This post is for my social media friends and readers who requested to learn more details of my healthy diet and exercise. Disclaimer: I am not a registered nutritionist or fitness trainer. Please consult with your physician. Also check out the Mommy Makeover Series.
Let’s start with food. Here is a sample food diary that should meet but not exceed 1200 calories (daily recommended allowance for women). Never go below 1200 calories per day.
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal + 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds + dash of coco sugar
This breakfast provides you with lots of fiber to promote healthy digestion. Observe how you will have more regular bowel movement right after your oatmeal breakfast.
I personally eat this breakfast everyday, no questions asked.
AM snack: apple or banana
These are easy to buy and store in your fridge. Fruit is also rich in fiber and vitamins to boost your health. Compared to eating junk food as snack that is filled with empty calories, calories that do nothing for your health.
Apples also satisfy any craving, no matter what it is. Craving for something? Eat an apple. Problem solved.
Lunch: Vegetables + lean meat (fish, chicken, pork, beef). If you want even lighter meals, substitute tofu for meat. Note you can almost eat any Filipino dish (most recipes have a combination of meat & vegetables like pinakbet, tortang talong, ginisang gulay, etc), just make sure you are eating it with PLENTY of greens. No rice, no excuses.
Afternoon snack: Wholegrain sandwich like chicken, tuna, salmon with lettuce, light mayo, tomato, and a little cheese. I like my snack with something hot which is usually tea, milk tea (no sugar), or you might prefer your coffee.
Dinner: Vegetables + lean meat (same rule as lunch)
PM snack: Fruit
For more healthy food inspiration, you might find some on my Instagram account: lacellanora
At Home Workout
I sometimes go to the neighborhood gym for a change
This is the workout I do every other day, it’s called the Cindy Crawford total body workout. I first used this program while in college and have been coming back to it every time I feel the need to be more fit. Like you, it is sometimes difficult for me to stick to a healthy & fit lifestyle, important thing is we know our way back to it. I do hope this post can serve as your first map until you formulate & hopefully, share your own 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKCTpodqeqg
Do workout 1 then rest the next day. After your rest day, do workout 2. You will need at least a 3lb dumbbell and a yoga mat to keep yourself from slipping.
Keep in mind that you will get better at the workout as you go. Keep breathing and focus. It will be all worth it at the end. Reward is a stronger, healthier, and better looking you for yourself, your kids, and family.
The best place to workout is by yourself, inside a room with ample space and ventilation. Grab all you need, a face towel, a glass of water, and maybe some workout playlist on Spotify.
If you are following this healthy plan, kindly leave me a comment and let’s support each other. One mom to another 🙂
Mommy Lace is a blogger from the Philippines. She started this blog to share information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, childcare, family, and health.
