Category: Nutrition

Lunch Prep Ideas

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning, Nutrition

One of the ways I stay on track eating healthy during the week is to prep my lunches on Sundays. I have posted in the past about Mason Jar Salads, but thought I would share a few other ideas. Chicken Wraps - these can be prepped in a jar like salad and then poured into … Continue reading Lunch Prep Ideas

Detox Reflections

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Health, Nutrition

This post is probably more for my benefit, so I don't forget what I learned during my five day detox. I want to have a list of reminders to come back to since it is easy with time to forget. Afternoon protein smoothies helped decrease my cravings for sweets and increased my energy I wasn't … Continue reading Detox Reflections

We All Need Reminders

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Health, Nutrition

I have started to post reminders to myself around my house. Believe it or not, I can wake up on any given day and just go through the motions forgetting about my healthy lifestyle commitments. It isn't because of a lack of knowledge. It isn't even a lack of desire. I just need reminders, so … Continue reading We All Need Reminders

More reasons…

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Food, Meal Planning, Nutrition

As a follow-up to my reasons to exercise post, I am creating my reasons to eat healthy list. And yes the lists overlap so that should mean double motivation for a healthy lifestyle. Feel better More energy Lower risk of heart disease Lower risk of cancer Lower risk of diabetes Lower risk of _____ (fill … Continue reading More reasons…

Think about it…

by fitbusylizzie, posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Nutrition

I am challenged by what I am learning in my nutrition class and the supplemental research it leads to. Two things we need to take seriously, what we eat and how active we are. It isn't about quantity of life as medicine can prolong that. It is about quality of life. So here are two … Continue reading Think about it…