Personal Training by Anna

Today was a killer spin/strength boot camp finished off with a 10 min plank challenge which means lots of good refueling. Started the day off with some bread with greens, tomato, and eggs. A delicious post workout lunch parfait with Greek yogurt mixed with a scoop of collagen protein, berries, curd, and some cereal crunch and h**p seeds. Finished the day with a delicious super veggie and fresh mozz sandwich on sourdough (hummus spread, lettuce, tomato, roasted eggplant, and asparagus), and for some added protein a poke’ rice bowl salad. I forgot to get a picture before it went into my belly, but also the rest of my homemade peanut butter ice cream for dessert. Today was a bit of “bready day” or “Carby day” which I’m sure will catch me a few 😳 but you know what- I dressed that bread up with lots of good nutrient dense items so it wasn’t naked, the bread helped fuel me with the carbs pre workout and in replenishment, and you know what else above all— bread and carbs are damn delicious! The belly is full, I got a great workout, and had a day with lots of different foods and nutrients, and I have no cravings because I satisfied my taste buds, and I didn’t even have to spend all day in the kitchen.

After a quickie spin ride to start the day it was time to refuel the bod. Eat the rainbow and you’ll never go wrong on taste and health. 7grain English muffin for some carbs and fiber, avocado for the healthy fats and folate, sautéed spinach for lots immune support, eggs fully of healthy fat and protein, more bright fruits for deliciousness, some extra carbs, and more vitamins and minerals.

Post lift and spinning refuel, all vegetarian, but still plenty of protein to grow some muscle, carbs to re-energize the bod, and healthy fats to help keep me full and to aid in nutrient absorption. In order for your body to fully perform and reap the benefits of your workouts, you have to properly fuel it and yes even vegetarian can get the job done. I got my protein from the black beans in the black bean corn sautée, nutritional yeast covered in my veggies, and my Greek yogurt sriracha jalapeño topper.

It’s been another hot second, but we had to focus on some family obligations this past week or so, but I wanted to end the month with a delicious and quick, healthy, breakfast that hits all the major marks including protein (fat free Greek yogurt, eggs (in the custard)), healthy fats (eggs in custard), and carbs (berries fully of antioxidants, brioche bread, maple syrup, and 1/3 of Nutella b ready bar). Creating every meal to make sure you have plenty of the major 3- carbs, protein, fat will ensure you stay full until your next meal as well as help giving you the major building blocks for some muscle 💪 and fuel for workouts. The other thing is my plate clearly has what some people would consider “empty” calories, but so long as I make sure that my meal contains macros and micros, I don’t worry about a little treat in too to help make me feel balanced in my food intake so I can reduce binge episodes and incorporate all foods into my life.

Pictured below-
Greek yogurt parfait layered with fat free Greek yogurt, lemon curd, berries, and Nutella b-ready
That new viral TikTok toast- brioche bread topped with a Greek yogurt egg custard mixture air fried, topped with a few berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.

However you break your fast during the day make sure you do it with foods you love and make sure to incorporate macros and micros, and maybe a small treat in there, to help you feel good all day and help you crush your goals.