Sara Rout

Wanted to share some of my favorites from weekend grocery shopping… not pictured: eggs, ground turkey, protein powder, chicken breast, rice, and frozen cod which are all staples of my healthier eating habits.

I often eat the same items over and over- it takes the guess work out of what to eat for me, and I know that these items- when I stick to them- aren’t foods that trigger me to overeat.

I have a tendency to overeat if I’m not being mindful and although I’ve been healed from the habit of binging/overeating for a few years now- I consistently keep it in mind so as not to slip back into poor habits and choices.

If you feel like that description might be you- take one baby step today to be mindful of building and maintaining good food habits.

One excellent way to do this is to keep a food diary. There are various apps to keep track of food consumption - even a piece of paper and a pencil works!

It feels amazing and it’s worth working for. YOU are worth it.

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One of my favorite go-to foods after the gym- high protein yogurt with super seeds.

This little concoction also substitutes for dessert when I have a sweet tooth 🦷

High protein, low sugar, low calories, good fiber.

PLUS- there’s always a great message on the other side of the yogurt lid.

Winning in all ways 💪🏼 ❤️

This doctor is one of my favorite doctors to follow on social media. He says something absolutely genius on a daily basis. I saw this today on Instagram and wanted to share.

If you don’t follow him already, he is worth a follow for great advice and nuggets of knowledge.

I’m so thankful for this guy.

As we go into the weekend, a heart-felt reminder for those who are trying to do their best to feel happy, healthy, and well…

Don’t let the weekend be your “weak end”- a piece of advice I heard years ago and often didn’t take into consideration but have since learned that it’s solid advice.

What does it mean?

It means don’t mess up a good thing.

It means don’t reverse all of the meaningful work you accomplished during the week for some short lived “fun” on the weekend.

Because I am here to support that falling out of alignment with your wellness goals, feeling hungover, sick, tired, bloated, and five pounds heavier after weekends of excess -over and over and over- weekend after weekend- is not “fun.”

Is it fun once in awhile!? Well yeah—- and sign me up, too (you know I will bring the pizza and fireball 😉) - but not weekend after weekend. Balance.

If you’ve got goals for yourself in the food intake arena and you followed your plan diligently all week… don’t ruin all of the mindfulness and planning by eating junk all weekend long. No! Pick one meal to indulge or have a treat.

If you’ve set an exercise goal for this week and haven’t met it yet… then keep swimming into the weekend, my friend. Do not give up now! Chances are you’ve got more time to exercise on the weekend -so don’t let that opportunity pass you by. You are worthy of every bit of how good it feels to slay your goal. Don’t cheat yourself out of it.

And last but certainly not least- Get enough water, enough sleep, enough sunshine, enough balance, enough love.

Make good choices according to your goals so that by the time Monday (or Tuesday) comes are you are ready. for. it. 💪🏼 ❤️ 👏🏼

It’s Monday!

I like the phrase “never miss a Monday” - meaning… well, whatever you want it to mean for you.

What it means for me is that on Mondays I always try to ensure a good workout and a good meal plan.

It sets a healthy tone for the week.

Workout ✅ Healthy food ready to go ✅

Never miss a Monday…an excellent habit to start today if you haven’t already!

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Hello, my friends! I set up this page to create a space where I can share real-life inspiration and motivation as it relates to health and fitness.

There are different paths to walk while achieving your own goals… some walks will be taken alone… some are more easily walked with others.

Let this be a source of positivity in your own personal health and fitness journey. 💪🏼 ♥️