Rest Day

Since I'm not entirely sure where to start this blog, I thought I'd just start where I am right now. Today is my rest day from working out, in preparation for a beating at the gym with my personal trainer tomorrow. I only have him for 4 more weeks, so I have to make the most of it! Last week, I lost 3 lbs. after being stuck for 4 weeks with no weight loss. Although I am not actively focusing on losing weight, it is one of my secondary goals underneath getting fit and strong. I am nervous to weigh in tomorrow, as I'm scared I may not have maintained the loss. That being said, today my mantra is "You are what you eat." I will not be defined by that scale tomorrow. Instead, I will be defined by how I glorify my body today. I will choose to fuel my body with delicious, whole foods that provide me with continuing energy and strength. Tomorrow, no matter what I weigh, I will be proud that I oiled my body perfectly so that it will function like a SmoothMachine in that gym.

For breakfast, I made a protein smoothie:
-1/2 c. pumpkin
-1 cup almond coconut milk (this stuff is amazing!)
-2 scoops vegan chocolate protein powder
-2 tbsp. ground flax seed (healthy fats!!)
-1 tsp. cinnamon
-1/2 tsp. vanilla
-6 ice cubes

It was thick and delicious :) Add some stevia for extra sweetening if you need it, but I like it just like this.

For lunch, it's an awesome salad full of complex carbs, protein, and more healthy fats!

Pictured above: romaine lettuce, kale, spring mix, snap peas, beets (pre-made from Trader Joes!), green bell pepper, broccoli sprouts, shredded carrots, black beans, and avocado. This was all topped with a delicious fat free balsamic vinaigrette! Talk about PlantPower with a kick. 

Since I preplan all my day's meals ahead of time (ask me if you need advice about this!), I'm already looking forward to an amazing dinner tonight of grape tomatoes, zucchini, yellow summer squash, and mushrooms sautéed in worcestershire sauce and Bragg's liquid aminos (healthy soy sauce replacement). I'll combine these awesome juicy vegetables with brown rice and sautèed tofu. 

Wishing I could just stay at home all day and cook, but alas - Evidence class is calling my name. Oh yes, and my client brief, Moot Court oral argument, and Corporations reading. #healthybalance