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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's winter and it's been very dry and cold this last couple of weeks here in KY Many of my friends have been having more headaches...specifically migraines. So I thought I would share some info. Now I know... if you get migraines you have probably tried just about everything, but have you been consistent? Let me know about your headaches in the comments. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Migraine headaches
can be terrible. The pain, vision problems (including aura), nausea, etc. can
be debilitating; <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">especially </span>if
they stick around for hours or even days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Migraines affect
about 15% of adults, so they’re <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">fairly </span>common. And, while the exact cause <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">is not known</span>, there are lots of known
triggers. Many foods and drinks are common triggers of migraines. You may have
noticed certain foods, and drinks trigger your migraines. Sometimes the
migraine comes on within an hour of the food/drink. Other times it may happen
several hours, up to a day later. Avoiding these triggers can help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the main
ways these foods and drinks trigger migraines is by their action on the blood
vessels in the brain. When the brain's blood vessels constrict and then dilate
(widen), this seems to cause migraines. Many of the foods I'm listing below
affect the constriction and dilation of blood vessels during a migraine<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you or someone
you care about suffers from migraines, this post lists common triggers.
Avoiding these can be a great tool to reduce these uber-painful headaches. You
may <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">be sensitive</span> to
one, or many of these foods/drinks. They act as migraine triggers in some
people, but not all. You can find out by eliminating them and see if avoidance
helps you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first food that
<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">commonly </span>triggers
migraines is hard cheese like cheddar and Swiss; this is because they contain
"tyramine" which is from an amino acid in the protein found in
cheese. Other foods high in tyramine include those that <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">are aged</span>, cured, dried, smoked or pickled.
These include sauerkraut and tofu.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second common
migraine-triggering foods <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">are
cured</span> or processed meats. Things like hot dogs, lunch meats, and bacon
are in this category; this is because of their nitrates and nitrites that can
dilate those blood vessels in the brain. Even if these are not a trigger for
you, it's best to eliminate them from your diet because of other health issues
they're associated with like colon cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wish I had better
news, but the third common migraine triggering food is chocolate. The evidence
is conflicting, as some studies show a link and others don’t. You may or may
not <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">be sensitive</span> to
chocolate's effects on the brain; <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">you have to eliminat</span>e it to find out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Artificial flavors
like monosodium glutamate (MSG) also trigger migraines. MSG is often fo<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">und</span> in Chinese food and is
a common migraine trigger. There is not a lot of research on this, but it's
something to consider eliminating from your diet to see if it <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">makes a difference</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alcohol is a common
trigger for headaches and migraines. Red wine and beer seem to be the most
common culprits. We're not sure why, but it may be red wine's compounds such as
histamine, sulfites, or flavonoids.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ice and ice-cold
water have also <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">been shown</span>
to trigger headaches and migraines. So try not to eat or drink things that are
too cold.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Artificial
sweeteners like Aspartame are another common trigger. Aspartame is in diet
sodas and other processed foods to make them taste sweet without adding sugar.
As with MSG, there is not a lot of research on its effects with migraines. But
again, it is something to consider eliminating from your diet and see if that <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">makes a difference</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many
common food/drink triggers for migraines. Maybe one, or more of these trigger
migraines for you. The best way to know is by eliminating them from your diet
for a few weeks and see how that works. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The list includes
hard cheeses, processed meats, chocolate, alcohol, ice water, and artificial flavors
and sweeteners.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do any of these
trigger migraines for you (or someone you care about)? Let me know in the
comments below!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN">Recipe (migraine-calming tea): Migraine-Calming Fresh
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/9-common-migraine-triggers/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://authoritynutrition.com/9-common-migraine-triggers/</span></a></span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27714637"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27714637</span></a></span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/elimination-diet-infographic"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/elimination-diet-infographic</span></a></span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://examine.com/nutrition/scientists-just-found-that-red-meat-causes-cancer--or-did-they/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://examine.com/nutrition/scientists-just-found-that-red-meat-causes-cancer--or-did-they/</span></a></span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://examine.com/nutrition/does-aspartame-cause-headaches/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://examine.com/nutrition/does-aspartame-cause-headaches/</span></a></span><span lang="EN"> </span></span></h4>
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those holiday feasts are just amazing. </span><span lang="en-US">And
it's not just the abundance of delicious food but also the people, the
decorations, and the ambiance.<i> Remembering why you are thankful! </i></span></span></div>
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your stomach is growling and you smell amazingly delicious food it's too easy
to fill a plate (or grab some samples with your bare hands) and dive into the
food.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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did you know that it's possible to <i>sometimes</i> confuse the feeling of thirst with
that of hunger? Your stomach may
actually be craving a big glass of water rather than a feast.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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studies have shown that drinking a glass or two of water before a meal can help
reduce the amount of food eaten. And
this super-simple tip may even help with weight loss (...just sayin').<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not
only will the water start to fill up your stomach before you get to the buffet,
leaving less room for the feast but drinking enough water has been shown to
slightly increase your metabolism.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Win-win!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tip
#2: Try eating “mindfully”</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You've
heard of mindfulness but have you applied that to your eating habits?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This
can totally help you avoid overeating as well as having the added bonus of
helping your digestion. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just
as being mindful when you meditate helps to focus your attention on your
breathing and the present moment being mindful when you eat helps to focus your
attention on your meal.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do
this by taking smaller bites, eating more slowly, chewing more thoroughly, and
savouring every mouthful. Notice and
appreciate the smell, taste and texture.
Breathe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">This
can help prevent overeating because </span><span lang="en-US">eating
slower often means eating less</span><span lang="en-US">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When
you eat quickly you can easily overeat because it takes about 20 minutes for
your brain to know that your stomach is full. And you get too much "air" in the belly!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>So
take your time, pay attention to your food and enjoy every bite.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Bonus
points: Eat at a table (not in front of the screen), off of a small plate, and
put your fork down between bites.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tip
#3: Start with the salad</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">You
may be yearning for that rich, creamy main dish. </span>But
don't start there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">(Don't
worry, you </span><span lang="en-US">can</span><span lang="en-US"> have some...just after you've eaten
your salad).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Veggies
are a great way to start any meal because they're full of not only vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, and health-promoting phytochemicals but they also have
some secret satiety weapons: fiber and water.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">Fiber
and water are known to help fill you up and make you feel fuller. They're “satiating”. </span>And
these secret weapons are great to have on your side when you're about to
indulge in a large meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There may be some that can't eat salad greens...so find a high fiber veggie single and enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find some and learn more about the benefits of fiber<span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://greatist.com/health/surprising-high-fiber-foods" target="_blank"> <b>here</b></a>.</span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Summary</span></b></span></u></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a glass of water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eat mindfully</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">start with your salad to help avoid
overeating at meals.</span></li>
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<u><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe (Water): Tasty (and beautiful) Pre-Meal Water Ideas <o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're not much of a plain water drinker or need your water
to be more appealing to your senses here are five delicious (and beautiful
looking) fruit combos to add to your large glass of water:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Slices of lemon & ginger</span></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Slices of strawberries & orange</span></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Slices of apple & a cinnamon stick</span></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Chopped pineapple & mango (my fav)</span></div>
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<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Blueberries &
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip: You can buy a bag (or several bags) of frozen chopped fruit
and throw those into your cup, thermos, or cool mason jar in the morning. They're already washed and cut and will help
keep your water colder longer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">References:<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/7-health-benefits-of-water/">https://authoritynutrition.com/7-health-benefits-of-water/</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://summertomato.com/the-science-behind-mindful-eating-what-happens-to-your-body-during-a-mindful-meal"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">http://summertomato.com/the-science-behind-mindful-eating-what-happens-to-your-body-during-a-mindful-meal</span></span></a></div>
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<b>Have you ever had your blood
sugar levels tested or heard about eating to balance blood sugar?</b></div>
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You know I talk about it a bunch, so if you have ever worked with me you have heard this. </div>
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Have you
wondered about the science behind how foods affect blood sugar? </div>
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Or more
importantly, which foods affect your blood sugar more than others?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>If so, this post is for you. If not you, maybe someone you love.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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It's all about the glycemic index
and glycemic load. And it's not boring, promise!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Read on because you may want
to pay attention to foods that are high on the glycemic index or high glycemic
load. And if you're at risk of blood sugar issues, pancreas conditions, or even
diabetes this is IMPORTANT for you to know. And if you aren't and don't want to ever be, this is important too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>What is the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Glycemic this and glycemic that.
