The one thing that I'm trying to remember throughout it all is this phrase: small consistent changes.
Small consistent changes…
Small consistent changes…
I've challenged myself to consistently eat a clean and balanced diet and to exercise regularly. As a full-time working mama, this means a lot of meal planning on the weekends and organization during the week. It means prepping my snacks and lunch each evening, even when all I want to do is vegetate and watch the shenanigans of Real Housewives. I've been drinking Shakeology each day for breakfast too, and I love it! It's easy, it's tasty, it's nutritious, and it's really helped me to work towards my goals.
I've also been waking up at 4:45am a couple days a week to go to the gym and keeping up with my weekly kickboxing class. And then a little yoga sprinkled in between for good mental health.
Have you ever had avocado toast? I was in need of a good, hearty snack, and I thought I would give it a try.
I had heard mentions of avocado toast here and there and couldn't quite picture how it would taste. Well let me tell you — it's so good!
Here's what you do…
Into a small bowl add the following:
- 1/3 of an avocado
- pinch of kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- juice squeezed from about 1/4 of a lemon
Mash it together with a fork (I highly recommend leaving some chunks). Then use your fork to spread the avocado mixture on a toasted piece of good whole wheat or whole grain bread (something with a backbone). Lately I'm loving Vermont Bread Company bread — no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup.
This is a feel-good snack, thanks to the healthy fat from the avocado, the whole wheat, and the satisfying combo of creamy avocado and hearty toast.
