#fitmom Sophia McDermott Drysdale
A photo from the beach at my Lifestyle Camp this past week. It was so nice to have the chance to relax and take the time out with my baby girls. We all did a lot ofexercise and training. it is so important as a mother to stay in good shape to keep up with your kids, but also tobe the healthy role model and to set an example so that they too grow up fit and healthy.
Freshly squeezed juices are one of the best way to cleanse and detox your body.
For those who are following my cleanse in my newsletter to help flush systems after the delicious Thanksgiving meal, the recipe for my cleansing veggie juice is below. But firstly it is important to know that you must use a what's known as a masticating juicer that extracts the juice by pressing and crushing and squeezing as opposed to the more traditional centrifugal juicers. Centrifugal juicers operate with fast spinning blades which essentially chop up the veggies into tiny little pieces. This as well as the heat generated from the fast spinning blades kills the enzymes which are vital for our health and digestion. I spent almost $300 on a good juicer, one from Omega Nutrition and it is worth it. Invest is a good juicer and make sure that you are getting all the enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals from your juice!.
Veggie cleansing juice: (serves 2)
- 2 packed cups of spinach
- 2 packed cups of kale
- 1 cup of chopped raw beets
- 2 carrots
- 1 orange
- 1/2 cup of coconut water (optional)
- 1 small clump of ginger (peeled)
Here is a quick and easy recipe for my favourite smoothie. If you want a little bit of a sugar hit after training, this is perfect. It is also ideal when paired with a couple of eggs for breakfast which will give you a balanced meal of protein (eggs) fats (eggs) and carbs (smoothie). I always use almond milk or coconut milk. The only dairy I use is unsweetened greek yogurt. That is because the live active cultures are so good for your gut health which helps keep your immune system strong. .
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
For the smoothie add banana, strawberries and chia seeds to the almond milk. Blend thoroughly.
For those who don't know me, I am a mum of two. I have a 3 and a 5 year old. With the right exercise and diet anything is possible. My next 5 Day Challenge starts on MOnday November 7th. I will be releasing 5 videos that guide you on safe and effective ways to workout for fat loss, toning up and for fitness. https://www.facebook.com/groups/248316812183450/ .I am looking forward to the workouts challenge next week and I will be available for guidance along the way. Add your name to the group and add your friends too!!!
If you want to change your life you have to be willing to do something different than you are already doing now. You have to be willing to get out of your comfort zone. A life lived in fear is a life half lived. Every day is a new opportunity to work towards your dreams. You can have or do whatever you want, you just have to be willing to go for it. Have the courage to make these changes because this is the only life you are getting and you have to make everyday count.
I am excited to announce that I am offering personalized diets and workouts sessions. I offer remote sessions via skype where I create a taylor made diet or diet and workout for you. For those peeps in Las Vegas I can see you in person for your sessions. Spots are very limited since my focus is on quality.. There are only a couple spaces left.
-My focus is weight loss through nutrition.
-Toning and sculpting.
-Getting back in shape after a baby.
I have found that sometimes it is the little things that can make a huge difference. We have been told so many different things from health and fitness experts and the media and it can be really misleading. My job is to empower you with knowledge so that you can make informed lifelong choices to be the best that you can be.
If you are interested in any of my personalised programs email me at sophiadrysdalefitness@gmail.com.
My article published in Breaking Muscle magazine discusses the myths about training for a six pack, or toned, flat abs. So many of us can get the definition on the upper portion but still have a little pooch on the lower belly. Check out my article where I demonstrate exercises that work the lower half of the abs too! http://breakingmuscle.com.au/au/strength-conditioning/5-exercises-for-fully-defined-ab-muscles
I am a mum of two and I know how tough it is to stay on top of your goals. I can help you by sharing with you my meals that I eat on a daily basis.
My 5 Day Challenge starts on Monday. If you want some guidance to feel and look your best then this group is for you! Just click on the link to join. https://www.facebook.com/events/166490073765233/
During the challenge I will be providing my meal plan with recipes and a shopping list over the 5 days and offering guidance and fitness and nutritional tips!
It all sounds too good to be true, but it is not. It is just my way of giving back to all those who have attended my seminars and camps over the years... Jump on my FB fan page Sophia Drysdale and my instagram page @sophiadrysdale for more tips. :)#SophiaFIT #bethestarofyourownlife