Does it matter?<o:p></o:p></div>
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You'll notice that they both
begin with "glycemic." That's one tip that they have to do with
sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly,
how it affects your blood sugar levels.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In general, diets that are high
on the glycemic index (GI) and high in glycemic load (GL), tend to increase the
risk of diabetes and heart disease.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>FUN FACT</i></b>: Starches like those in
potatoes and grains are digested into sugar; this is because starch is just a bunch
of sugars linked together. Digestive enzymes break those bonds so that the
sugars become free. Then those sugars affect your body the same way that eating
sugary foods do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Glycemic Index (or “how fast”)</b><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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The most common of the two terms
is “glycemic index” (GI).<o:p></o:p></div>
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As the name suggests, it
"indexes" (or compares) the effect that different foods have on your
blood sugar level. Then each food is given a score from 0 (no effect on blood
sugar) to 100 (big effect on blood sugar). Foods that cause a <b><i>fast </i></b>increase
in blood sugar have a high GI. That is because the sugar in them is quickly
processed by your digestive system and absorbed into your blood. They cause a
“spike” in your blood sugar.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, you can probably guess that
pure glucose is given a GI rating of 100. On the other hand, chickpeas are
right down there at a GI of 10.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Regarding GI: low is anything
under 55; moderate is 56-69, and 70+ is considered a high GI food.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Remember, this is a measure of
how fast a carbohydrate containing food is digested and raised your blood
sugar. It's not a measure of the sugar content of the food. </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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How the carbohydrates in food
affect your blood sugar level depend on other components of the food. Things
like fiber and protein can slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream, and
this can make even a high-sugar food, low on the GI scale.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, lower GI foods are better at
keeping your blood sugar levels stable because they don't increase your blood
sugar level as fast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>FUN FACT</b>: Can you guess which
food has a GI of higher than 100? (Think of something super-starchy) White
potatoes! They have a GI of 111.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Glycemic Load (or “how much”)<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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The glycemic load is different.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Glycemic load (GL) doesn’t take
into account how quickly your blood sugar “spikes”, but it looks at <b>how high
that spike is. Basically, <i>how much</i> the food increases your
blood sugar.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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GL depends on two things. First,
how much sugar is actually in the food. Second, how much of the food is
typically eaten.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Low GL would be 0-10, moderate GL would be 10-20, and high GL would
20+.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Example of GL and GI<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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So, let’s compare average (120 g) servings of
bananas and oranges:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Banana,
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120<o:p></o:p></div>
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Excerpt from: Harvard Health
Publications, Glycemic index and glycemic load for 100+ foods<o:p></o:p></div>
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As you can see, the banana and
orange have almost the same glycemic index.; this means they both raise your
blood sugar in about the same amount of time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But, the average banana raises
the blood sugar twice as high (11) as the orange does (5). So, it contains more
overall sugar than the same amount (120 g) of orange.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Of course, this is all relative.
A GL of 11 is not high at all. <b>Please keep eating whole fruits. This is an easy example.</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>So...What does this all mean for
your health?<u><o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Certain people should be aware of
the effects that foods have on their blood sugar. People who have diabetes or
pre-diabetes conditions like insulin resistance need to be aware of the glycemic index and
glycemic load of foods they are eating regularly.</div>
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The GI and GL are just two
factors to consider when it comes to blood sugar. Some high GI foods are pretty
good for you but if you want to reduce the impact on your blood sugar, have
them with a high-fiber or high-protein food. That's why I always talk about eating with a fiber food or protein.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Conclusion</b><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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If you have blood sugar
imbalances or diabetes, you should probably be aware of the GI and GL of your
food.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are at risk of diabetes or
heart disease, you might try swapping out some higher GI/GL foods and replacing
with lower GI/GL foods.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you want to prevent either of those in the future, remember these tips.</div>
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Oh, and check out this low GI recipe I
have for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u>Recipe (low GI): Mediterranean
Salad</u></div>
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Serves 2<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cucumber, chopped<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup chickpeas, drained and
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½ cup black olives<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ red onion, diced<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tbsp lemon juice<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp garlic<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 tsp basil<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ tsp oregano<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 dash sea salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 dash black pepper<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place first five ingredients
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Add remaining ingredients to a
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Add dressing to salad and gently
toss.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Serve & enjoy!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #191919;">Tip:
Add chopped avocado for even more fiber and healthy fat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #191919;"><b>When you try it...come back here and let me know!</b></span></div>
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<u>References:<o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<a href="http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods</span></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<a href="http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/food-beverages/glycemic-index-glycemic-load"><span style="color: #1155cc;">http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/food-beverages/glycemic-index-glycemic-load</span></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?</span></b></div>
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<b>And do I need to worry about it if I am not a diagnosed diabetic?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Oh, the words "blood
sugar."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Does it conjure up visions of
restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Blood sugar is the measure of the
amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your
blood to fuel your brain and muscles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The thing is, it can fluctuate. A
lot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This fluctuation is the natural
balance between things that increase it; and things that decrease it. When you
eat food with sugars or starches ("carbs"), then your digestive
system absorbs sugar into your blood. When carbs are ingested and broken down
into simple sugars, your body keeps blood sugar levels stable by secreting
insulin. Insulin allows excess sugar to get it out of your bloodstream and into
your muscle cells and other tissues<o:p></o:p></div>
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for energy<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Why keep my blood sugar
stable?<o:p></o:p></b></u></div>
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Your body wants your blood sugar
to be at an optimal level. It should be high enough, so you're not
light-headed, fatigued, and irritable. It should be low enough that your body
isn't scrambling to remove excess from the blood.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When blood sugar is too low, this
is referred to as "hypoglycemia."<o:p></o:p></div>
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When blood sugar is too high, it
is referred to as hyperglycemia.
