healthy food + fitness

I think one of the things that turns people off to the vegan community is this all or nothing mentality, like if you’re not 100% vegan then you’re not doing your part.

But the thing is, any shift towards a more sustainable diet is an accomplishment that we should be celebrating!! Whether that’s acknowledging meatless Mondays, or eating local and organic, or simply eating one plant based meal, all of these things are steps in the right direction that we should be encouraging.

Diets are incredibly personal and they’re influenced by a lot of varying life factors. Yes vegans should educate and inform and spread their passion, but I don’t feel it’s fair to make others feel bad for not eating a certain way.

Remember, there was probably a time where you ate differently than you do now, and we should respect where everyone is on their diet journey.

And we should also respect any and all efforts to eat more plant based because it is the culmination of small efforts that bring about big change.

Xoxo

For anyone who’s 2018 goals includes getting in better shape, here’s some easy and quick tips from an ex-trainer:

You’re not going to change your entire lifestyle over night, or probably a month. It takes time. Work on small steps that can be altered, or added to your daily routine before you’re ready to dive into anything serious. Going to the gym consistently is all about getting in the routine, go for 2 weeks in a row and it’s a lot easier to keep going.

Drink Water. The easiest, most cliche one but it’s true

STRETCH

Warm up. Especially in these winter months, it’s important to be physically warm before exercising. 

Weight lifting burns more fat than cardio

Nutrition is KEY

“Abs are made in the kitchen” is very real. Pay attention to what you’re putting in your body

You don’t have to go on a diet or meal prep (and definitely never starve yourself) but adding more healthy foods or cutting out unhealthy foods is a great step

Cut back on soda.

SLEEP.

Nobody at the gym is there to judge you. If you’re nervous about going to the gym for the first time, likely everybody else there is really only worried about themselves. Also don’t be afraid to ask the staff questions, because that’s what they’re there for.

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- Positivity in general

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