Today in PN coaching...

Today, we just want to give you two simple reminders.

You can't out-train a poor diet. 

Consistency beats compensation.

 
OK... so THIS is the message I needed to hear.

I have to concentrate on getting my PN coaching eating habits better vs my exercise. I know that exercise is important, and I also know that I LOVE how exercise and moving my body makes me feel. I want to exercise more... but
I need to make sure that I am learning the eating habits, and that I am taking the time to eat slowly and prepare healthy meals. (protein, veggies and smart carbs)
Instead of shoveling 'frankenfood' down my throat so I can do my workout.
If I have to miss my workout, then so be it...

This is what happened last night,

although instead of missing my workout, I should have just gone and done my interval training for 20 minutes. On a side note, I did get my lunchtime 3.5 K walk in... better than pre-PN!!! and that is what matters

I guess this is one to add to the Me Manual.

Rules of Fuel

Today's Lesson is all about 'Fitness Foods' like protein bars, booster juice, Gatorade etc...
What to eat after you workout. But this rule really applies any time.

Think about it, be mindful of what you are putting in your mouth and body.

 When in doubt, ask yourself:

• Am I truly physically hungry?

• Does this meal nourish my Lean Eating athlete body?

• Does this meal help me look, feel, and perform better?

• Does this meal add value to my body?

This is a lesson I need to learn, absorb, deconstruct and practice.
am I hungry? do I need another bite? is this nourishing my body?

Dealing with life as it happens

Yesterday we learned that you don’t have to be perfect to have an amazing transformation with PN Coaching — you simply have to do a little better than the day before. 

Taking a small action today, and every day, consistently, will add up to big results.

This is pretty powerful stuff, no?

I have to remember if I do slip up, miss a workout, miss my habit etc... I can start again at any time, right now, I dont have to wait till monday. I just start :

PN Mantra:

START WHEREVER YOU ARE.

USE WHATEVER YOU HAVE.

DO WHATEVER YOU CAN.

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So here is today's assignment

You know your own habits, tendencies, and patterns. What might challenge you today or this weekend?

I think my biggest challenge will be trying to move the workouts around to fit my schedule. 

This is challenging for a couple of reasons, It means I am not fully following the PN schedule of workouts, active recovery and rest days... BUT I will still be able to be very active, especially at the cottage. This presents several challenges and several opportunities to do things differently and mix it up. The cottage is where I can run down to the lake to go swimming, and climb the hill to get back to the cottage, I can walk to the beach (5K), I can do the park workout, I can pack my foam roller... all is good.

I dont have my gym with me at the cottage. 

But I can print out one of the 'park' workouts (lunges, squats, pushups) and do that instead
Also I can do intervals up the hill...
so even though I might not be able to do my prescribed workout, I can do something
like swim across the lake, go for a hike, walk to the beach

Also, i will be in the car today for 5 hours and then again on Monday for 5 hours...

Also, I wont be able to submit my before and after shots, or my measurements until next week.
I want to do my photos this evening when I get home, so I will have them done.

What small action could you do today in order to manage that challenge?

I can do my farther walk (3k) at lunch today, to get my activity checked off... in lieu of my strength training workout

then on saturday, when I am supposed to be Active recovery... I can go for a 5 K walk to the beach AND do the 'park workout' where I do walking lunges, squats, pushups etc... to replace the workout that I missed on Friday. 

And then on sunday when i am supposed to have a rest day, instead do the active recovery, then on Monday have my rest day.

next week I am seeing Tracey on Wednesday and Thursday.