Prolonged periods of elevated blood sugar levels (chronic hyperglycemia)
can lead to "insulin resistance." <o:p></o:p></div>
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Insulin resistance is when your
cells are just so bored of the excess insulin that they start ignoring
(resisting) it, and that keeps your blood sugar levels too high.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Insulin resistance and chronic
hyperglycemia can eventually lead to diabetes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So let’s look at how you can
optimize your food and lifestyle to keep your blood sugar stable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Food for stable blood sugar<o:p></o:p></b></u></div>
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The simplest thing to do to
balance your blood sugar is to reduce the number of refined sugars and starches
you eat. To do this, you can start by
dumping sweet drinks and having smaller portions of dessert.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Eating more fiber is helpful too.
Fiber helps to slow down the amount of sugar absorbed from your meal; it
reduces the "spike" in your blood sugar level. Fiber is found in plant-based foods (as long
as they are eaten in their natural state, processing foods removed fiber). Eating nuts, seeds, and whole fruits and
veggies (not juiced) is a great way to increase your fiber intake. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>FUN FACT</b>: Cinnamon has been shown
to help cells increase insulin sensitivity. Not to mention it’s a delicious
spice that can be used in place of sugar. (HINT: It’s in the recipe below)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Lifestyle for stable blood
sugar</b><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Exercise also helps to improve
your insulin sensitivity; this means that your cells don't ignore insulin's
call to get excess sugar out of the blood.
Not to mention, when you exercise, your muscles are using up that sugar
they absorbed from your blood. But you already knew that exercise is healthy,
didn't you?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Would you believe that stress
affects your blood sugar levels? Yup! Stress hormones increase your blood sugar
levels. If you think about the "fight or flight" stress response,
what fuel do your brain and muscles need to "fight" or "flee"?
Sugar! When you are stressed signals are sent to release stored forms of sugar
back into the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels. So, try to reduce the stress you're under and
manage it more effectively. Simple tips are meditation, deep breathing, or
gentle movement.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sleep goes hand-in-hand with
stress. When you don't get enough quality sleep, you tend to release stress
hormones, have a higher appetite, and even get sugar cravings. Sleep is
crucial, often overlooked, factor when it comes to keeping your blood sugar
stable. Make sleep more of a priority - it will do your blood sugar (and the
rest of your physical and mental health) good.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><b>Conclusion</b><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Your body is on a constant
24-hour quest to keep your blood sugar stable. The body has mechanisms in place
to do this, but those mechanisms can get tired (resistant). Long-term blood sugar issues can spell
trouble.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many nutrition and
lifestyle approaches you can take to help keep your blood sugar stable.
Minimizing excessive carbs, and eating more fiber, exercising, reducing stress,
and improving sleep are all key to having stable blood sugar (and overall good
health).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe (blood sugar
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 tbsp coconut oil<br />
½ tsp ground cinnamon<br />
⅛ tsp sea salt<br />
¼ tsp vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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saucepan with 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring
occasionally. After about 5 minutes the apples will become slightly soft, and
water will be absorbed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cook for another 5 minutes,
stirring every minute or so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://authoritynutrition.com/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar/</span></a><u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/research-review-blood-sugar">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/research-review-blood-sugar</a></span><u><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<b>Five Weight-Loss
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The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the
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But that might also bring thoughts of "tasteless,"
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Right?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me give you my best weight-loss friendly snacks that
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What’s my criteria you ask?<o:p></o:p></div>
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They have to be nutrient-dense whole foods where a little
goes a long way; foods that contain
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<u><b>1 - Nuts</b></u><o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s true - nuts contain calories and fat, but they are NOT
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Well, I’m not talking about the “honey roasted” ones, of
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Studies show that people who eat nuts tend to be healthier
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By the way, nuts also contain protein and fiber, which means
a small amount can go pretty far in terms of filling you up. Not to mention the
vitamins and minerals you can get from nuts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Did you know that almonds have been shown to <b><u>help</u></b> with weight loss? At least
10% of the fat in them is not absorbed by the body, and almonds can also help
to boost your metabolism!<o:p></o:p></div>
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fruit, tend to be healthier. (I’m sure you’re not too surprised!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yes, fresh fruit contains sugar, but whole fruits (I'm not
talking juice or sweetened dried fruit) also contain a fair bit of water and
fiber; not to mention their nutritional value with vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidants. And fresh fruit is low in calories.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fiber is something that not only helps to fill you up (known
as the "satiety factor") but also helps to slow the release of the
fruit sugar into your bloodstream and reduce the notorious "blood sugar
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Win-win!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Try a variety of fruit (apples, pears, berries, etc.) and
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Tip: Can't do fresh? Try frozen. Plus, they're already
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This is one of my personal favorites…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chia is not only high in fiber, but
it also contains protein and omega-3 fatty acids (yes THOSE omega-3s!). As well
as antioxidants, calcium, and magnesium. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Have you seen how awesome these tiny guys are?<o:p></o:p></div>
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They also absorb a <b>lot of liquid,</b> so by soaking them for a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Author: Minimalist Baker<br />Vegan, Gluten-Free<br />
Serves: 4<br />
</b><b>Ingredients<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> 1
1/2 cups (360 ml) <a href="http://almondbreeze.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #247bbd;">Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened<br />
</span></i></a></b><b>·</b><b> 1/3
cup (63 g) chia seeds<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> 1/4
cup (24 g) cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> 2-5
Tbsp (30-75 ml) maple syrup if not blending (can sub 5-9 dates, pitted, if
blending)<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> <i>optional:</i> 1/2
tsp ground cinnamon<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> 1/4
tsp sea salt<br />
</b><b>·</b><b> <i>optional:</i> 1/2
tsp vanilla extract</b></span></div>
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</b><b>Instructions<br />
</b><b>1. Add
all ingredients except sweetener to a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously to
combine. If not blending (which I preferred!), sweeten to taste with maple
syrup at this time. If blending, you can sweeten later with maple syrup or
dates.<br />
2. Let rest covered in the fridge
overnight or at least 3-5 hours (or until it's achieved a pudding-like
consistency).<br />
3. If blending, add to a blender and
blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
Sweeten to taste.<br />
4. Leftovers keep covered in the
fridge for 2-3 days, though best when fresh.<br />
5. Serve chilled with desired
toppings, such as fruit, granola, or <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #247bbd;">coconut whipped cream</span></i></a>.<br />
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 of 4 servings.<br />
*Prep time does not include chilling!<br />
*Recipe loosely adapted from<a href="http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Chia-Pudding-Recipe-34333463" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #247bbd;"> Pop Sugar</span></i></a>.</b></span></div>
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</b><b>Nutrition Information<br />
</b><b>Serving size: 1/4
of recipe Calories: 133 Fat: 8 g Saturated
fat: 1.2 g Carbohydrates: 17
g Sugar: 9gSodium: 187mg Fiber: 8.6
g Protein: 5.3 g</b></span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Veggies contain fibre and water to help fill you up, and you
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Or dare I ask are you a
“healthy” breakfast eater?<br />
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Maybe you need some inspiration for a few great breakfast foods. Maybe
you don't have time and you need some healthy ideas for “grab and go” mornings
- who doesn't ever run short on time in the mornings?<br />
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Maybe you're ready to ditch the “desserts” that are marketed as being “part of
a complete breakfast”.<br />
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Don't worry, I have you covered!<br />
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Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to”
recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast
again?<br />
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Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management,
metabolism and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller
