Weight Loss Motivation Tips for Women: No More Excuses!
Weight Loss Motivation Tip #1 – Get Some Gear!
Your gym gear really forms the basis of your workouts. If you aren’t serious about your equipment, you probably won’t be serious about hitting the gym on a regular basis. Something as simple as uncomfortable gym pants can wreak havoc on your workout motivation.
For starters, invest in some gym clothes that are comfortable and make you feel good (you don’t have to go with the most expensive options here). I also highly recommend a good pair of gym shoes , and a decent gym bag to keep all of your equipment organized
Weight Loss Motivation Tip #2 – Get Organized!
Go to the gym prepared (with everything you might need), and you’ll be more likely to see your workouts through! So many workouts never even make it off the ground because of a dead iPod or lost earphones. Pack your gym bag with the right equipment, and keep some backups of your essential items.
Showing up prepared is one of the best predictors of success. When motivation is challenging, it’s easy to find the simplest excuse to skip your workout. Get organized and plan ahead! Another great tool for staying organized is a fitness journal.
Weight Loss Motivation Tip #3 – Stay Satisfied!
I’ve seen it time and again. Feelings of hunger strike just before a workout, and motivation dwindles. But there are a number of things you can do to ensure this doesn’t happen. I take an energy protein bar. Any variety work. I just go to walmart....nothing fancy
Of course other raw and natural foods should also be a key component of your diet if you are really focused on the results coming in, supplements are just that, meant to supplement your healthy diet so don’t lose that vision.
Some of these great new super foods on the market include Chia seeds which are a nutritional, high-protein addition to a salad or bowl of yogurt.
Lastly, if you’re looking for something to energize you during your workout, try drinking energy water – it’s packed full of key vitamins and nutrients to keep you on top of your game and is definitely the buzz of the town lately.
Weight Loss Motivation for Women – Conclusion
Remember, having a plan in place can go a long way to keeping you motivated. These tips will help you stay on track with your weight loss efforts and keep you energized at the gym. Starting today, there are no more excuses!
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Muffins
Source: Emily Bites Original
Ingredients:
1 T butter
1 T flour
1 c skim milk
¼ t garlic powder
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup light blue cheese dressing (I used Marie’s – it’s the best!)
3-4 T Buffalo Wing sauce (I used Anchor Bar brand)
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
1 cup cooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
1 medium celery stalk, chopped small
4 cups cooked whole wheat or high fiber macaroni (about 8 oz uncooked)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 400. Lightly mist a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, mixing it into the butter until thick. Stir in the milk and garlic powder and raise the temp to bring the mixture to just under a boil. Add the cheddar cheese and whisk mixture together until thoroughly combined into a cheese sauce.
3. Remove the cheese sauce from heat and then mix in the blue cheese dressing and Buffalo wing sauce. Beat together the eggs and egg white and then stir into the cheese sauce until combined.
4. Add the chicken and celery to the cheese sauce and stir together. Add the macaroni and continue to stir until coated. Spoon the macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops slightly brown. Let cool at least 15 minutes before removing from muffin tin. Letting the “muffins” cool before removing them from the pan is crucial if you want them to stay together.
Yields 12 “muffins.” WW P+: 4 per muffin (P+ calculated using the recipe builder on weightwatchers.com)
Nutrition Information per serving from myfitnesspal.com: 163 calories, 15 g carbs, 7 g fat, 11 g protein, 1 g fiber
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