Fitness Mama has started this year off RIGHT. We ended up creating running groups for mamas because there was so much enthusiasm for getting active. We, ourselves, also have a few goals this year and it would be helpful for US to have a group of people to run with for support as well! Running holds a special and dear place in Christelyn's and my heart because it was our love for running that brought she and I closer than ever. For me personally, I may do all these fitness classes or take yoga classes...but I always come back to my one true love. RUNNING! It re-sets me, gets me back to feeling strong, and I always feel like I've had my best workouts when I run. And we both definitely want to share this with all of you mamas. Follow us on the Fitness Mama Facebook page and let us know if you're interested in joining us for a walk or run! The runs take place on Saturdays, thus the reason for the So Scrumptious switch.
Stay tuned for more updates regarding our running groups!
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| Eating healthy doesn't have to mean boring salads everyday. One of our fellow mamas shared this picture with us: grilled chicken breast and portobello mushroom, wild rice and spinach. Healthy, nutritious, YUMMY and definitely not boring. |
Eating healthy doesn't have to mean boring salads everyday. One of our fellow mamas shared this picture with us on Instagram (thanks @debvelio!): grilled chicken breast and portobello mushroom, wild rice and spinach. Healthy, nutritious, YUMMY and definitely not boring. We will be sharing more ideas for nutritious meals so, for more ideas, stay tuned! And don't forget to tag us on social media of your yummy healthy meal/snacks! #fitnessmama #soscrumptioussaturday @fitnessmama_
You're NOT on a diet. Instead, you're eating healthy right? But what if family members have invited you to eat out? Or your BFF wants to celebrate her birthday with a dinner out with the girls? Are your healthy eating plans foiled?
They don't have to be.
You can eat out and still stay close to your healthy eating plans. It is best to cook your own food at home because you can control the amount of salt/oil/etc. that goes into your meals. But it is just unrealistic to NEVER eat out because while WE are trying to eat healthy, our friends, co-workers, families may not be. And who wants to miss out on all the fun of being with friends and family?
We worked on this list of strategies that we use to stay eating healthy while eating out:
-plan ahead. look at the menu online and figure out smart choices.
-choose soups that are NOT cream based.
-try to always order a salad. While the veggies will give you a nutritious boost, it will also get you full quicker so you don't end up filling up on rice/bread/pasta.
-get the dressing on the side too!
-cut the portion in half. Most restaurants will give you an entree on a plate that is bigger than your head. :) You don't need all those calories in one sitting. Split it in half and take the other half home. Or share one full entree with a friend! That half + your salad will probably be enough.
-don't try to 'clean your plate'. Recognize when you are full and then pack the rest. Alot of times we eat while we socialize and not pay attention to how we are feeling.
-stick with ordering water or unsweetened ice tea
Do you have any strategies for eating out while sticking to your healthy eating plans? Share them with us!
What a great article on eating healthy. That meal of grilled chicken, portabello, spinach, and wild rice looks tasty. Thanks for sharing. It's on the dinner menu for 1 night next week. The part about the smart way to eat out has some good points and I will remember them when I go out to eat with the fam.
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