longer and uses up a bunch of calories to absorb and metabolize it. So
I'm going to show you how to get the protein, as well as some veggies and
healthy fats for your soon-to-be favorite new “go-to” breakfasts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Breakfast Food #1: Eggs</span></u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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Yes, eggs are the “quintessential” breakfast food. And for good reason!<br />
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No, I'm not talking about processed egg whites in a carton. I mean actual
whole “eggs”.<br />
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Egg whites are mostly protein while the yolks are the real nutritional
powerhouses. Those yolks contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and
healthy fats.<br />
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Eggs have been shown to help you feel full, keep you feeling fuller longer, and
help to stabilize blood sugar and insulin.<br />
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Not to mention how easy it is to boil a bunch of eggs and keep them in the
fridge for a “grab and go” breakfast when you're running short on time.<br />
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And...nope the cholesterol in eggs is not associated with an
increased risk of arterial or heart diseases.<br />
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One thing to consider is to try to prevent cooking the yolks at too high of a
temperature because that can cause some of the cholesterol to become
oxidized. It's the oxidized cholesterol that's heart unhealthy.<br />
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<u>Breakfast Food #2: Nuts and/or Seeds</u><br />
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Nuts and seeds contain protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and
fiber. Nuts and/or seeds would make a great contribution to breakfast.<br />
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You won't be fooled by “candied” nuts, sweetened nut/seed butters, or chia
“cereals” with added sugars – you know I'm talking about the real, whole,
unsweetened food here.<br />
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Nuts and seeds are also the ultimate fast food if you're running late in the
mornings. Grab a small handful of almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds as
you're running out the door; you can nosh on them while you're commuting.<br />
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Not to mention how easy it is to add a spoonful of nut/seed butter into your
morning breakfast smoothie.<br />
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Hint: If you like a creamy latte in the mornings try making one with nut or
seed butter. Just add your regular hot tea and a tablespoon or two of a
creamy nut or seed butter into your blender & blend until frothy.<br />
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<u>Breakfast Food #3: Veggies</u><br />
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Yes, you already know you really should get protein at every meal including breakfast;
but this also applies to veggies. You know I would be remiss to not
recommend veggies at every meal, right?<br />
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Veggies are powerhouses of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals,
fiber, and water. You can't go wrong adding them into every single meal
of the day so if you don't already you should definitely try them for
breakfast!<br />
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And no, you don't need to have a salad or roasted veggies for breakfast if you
don't want to but you totally can! You wouldn't be breaking any
“official” breakfast rules or anything like that.<br />
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Adding some protein to leftover veggies is a great combination for any
meal. Including breakfast.<br />
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I've included a delicious recipe below for you to try (and customize) for your
next breakfast.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><span style="color: #131313; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Recipe (Eggs
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Serves 1<br />
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teaspoon coconut oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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1 or 2 eggs (how hungry are you?)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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¼ cup veggies (grated zucchini and/or sliced mushrooms <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> And/or diced peppers <o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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dash salt, pepper and/or turmeric<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Add coconut oil to a frying pan and melt
on low-medium heat (cast-iron pans are preferred). But copper non-sticks work
great too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the meantime, grab a bowl and beat the egg(s) with your vegetables
of choice and the spices.<br />
Tilt pan to ensure the bottom is covered with the melted oil. Pour egg
mixture into pan and lightly fry the eggs without stirring.<br />
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When the bottom is lightly done flip over in one side and cook until white is
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tip: Substitute grated, sliced, or diced
portion of your favorite vegetable. Try grated carrots, chopped broccoli
or diced tomato.</span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b><br />
</b><a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/eggs-worse-than-fast-food"><span style="color: #00006c;">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/eggs-worse-than-fast-food</span></a><b><br />
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</b><a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/encyclopedia/food/eggs/"><span style="color: #00006c;">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/encyclopedia/food/eggs/</span></a><b><br />
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</b><a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/eating-healthy-eggs/"><span style="color: #00006c;">https://authoritynutrition.com/eating-healthy-eggs/</span></a><b><br />
</b> <b><br />
</b></span><span style="color: #00006c; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/12-best-foods-to-eat-in-morning/">https://authoritynutrition.com/12-best-foods-to-eat-in-morning/</a></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To your health and mindful eating! Eat with Intention!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can you Eat Healthy
While Traveling?</span></b></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> (or just going out to eat, running around town?)</span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Traveling
soon? Perhaps a long-awaited vacation? Business trip? Something completely
different? You just are always running around?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">No matter
where you’re going, you’re probably going to appreciate some quick and easy
healthy food ideas. These can help you stay on track and help you bring, and
find real food. While these tips can all be used right here at home, this is
extra-important when you’re traveling. Traveling can throw your regular healthy
habits off when you’re skipping time zones or even just being in a different
place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">As a
health coach, I have such a sense of pride when my clients skip junky
convenience foods. Let me give you some great strategies that can help you do
this while you’re “on the road.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Pro
Tip:</span></u><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> When booking
your hotel room, ask if you can have one with a mini-fridge. This will help you
store some of your healthy snacks and groceries while you’re there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"> PACKING YOUR OWN HEALTHY SNACKS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Well,
this is important because not only will it keep you from becoming a “hangry
junk-seeker,” but it can also hold you off until you’re able to stop at a
proper grocery store for say...actual real food!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Here are a bunch of my favorite
on-the-go snacks to have on hand in your bag and/or cooler:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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or eat them within a couple of hours, try fresh fruit or boiled eggs (don’t
forget the ice packs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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walnuts and pumpkin seeds myself).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cucumber, broccoli, etc.) with a dip (hummus, guacamole, salad dressing, etc.).
You can even buy single-serving packs at Costco.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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make your own before heading out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love Purely Elizabeth varieties)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chickpeas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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make your own smoothies (I like Sun Warrior or Organifi). Be sure to also pack
a mini blender, like a Magic Bullet, if needed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bring some water with you. Or if you’re flying, choose water in the airport and
on the plane.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p> Here's one pf my favorites: </o:p></span></div>
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Take a lengthwise slice of zucchini, roll it around fresh cut veggies of your choice..if you need a binder...try a smear of veggie cream cheese, hold together with a toothpick...throw in a baggie and take along. This is about 50 calories alone and about 70 calories with the smear!</div>
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course, you can always Google your destination and search for grocery stores or
healthy restaurants. But there are a couple of websites and apps that may be
helpful for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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searches for gluten-free restaurants around the US.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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find restaurants that cater to your dietary preferences, be they gluten-free,
lactose-free, low-calorie, low-carb, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trips, this app helps you find alternatives to fast food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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often comes with unnecessary junk food that can derail your healthy lifestyle.
