Some days I need a little extra push.
Today, especially.
I’ve been trying out a new app from Team Better that challenges and motivates me every morning with something different. They’re fairly easy, but I love that it adds something new to my routine. For instance, Monday’s challenge was to do Sun Salutations.
Yoga is something I never, ever do. It’s also something I know would help my body feel better. This was the perfect challenge for me… and perfectly demonstrated the value of the app. It’s designed to help you improve little by little every day through easy, daily challenges. There’s even a chat where you can interact with and encourage others.
Today’s challenge was perfect – smile often. I’m struggling in the smile department after this election.
Some of my fellow Target junkies may have noticed the gift card in the first pic. For every challenge you complete, you can earn tickets to be submitted to win a gift card every 2 weeks. This cycle’s happens to be Target, which I personally think is amazing.
Want to join Team Better in an environment that encourages and motivates? Download the iOs app here or the Android version here.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Team Better. As always, all opinions are all mine.
Now onto the food. I did alright, despite needing some comfort last night. Read on for my whole day of eats, and link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby at Arman’s today!
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail followed by my vitamin gummies.
Breakfast was a Quest bar at the gym. It was a stressful day… I wan’t really into eating and just grabbed a bar. And an appropriately-themed shirt. I can’t talk about this right now though…
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Lunch:
I got my sh*t together a little better and compiled a “real” meal. Balsamic Marinated Grilled Chicken has become a staple in our house. I had this from the week’s prep, and paired it with a quickie slaw and the last bit of gouda cheese.
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Dinner:
Did you notice Tuesday’s challenge was to eat something purple or blue? These are food that are high in anthocyanins, which are flavonoids. Flavonoids contain important antioxidants, and can help protect again heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and more. The Team Better Blog had a great post with some background and colorful suggestions – check it out for more info.
I went with my favorite purple food – a sweet potato! Served with another favorite – Sizzlefish Cod – and sprouts with pepitas.
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I wish I could have stayed in Italy.
Is anyone else in total shock today?
How do you stay motivated?
I’ve been thinking about you. I think that we just have to take comfort in the fact that we are amongst likewise thinkers in our states.
Thank god… and the popular vote. 😛
That election knocked the wind out of me. I locked myself in my house, and I don’t think I’ve smiled since yesterday afternoon. This app looks pretty awesome! I’m going to check it out. Your dinner looked pretty tasty Laura!
We were beside ourselves. Still are. I feel like I’m living in an episode of House of Cards.
The world is a scary place. I will tell you this though. Things don’t make sense now, but someday they will. Everything happens for a reason and you have to have faith in the universe sometimes. Believe me, I’ve been through it all and I know from experience. Things happen for a reason.
I sure hope so… this one is perplexing though!
I love the idea of this app! Just to shake things up a bit and doing something different each day!
Really feeling for you guys right now… Yesterday was tough and stressful day and we don’t even live in the States… We have a spare room btw…
Ummmm… we might take you up on that room. I cook!
You know how I feel. We are all being challenged right now so how many Target points do we get??? LOL!!! xoxoxo
We get like a whole Target store… one of those new ones with the wine bar. 😉
I didn’t eat until yesterday evening,, and I don’t even live in the US. I honestly can’t even begin to imagine how awful this is for you. I still think you should move to Europe!
At least it’s good for losing a few pounds. Oy.
If I could figure out how to stay in Italy, I would! Vegas even agreed… now we just need to win the lottery.
I really like the idea behind that app. And I can definitely use something hopeful right now.
That sounds like a fun app had not heard of that one yet! Have a great day
Girl, you already know that I share in your complete shock and sadness. My hubby actually said on Wednesday afternoon that I hadn’t smiled all day… I’m like I know, I just feel so sad! Hopefully we can commiserate together on the trails shortly…. otherwise, let’s do lunch in Solana with your sister soon!
I think I’ll be able to breathe again after Dec 1. Hiking and wine??? Or lunch. Or all of the above.
I’m off to check out your balsamic chicken recipe… I need something new to do with my chicken.
That Team Better App is awesome. What an encouraging way to focus on putting something new, and some form of self care into your day.
My baby sister made it for her boyfriend tonight. Apparently it passed the “boy” test. 😉 Let me know if you try it!
This app sounds great! I am going to have to look into it…
Anything that gets you to do yoga is a win in my book. Also I ate purple foods today. I love the idea behind this app. I’m signing up.
UGH. You’re such a pusher. 😉