Let’s get to work!

by Christine Lusita | | Lifestyle

Whatever goal you choose, your first exercise will be the following: Pick up a pencil. You’re going to write down exactly what you plan to achieve, how, why, and when.

Why write? It’s the best way to keep yourself accountable. If your goal is no candy for two weeks, seeing it in black and white keeps it from morphing into no candy with red wrappers or no candy containing xanthan gum. Also, writing your goals increases your chances of reaching them. Ever notice that your itemized to-do list always gets done? And it’s so satisfying to cross those tasks off one by one.

So let’s get started creating and refining your SMARTER goal. Remember, this is for the long term, so I’ll guide you through to make sure it’s a perfect fit for your values, lifestyle, and personality.

Step One: Name a specific goal!

It doesn’t have to be perfect at this stage, but it does have to be strong, specific, and long term. Let’s say you want to drop two dress sizes. Can you visualize what your body will look like at that size? Can you see yourself in the clothing you’ll wear? Do you see yourself moving and living in that body size?

Now write your own goal.

Step Two: Take measurements.

What kind of calorie count might you need to reach this goal? How many hours per week would you need to exercise? Think hard about which steps might be involved in reaching this goal. You can’t reach the finish line by ambling all over the track, so be specific about what you’re going for. Then, as you take off, continue to keep up the momentum by measuring and monitoring your progress.

Specify the measurements to achieve in this goal.

This is an excerpt from The Right Fit Formula

GO-ANYWHERE SNACKS

by Christine Lusita | | Health + Fitness

  • Watermelon jerky
  • Meat and veggie bar (yes, that’s literally it—delish!)
  • Grab-and-go hummus
  • Quinoa cups flavored with artichoke & roasted peppers, or mango &
  • jalapeño (yummy!)
  • Flavored oils: Olive, walnut, sesame
  • Pro tip: Get a mini spray can, keep in your car and add it to pita, veggies, or anything else!
  • Quinoa chocolate snacks
  • Botanical chocolate: cacao bars made with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon (more nutrients, tastes great!)
  • Garlic-pepper cashews
  • RX bars (great protein source, and made with five or fewer ingredients!) Sunflower cinnamon bites
  • On-the-go crunchy nut butters
  • Savory coconut chips
  • Superfood kale popcorn
  • Peanut butter in powder form (mix with water)
  • Watermelon water
  • Apples, bananas, oranges!

This is an excerpt from The Right Fit Formula

Chive Egg Scramble with Roasted Tomatoes

by Christine Lusita | | Recipes

The tomatoes are so flavorful they’re the perfect complement to the chive scrambled eggs.

  • 4 large eggs (can substitute half for egg whites)
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 oz. Boursin garlic and herb cheese
  • 1 tbsp. chives, finely chopped Coarse sea salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

For tomatoes:

  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1⁄8 tsp. coarse sea salt
  • 1⁄8 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper

Beat the eggs together. Introduce lots of air for ultra-light, tender eggs. Season with pinch of salt.

Melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture. With spatula, push eggs across skillet in 3–4 motions. Repeat until eggs look slightly undercooked, about 2–4 minutes. Stir in cheese and chives and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl, toss tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread in baking pan and roast for 15–20 minutes.

This is an excerpt from The Right Fit Formula