Planning ahead and being prepared can be simple, and help keep your health
goals on track even when you’re out and about!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/travel-friendly-nutrition-tips"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/travel-friendly-nutrition-tips</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">This word “metabolism” is thrown around </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">a lot</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">
</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">these
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know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight. But what </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">exactly</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> does this all mean?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Well
technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical
reactions in your body. It's how you
take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to fuel everything you do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Your
body has an incredible ability to grow, heal, and generally stay alive. And without this amazing biochemistry </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">you</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> would not be possible.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Allow activities you can't control (e.g. heart beat, wound
healing, processing of nutrients & toxins, etc.).</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Allow storage of excess energy for later.</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">So
when you put all of these processes together into your </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">metabolism</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> you can imagine that these processes
can work too quickly, too slowly, or just right.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Which
brings us to the “metabolic rate”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Metabolic
rate<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">This
is </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">how fast</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> your metabolism works and is measured
in </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">calories</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> (yup, </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">those</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> calories!).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
calories you eat can go to one of three places:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Work (i.e. exercise and other activity).</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Heat (i.e. from all those biochemical reactions).</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Storage (i.e. extra leftover “unburned” calories stored as
fat).</span><span lang="en-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">As
you can imagine the more calories you burn as work or creating heat the easier
it is to lose weight and keep it off because there will be fewer “leftover”
calories to store for later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">There
are a couple of different ways to measure metabolic rate. One is the “resting metabolic rate” (RMR)
which is how much energy your body uses when you're not being physically
active.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
other is the “total daily energy expenditure” (TDEE) which measures both the
resting metabolic rate as well as the energy used for “work” (e.g. exercise)
throughout a 24-hour period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">What
affects your metabolic rate?<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">In
a nutshell: a lot!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
first thing you may think of is your thyroid.
This gland at the front of your throat releases hormones to tell your
body to “speed up” your metabolism. Of
course, the more thyroid hormone there is the faster things will work and the
more calories you'll burn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">But
that's not the only thing that affects your metabolic rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">How
big you are counts too! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Larger
people have higher metabolic rates; but your body composition is crucial! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">As
you can imagine muscles that actively move and do work need more energy than
fat does. So the more lean muscle mass
you have the more energy your body will burn and the higher your metabolic rate
will be. Even when you're not working
out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">This
is exactly why weight training is often recommended as a part of a weight loss
program. Because you want muscles to be
burning those calories for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
thing is, when people lose weight their metabolic rate often slows down which
you </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial bold italic" , serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">don't</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"> want to happen. So you definitely want to offset that with
more muscle mass.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Aerobic
exercise also temporarily increases your metabolic rate. Your muscles are burning fuel to move so
they're doing “work”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
type of food you eat also affects your metabolic rate!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Your
body actually burns calories to absorb, digest, and metabolize your food. This is called the “thermic effect of food”
(TEF).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">You
can use it to your advantage when you understand how your body metabolizes
foods differently. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fats,
for example increase your TEF by 0-3%; carbs increase it by 5-10%, and protein
increases it by 15-30%. By trading some
of your fat or carbs for lean protein you can slightly increase your metabolic
rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Another
bonus of protein is that your muscles need it to grow. By working them out and feeding them what
they need they will help you to lose weight and keep it off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">And
don't forget the mind-body connection.
There is plenty of research that shows the influence that things like
stress and sleep have on the metabolic rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">This
is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to metabolism and how so many
different things can work to increase (or decrease) your metabolic rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Recipe (Lean Protein): Lemon Herb
Roasted Chicken Breasts</b></span></span></u></div>
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lemons, sliced<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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tablespoon rosemary<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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tablespoon thyme<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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cloves garlic, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>dash
salt & pepper<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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tablespoon extra virgin olive old<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Preheat
oven to 425F. Layer ½ of the lemon
slices on the bottom of a baking dish.
Sprinkle with ½ of the herbs and ½ of the sliced garlic.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle salt & pepper. Place remaining lemon, herbs and garlic on
top of the chicken. Drizzle with olive
oil. Cover with a lid or foil.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Bake
for 45 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
If you want the chicken to be a bit more “roasty” then remove the
lid/foil and broil for another few minutes (watching carefully not to burn it).<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Serve
& enjoy!<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US" style="color: #131313; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Tip: You can add a leftover sliced chicken breast to your salad
for lunch the next day!</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><a href="http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-energy-balance"><span style="color: #00006c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-energy-balance</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-US"><a href="https://authoritynutrition.com/10-ways-to-boost-metabolism/"><span style="color: #00006c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">https://authoritynutrition.com/10-ways-to-boost-metabolism/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love the New Year...a fresh start, a new page...empty pages to keep writing your story. But we all have or still do resolve to <b>"lose weight"</b> and go on a <b>"DIET"</b>. What dread that brings to our minds...right? Do "<b>diets</b>" work? I say <b>NO</b> they don't , but choosing good nutrition does!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The secret to losing weight once and for all!</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Every time you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you’ve done it wrong.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We’ve all done it. We’ve all been there. You go through a weight loss/diet program, you deny yourself everything you love, you torture yourself at the gym, and you lose weight. You think you’ve done a good thing for your health, for your life, for your family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And then the weight comes back. Maybe even some extra on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You have failed. <i><b>Again</b></i>. You’re sure of it. Everyone else loses the weight and keeps it off. Normal people don’t have problems with their weight. Normal people just manage this without worry. Aren't I normal you ask yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">No I am a freak of nature… <b>EXCEPT THAT YOU’RE NOT.</b></span></div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Weight loss programs/Diets... are designed to make sure you fail in the long-term, so you keep coming back year after year over and over...</span></strong></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>This year, resolve to find your perfect
balance. Try a few of my favorite tips… </b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Balanced
decisions.</b> Resolve to make healthier decisions that make
you feel great, not ones that make you miserable. It’s much more simple
than following a strict plan and will leave you loving your new lifestyle. Following strict plans can leave you feeling
deprived, which can lead to rebellion and that's absolutely not what we
want! Balanced decisions are far more
beneficial and enjoyable long-term. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Simple
changes over time.</b> Instead of trying to do a complete overhaul
of your life, start by making these smart, balanced decisions over time.
Changing your habits and doing it slowly leads to creating healthier
habits that last without overwhelm and confusion. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step by
Step.</b> Start with one new healthy habit a week. With this method, you’re focusing on one
thing that improves your health at a time as it becomes a part of your
routine. For example, for your first
week, focus on drinking enough water.
Most people do not, and this is always a fabulous place to start. You’ll see and feel changes quickly, and you
can move onto your second week with another small health goal to
implement. </span></li>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The
new year is almost here – and we just left a magical time of year filled with sparkling lights,
homemade treats, loved ones and holiday feasts.
