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Plant-based protein...what? how? where? Can I get enough? . . . We all know we need protein and it’s especially important for those of us who are athletes, run, or workout who want to maintain or gain muscle right? . . . Protein is a building block for tissues. It not only helps build muscle, but helps with muscle soreness too to keep pushing and workout the next day. . . . Plant-protein is in some veggies, beans, legumes, tofu, veggie/black bean burgers, etc. . . . Each of us require a different amount of protein based on our weight and our goals/lifestyle (such as a body builder vs. a runner). . . . It’s possible to get enough, but it is hard. It takes time planning and prepping. Especially if you want to only get plant proteins from whole food sources (there’s many processed meat sources out there which I do fall guilty into eating). . . . To be continued...I’m working on something FABULOUS for you all! And I cannot want to share it!! Stay tuned!! . . . And if you guess right at what it is, maybe I’ll send you a FREE copy! 😁 . . . #health #fitnessjourney #running #runnergirl #marathonrunner #marathontraining #runninggoals #veganrunnerchick #nutrition #dietitian #nutritionist #foodie #cooking #vegan #vegetarian #plantpower #plantbased #plantpoweredrunner #plantpoweredathlete #livelaughlove #healthyliving #laughatlife #loveyourself #browneyedbrunette #spirituality #wanderlust #moneymindset #mindfulness
The life stages of butterflies and humans... . . . Butterflies go through 4 stages of their life cycle: egg 👉 caterpillar 👉 chrysalis 👉 butterfly 🦋 And in the end, they become beautiful creatures. . . . Humans go through 7 stages of our life cycle: pregnancy 👉 infancy 👉 toddler years 👉 childhood puberty 👉 older adolescence 👉 adulthood 👉 middle age 👉 senior years. And in the end, we are wiser. But it’s about the journey not the destination. . . . As a woman in my early adulthood years, I’ve struggled with emotional stress, body image, and my relationship with food. I still struggle, but I have learned how I can best deal with my emotional stress and have a better relationship with my body and food. . . . How? Well running and meditation/yoga. Our weights are often something we feel we can control and it can feel hard, even impossible to control our emotions. I have always been super emotional and I hated it. It was even worse when I was on birth control. I felt like I cried a lot and I couldn’t take criticism, being yelled at (or just an adult raising their voice), and had no idea how to deal with losing a loved one or deal with conflict in relationships. . . . But you learn and we are still growing and learning. I turned to running to calm me, to raise my spirits, to feel good about life again, and remind myself of my dreams and goals, and that everything happens for a reason. And when meditation/yoga came into my life (more recently), I began to love myself and feel more confident in my identity and who I am. . . . We all struggle. You are not alone. And as a young woman, do not feel ashamed for your emotions and feelings. If you need a friend to talk to or looking for guidance on how to deal with emotional stress through fitness, food, or yoga, let me know! I’d love to help! ❤️ . . . #Your friend, Kayla 😁 . . . #health #fitnessjourney #running #runnergirl #marathonrunner #marathontraining #runninggoals #veganrunnerchick #nutrition #dietitian #nutritionist #rd2be #foodie #cooking #rdappproved #vegan #vegetarian #plantpower #plantbased #livelaughlove #healthyliving #laughatlife #loveyourself #browneyedbrunette #spirituality
“Are you in the best shape of your life at this moment?” “Great ceps!” (In response to an old pic of me when my biceps looked huge! 😩) “You’re not fat.” 1. I am in great shape, I think (I just ran a half marathon in almost 8 minute miles). But why does that question cause me anxiety and guilt? I try to run 3-5 days a week and go to the gym, but sometimes I skip. I have been in better shape. I learned a lot from my previous routine, but it wasn’t sustainable for me because it was so much work. I also know my body naturally likes to stay at a certain weight. I’m starting to just accept this instead of trying to “look” a certain way and working out like crazy. That’s not the right reasons to work out. 2. I feel ashamed and disappointed that I don’t have those same biceps anymore. I felt stronger not only physically but mentally too. I’ve been doing mostly cardio and do weights but not like I used to do. 3. When I’m feeling fat or show my body on social media, it’s not for likes, attention, or validation. It’s to put myself out there to hopefully resonate with someone else. I’ve never had a weight issue. I’ve never been fat. But I have struggled since I was a teen to accept and appreciate my body. I feel lucky to learn very early on that I could gain weight easily. My Mom even could tell I didn’t have that fast of a metabolism. I just always ran or didn’t eat a lot. Because I was aware of it. My weight has still gone up and down (just not drastic) and has really stayed pretty much the same since graduating high school. But when I don’t workout or run for 3 days straight, and indulge on chocolate, yes, I do feel fat. My stomach doesn’t feel good. And I don’t feel good about my body. But does that mean I’ll go to the gym because I’m feeling guilty and fat. NO! I appreciate my body and am grateful I can push my body to sweat and feel good. Sometimes, nothing feels better than sweating and feeling proud of yourself for getting through a tough workout. I always try to strive to challenge myself but then it seems like I go backwards then have to get back to where I was before which is frustrating. But you get what you put into it.
