Fuel Fridays: Get on the Wagon Already

Welcome to Fuel Friday’s by Natillie! The Friday blog will be extra info (or Fuel) that doesn’t quite fit into the recipe category or Josef’s researched articles. There will be offers, specials, ideas, tips, how to’s, and other stuff to help you get going and keep on track.

Last weekend was the 4th of July and after talking to a lot of clients this week I know we all had a great time falling off the “clean eating” wagon. If you didn’t quite get back on this week here are a few tips to hoist your back on and take control of the reigns. These might not be revolutionary ideas but they WORK!

1. Don’t drink your calories! Its 100 degrees outside in most parts of the country. Don’t mistake your thirst for hunger. Stay hydrated with H2O. It’s the best thing for you and your body needs it! You can always give your water some attitude with cucumber or lemon slices or even a few berries. A favorite of mine is Crystal Light – lots of flavors to suit anyone’s palate. Beware if you use a whole packet it might be too sweet.

2. Stop snacking! Do not stuff your face full of food that does not fuel it. Most snacks are sugary or carb heavy. Only eat your planned snacks and make sure they are something you are proud to put in your body.

3. Follow your eating plan! No real explanation needed here. Stick to what you said you were going to do. Don’t start next week. Start today! Can’t start today then go grocery shopping and start tomorrow!

4. Get your workout done! If you accomplish a lifting session or interval session who would want to waist all that hard work towards The Body You Want with an unplanned cheat meal. Plan your cheats so they fit into your plan.

5. Fix your attitude to fix your actions. It’s like everything else in life. You simply decide what you are going to do and go do it! Don’t tell yourself, “ok ok tomorrow” – don’t give yourself excuses for that extra sweet or savory treat.
There are a bunch of excuses we tell ourselves. Drop them!

Check out the video below to help you stop making excuses and get on track!

For more information on Josef Brandenburg and The Body You Want click here. Josef Brandenburg is 2010, Washington, DC  Personal Trainer of the Year Nominee for both Personal Fitness Professional Magazine and The Washington, DC Fitness Association, The DC Fitness Advisor and the Fitness Expert for the PCOS Challenge TV Show. He shows normal people with hectic lives and average genetics how to create the bodies they want in the time they actually have. To find out more about the 7-Day Free Trial click here.  You can also pick up a FREE copy of his brand new CD – “Why Eat Less and Exercise More is The Worst Advice Ever” here.

Making Fast Food Your Friend – My New Favorite Fast Food Meal

So, my last post on this topic was about Five Guys, and while I still love The Five, there is a new love in my life – Chipotle.  The love of my life – Tillie, my fiancé was the one who turned me on to the no rice, no beans bowl and Chipotle.  Its super yummy, super easy (no work involved – I only have to pay for it!), and doesn’t have any fattening (or fatigue inducing) starchy carbs.  And its soon to be even more convenient as they’re opening one right up the street from my condo!

Did you know you can place your order online before you go so that you don’t have to wait online?

The Josef Bowl:

*Double barbacoa beef
*Guacamole
*Sour cream
*Cheese
*Medium salsa
*Lettuce

Interesting side note:  I told one client about the no beans or rice bowl and she said, “but then you’ll need more food [as the rice and beans make up a lot of the bulk in the bowl].”  That’s not actually true.

For folks that have a tendency to pack on extra body-fat the act of eating carbs makes you hungry (insulin makes you both tired and hungry as its busy making new body-fat).  So, eliminating the starchy/refined carbs from a meal makes it energizing and satiating.  You’ll be more satisfied without the beans and rice than with!  (Satisfied with how your pants fit and satisfied with the amount of food you ate.)

Happy 4th of July!

Oh, and if you live in the States, spare a moment to reflect on how fortunate you are to live here vs. all of the other places on Earth that could never offer you the same opportunities to prosper and do with your life as you see fit.  I have one client that just spent 6 months in Afghanistan, and, well, you get the point… count your blessings.

Josef Brandenburg is Washington, DC’s top personal trainer for busy people. He shows normal people with hectic lives and average genetics how to create the bodies they want in the time they actually have. To find out more about the 7-Day Free Trial click here. You can also pick up a copy of his brand new CD – “Why Eat Less and Exercise More is The Worst Advice Ever” here.