Although there is much more to this season than these large meals, the
festivities most certainly can become centered around the dinner table. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Many
give up on their health goals during this time of year, planning on picking
back up where they left off in the new year. <i>Did you?</i> It can sometimes feel like a lost cause even attempting, but I have some
good news for you! You do not have to compromise
your health goals this new year, and better yet, you also don’t have to
compromise missing out on your favorite new years day meals. With a few healthy tips you can implement right now and beyond, you can add some healthy additions to your meals
without anyone noticing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #7f7f7f;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ditch and Switch</i></span></span><span style="color: #7f7f7f;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ditch the refined foods and switch them with
healthier options. For example, instead
of using refined white flour and/or sugar, use almond flour or coconut sugar
instead. There are many alternatives to
choose from, and you can most definitely find one that you will love – and I
bet you nobody will even notice! Aside
from the sweets, you can also trade out white rice or mashed potatoes with
creating cauliflower rice or mashed “potatoes” out of cauliflower. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #7f7f7f;">You can really dress up a meal by
adding fresh herbs and spices to it – I personally try to use them every time I
cook. It’s incredibly affordable and
simple to keep a small, fresh herb garden growing in your kitchen window, and
you will always have direct access to fresh herbs. Even better, there are incredible health
properties in many of the herbs and spices we use and love. Many of our favorite holiday spices are
greatly beneficial for our health and a strong immune system, which is certainly
helpful during cold and flu season. Cinnamon,
turmeric, cloves, and nutmeg are a few of these popular holiday spices that you
will reap healthy benefits from, so find a place for them in your recipes
anywhere you can! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One of my favorite, most powerful
tools to stay on track with my health goals is getting creative with portion
control. Instead of using dinner-sized
plates, which we tend to fill, use smaller plates. Use a mid-sized saucer or salad plate for
your dinner plate, and then go back for seconds if needed. A lot of the overeating that we do is
mindless, habitual eating because it’s in front of us and we were taught to
clean our plates. Taking this temptation
away helps tremendously, and you’ll very quickly learn how much you actually
need to feel satisfied – I guarantee it is less than you are used to!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>With these simple tips,
you’ll be well on your way to not entering January feeling bloated, discouraged
and off track. A truly healthy life
revolves around balance – and finding your own personal balance will take trial
and error. </b></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420078955598870693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782206819880902354.post-69331674109396873732016-12-21T23:02:00.000-05:002016-12-21T23:02:34.126-05:00For me it's Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Ditch and Switch.</span></b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;"> Ditch the refined foods and switch them with
healthier options. For example, instead
of using refined white flour and/or sugar, use almond flour or coconut sugar
instead. There are many alternatives to
choose from, and you can most definitely find one that you will love – and I
bet you nobody will even notice! Aside
from the sweets, you can also trade out white rice or mashed potatoes with
creating cauliflower rice or mashed “potatoes” out of cauliflower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Fresh Herbs and Spices. </span></b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">You can really dress up a meal by
adding fresh herbs and spices to it – I personally use them every time I
cook. It’s incredibly affordable and
simple to keep a small, fresh herb garden growing in your kitchen window, and
you will always have direct access to fresh herbs. Even better, there are incredible health
properties in many of the herbs and spices we use and love. Many of our favorite holiday spices are
greatly beneficial for our health and a strong immune system, which is certainly
helpful during cold and flu season. Cinnamon,
turmeric, cloves, and nutmeg are a few of these popular holiday spices that you
will reap healthy benefits from, so find a place for them in your recipes
anywhere you can! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Use Different Dishes. </span></b><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">One of my favorite, most powerful
tools to stay on track with my health goals is getting creative with portion
control. Instead of using dinner-sized
plates, which we tend to fill, use smaller plates. Use a mid-sized saucer or salad plate for
your dinner plate( I actually use a salad plate all the time), and then go back for seconds if needed. A lot of the overeating that we do is
mindless, habitual eating because it’s in front of us and we were taught to
clean our plates. Taking this temptation
away helps tremendously, and you’ll very quickly learn how much you actually
need to feel satisfied – I guarantee it is less than you are used to! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt;">With
these simple tips, you’ll be well on your way to not entering January feeling
bloated, discouraged and off track. A
truly healthy life revolves around balance – and finding your own personal balance
will take trial and error. Balance doesn't mean you never eat fudge again (that won't happen here for sure), but it means you choose when you eat it and savor every bite!</span></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">I have been so blessed this year. It has been a year of recovery from my stroke, a year of figuring out who I really am in this </span><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">realm</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> of coaching </span><span style="font-size: 21.3333px;">and</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> a year of the </span><b style="font-size: 16pt;">new normal</b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">. I am still very passionate about coaching and supporting your efforts to be the best version of healthy you can be...but it was a year of learning moderation and balance for me too. Becoming more mindful of my choices and eating with intention. </span></span></span></i></div>
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<b>main reasons</b> holding you back from <i>healthy eating</i> the fact that you're worried
you'll be hungry or “hangry”? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">You've tried diets
and pills and potions maybe (and lasted about 2 days flat) because that hunger sets
in that makes you unable to function optimally, and to be honest, makes you quite
unpleasant to be around. <i>Hangry!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Or you hate
prep and thinking about food all the time?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">You've been there,
right? So have I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Weight loss and
eating healthy does NOT have to mean you'll be battling hunger 24/7. Here are 3
simple things you can do to control your appetite and re-train your body...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eat less and enjoy your meal. Put your utensils down between each bite, and chew
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<li><b style="text-indent: -14.9pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif;">Stop eating before you're full. </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -14.9pt;">Training yourself to eat to satisfaction
instead of eating until you're about to pop will drastically change your relationship
with food. Begin trying to stop eating when you feel satisfied, which will be much
easier to gauge when you're eating more slowly in Tip #2</span></li>
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you hear someone say, “I had a great night’s sleep last night!” or “I feel
refreshed and energetic!”? Probably not
very often. Feeling sluggish seems to be
the new normal. In fact, according to
the National Sleep Foundation, it <b>is</b>
the new normal: most Americans are
sleep-deprived. But not getting enough
sleep may be causing more trouble for you than just that pesky drowsy
feeling: <i>it could be seriously harming your health.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Centuries
ago, it was common for people to sleep 8 to 9 hours each day. But now, only about 25% of Americans get 8 or
more hours of sleep. The reasons we are
not sleeping are many. We live in a 24/7
society—practically anything we want to do is available around the clock, from
fitness centers to pharmacies to department stores. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We are
working long hours, transporting our kids to activities, trying to make time
for friends and fitness and entertainment.
When the heat is on, the first thing to go is usually sleep. And it’s usually not even a conscious
decision to skimp on sleep-we just get in bed a little later most nights,
because we are so pressed and pushed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But even when
we get into bed, we aren’t guaranteed sleep.
