2 weeks!), enjoy that special day then hop right back on track Friday after Thanksgiving. Then the group will carry us all thru the holiday & Christmas parties 🎉, thru the month, allow us to enjoy Christmas 🎄Eve & Day then hop right back on track on the 26th thru the end of the year.
Last year we did this healthy holidays group & people actually LOST weight over the holidays instead of gained! Incredible!!! RIGHT?!!
So let’s help each other stay on track!
Email me for the deets!
jenniferurias1@gmail.com
Motivation
I thought a blog post on motivation would be fitting for a Monday b/c it’s the most dreaded day of the week.
I believe when we lack motivation it’s b/c we lack our WHY. We haven’t really solidified our reason(s) why we want to do or achieve something in fitness, health, business or life. (Of course motivation can also be lacking if we’re not doing a job we love or a workout that’s fun BUT those are things that can always be changed!)
Example: you want to lose weight. Well most people aren’t driven enough to do that just for themselves so doing it for someONE else usually brings that motivation in that they need. So for me I’m highly motivated to be fit & healthy to be here & present for my children. My children = my WHY.
My children are actually my why for everything – health, business & life.
Everything I do is for them as like most moms. We can use that unconditional love as motivation.
If you don’t have kids maybe you have fur babies or other people that depend on you – use that as your motivation.
Motivation has to come from within b/c of that love burning deep inside you. Nobody can give you motivation. This is why if you’re to achieve anything you must determine your why then really develop it. It will be your driving force on the days you don’t want to workout, eat healthy, work on your business, work on your personal development…..
So figure out what your driving force is then put it around you – you can even write it on sticky notes so you see it often – & this will push you each & every day !!
Can’t Lose Weight?
There are a lot of times we have to be real with ourselves about our health, our weight, our lifestyle.
There are a lot of times we have to take a good hard look at our nutrition & fitness to see where the problems are.
But after we’ve done that over & over we have to take a deeper look as to what’s going on.
Especially after we have stayed focused & consistent on our food & workouts.
Over the last year I’ve gained 10lbs but haven’t changed my fitness or my nutrition. So this gain is really out of nowhere.
The only change has been that I had a hysterectomy plus complications & my body endured a lot & I just turned 40.
So I did a saliva test to truly check all of my hormones (y’all there are way more hormones than just our female hormones).
Found out I’m low in most…..
So I’m working to bring those all back into balance. Slowly I’m adding in the hormones & tomorrow I’ll start the 28 Day Cleanse that detoxes the body of heavy metals, viruses & bacteria & balances hormones.
It’s not too much different than how I eat now but there are food combinations that pack a big punch & everything is raw.
If you’re struggling with weight & have tried everything under the sun with little to no effect you may want to join me on this 28 day journey
I’ll start tomorrow so there’s still time to get ready!
It’s going to be tough BUT I know it will be worth it!
Weight loss
Reduction of swelling & bloating
Detox
Hormone balance
Reduction of brain fog
Reduction of inflammation
Holler if you want these things & I’ll add you to our group!
If it’s not for you that’s ok!
Only a few will do what it takes to get control of their health, weight & life!
The Little Green Drink
The Little Green Drink:
each morning after my workout I take in 16 oz of juiced celery juice. It aids in digestion, detoxing & overall health
