It’s been two weeks since the Nabba-WFF West Auckland
Bodybuilding Champs and I’ve been relaxing, refuelling and renewing my energy. J
I’ve also been working on a strategy
for the next six months. I want to make some
real changes for Nationals in October and the only way those changes
will happen is if I have a plan in place, starting now. So, it’s back into good clean eating and
training with purpose!
When you have a goal you need to give yourself the best
chance of attaining it. That means being
clear on the steps you need to take, working hard and keeping positive.
I’ve got a pretty good understanding of training and
nutrition, but with a bigger goal I wanted to know more detail, so I sat with
my PT yesterday and gleaned some more knowledge. For me that information is vital. It sets a clear path and I’m really excited
to see how things unfold over the coming weeks and months!
Another key thing that I have been working on setting, or
resetting, is the way I think about food. When
I make the decision to turn down particular foods it’s so easy to
think that I’m missing out. But the
reality is I have much more to gain by eating clean and reaching the goals I
set for myself, than what I am missing out on.
This way of thinking doesn’t necessarily come easy though… after all, I love
me a bowl or two of ice cream! But I’m learning
to look at the bigger picture.
Some days can be tougher than others, so I’ve been gathering
a few recipes that I can use to satisfy any cravings without being detrimental
to my goals.
Today I made Chocolate Protein Banana Bread (recipe here). I have made this before but it came out a
little stodgy so this time I added a small teaspoon of baking powder and it’s
much better. Mine looks nothing like the
picture in the recipe (in fact mine looks a little more like meatloaf, lol), but it’s tasty
so I’ll keep it in my repertoire.
I used BioX Rocky Road protein which I was given as my prize at the Bonanza in December. It's a big tub and because it's very sweet (even for me) I still have plenty to use up. I actually find it too sweet as a shake but it's a bonus to have on hand for other recipes!
Do some research; ask questions; make a plan; work hard; smile J xxx
