Well you guessed it we are moving!! We found our dream home and have decided it was time to "get domestic" (ahhaha just kidding) thus the moving begins again!!

So last time my plan was to eat healthy and workout no matter what...well like most I did fall off my plan some. However, thankfully this was a much shorter duration and a bit easier of a transition. This time I was committed to not making those mistakes so here is what I did and plan to do while traveling this weekend!

1) Pack options for healthy snacks so you aren't tempted!
    For me this includes Egg puffs (See breakfast recipes), almonds, protein bars (JUST IN CASE), fruit, shakeology, Greek yogurt with pumpkin, fat free cottage cheese with cinnamon, endamamme, carrot/peppers and hummus. These are pretty easy to transport and will take up the in between meals.
        I eat 5-6 times a day depending on the day!

2) TRACK EVERYTHING! I know this can be challenging and sometimes a bit of a pain but trust me if you want to know what not to do this is a good way to go about it!
    I like www.myfitnesspal.com
    Add me and see what my days are like!! emsimpler is my ID!

3) Pack workout gear and dvds! Easily transportable and convenient with my lap top!!
    sneakers, workout clothes, resistance tubing, dvds. NO EXCUSES!

4) Make a plan! As unpredictable as trips and moving are have an action plan! I get up wayyyy before everyone else to ensure I still get my workouts in! Even if it's a quick one, something is better than no workout at all!!

5) Make smart take out choices! It won't be perfect of course but if you smile and ask nicely modifications can be made at almost any restaurant! Look up the menu/calorie choices ahead of time so you know (these are not always accurate but are a better way than just ordering at random).
    steer clear of: bread baskets, alcohol, sugary drinks, pasta, white rice, oils, battered

    opt for: plain, grilled, baked, broiled, no butter, brown rice, egg whites, fruit for dessert

And remember no one is perfect but preparation allows for more control and more knowledge of what you are eating!!

With summer coming everyone is sooo obsessed with getting a flat and toned tummy! These are my top tricks and tips for getting a flatter stomach!

Workout tips:
1) Cardio-(3-5 days a week)- you want to see your abs? You have to burn off the extra layer of fat on top of them!
2) Strength train-(3-4 days a week)- You need to add muscle into your body! If you want to burn more fat and calories you need to add muscle into your body.
3) Work your entire core- 250,000 crunches to burn 1lb of fat!! what does that mean? it means you need to do more than just crunches! So that means your back your abs, your deep muscles, your hip flexers! They are all essential for a tight tummy!
4) Do weighted ab workouts- any chance you can add weights to strengthen your abs!
5) Don't work them every day- fatigue them and then let them rest a day! Work them 2-3 times a week

Nutrition tips:
1) drink water- strive for a gallon a day
2) FIBER- 3-4 g is considered a good source of fiber (oatmeal, potatoes, brown rice,etc)
3) eat protein with every meal- 0.5g-1g per every lb of body weight! Keeps you fuller and does not cause bloat!
4) no more processed junk-the end.
5) Eat as soon as you make up and every 2-3 hours- keeps your metabolism going and you body not in starvation mode.
6) Eat your fat!-unsaturated  fatty acids are essential- avocados, white fish, nuts
7) SHAKEOLOGY-healthiest meal of the day and is essentially a super food!