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Time

Hope you are having a great day!

Time is something we talk about a lot. We never have enough of it yet we all get 24 hours in a day.

After having 2 kids I can tell you that there is never enough time in a day for sure.

But its all perspective and planning.

Personally, I have had to not necessarily lower expectations, but adjust what I can or will get done. Sure, we all want to be superman or superwoman. But if we pile on too many things it will only leave us feeling guilty, not good enough, etc.

I have had so many weeks where it would be so easy to say I don’t have time to work out.

Believe me when I say this. I love working out, but I seriously could come up with so many reasons why that workout did not need to happen.

I have also had to adjust my expectations. I would love to get back into 3 strength workouts and 2 Cardio workouts per week making min 5 workouts, but the reality is 2-3 strength is good enough right now and maybe 1 cardio per week.

I know sooner than later I will be able to get back into that 5 day per week groove but the lesson is knowing that this is good enough.

I am sure there are others out there saying they don’t have time to work out, we get it.

This is why our workouts help, they are 45 minutes and all you have to do is show up.

We will get you through the workout.

I know I have been racing in our doors, after leaving two crying kiddos, but when I am done with those 45 minutes I feel amazing and I will usually have a picture text of the kids having a blast.

We all win.

Taking the time for you is something that is so important.

You will never regret a workout that is completed.

If you are having a hard time making it to the gym let us know. We understand and with over 50 class times per week we can help you adjust your schedule.

Flexibility in class times has been a huge priority for our clients and you can easily move in and out of times with our app.

Let me know if you are ready, or even on the fence. We can jump on a quick call and talk through everything.

Have an awesome day and make time for you!

Arin

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Ingredients

  • 3 (15-oz.) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
  • 1 (25-oz.) can hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 2 cups peeled cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 oregano sprigs
  • 1 (5-oz.) can diced green chiles, drained and divided
  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, divided
  • 2 ounces preshredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 337
  • Fat 7g
  • Satfat 2.2g
  • Monofat 1.9g
  • Polyfat 1.6g
  • Protein 29g
  • Carbohydrate 41g
  • Fiber 10g
  • Cholesterol 6mg
  • Iron 4mg
  • Sodium 638mg
  • Calcium 195mg
  • Sugars 5g
  • added sugars 0g
  • How to Make It
  • Step 1
  • Process 1 can beans in a mini food processor until smooth. Place bean puree, remaining 2 cans beans, hominy, and next 8 ingredients (through oregano) in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Reserve 1 tablespoon green chiles. Add remaining green chiles to cooker. Top with chicken thighs. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
  • Step 2
  • Place chicken on a cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Shred chicken; stir into chili. Cover and keep warm.
  • Step 3
  • Process reserved 1 tablespoon green chiles, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons cilantro in a mini food processor until smooth.
  • Step 4
  • Place 1 1/2 cups chili in each of 8 bowls; top evenly with yogurt mixture, remaining cilantro, cheese, green onions, and jalapeño. Serve with lime wedges.

What’s going well…

Hope you having a great week!

I am wondering how many people out there are feeling great, loving life?

Then how many people are stuck in the mud, dredging through whatever life is throwing at them?

Let me know where you are?

I keep waking up each morning this week and meditating on what is going well.

1.) Lyvia and Leo are thriving and healthy.

2.) Loving and supportive husband.

3.) I am proud of still being able to feed Lyvia and feeling no pressure.

4.) Working out minimum 3 days per week.

5.) Amazing clients we serve on a daily basis.

These are just a few things. Sure, it probably seems like I have it easy, but one important thing I am doing is focusing on the positive.

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs)

This doesn’t mean we don’t have stress or pressure. Matter of fact we have a lot. We also have been working through some chaos in our living environment, loved ones getting awful diagnoses, hormone imbalances, pain, etc.

We all go through things.

If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. (Proverbs)

Love life when things are going well and when it is not going well, keep going, everything is worth the fight.

What are you fighting through?

I encourage you to keep going…we all have a purpose and plan.

No matter when you read this stop and think about what is going well. Write it down if you need to. Sometimes I have to remind myself what is going well. 😉

I hope you having an awesome day today or decide to make it awesome!

Keep fighting,

Arin

Eating Out?

Who doesn’t like to eat out?

For some of us it is a way of life and others a welcomed treat.

No matter where you are how do you dine out and still see results?

I could answer this several ways, so I decided to share 5 Tips:

TIP 1 – Sodium is ALWAYS high, ALWAYS. Make sure you drink lots of water throughout the meal and after.

TIP 2 – Sometimes it is more about the portion than what you pick out. Don’t always feel like you have to have a salad and chicken. Sometimes we simply need to get a to go box with our dinner so we can divide the portion in two, saving us half the calories and lunch the next day! If its on our plate we tend to eat it.

TIP 3 – Do look at the menu ahead of time. Especially if you are with friends. We tend to get caught up in the conversation and pick something quick verse taking the time to find a better option.

TIP 4 – Get creative – It is ok to ask for substitutions and the restaurant will either accommodate or not.

TIP 5 – Don’t Aim for Perfection. You are eating out and it may be out of your control how things are prepared or someone might even order the food for you (such as a work function). Make the best of it, keep portion small or get back on track the next day. If we are traveling and we know food will be hard to predict we always have shakes with us. We specifically us the AdvoCare Meal Replacement Shake.

Also, here is a guide that can help you navigate some fast food places.

I hope these 5 tips can help you next time you eat out!

Just because you eat out don’t let your goals fall by the side. You are important and making unemotional choices is important when fueling our bodies!

Have an awesome day today!

Arin