I’ll admit, this week was hard. I started off really strong but then had some slips ups do to being hungry at work and being faced with about a million temptations. But I’m back on track and feeling better about it today.
Weighing my food out is definitely new to me, but its a really easy way to work on portion control. I’ve included a picture of one of my dinners and its actually a ton of food! 250g of vegetables really fills you up!
I lost about a pound in my first week on the meal plan, and my hope is that with no cheating this week, I can lose at least 2 more. I’m only 6 pounds away from my first goal, and it would be amazing to hit that number!
This week I plan on sticking to the meal plan 100%, and really hitting the gym hard. I am definitely excited to see where this goes!
3 days of counting macros and I am already down 3 pounds (which I realize is probably mostly water weight). Day one I felt hungry ALL of the time. I think that was mostly mental to be honest. I am getting significantly more calories now than I was when I was on the nutrisystem plan. In the last two days I have actually found that I haven’t been able to finish my meals. I think by the end of next week I will definitely have adjusted to the plan. That being said, I work tomorrow and the next day and I’m a little nervous about that. It’s so hard to avoid all of the snacks/temptations that you deal with at the nursing station! But I will bring my own snacks and food and focus on my goals.
My goals for my first full week on the meal plan are:
Lose 5 pounds (so two more to go)
Drink 2L of water a day (I’ve yet to reach that goal)
Go to the gym 4x this week (minimum)
Let me know what you are doing meal plan/nutrition wise! I would love to hear your input!
Over the last two months or so I have completely fallen in love with lifting weights at the gym. I used to think a good workout had to include cardio, so I dreaded going. To be honest I am sure that I need to be doing more cardio, but for now I am enjoying loving the gym. Since I go to the gym 4-6 days a week now, I have discovered some essentials for my gym bag and I thought I would share them!
My current gym bag is my Stella and Dot crush it backpack. I’m obsessed with this bag! I love that it has a bottom compartment that can fit shoes. There are also straps for a yoga mat on the bottom. I honestly don’t think I’ll travel with another bag. It is easy to clean and fits a ton of stuff. It would make a perfect carry on bag too. If you are looking for a great gym/travel bag, check it out! I currently sell for Stella and Dot and I absolutely love the brand! https://www.stelladot.com/ts/qr29s
Recently I have discovered the brand Gymshark. I love their clothes! For the longest time I would worry that my leggings might be see through, and I’ve finally found a reliable brand that sells high quality gym clothes. Although I believe Gymshark is based out of the UK, shipping is fast and the quality has been great so far. If you are unsure of your size, the website provides measurements.
Preworkout: Currently I am using AlaniNu preworkout. It is the first one I have ever used, and it definitely gives me a boost. But be warned you definitely may get the preworkout “itch” with it.
Lastly, I always carry a resistance band and my headphones. As far as the resistance band goes, you can really grab any brand. But it is a great tool for the gym and for workouts at home. For headphones I am currently using airpods which I love. I was surprised by how well they stay in my ears, and the sound is great. I love having wireless headphones at the gym, and my last pair was really bothersome and always got in the way.
I would love to hear what your go to gym bag/gym essentials are!
RN Fitness 