Staying healthy and fit is a goal most of us would like to
achieve, and even harder, maintain. While there is not a "magic" pill we
can take to make this happen (maybe someday), there are some simple and
pain-free strategies we can use to help us along the way.
Never grocery shop when hungry! EVERY aisle will be a temptation because EVERYTHING seems like it will taste fantastic. Your hunger will encourage you to make selections you normally might not choose. And with that thought in mind, on those nights that you "crave" the junk food; if it is not there, you cannot eat it.
Never let yourself get too hungry! Small, healthy snacks throughout the day can actually prevent you from eating as much during your "main" meals. When you are hungry, your body secretes the hormone Ghrelin. This hormone lets your stomach know its hungry; unfortunately, it can take up to 30 minutes for the Ghrelin levels to come down. Imagine all the food you can consume during that half hour!
Never skimp on your sleep! Allow an adequate time to sleep to insure your body is getting into the "deep" sleep phase. Having a consistent sleep schedule will help your body prepare for a good night's rest. We need sleep to repair, heal and cope with everyday stress.
Never grocery shop when hungry! EVERY aisle will be a temptation because EVERYTHING seems like it will taste fantastic. Your hunger will encourage you to make selections you normally might not choose. And with that thought in mind, on those nights that you "crave" the junk food; if it is not there, you cannot eat it.
Never let yourself get too hungry! Small, healthy snacks throughout the day can actually prevent you from eating as much during your "main" meals. When you are hungry, your body secretes the hormone Ghrelin. This hormone lets your stomach know its hungry; unfortunately, it can take up to 30 minutes for the Ghrelin levels to come down. Imagine all the food you can consume during that half hour!
Never skimp on your sleep! Allow an adequate time to sleep to insure your body is getting into the "deep" sleep phase. Having a consistent sleep schedule will help your body prepare for a good night's rest. We need sleep to repair, heal and cope with everyday stress.
