All About Bar(Re) And Fixing Our Obsession With Fast Food
Hi, my name is Jackie, and I love Wendy’s fries dipped in a Jr Frosty. The salty/sweet mixture is worth writing home to mom about. And I haven’t had this glorious mixture in over two years.
Eating more healthfully isn’t about denying yourself the foods you love. It is, however, all about finding options that are a little less-likely to cause major health risks.
I still eat fries. There are some in the frozen section at Wal-Mart that are just potatoes, oil, and salt that we make quite a bit. I still eat chocolate ice cream. And, glory of glories, I still eat them together in a symphony of deliciousness that rivals the most beautiful song.
I just don’t get them from Wendy’s. Once I looked at their ingredient list, there was no going back.
It was rough at first. Fast food is engineered to be addictive. It’s how the industry has boomed during its short life so far.
So how to you fix your obsession with fast food?? There’s an extremely informative blog post by Beachbody that explains the addiction and gives some pointers on how to combat it.
Here are a few questions you should ask yourself if you’re obsessed with fast food:
- Evaluate WHEN you’re most likely to indulge in fast food. Is it on the way to work? On the way home? After picking the kids up from school?
- Is it the taste of the fast food that gets you or the convenience?
- Are you passing this obsession on to your children?
Write them down on a piece of paper then evaluate your answers. Could having something quick-to-grab each morning save you a trip? Is there an equally delicious but far more nutritious option you could give your kids? (There are even little Happy Meal-type toys you could have on-hand if that’s an issue)
If you like, you can even send the list to me and we’ll go over it together. I’m here to help!
NUTRITION NERDS (AND PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH WHAT TO EAT): TAKE NOTE!!
Maybe this has happened to you — you commit to a goal, and then life gets in the way. Despite your best intentions, you lose momentum and quit.
The LAST thing you want to do is give up on all that hard-earned progress you’ve made.
Ultimate Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese has created the ultimate game-changer — a way to stay connected to the program and on track with your progress.
It’s called The Monthly Fix, and it’s your chance to lose weight with Autumn and make the lessons of portion-control work for the long term. It gives you 24/7 access to the Portion Fix Exclusive Community with check-ins from Autumn, plus support from other members, so you won’t ever be alone on your weight-loss journey.
There are monthly Q&As, new meal plans, even new FIXATE recipes you’ll get months before everyone else.
Autumn shares her strategies for conquering progress-killers throughout the year — like holidays, or parties, or even back-to-school when your house is utter chaos — so that you’re getting practical, usable advice as life is happening.
There’s ongoing content like deep dives into topics including helping kids eat healthy, functional foods, managing your Yellow Containers, and improving your gut health.
Plus, expert interviews on topics like learning to get more out of your day and how sleep impacts weight loss and fun assignments to make it easier to stay on track — especially during challenging times.
Want to geek out with me?? Comment and let me know!
Have you heard the news? Barre is coming to BOD!!
I am so excited about this because while it’s one of the most popular fitness trends… it’s also one of the most expensive. But now you’ll be able to stream it on your own schedule, wherever you want to workout, for a fraction of the cost!
Barre Blend is a low-impact, high-intensity, and high-energy combo of ballet barre, Pilates, and cardio interval training. You’re going to burn fat and get toned! So, are you ready to feel the burn as you sweat, stretch, and strengthen?! Yes, it’s challenging, but you have to defy your limits if you want to define your body!!
Barre Blend won’t officially be available on BOD until June 1st (SOOO FAR AWAY!)… but you can invest in VIP access starting on December 3rd for coaches (even discount coaches!!) and December 16th for customers with early access starting January 13th! Are you ready to feel graceful and strong? I can’t wait to do barre with you! Comment or fill out this form if you’d like more info!
The newest snack bar arrived December 3rd: Chocolate Almond Crunch Plant-Based BEACHBARS ?
Instead of giving into every holiday cookie craving, you can indulge in a delicious AND healthy snack bar! They’re crunchy, chewy, and delicious AND an awesome source of protein for only 150 calories.
They’re also gluten-free, 0 grams of trans fat, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. These are the perfect snack to have on hand when you’re holiday shopping, traveling to visit family, or to toss to your kid while you frantically clean the house before company comes over. And the best part? They TASTE like a treat, so they can help you navigate the holidays this year with ease!
And here’s a tasty recipe for you to try!
Chocolate Almond Crunch Parfait
Ingredients
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup fresh strawberries or raspberries
¼ cup fresh blueberries
1 Chocolate Almond Crunch BEACHBAR
Instructions
- Chop BEACHBAR into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Place ⅓ of the yogurt in a tall glass. Top with ⅓ of the strawberries, ⅓ of the blueberries, and ⅓ of chopped BEACHBAR. Repeat layers twice.