Love. Today is the day of love. Love is a touchy subject for me. I’ve loved and lost. And struggled to accept love. And I’ve struggled to love myself. In the past, I always felt like love meant I needed love from a significant other. I was in and out of relationships but never understanding why they never lasted long. And when I was single, I dreaded this day. But now I realize I love so many people and I know I’m loved back by many people too (especially my parents who deserve a shout out for sending me a Valentine’s day card!!) It may seem cheesy at my age, but now I cherish it and am so grateful because I know not all women have good relationships with their parents. And I’ve realized, we need it. We need at least ☝️ person in this world to love us but most importantly we must love ourselves. This year, I don’t feel sad, disappointed, or angry. I’m content with having a date with myself tonight. And my burger 🍔 wine 🍷 , and chocolates 🍫. How are you spending your Valentine’s day? #valentinesday #loveyourself #dateyourself #love #motivation #inspiration #plantbased
Writing. Ego. Money. These 3 things have been coming up in my life constantly this week. But I’m going to focus on ☝️: writing. Something you may not know about me is I used to be a writer. Each of these books are journals I kept as a kid. Each of them full of my thoughts, dreams, and boys 🤣 I wanted to be an author when I grew up. Not a princess or actress. Just a writer 🙂 In my first year of college, consistent failures made me feel not smart or good enough to be a writer. Eventually, I felt like the universe was saying I was in the wrong path and then I pursued nutrition 🙂 When I told part of this story to an amazing business owner, entrepreneur, NY Times Bestselling author, and writing coach, @johnromaniello He told me, “you are a writer. Not was.” And I realized I forgot why I even stopped writing. Also I suddenly had the permission to write again. I was given the permission that my thoughts do matter. I matter. And I can make a difference and influence other’s lives by the words I write (and the things I say too). I just have to practice. And I’ve fallen out of practice 😕 But why did I love writing?! Well I was very shy and quiet. I was labeled the shy girl and that was my identity all through high school even when I wanted to speak up, I stayed silent. I dealt with things in my teens not by talking to my parents, but my writing. It was my outlet from the world going on around me. Just me. My pen. And my journal 📓, I am a writer. It doesn’t matter I didn’t get an English degree or if I suck. What matters is I write because I like to write and inspire others too 🙂 Are you an ex journal writer too?! If so, let’s connect!! Drop an emoji below 😆 #plantbased #plantbasedcoach #motivation #inspiration #spiritualawakening #believewomen #believeinyourself #giveyourselfpermission #loveyourself #writing #journaling
Do you invest in yourself? I didn’t. And I struggled. I felt lost and alone. I felt like I worked so hard to get where I am, but had nothing to show of it. And worst of all, I felt unhappy and unfulfilled. Then I started investing in myself. First, I started personal development. Then self-care (meditation and yoga). Then listening to podcasts and reading/listening to every self-help/nutrition or fitness podcast or book trying to absorb as much as I could. Then I went to a mentorship weekend retreat as a sit in “client.” And hired a coach and become part of a small mentorship group. Once I started investing in myself and others believed in me, I started to believe in me too. And realized this was what I needed to do. I can’t do this alone. Getting a coach to help you in your health and fitness goals or business shouldn’t be something to be ashamed of. Because really it’s a fact. We cannot get to the highest level of our potential without a coach by our side. Olympic athletes have coaches. Entrepreneurs/millionaires have coaches. So don’t we? Why don’t we believe enough in ourselves to put our ego aside and say “yes” to getting what we want? If you are ready and you want to reach your potential, don’t hesitate to reach out to me to help you find the right plant-based nutrition/fitness plan for you and to learn how to sustain it through a lifetime. I believe in you! Do you believe in YOU yet? If yes or if you are committed to work on that yes, then comment 👊🏻 below! #plantbased #plantbasedpower #plantpoweredathlete #veganrunnergirl #spiritualawakening #inspiration #motivation #healthylifestylecoach #plantbasedcoach #believeinyourself #believewomen

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Failure and Success

Kayla Slater, MS, RDN, LDN October 23, 2015

“Happiness depends upon ourselves” is a famous quote by Aristotle which becomes more true to me as I grow as a person and embark on my career journey. At one of the 8 sessions I attended at FNCE, the Food …

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Hello world!

Kayla Slater, MS, RDN, LDN May 20, 2015

I would like to start this blog to share my journey as I become a dietitian, share my nutrition knowledge, give tips on eating well and fitness, and inspire you to become a healthier and happier you! I am a …

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