WHAT MY SUMMER 80/20 LOOKS LIKE☀️
It's important to really be in tune with your body when learning about the 80/20 rule. Taking your lifestyle decisions with the thought of intuitivenes and mindfulness can help you really learn about your body and never have to worry about tracking on an app ever again! Is it easy at first? It's not but it is sooo worth it once you've mastered it. ✨
As women, our bodies have hormonal changes practically every day. The way we workout and eat has a huge impact on our hormones, and our hormones being out of wack also have a huge impact in a healthy life. Feeling fatigued, stressed, and hungry all the time can be a sign that your hormones are not in line, and it's important to take the proper rest and food to feel better and have the best energy levels! 🏃🏻♀️
Give yourselves grace, love yourself, and learn what makes you excel best in YOUR body.💕
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When I first heard about the 80/20 rule, it sounded like just another diet trend, but it’s truly transformed my approach to wellness, especially with Pilates! For me, '80/20 Pilates' isn't about rigid rules; it's about building a sustainable and joyful movement practice. Most days, 80% of the time, I'm committed to my Pilates or barre sessions, focusing on strength and flexibility. This might mean consistent reformer classes or a challenging mat flow. However, the other 20% is where the magic happens – it’s about listening to my body. I've learned that as women, our energy levels fluctuate so much with our hormonal cycles. Some days, a high-intensity Pilates class feels amazing, helping me feel strong and energized. Other days, especially nearing 'that time of the month,' my body craves something gentler, like a restorative yoga session by the ocean, or simply stretching at home. This flexibility means I don't burn out or feel guilty for not pushing myself to the max every single day. It's about finding that varied intensity in barre and pilates based on energy and cycle, just like in that mirror selfie I took after a great session! This intuitive approach extends to my eating habits too. For 80% of my meals, I focus on nourishing, whole foods. My typical breakfast, for example, is often something like fried eggs, sliced bananas, bacon, and cottage cheese – it's satisfying and keeps me full. But then there's the 20% where life happens, and that's perfectly fine! It could be enjoying a delicious 'girl dinner' of green asparagus and red pasta with a pink soda can when I'm tired and just need comfort, or making a point to choose healthy options when dining out with friends, like a matcha drink and avocado toast. It's not about always being 'perfect' but about finding balance and enjoying food without guilt. The key is mindfulness. Before I grab a snack or plan my workout, I check in with myself. Am I truly hungry, or just bored? Do I need a vigorous workout, or would a gentle stretch serve my body better today? This self-awareness, fostered by the 80/20 lifestyle, has allowed me to ditch tracking apps and truly connect with my body's needs. It's about giving myself grace, loving myself through all phases, and learning what makes me excel best in MY body. This summer, I’m embracing this holistic approach, and I truly believe it’s the path to long-term health and happiness.
