You had to just open this blog post because you either

1. Thought I had too much pre-workout

2. I have completely lost it

or 3. I yes in deed ate all of the Easter Jelly Beans….

I would have to say a little mixture of all three to be exact 🙂

yes, I indulged this weekend in some yummy sour candy treats… they are haunting me as my boyfriend who doesn’t gain any weight, and I emphasize the ANY part, decided it was okay to bring this basket of sugar home. I am practicing self control. Key word– Practicing…

Which leads me to our topic tonight…

What are some of your best practices for staying on track?

Do you travel for work? Do you just work out a lot and not watch what you eat?

Do you manage your macro nutrients? What are your tricks to holding your self accountable?

I want to hear how you do it!

Most of you know that I constantly travel for work or I am just flat out busy. I do not have time to think about what dinner is going to be every night nor do I have time to make some gourmet thing. If I had it my way I would eat my life out of a jar of protein peanut butter… but that is not contusive to my training 😛

So below are some tips for when I am really busy and when I travel! Enjoy 🙂 Feel free to email me with any questions at coachtina.teambeachbody@gmail.com

I’m off to see the world:

1. PLAN: Determine where I am staying, what restaurants are near by what foods I can eat what I won’t eat etc.

2. Pack my snacks for the plane: you can bring your own food on the plane so pick up some snack baggies from your local CVS or Target and pack them with Almonds, dried fruit, jerky, anything that is packed with protein and shelf stable. I also love bringing Quest Bars on the road with me.

3. DON’T forget your Protein Powder, Pre-Workout, and Shaker Bottle. These can be life savers.

4. Indulge but do not over do it. Have that piece of cake but go through the steps of asking your self if it is worth the extra work your going to need to do to burn those calories off. if it is, then have at it 🙂 Don’t ever deprive yourself- That is when binging occurs.

5. WATCH YOUR  ALCHOL intake! It is the calorie killer. Try sipping on skinny cocktails or having a glass of red wine which has less sugar than white and better health benefits.

I am home– But I have NO TIME!

1. Breathe– there is always time, remember Rome was not built in a day but they worked on it everyday.

2. Find a day that works for you and Meal prep for at least 4 days. My day is Sunday. I meal prep my lunches and part of my breakfasts. I plan my Dinner schedule and plan 30min or less meals because I know I am busy busy! Rachel Ray is great at tackling 30min meals but try to meal swap as they are not always the best in terms of waist line friendly. NO OFFENSE Rach! I heart your food but my hips do too 😛

I really like Hungry Girl Cook Books!

3. Get a Coach (Like me) to help keep you accountable. I can send you meal plans recipes etc. But also be there for you when you feel like you are hitting that plateau. If I am not your coach lets talk, I have lots to offer!

4. Make a schedule and a plan. You have to make time to workout, to meal prep and to be healthy. If you don’t it leaves room for you to add in that fast food run, that happy hour etc. We all need to mingle and have fun but we also need to live a health life style balance.

SHARE WITH ME YOUR TIPS Below!

XoXo Coach T

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