We Eat! (According To Our Goals)
- andreahbradley
- Feb 28, 2015
- 3 min read
February #SISTERSINSHAPE Round Up!
February emerged as the month of eating for our Sisters In Shape. Our Sisters discovered the power (& pleasure) of eating according to our goals.
Do we all eat the same? Nope. That’s ridiculous. We are each working towards different goals. We are each in different chapters of our journeys - some of us are just starting and some us reaching new peaks. We have different tastes and different lives. Yet we’re all progressing….how is that possible?
We’re learning how to eat in accordance with our goals. In the context of real life. Consistently – without pressure of perfection.
A Runner Learns to Eat MORE to Get TIGHTER
Rada is a new Sister, joining SiS in January to sculpt her dream body. Under Coach Val Solomon’s guidance, Rada upped her calories to 2000 calories/day, and Rada allowed Coach Val to reduce her running to one long run plus a couple short runs per week, to be able to incorporate 4 days of weight lifting and some yoga.
This busy mom of 4 kids and business owner says “I’m finally getting used to eating all that food!!! I was amazed that by eating so many more calories I’m actually getting tighter.”
This marathon momma loves to run but now that she is incorporating regular strength training into her routine AND eating according to her goals, the results are showing just after 30 days.
About her 30-day progress, Rada says “I feel sexy and strong. I can’t believe I survived all these years running while I wasn’t eating enough. I didn’t realize it until a month ago! My jeans are fitting looser in the waist and tighter in the thighs. It’s wonderful!”
So what is Rada eating? Rada admits to loving scrambled eggs with peppers, onions and avocado in the morning. If she is craving something sweet, she digs into our Power Prep, Protein Museli bowl. Rada also has an Isagenix* shake with a banana daily.
Dialling In Food, Yet Loving Food MORE?!
Jenny is a mom of a 3 year old and had a fitness competition on her “bucket” list for years. She joined SiS in December looking to fulfill that dream goal with the help of SiS Coach Erica Willick.
At 6 weeks out from her first show Jenny is dialling in her nutrition to show off her hard earned physique. Yup, hello six pack!
And the eating? Jenny says, “I’ve fallen back in love with cooking! All the flavors and yummy variety in the recipes have reignited my enjoyment of the kitchen.”
Jenny’s favourite SiS recipes are the Vietnamese Meatballs for a savoury and filling dish. She makes them to just keep in the fridge for snacks or make them with noodles for Dinner. Her favourite dessert is the Apple Pie Protein Ice Cream. Jenny is also using the Energy & Performance Pack from Isagenix* to support her intense 5-6 days/week workouts and curb cravings.
A six-pack wasn’t earned without tightening her lifestyle eating. Being so close to her show date, Jenny has recently eliminated wine as the sugar isn’t six-pack friendly. Also for the short term, Jenny is following some nutrient timing that works for her body where she eats her daily carbs before 3 pm and sticks to fats and protein in the evening.
Sisters in Shape Fav Recipe of The Month
Scoping out our hashtag #SISTERSINSHAPE on Instagram, it’s clear what our favourite recipe of the month was. Pizza!
Our Tropical Chicken Pizza was prepared many ways, many times this month.. So we’re dishing it for you to enjoy too!
Did you make this? Be sure to tag #SISTERSINSHAPE on social media so we can see your delicious meals! Who knows, we may even feature your dish on our page!
[Images via: @nutritionistinthekitch, @stephpudd, @kimhardingphoto]
Sisters In Shape Tropical Chicken Pizza
Serves: 1
INGREDIENTS
1 thin-style whole grain bun, halved (max 100 calories)
3oz chicken breast, cooked and sliced thin
½ tablespoon organic BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons fresh pineapple, chopped
2 tablespoons bell pepper, chopped finely
2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the grill to low heat, or preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Take thin bun and separate (should be pre-cut, use each half as a pizza crust).
Top with ½ tbsp BBQ sauce per pizza crust, chicken breast, pineapple, bell pepper, and top with shredded cheese.
Place on grill or in oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to bubble.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 215kcal Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 23g Protein: 20g
Recipe Created By: Christal Sczebel, Nutritionist In The Kitch, licensed use in SiS Power Prep Program
*If you're interested in exploring including Isagenix into your nutrition, email info@sisinshape.com
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