Girls, treat yourself! Whether its with your partner or on your own.
The How-To:
Step 1: Take a quick, refreshing body shower before you go so you feel energized. Be sure to use a body wash with a scent like ginger, mint or orange to amp you up.
Ones we like:
Step 2: Slip on your favorite workout gear
Step 3: Put your hair up and out of your face in a cute pony or braid
Step 4: Smack on some lip gloss and a little water proof mascara and you’ll hit the gym feeling and looking good. You’ll leave feeling and looking even better!
Have a healthy meal planned for after to top off the night!
Here is one of my favorite dishes that you can toss in the oven before you hit the gym so its ready to devour when you get home, and not to mention will leave your house smelling incredible.
Braised Chicken Recipe:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), patted dry and quartered
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (root end left intact)
- 1 pound carrots (about 8 medium), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound celery (aprox. 1 head), cute into 2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to pot, skin side down. Cook until skin is browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 2
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot; reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion and carrots to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is lightly golden, 5 minutes. Add wine and honey and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Step 3
Return chicken to pot, skin side up, and add 1 cup water. Return to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Cook until chicken is cooked through and liquid is reduced, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Source
Everyday Food, March 2012
Key Takeaways
- Self-care can be as simple as taking time for yourself at the gym and enjoying healthy routines.
- Feeling confident and comfortable in your workout gear can help boost motivation and mindset.
- Planning a healthy post-workout meal ahead of time makes it easier to stay on track with nutrition goals.
- Small habits like prepping meals and creating a workout ritual can make fitness feel more enjoyable.
- Balance is important — fitness should support both physical health and overall well-being.
FAQs
Why is creating a workout routine important?
Having a routine can improve consistency, motivation, and make healthy habits easier to maintain long term
Does what I wear to the gym really matter?
Wearing workout clothes you feel confident and comfortable in can positively affect your mindset and motivation.
Why should I prepare meals ahead of time?
Meal prep helps reduce unhealthy food choices after workouts and makes healthy eating more convenient.
Is a post-workout meal necessary?
A balanced post-workout meal can help support recovery, energy levels, and muscle repair after exercise.
What makes braised chicken a good post-workout meal?
This recipe includes protein, healthy ingredients, and nutrient-rich vegetables that can help refuel your body after exercise.