Just because you're on vacation and don't have access to a full gym or your normal fitness equipment doesn't mean you need to put your workouts on hold!  While it can be tempting to fall into full relaxation mode​ there are so many benefits to maintaining a workout routine, even if it's modified in time and intensity.  

​Have you ever taken the time to see what a recommended serving looks like?  It can be shocking how small a measured serving size is in comparison to the serving size we generally eat!  Do you even think about portion control when you’re preparing meals, eating out, or snacking? 

There is a mentality that “bigger is better” in our culture.  We expect large portions when we order meals from restaurants, we supersize our value meals, and many of us still live with the mindset that we are to clean our plates at every meal.  It’s no surprise that we eat mindlessly, take in too many calories, and struggle with weight. 
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Chances are you’ve been on at least one restrictive diet in your lifetime.   You may have tracked calories, points, or measured food.  While these tracking and food measuring methods can be beneficial initially to give you an honest look at your eating habits, the practice becomes tedious, impractical, and frustrating over time.  It’s important to develop skills that make it easy to eat moderately and mindfully.

​How do you spend your time?

Do you invest it wisely? 

Do your actions reflect what you claim are your core values?

Maintaining focus on the things that matter most to us is not as effortless as you might think.  It's easy to take for granted the amount of time available to cultivate all that is important to you.