Cleaning Up Nutrition

I told my Facebook followers last week that I would be limiting foods (for 1 week) that I know make me bloated. This includes dairy, grains, peanut butter, and added sugar. I did not cut out these foods completely-I did not consume them for every meal and most I did not consume every day.

My results are not drastic but there is still a change. I also feel less 'bloated'. Take in mind, I have been regularly exercising & eating well.

I ate:
-peanut butter 3x (2x were peanut butter protein balls after a workout, 1x was 1 tablespoon of peanut butter as a topping)
-dairy 5x (ice cream/frozen yogurt 2 nights, low-fat cheese on my zucchini pizza, cheddar cheese on a salad, fried cheese on my BURGER)
-grains (whole) were eaten before & after workouts 6 days and for breakfast the 7th day
I did my best to limit added sugar-most of that sugar was in the peanut butter & ice cream!

Before:Left, After: Right

You do not have to completely cut out foods that you love-you can limit them. You will still see & feel changes! Over time, you become better at saying 'no' to your cravings & choosing healthier options for yourself. This healthy lifestyle is a journey and you will not complete it in one day!

You should try this out for a week! Take pictures & write down what you eat and when. I can guarantee you will at least not 'feel' as bloated by the end of the week! Nutrition is key in performing, feeling & looking well!


*Side note: this is what your pierced belly button looks like after it has expanded with pregnancy. Ha! Maybe, one day, it will look 'normal' again. And you can also see how I do not have a visible 6-pack! I will keep things real for you!