It’s been a minute since I’ve done a favorites post (more like 2 months). Life has been crazy with our move out of the city and into the burbs and I can’t believe it finally happened.
We Bought a House!
My first favorite from the month has nothing to do with food or fitness, it’s about life and moving into our new house. But I wanted to talk about it because it can relate a lot to those going through a lifestyle change, whether it be a new place, a new fitness routine or healthy eating habits. Change is really f’ing hard.
So if you are struggling to figure it all out like me, just know that with time, you will see the results you are looking for…if you are patient and stick with it.
Take my house for instance, right now it may be a bit of a financial burden, but in 5 years, we will have already made a great investment and built some equity. We also will hopefully be done with all the projects and saved enough money to furnish and fix it up the way we want. I just need to be patient.
Giving up is not the answer. I’ve had to change my workout routine and it’s been a struggle to find time, but I make the time during my lunch breaks instead of the mornings now to squeeze them in. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym to see results. All it takes is 15-30 minutes (depending on the workout) and you can get effective workouts in. It’s about working out smarter and not harder like doing HIIT, TABATA or AMRAP workouts only 2-3 times a week instead of lengthy running or cardio sessions. More on my new favorite workout is mentioned below.
Simple Nutritious Dinner
My second favorite from the month, is this simple Salmon Dinner. Ive been needing quick dinner ideas with my new schedule and this one is super nutritious and is ready in 30 minutes.
Salmon Dinner Recipe:
– Steamed green beans with sea salt and EVOO
– Baked wild salmon rubbed with ghee (or butter), dill, salt, pepper, drizzled honey, baked at 375 F for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness).
– Roasted sweet potatoes with avocado oil and sea salt baked at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.
Dinners don’t have to be complicated, but I do encourage eating from whole foods instead of packaged ones. I love roasting vegetables in the oven, they taste better and are a great way to add more veggies in!
Easy & Fresh Lunch
Another favorite from the month is this fresh sandwich that my husband and I have been loving. If you are like me and don’t care for cold meat but want something quick for lunch, this sandwich is a great option!
Sandwich: Sourdough bread, tomato, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, avocado, salt and pepper (optional, add a couple of pieces of fresh basil).
Sourdough is my favorite type of bread to buy, it’s fermented, making it easier on the gut. Look for fresh bakery sourdough bread over more commercialiszed brands.
Quick & Effective (HIIT) Workout
Lastly, a lot of my workouts have been quick, HIIT workouts that I can do in 30 minutes or less. Exhale has a great new 30 minute HIIT class during lunch that I’ve been going to, it’s very effective in what little time I have! And when I can’t make it to a class, I like to do at-home workouts like this one 18 MINUTE Full Body TABATA Workout Series
Xoxo
Marisa
