"Pursue your goals, but never lose sight of the reality of things." -Amy Suto
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Stylish Saturday: Fitness Reward — $15 off a New Dress!
Hey everyone!
Recently I’ve been rewarding myself for reaching my fitness goals with new dresses!
After working out 5x/week for three months, I got the red one, (just in time for Valentine’s Day!) and after not drinking caffeine for two additional months, I got the blue one:
Modcloth (the clothing company these dresses are from!) is doing this thingamajig where you get $15 off any dress if you click on this link, and create an account!
Also by clicking on this link and buying something, I get a snazzy $15 coupon as well!
If you do use the coupon, know that you have my eternal gratitude and I’ll personally send you a thank you note and a ridiculous amount of thank-you gifs such as this one:
Just send me an ask saying you used the coupon and prepare yourself for the abundance of gifs that will inevitably fill up your inbox!
Anyways, I thought I’d pass this on to you guys (and be 100% transparent about how it works — honesty is the best policy!) so if fancy shmancy dresses are your thing, you can use them as rewards for reaching your goals.
Have a great day!
Fiber helps you lose weight! Make sure you’re getting enough in your diet. Women need about 25g per day.
Here’s what WebMD says:
“Eating healthy high-fiber foods makes you feel full, so you can resist eating more food than you need. Fibrous foods also can take longer to chew, giving your brain time to get the signal that you have had enough to eat.”
10 Fiber Rich Foods:
- Corn
- Black Beans
- Avocado
- Kidney Beans (I have a great minestrone soup recipe that includes kidney beans!)
- Brown Rice
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Pear
- Oatmeal
- Raspberries
- Parfaits (as pictured) with granola and fruit
Currently, my inbox is more crowded than a Chinese subway.
If I’m not responding to your messages, hang tight! I love all of you, and my completely work-imposed hiatus is coming to an end tomorrow.
So before we return to your regularly scheduled programming, here’s an awesome five minute super healthy corn-and-bean-salad recipe, and an article about why Maggie Q is a great celebrity health role model.
Mayo Clinic’s article on good fats vs. bad fats.
Cheese? A good source of calcium and protein as long as you eat it in moderation. Avocado? Incredibly healthy on all fronts, and a great replacement for cream cheese or mayo on a sandwich.
Recipe for the pictured sandwich of deliciousness:
Soft Oatnut bread
1/2 avocado
slices of cucumber
alfalfa sprouts
cheese
Grilled veggie sandwich with hummus and tons of other delicious ingredients? BEST DISH EVER.
Find your favorite healthy foods! They make everything so much more fun.
