Fun Fit & Fabulous with Nina

It’s Monday!
A new week & same goals.
Week 3 of Barre is underway.

I wasn’t feeling it the first week but now I’m loving it. I can see a difference in my waist!

Am I flexible? NOPE.
Am I a dancer? Only at home 😉
Is this program easy? NOPE!
Can you modify? Oh YES!

This was a good challenge I needed.
If I can do it, so can you!

Here’s to an amazing week & don’t forget to get out of your comfort zone.

It’s that time of year…PUMPKIN SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE!

I’m not a fan of pumpkin but these bites are delicious!

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No Bake Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Produce
1/2 cup Pumpkin puree

Breakfast Foods
1 1/2 cups Rolled oats, GLUTEN-FREE

Condiments
1/2 cup Maple syrup
1 cup Peanut butter

Baking & Spices
1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp Pumpkin spice
1 tsp Vanilla extract

Nuts & Seeds
1/4 cup Chia seeds

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Some days I just DON’T want to get out of bed!
Today was one of those days BUT…
I’m so GLAD I DID!

It’s all about mindset over motivation!

I’m energized & ready to take on the day.

This is your friendly reminder that you CAN do anything if you put your MIND to it!

It only took 3 years of consistency, dedication, learning & mindfulness, but I FINALLY realized that diets are a short term fix & NOT part of a healthy lifestyle.

The previous me would:
🫤workout only to get “summer ready”
🫤live on coffee. As well as order a Tim’s ☕️ & donut before heading to work (healthy, I know! 🥴)
🫤get super skinny & not eat properly b/c I was ‘too busy’ working & studying (no wonder I got sick often!)
🫤constantly diet & try to find a quick fix (man, that was exhausting)
🫤I thought that being healthy = 🤑🤑🤑 (if you can afford a daily Starbucks , you can afford to eat healthy). It’s really not that expensive when you plan!

Now, I realized & learned:
💜 diets SUCK & they’re exhausting! You need to ensure you have enough, protein, veggies (50%) & fibre filled carbs!
💜 your body changes after your 30s (thanks hormones…feed them properly)
💜weight training helps maintain muscle as you age. Cardio is good but not everything.
💜body weight exercises count as weight training 😉
💜 balance is 🐂. You can have cake 🍰, wine🍷 & chocolate 🍫 (just don’t finish the entire thing in one sitting)
💜 At least 1/2 your body weight (in ounces) of 💧 a day. It helps flush toxins out of your body! Your skin & organs will thank you!
💜your gut is the ‘second brain’. (Medications affect it & can cause weight gain)
💜 if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Meal plan, exercise prep is key.
💜 an accountability & support from your family, fitfam and/or friends is key!
💜 you may not always want to do the essentials but when you do & conquer that mindset, the after feeling is amazing!
💜it takes time! Enjoy the journey & not the destination.
💜 you don’t have to be perfect, just do your best!

Will I gain weight again? It’s inevitable but, it’ll definitely NOT be 30lbs ever again because I LOVE this lifestyle & I’ve never been called ‘miss’ or ID’d so much in my life😉








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My mood after a good workout & knowing that coffee is ready!
(Shhh…the kids are still sleeping!)

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Before & After!
I learned to LOVE the process & now I love the JOURNEY!

Nina Martzoukos on Instagram: "Before & After! Happy but tired twin mama who didn’t feel sexy or comfortable in her own body! Decided to change my habits…slowly & now I feel AMAZING! I have the energy to keep up with my twins & I look younger! My 33 Likes, 6 Comments - Nina Martzoukos () on Instagram: "Before & After! Happy but tired twin mama who didn’t feel sexy or comfortable in her own body! Decided to change my habits…slowly & now I feel AMAZING! I have the energy to keep up with my twins & I look younger! My mission...

Super Bowl dinner! So yummy with a side of great company! 🍷

Date night! Before with photo with my little man, Niko & after with Cecilia. Greek food was so delicious!