{ RR } Balancing My Cake

Morning! Another weekend flew by  and I am ready for the week to fly by! My Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party are this coming Saturday in Pennsylvania ( where Im from ) I’m so EXCITED 

Wedding is a little less than 3 months away baby!!! Woot Woot! 

Amazing Breakfast was just demolished! I re-stocked my Chia Seed Stash the other day and knew I wanted some Chia loving in my breakfast  

Apple Cinnamon Protein Chia Seed Bowl

- 1 scoop of chia seeds

- 1/2 cup dry quick oats

- water and Almond milk ( I didn’t measure ! )

- 1 scoop of SunWarrior Vanilla Protein Powder

Mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl , and top with apple crisps, refrigerate overnight!

On Top

- Dried Apple Cinnamon Crisps on top with more cinnamon and Maple Syrup

Filling and apple-licious!!!!

I want to focus this post on A { RR } Reader Request that I got, I love getting request’s and remember , anytime you have one, please feel free to email me or comment me!

Rebecca asked me for some advice -

My Reader’s Request: How do you balance healthy living with having fun? I’m in college, and it’s incredibly difficult to be surrounded by alcohol and unhealthy foods and to allow myself to indulge but not go overboard. I either restrict or go crazy. I want to be able to have a fun night out without feeling guilty in the morning. How do you do it??

Now, i just want to start off by saying , I am just keeping it real and sharing what works for me and what my eating lifestyle is, everyone is different, and what works for me might not work for others !

I believe that life is all about balance, moderation, and living to the fullest! I really have to admit when I modeled it was a no balanced lifestyle, I would not eat anything that I thought was *bad* foods like ice cream, cookies, and no alcohol, I was VERY strict, BUT it never lead me to any weight problems, meaning a eating disorder. I just never got to enjoy things and a lot of times I would not go out because my friends would go out drinking or out to eat, I would not go because of my restrictions, but I have to say, I loved modeling and it was worth it to me , but I should of let myself go a little more, I should have not worried about treating myself to ice cream or a drink, but thats life, you live and learn 

Let me explain why I lead a healthy eating lifestyle

- My body is my temple and I want to love and respect it

- My body craves healthy eating, it’s what makes me feel good

- When I do have ice cream or cookies etc… my body is not so happy : p sugar coma!

- I love ice cream, cookies, Stuffed Crust Pizza,  and all that yummy stuff that is not good for you  BUT I do enjoy it when I want !

-  Plain and Simple, My body feels BETTER when I eat healthy foods like fruits , veggies, and other healthy yums!

I think Rebecca the best way to not go crazy is to just not let it get to you mentally! I know this is easier said then done, but you can’t restrict because like you said, it leads to bad things, but you need to think like this………..

Life is Short, I am beautiful, and I should not pass on that cake because I should enjoy things I like, and if today was my last day, and I passed on that cake, then Shame on ME!!!

I know , Im crazy, but seriously, I know how hard this can be for you being in college and trying to balance a healthy lifestyle , and I wish I had a magic wand and all the problems were gone , but I don’t 

Some tips I do have -

* Keep Healthy Eats in your apartment/dorm , if you don’t have junk , then it is out of sight, and out of mind!

* At parties, bring some healthy snacks in your purse, or eat something healthy before you go as well

* Drinking, well I like a glass of wine,  I usually have wine when out, and then I will have a water with a splash of cranberry or yes, Diet Coke! It’s better than tons of alcohol!

* Working out if you can fit it in is always great too! Great stress relief and just good for you!

I hope this helped a little, and readers please feel free to chime in and add your thoughts too!!!

Rebecca, just remember, don’t EVER feel guilty, it’s not worth it, if you go out to a party and have some drinks and then drunk munchies after, so what?! Your living! The next day is a new day , and you can start the day with a healthy breakfast and even a workout!

I was just in Chicago , and went out on a Wednesday night, had lots of wine, big dinner, and ice cream and cookies!  I don’t EVER let myself feel guilty, I used to in the old days, but I realized, I  lead a very healthy lifestyle all the time, and nights I want something not so healthy, who cares?! I enjoy nights like that, and the next day I continue on 

I do want to say as well, JUST BECAUSE I eat very healthy, and do not have sweets every day or unhealthy foods, does not mean I am not living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, as I said , when I put too much sugar in my body or unhealthy eats, my body does not love it, healthy eating is what makes ME happy!

I balance my ice cream with veggies and fruit ,  it works 

Thanks for the Question Rebecca, and if there is any more  advice you need , me or my readers are here for you , let me know!

Have a great day loves! I have tanning and a GameStop run to make! I vacuumed up Anthony’s PS3 Headset Cord and broke it yesterday  now I have to go replace them, I am clumsy !

Katie xoxo

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