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Your Host, Gina on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Your Host, Gina — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:54:37 +0000

OF COURSE AND I WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED WITH ITEMS ON COMMON RESTAURANTS TOO! IF YOU GO ANYWHERE OR HAVE SPECIFICS, LET ME KNOW AND I WILL DO THE RESEARCH TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT I WOULD CHOSE OR WHAT IS GINA APPROVED ;)

Miranda on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Miranda — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:29:07 +0000

Thank you So Much Gina! Truly appreciated :)

Your Host, Gina on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Your Host, Gina — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:50:55 +0000

Thanks Traci! Your thought process and way of thinking, "I'm going to order whatever I want because I'm out to dinner... dessert and all" is so normal and common. Most people want to feel good just don't know how! Just learning how to do this, opens doors to what you have always dreamed of, eating good/clean/healthy and delicious foods (even out) and still being in the best shape and FEELING GOOD!!! You are in control and I can hear it in your post, in your voice and see it in your eyes, you DO HAVE CONTROL!! Just journal and never forget what you said, "nothing tastes better than how being fit and healthy feels"!! Not saying you will never eat something off the program again or that you wont have those temptations but having that mindset and mentality is HUGE and you can overcome any urge or temptation, instilling HOW GOOD HEALTHY FEELS!

You are very welcome and I mean what I said! Keep digging deep and the gold in in site!! Thank you for your kind words too!! Like we talked about last night, the best way to teach is to DO! It is a great year, especially when there is "gold" in site! Your mind is in a stable place, focusing on you before a show! That's my girl! Dig Deep!!

MIRANDA--I do have a restaurant eating out guide... I have to reformat it and will get it posted soon! :) great idea!

jenniferg on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

jenniferg — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:43:03 +0000

Traci you sound like me! that's exactly what i have been trying to do these past few months -i finally realized i was in control of food too! not it being in control of me and i can finally see my figure chagning while just living a balanced lifestlye. I feel the same way about stepping on stage - if i ever do it again it will be when i know i am mentally ready and balanced! this way i will be able to better handle the pre and post contest but for now - just working on being fit and fab! You are so lucky to be able to hang out with Gina - she's one cool chick

Traci on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Traci — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:51:49 +0000

Hi Jennifer, We did have a great time! It is so true what you said being able to socialize and still make good chioces and feel great, it doesnt get any better! Its so crazy because honestly my mentality before when i would go to dinner would be this is a treat, I'm going to order whatever I want because I'm out to dinner right? I would never modify and if i did it was slight and didn't really change anything.. and I would always have dessert, come on were out! Then I would leave feeling so full and the next day gross! The first time Gina and I went to cheesecake factory and we left not having cheesecake , I was like what? haha but that was the start of seeing for myself hey this is soo possible! Its really exciting for me because food has been a pretty big issue for me.. and really I'm tired of feeling like garbage just to have eaten something bad, its not worth it anymore for me.. I told Gina last night I'm done with food being the controller, I'm in Charge now!! What an awesome feeling!!! I love the saying "Nothing tastes better than how being fit and healthy feels" So true!

I love that idea Miranda! Because already I know from those two restaurants the next time I go what I will order having Gina helped me with the modifications..

Gina thank you so much for your sweet kind words!! I truly truly believe the vision board and YOU are the reason that light switched on. You are the GREATEST example of living this lifestyle! You are so consistent and truly practice what you preach, I have been around you enough in this past year to see for myself so thank you for that. :) You nailed it, the balance is gold! Love it! I really need that balance in my life..
I am SOO excited for what this year is going to bring for me.. I'm ready to get in contest shape without the contest and do it for me! I love love love competing but i personally need to get that balance in order before I step on stage again.. and if and when I do I will be that much better inside and out. :)
Im ready to go for gold and dig deep!!! Love ya!!

Miranda on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Miranda — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:11:16 +0000

Hi Gina! After watching your PF Chang's video, I was wondering if you had any ideas for having a "restauraunt eating go-to guide" for some of the major food chains? It would be so helpful if there was something online (kind of like the fit:50 recipes I've downloaded & printed off) that we could all download and carry in our purses for those times when we are eating out? Just wondering. Thanks again for all your help! :)

Your Host, Gina on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Your Host, Gina — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:19:12 +0000

Absolutely!! Who says you can't go out, enjoy yourself and good company, order Clean and in turn feel like a million bucks!! We had such a blast!! DON'T avoid restaurants rather take the challenge to see how you can modify to make things healthy! If you need help, ASK ME. I can ALWAYS, help you pick your entrees and make Healthy choices! You can Absolutely go out, dine and keep it healthy and tasty!! Those wraps are to die for... Of course, so simple and we can make then ourselves but it is nice to be able to have the clean alternative when you just want to go out for an evening of good company! We had so much fun and Traci, I am SO proud of you!! Traci is on her way to an exciting new year. Beginning with her Vision board the light has turned on and she is so excited to dig deeper into her personal goals (fitness and beyond). We have been working together for almost a year now and seeing Traci's growth, mentally and physically has been so amazing. Last night, you should of heard the excitement in her voice and face! She is taking things to the next level this year and rather than just going through the motions, wanting to dig deeper into the root and continue to learn as much as she can in order to make this lifestyle a part of who she is on every level, every day!! Traci, you are AMAZING and I am so proud of you for continuing to dig deep, everyday!! You have just seen gold and now, let's continue to dig deeper and go get it!! The gold is within your reach!! That gold is that BALANCE!! Traci and I had great conversation that I know so many of you would relate too. We will post some of the topics here shortly.. Traci, want to begin? XO

jenniferg on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

jenniferg — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:46:01 +0000

Hi Traci- sounds like you ladies had fun! I am so excited to order this the next time i go to PF changs - it looked awesome. I totally here you about leaving the restaurant and feeling good - this is the best feeling! to be able to go out, socialize and still feel great!

Traci on "PF Changs healthy eating :)"

Traci — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:05:41 +0000

What a fun night at PF Changs! I never thought I could go there and actually eat healthy! Gina has shown me how to go out anywhere and make great food choices.. First Cheesecake Factory and now PF changs, both restaurants I normally would avoid. I never really wanted to be too picky and change up how things are served when ordering at a restaurant because first I didnt know exactly how to order the food to make it healthy and second I dont want to be a "pain" BUT that food is going into my body and I do need to speak up and ask for how I want it served. Tonight Gina showed me how to order food without all the added bad stuff.. and it tasted so good! I felt so good leaving there having ate so good.. I can go anywhere and have a great meal with no worry! Thanks Gina, had a blast! :) xoxo