The National Sleep Foundation reports that 60% of Americans have sleep
problems. That means more than half of
us struggle to sleep. And it is taking
its toll.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dangers of sleep
deprivation<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"The foundations of good health are good diet, good
exercise and good sleep, but two out of three doesn't get you there,"<sup>1</sup></span></i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">--</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Dr. Anne Calhoun, neurology professor,
University of
North Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Eating
healthily and getting plenty of exercise are not enough to make up for the
danger that sleep deprivation poses to your health. Adults need around 8 hours of sleep each
night, although some studies indicate that as little as 7 and one-half hours
can be sufficient. Getting less than
that can have serious consequences:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Risk of Cardiovascular Disease</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: If you get less than 6 hours of sleep each
night and have disturbed sleep, you have a 48% greater risk of developing or
dying from heart disease and a 15% greater risk of developing or dying from a
stroke.<sup>2</sup> Lack of sleep can
cause high blood pressure, blocked arteries, stroke, kidney disease and
dementia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Obesity</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">: Sleep shortage is directly linked to
obesity. When you don’t get enough
sleep, two powerful hormones that control hunger are disrupted. The result is that you feel hungrier and have
fewer sensations of feeling “full.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But
without enough sleep you will also feel more stressed, which encourages the
production of the hormone cortisol in your body. This hormone causes you to crave
high-carbohydrate foods such as potato chips and brownies, and then deposits
those carbs as fat around your belly—the most dangerous place to store fat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pre-diabetes
is also a risk for those who don’t get enough sleep. Trying to get by on less than 6 hours of
sleep per night can cause impaired glucose tolerance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Compromised immune system</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:
Why is it that two people can be exposed to the same germs, but only one
of them gets sick? The reason is the
immune system. If your immune system is
functioning well, you can ward off many illnesses. But if something happens to compromise your
immune response, you will be vulnerable to infections, bacteria, viruses, and
even some autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and asthma. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When
you do not get enough sleep, your immune system becomes stressed and
compromised. You actually have a
decrease in white blood cells, and those that remain are less active. The result is that you will get sick more
often.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Impaired exercise performance</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">:
As if the threat of heart disease, obesity and immune suppression
weren’t enough, lack of sleep can negatively impact your fitness efforts. It’s not uncommon for people to struggle to
maintain their normal level of workout intensity when they are sleep
deprived. You just won’t have the energy
to push through. Also, your muscles
repair and rebuild while you sleep: if
you don’t allow your body this recovery time, you will be at a significant
disadvantage during your next workout.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The truth is,
if you don’t make time now for adequate sleep, you will likely be forced in the
future to make time for illness. It may
take significant effort to arrange your schedule and priorities to carve out
time for more sleep, but the payoff will be increased health, energy and
productivity!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ready for a
nap?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1</span></sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2010/12/02/f-sleep-tips.html<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2</span></sup><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/09/dangers-sleep-deprivation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Water, water everywhere..</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.but not a drop to drink.</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Of course we don't have that problem. Water is everywhere...some clean, some dirty, some free flowing, some bottled...so it's always available here. There are some places that's not true, we are lucky for the most part! <b>SO</b> do we use our water with responsibility and for our good? </span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">The average adult human body is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">50-65%</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;"> water, averaging around </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">57-60%</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">. The percentage of water in infants is much higher, typically around 75-</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">78%</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;"> water, dropping to 65% by one year of age. Body composition varies according to gender and fitness level, because fatty tissue contains less water than lean tissue. * </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 19.2px;"><i>http://chemistry.about.com/od/waterchemistry/f/How-Much-Of-Your-Body-Is-Water.htm</i></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms";"><i><b> </b>Many people find it helpful to get a large water bottle (I recommend 1 liter), fill it in the morning and carry it with you throughout the day, drinking regularly and refilling once (or more) in the afternoon. This has become quite common to see people carrying their water bottles to work, the gym or social events. It's ok to add some lemon for flavor or infuse other fruits. My favorite is pineapple and strawberries. Cucumber and Mint is good too. Here's a couple more:</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe with all my heart that if I want to have an incredible day, it's my responsibility to make it happen. I need to convince myself that no matter what stands in my way,I am going to make it ridiculously amazing.</span></div>
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Some days just getting out of bed seems to trigger a chain of events that is pretty much as far from amazing as you can get. (You know, it's those mornings that start out like a washing machine on a spin cycle. <i><span style="color: #444444;">And you can't decide if the world is trying to kill you or make you stronger!)</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I force myself to put on a wacky smile (does make you feel better), even when it i not easy to do. Because I believe attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure - it encourage me to play in the puddles rather than complain about the rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I had a stroke...right side...affected my left!</span></div>
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to write down the things in your life for which you are grateful. It can
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<span style="font-family: "Candara",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Regardless of the
scope or size of the challenge, there is always one thing challenges have in
common: the opportunity to grow. No matter how bad things are in our lives,
there is always a reason to be grateful. By focusing on our purpose and
blessings, we are able to put the negativity in its place. When the
negative becomes our sole focus that is what we will find, and we will become
self involved and swallowed up by the problems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is good and right in our life, the bad things recede and become smaller and we
experience an opportunity for growth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gratitude:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you did, what would there be to look forward to?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thankful when you don’t know something<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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For it gives you the opportunity to learn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thankful for the difficult times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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During those times you grow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Because they give you opportunities for improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thankful for each new challenge<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Because it will build your strength and character.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thankful for your mistakes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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They will teach you valuable lessons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thankful when you’re tired and weary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Because it means you’ve made a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is easy to be thankful for the good things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also thankful for the setbacks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Find a way to be thankful for your troubles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and they can become your blessings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Author Unknown ~<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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abundance today…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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good mornings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gratitude shifted a negative or bad day for you? <b>Share with me below!</b> AND
write in your journal daily with your gratitude every evening!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Well hello! </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> SO</b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> I am finally getting into the swing of things after the prep and completion of a<b> </b></span></span><i style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>joyous event</b></i><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">! YES, a joyous event...</span></span><b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>my oldest son married! </i></b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> And </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">wow</b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, did we have some great food choices for the rehearsal, the wedding, the day after...from dinner items to cupcakes to a cook out! And I was very <b>mindful</b>, well mostly, of what I was choosing and walked a bunch! There were about </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">54 steps</b><span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> up and down from the one area of he lodge to the upper level! </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Aren't</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> they great together!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But you know we live in a
funny society. We look up to the slim, thin, skinny and we dole out mountains
of processed snack, junk and fast foods. We sit around and watch
television instead of getting up and walking to the park or grocery store. Or we "play" on the Internet! <b>NOTE:</b> there was no TV watching or Internet </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">surfing</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> for me this past weekend! Except for posting pictures!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It seems like it is a constant obsession to try to get fit and healthy, yet all the
time we keep reverting back to the food and entertainment forms that are so
prevalent. Every single family get together, every holiday, every
celebration is <b>centered on food and drink</b>. Most of the time gluttonous
food and drink! Do you see that in your family?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So, when we
start to become unhappy with the way we look (no one associates their illness
or sluggishness with food) we start cutting calories. Every New Year the
diet industry pulls out all the advertising plugs, because every New Year we
resolve to lose all the weight we put on the years before. Diet pills,
replacement shakes, artificial sweeteners, surgeries, magazines and fad
diets. The problem is, these things all make our problem worse. We
may lose weight quickly at first but we lose muscle at the same time and then
gain back all fat, which is not so good. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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minus the muscle and plus more fat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you want to
lose weight and keep it off, look to people who have successfully done
it. You will notice that they did not use diet pills, meal replacement
shakes or fad diets. Here are my quick best tips to lose - get healthier and keep it off!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Proven ways to lose weight for good:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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some good, high quality protein<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></li>
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vitamin supplement<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></li>
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more vegetables<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></li>
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up the “c”‘s<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></li>
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kitchen makeover and get the unhealthy foods that tempt you out of your
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And what can help! Learning more about food addiction! That's a start! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As a health coach, one thing I love about this industry is the connections and friendships I have made. And the fact that we are a very diverse group. We each have a passion for our niche! And many of us specialize in one thing or another! My friend Angela - she specializes in food addiction. If you want to know more about that...join her for a FREE educational webinar on June 16th at 5PM PST/8PM EST Just <a href="https://eo248.isrefer.com/go/ffa/cplove/" target="_blank">click here and register</a>! Or copy and paste this link into your browser. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">AND they are in season....expensive as all get out! But in Season! And I am in heaven! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.2000007629395px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>to disease and short shelf life after harvest, cherry season</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">So why do I feel a seasonal cleanse/detox is a good thing? </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Imagine if you lived in a very small space.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">What would it be like if you could only
remove 20% of the trash you brought in?</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">
</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">What would it feel like to be in that space after a week? </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">What about a month?</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> A season? </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now imagine a year!</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">How does it feel to be in that space now? </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">This is how your cells feel when they cannot
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Detoxing your cells will improve your ability to absorb nutrients. "Like all those good things from cherries" It also can stabilize and improve energy. Detoxing also supports the elimination of waste that can cause weight gain and that waste can also cause cravings. SO....when your body does not eliminate well it becomes toxic and acidic, your blood and your cells slow down. Your body slows down and breaks down!</span></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 20pt;">MESSY
DESK...MESSY MIND...OR GENIUS AT WORK?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">So it is confession time! I have
a messy desk! I am a paper person...have to print it
and file it and log it and keep it forever! BUT I am a fairly
organized messy desk person...I know where everything is! </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i>IT'S ALL ON TOP
OF MY DESK! </i></span></b><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">I was reading an article this week
about this. It was in the little SpryLiving paper that comes in with the
newspaper! It was written by Scott Bea, PSYD, a Cleveland Clinic expert.
