Michelle Pavano

Stop waiting for Monday!

It’s Friday and it’s OK if you didn’t meet your fitness goals this week 🤷‍♀️

Today is a new day . Today is that day . Today is the “Monday” you talked about last week , or last month or maybe last year.

Ok ... just so we are on the same page ..... it really is Friday 😉

I’m using the “Monday” analogy because it’s what we do .... We put off that work out or eating healthy , for a “fresh” week . Here’s the thing ... tomorrow is not a guarantee , so make today count . Start today !

Even if this week was a complete right off .... it’s OK . Everyday we wake up it is another opportunity for a fresh start .

Do something today that your future self will thank you for and stop waiting for Monday 😉

@ Lincoln, California

Find the silver lining in this crazy situation 😜

Slowing down
Time together
Enjoying the simple things

Family walks 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Movie nights 🍿
Chasing the perfect lighting ✨

Friday night shenanigans with my favorite people and fur baby ❤️

What are you packing today?

In times of stress and when routines are thrown out the window .... we look to food for comfort.

With so many things out of our control ..... choosing good nutrition ; is not one of them 😜

Today I’m choosing mason jar quinoa salad with rainbow veggies🌈 Hello phytonutrients and 21 amino acids !!!

Veggie omelet with whole grain toast and breakfast sausage.Can you say breakfast comfort food???

Sweet juicy oranges to curb any temptation for chocolate and sugary processed stuff. 🍊🍊🍊

Bone broth , oatmeal and almonds are my emergency stash .... for the “ what if” 🤷‍♀️

What if:
👉🏻 I’m still hungry
👉🏻 I work late
👉🏻 I feel tired
👉🏻 I need some fuel

Choose wisely
Choose health
Choose to feel great

You are in control!

What are you packing today?

🌈

@ Lincoln, California

I hope you find some balance today.

⭐️The parents that are now home school teachers

⭐️The essential workers who are on the front lines

⭐️The tele commuters who have makeshift offices

⭐️The news junkies who are over saturated with grim statistics and graphs

⭐️The students who are learning to navigate online classes

There is no better time than right now to...

Take a deep breath
Get some fresh air
Let the suns rays hit your skin
Let the rain mess up your hair
Radiate some positivity


Finding balance in this chaos will help protect your energy, create joy and support personal wellness .

Oh what a difference a year can make !

From baby steps in spinal cord rehab to hiking 9 miles (mostly uphill I swear😜).

Grateful for everything that is and mindful of what could have been .

Today we will celebrate health, life , love and family . Today we will hike, laugh, reminisce and of course ... keep our distance from others

Happiness in a bowl...

❤️Greek yogurt
❤️Berries
❤️Coconut Grain Free Granola

The perfect sweet treat when the nighttime munchies hit 😉

Having a strong “why” makes those days when you are lacking motivation, so much easier .

🤷‍♀️Why do you get up early?
🤷‍♀️Why do you invest time in personal development?
🤷‍♀️Why do you exercise everyday?
🤷‍♀️Why do you eat so healthy?
🤷‍♀️Why do you .....

These are the questions you should be asking yourself . Some might call this self reflection .... I call it self preservation.

Having a “why” is like having a compass when you’re lost in the desert without cell service 😬

It gives you direction, clarity and a path to follow. It is basically the difference between wandering around aimlessly and finding your way home . (Yeah compass!!!)

We all get lost along the way ....

Life gets busy
Competing priorities
Stress
Anxiety
Illness
Injury

The list goes on and on and on ....

It’s never too late to find your true north on this journey called life ❤️



 @ California

⭐️New day
⭐️New week
⭐️New month

What micro changes are you going to make to live your healthiest life?

Did you catch that???

I didn’t say changes ..... I said micro changes.

Here’s the thing. Often we start out the New Year with VERY ambitious health and fitness goals that well... frankly ... fizzle before they ever really become hardwired.

I’m not saying that big goals are a bad thing ... I’m just saying .... a lot of “littles” can really add up .

Rather than taking an all or nothing approach consider 2 or 3 things you can do this week to feel better, be happier, look better, and be healthier.

Consider feasibility, sustainability and return on investment. ✅✅✅

If you have bad knees ..... committing to a running program might not be feasible .

If your work schedule is unpredictable..... committing to a group fitness class at 4p might not be feasible .

Becoming a vegetarian, limiting entire food groups or eating bars and minimal calories.... probably isn’t sustainable.

Investing in a gym membership or a piece of fancy equipment that you never use is frankly a waste of time and money.... there is zero return in that investment.

Do one thing today ....

Drink more water
Take the stairs
Eat more veggies
Go to bed 15 minutes earlier
Meditate
Journal
Go for a walk
Consider your portions
Start a food journal

Happy New Week!



@ Lincoln, California

Top objections to meal prepping :

👉🏻I don’t have time
👉🏻It’s too expensive
👉🏻It looks boring
👉🏻Food will go to waste

My response:

👍🏻I bet you do
👍🏻You will save money
👍🏻It doesn’t have to be boring
👍🏻Way less waste ... I promise!

Here are my top 6 tips :

1️⃣Do a thorough inventory of your fridge, freezer and pantry before you start
2️⃣Invest in good containers that store nicely in your fridge and get enough for an entire weeks worth of meals
3️⃣Plan meals that you actually WANT to eat
4️⃣Experiment with seasonings and fresh herbs
5️⃣Use your crockpot !
6️⃣Keep it simple ( think about macro nutrients ... protein , veggie, complex carb)

⭐️Meal prepping can be a life saver when life gets busy.

⭐️It will help you stay on track with your nutritional goals.

⭐️It will reduce temptation to eat out or hit the drive thru.

⭐️You will reduce waste and cut costs because you prep, shop and use only what you plan for .

If you are looking for baby steps into this meal prepping world .... consider these ideas 💡

✅ crockpot chicken and salsa ( perfect base for “Chipolte” bowls, tacos, enchiladas or a salad topper)
✅ frittata or egg cups with all the veggie leftovers in your fridge ( think ... no waste! )
✅ a big pot of quinoa, pre chopped veggies and black beans ( perfect for lunches and easy to jazz up with fresh herbs , olives, feta or banana peppers )

Happy Meal Sunday Friends ❤️

What are you prepping today?? @ Lincoln, California