My Life in WordsHi, I am Charlene Ryan, Fitness and nutrition geek.
I love to feel strong and eat healthy. My blog will reflect this as will as my relationship with God. |
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My Life in WordsHi, I am Charlene Ryan, Fitness and nutrition geek.
I love to feel strong and eat healthy. My blog will reflect this as will as my relationship with God. |
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True, some habits are deep-rooted. One good one I know is the late night snack. So many clients and members I have spoken to over the years admit that this is their weakness. I must admit, even in my family we search for something to nibble on after dinner.
What we can do is tweak this habit: If you establish a general rule in your house to not eat, say, 3 hours before bedtime, then all you do is eat dinnet a little earlier to accomodate a little snack, or eat a more satisfying dinner containing whole grains, so you will not be hungry. Some folk's schedules do not allow for this, i know. Here's an educated motivating factor: At night, when we sleep, our bodies heal from all sorts of abuses, digestion is taking place, and real rest can be obtained, but only if not digesting too much. Digestion becomes the primary job for our systems when there is food in there, so by cutting out the bedtime snack, we can heal, and rest properly. You may even see a reduction in symptoms of all sorts, including weight gain, reduce risk for colds, and wake up feeling refreshed. The common late night snack is ice cream, chips, cookies, and leftovers The next tweak is to choose something tasty, but healthful. I often opt for a serving of plain yogurt blended with a little coconut milk, stevia and fresh or frozen berries on top. Other options I have found to be beneficial are: a handful of almonds (these help trim bellies while eveningout blood sugar and building strong bones), frozen cherries (prevent cancer) with coconut milk and stevia (the coconut milk hardens in a cool way), a protein drink and/or celery with peanut butter or almond butter and a sprinking of wheat germ or a piece of sprouted grain toast with coconut oil or ghee and cinnamon (you can purchase these through the optimum you store). This week, pick two or three nights where you eliminate the snack after making a more satisfying meal, and one or two nights of one of the healthier options listed. What other old habits do you have that can be tweaked? Maybe, just maybe you can tweak them to the point of elimination when you realize and feel the benefits. Eat Clean!
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