Peanut Butter

So lately at work, instead of giving into the Scotcheroo bars that make my mouth water, I've been taking eating a spoonful of peanut butter. That's better, right? Well I'm wrong. I've always been skeptic of peanut butter because I know it's high in sugar and fats. Well my gut feeling is right according to the blog post from a nutritionist. Luckily, she lists some alternatives. I love almond milk so I'm sure the almond butter would be delicious, but boy is this stuff more expensive. I trust this woman's blog because she is a certified nutritionist.

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Greek Yogurt vs. Regular Yogurt

I like Greek yogurt more than regular yogurt because of the the texture. It's thick and creamy which appeals to me. I have been pushing my mom a lot to start buying Greek yogurt but she is so hesitate because of the price. Is it worth the price? Watch Dr. Oz.

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Green Tea

After getting laryngitis I had to cut off coffee. It was too harsh on my throat so I switched to green tea. I would put I raw sugar and honey in it it to soothe my throat. It did make me feel better! And after reading numerous articles on green tea, I'm hooked. It's super good for you and makes me feel refreshed. Instead of drinking coffee which leaves me dehydrated, I drink one cup of green tea and then water for the remainder of the day.

Health Benefits Source: WebMD

Benefits of being hydrated

1. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids.
2. Water can help control calories.
3. Water helps energize muscles.
4. Water helps skin look good.
5. Water helps your kidneys.
6. Water helps maintain normal bowel function.

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EAT YOUR BREAKFAST

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Breakfast

I eat breakfast everyday. Some people wonder how I have time for that in the morning but it only takes about 15/20 minutes. I make two eggs everyday with bacon, if we have bacon, and brew my coffee. I noticed that the days I wake up late and don't eat breakfast, I'm tired. Having breakfast in the morning wakes me up! But my mom can't keep up with how many eggs we have and she needs to buy another pan. We only have one and it's so annoying to clean frequently.

Spring Break!

So I thought I was just going to sit on my butt and go to work all spring break but there has been a change of plans. I am going to Daytona beach in Florida with a group of friends! I am so excited, but that means I need to get skinny, fast. So no more cheat days, cutting back on my portions, and more running! I'm not excited for my workouts but I'm excited to look nice and walk around on the beach. I'm going hard this time!