I tried to find a link for you, but I guess I will just have to tell you about
it!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Someone asked the question: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Is
my cluttered desk keeping me from being productive?</span></u></i></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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He replied: <i><span style="background: #FFE599;">A person with a messy
workplace may just be busy and more engaged with their work than with clearing
the clutter. </span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="background: white;">-<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or
something close to that!<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span> GREAT
- that sounds like me!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">But wait:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i><span style="background: #FFE599;">"A
study published in Psychological Science found that people with messy desks
were more likely to be more creative and produce new or
fresh ideas than those whose desks were neat. On the flip
side, neat freaks were more likely to "do the right thing" like
making a charitable donation or eating a healthy diet"</span></i></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 18pt;">Now just wait a doggone minute...I feel like I
always "do the right thing" and I eat a
"healthy diet". Creative...I don't think so...I try not to
re-invent the wheel. So which is right?</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">The article went on to say that messy desk or not, if you feel
you are not as productive as you would like to be, clearing your desk could
help. AND they suggested a "desk - clearing" day on your
calendar each week. BUT really, experts say the most important thing is
for your mind to feel uncluttered and if it isn't then do something about it.
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<span style="background: white;"><a href="http://psychology.about.com/b/2013/04/01/does-a-cluttered-desk-equal-a-cluttered-mind.htm" target="_blank">"If a cluttered desk is the sign of a
cluttered mind, what, then, is an empty desk a sign?" Albert Einstein once
asked. </a><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif;">(from an article on
pshycology.about.com)</span></b><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 16pt;">I like the way he thinks or thought or
whatever!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Either way - my desk is messy and sometimes it helps me get focused and
sometimes it clouds my mind. In search for some solutions - I went to the
WEB. I found "<a href="http://workingmoms.about.com/od/yourcareer/a/5-Tips-to-Organize-Your-Office.htm" target="_blank">5 TIPS TO ORGANIZING YOUR
OFFICE"<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></a>! And so I
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First a trip to STAPLES for more files folders and hangers. Must get that
paper off the desk and into files and organized so I know(for sure)where to find stuff!
I will<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>s</span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">et aside 30 minutes<span style="background: white;"> two
to three times per week to sort through each of the baskets, review the
documents and take the appropriate action.</span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Accountability<span style="background: white;"> is key for me...so I have an accountability partner I will check
in with. Thanks Robin! AND I will schedule it in my calendar weekly! </span></span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Do you have issues with messy desk? What's your best tip for clearing up
the clutter? Here's another resource I found, and I will be watching!
Check it out!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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and that is to leave my time in for exercise and fitness. Luckily I have
a great workout partner for 3 days a week, but seriously if she cancels…it’s
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We think we don’t
have time but actually we do. I have found in my experience, the more
time I make to move my body the more time I have in the day. Funny how
that works! I think it is because I have more energy and I am sure that
endorphins have something to do with it as well. <b>The truth is, the more you move, the more active you become! And I know
we are all busy, but there are so many ways to squeeze in a little time. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#2 Find something you love to do!<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You need to do
something you love. It doesn’t really matter what it is as long as you do
it. I love to dance and I love to strength train with bodyweight
exercises. I know it sounds funny, but I get a thrill being able to enjoy
my “me” time and having others with me and I love how it makes me look. Not
just in my body, but in my SMILE! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you love a <b><u><a href="http://imaginefit.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2c6c9a85d229d11579377ac6&id=a1b79549fd" target="_blank">BOOTCAMP</a></u></b>? What comes to mind when you here that
word? <b>TOO MUCH WORK, I WILL SWEAT TOO MUCH, I DON”T THINK I CAN DO IT</b>? All those things have been in my thoughts
before! But what is a <b>BOOTCAMP</b>?
Seriously…it is defined as “<b>Bootcamp</b> is a group exercise program packed
with fun and energizing activities designed to help you reach a fitness
goal. Often run outdoors in the fresh
air.” Or “a training style camp for military recruits”? Which brings up a good picture in your
mind? I see a <b>Bootcamp</b> as a combination of exercise, learning, fellowship, accountability.<span style="background: rgb(232, 231, 227);"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#3 Pair it with something you love!<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can even do things
you don’t love to do. However, these are the hardest. That is why
you need to pair it up with something you do love to do.<span style="color: red;"> </span>I know some of you who are
reading this know what I mean. The thing that I am trying to say, is that
if you choose something you don’t like to do and have a higher purpose you
reach new heights of satisfaction you would never have known otherwise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Experiment and find what is right for you. </b> Some people like to play. If that is you then join a basketball
team or perhaps a volleyball team. Sometimes if you pair it with being
social then it doesn’t feel like exercise. Dance is exercise too! Pair it
with romance!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#4 Clarify what you want to achieve.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you want to
lose weight, de-stress, build strength, improve your golf game, rebuild your
knees? If you need to get to the grocery store, you have 3 choices, walk,
ride your bike or drive. If you want to rebuild your knees, you are not
going to pick lunges well that just doesn’t make sense. If you can’t
figure it out, don’t be afraid to hire a professional trainer. They have
been taught to know the things that you do not. They know what you can do
that will best achieve your goals. You can hire them for one visit to
make a plan or you can hire them for a few to show you how or long term to
build on your success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext;">#5 Make
an appointment with yourself for exercise</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Schedule it into
your day. The reason I say this is because, <b>if you show up you will do it. SCHEDULE this into your calendar – <i>APRIL
4<sup>th</sup>, 9AM SNAP Fitness, Radcliff</i> –</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://imaginefit.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2c6c9a85d229d11579377ac6&id=a1b79549fd">Barre
Latte Bootcamp</a> – coaching, movement and fun! <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#6 Do your homework and know why you are
moving it and shaking it!<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It helps to know
that if you don’t work out on a regular basis that you are going to be
sick. Exercise prevents heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression,
osteoporosis and arthritis (just to name a few). Exercise makes you
smarter (proven), leaner and healthier. If that isn’t enough <b>exercise gives you energy!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#8 Look for a mentor!<o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are tons of
people out there who have done it. Those are the people you want to
find. <a href="http://imaginefit.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f2c6c9a85d229d11579377ac6&id=a1b79549fd" target="_blank"><b>They are also very willing to show you how to do it. The secret is to find someone who is doing what you want to do and learn from them</b>. </a>You don’t have to do the same thing over and over because you can
learn new things and add it in to your old routines. You can diversify.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">#10 Exercise just like food, changes everything.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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