So as you may have read here or on my Facebook page, I recently did the Beachbody Ultimate reset. Now fist off let's be clear I have never been one that was obese but I was over weight as a skinny fat girl--gee thanks genetics of a 5'8 lady! But I have lost all the weight and kept it off so this was more about changing habits and having a better relationship with food and vegetables (see previous post!)

So here are my results!!

I am 5'8 as I said
Before weight: 138
Before body fat: 17.8

After weight: 130
Body fat: 16.8

Not only do I have new veggie recipes but I lost the holiday weight plus some extra body fat!!

Now what? Time to plan and prep for body beast and bring on the muscle!

What is your workout plan like?

How often do you change up your work outs?

Cravings, we all get them but the big question is how should you handle them?

It's important to recognize the differences between hunger and a craving so that it's easier to tell the two apart.

Hunger is your actual need to physically eat food. As living things we must eat in order to survive so yes...hunger is definitely something to address! By definition, hunger is the painful sensation or state of weakness caused by the need of food. Cue in gurgling, growling, and that empty hollow feeling! If you are actually hungry, any food will cure those pangs.

Start paying attention to these cues and understanding when you are a little hungry versus actually about to bite someone's head off!

This chart ^ is a pretty good reference to use!

A craving on the other hand is a desire for a specific food... pizza, candy, junk. Usually these are foods high in carbs and junk and out side of your usual realm of eating.

A craving will generally hit when there is something else going on in the background, stress, boredom etc. The key is to recognize these triggers and unless you are allowing yourself a treat meal or special occasion stay away and go do something else. Take your mind off it!
Some tips:
Go for  a walk
Chew gum
Listen to music
Read a book

etc...

A cheat meal can do wonders for you both mentally and physically but not all the time!