Do you know this year Florida will go through a surge in baby births? Think about it! More time spent inside last year. That's what it boils down to with more babies this year. Fear motivation makes people bond in order to weather the storm. Sometimes, Mother Nature in her on little way brings people together.
Can hurricanes affect your weight loss goals? You bet it can! The obvious answer is, you are inside more, so the temptation to over eat is greater. The other way hurricanes affect losing weight is from an emotional level.
Storms can make us feel out of control, overwhelmed, and darn right scared. In search of security and control we turn to food for stability, comfort, and trust. Only to realize later all is well which ends well. Can we overcome such temptations is the much larger question? Sure we can. It will take some pre-planning, decision making and transfer of emotions.
Pre-planning: When you go out and get what you need to strengthen your home from the winds and rain. Get what you need at the grocery store to strengthen your body. You know that more time inside is going to increase your appetite. In anticipation of that, get more foods than normal in the better- for- you category. At least if you are going eat more in calories, the calories will be better for you. Or in the very least lower in fat.
Decision Making: Anticipate the longer hours in the house. The pre-planed grocery trip helps, however, there has to be some offensive thinking as well. Make it a point to eat healthy during this temporary stay inside. Plan some fun activities to do. If you have exercise equipment, take advantage of this time to use them.
Emotional Transfer: We tend to eat out of boredom and insecurity. Hurricanes are only temporary. Your weight gain can be longer lasting. Sustain from your over indulging for just a little while longer. One day, one meal, one emotion at a time.
Don't let the temporary winds of the hurricane blow you off course of feeling better, and maintaining that weight loss goal. If need be revisit your goal list as many times as need be to keep you focused. Call someone, anything to take the mind off of the illusion of losing control.
The big three for metabolism: Ginseng, Cayenne, and Seaweed.
There are so many energy busters in our culture, from lack of sleep, to a reliance on caffeine and sugar to stress and environmental toxins. Often, by the time we get around to exercising or thinking about making a healthy, veggie filled meal we are wiped out. Ginseng is a great addition to your daily diet. It is an adaptogen, which means that it goes where it is needed in your body to increase energy, and reduce stress'whether that is physical, mental or both. The result is increased stamina in daily life. Ginseng is safe for most people but it can interfere with certain drugs since it stimulates the central nervous system, so always clear its use with your doctor first.
Another, fairly mild metabolism stimulant is cayenne. It works by raising your internal temperature and helping the body burn calories. Creating a diet that uses cayenne every day'by adding a pinch to soups, dips, eggs, beans, and most dishes can add a boost that is noticeable. Taking cayenne in pill form can also be effective. Along with increasing metabolism, cayenne is great for stimulating elimination and cleansing the intestines.
The third factor to look at in terms of metabolism is the function of the thyroid. When it is sluggish it tends to slow metabolism and it is often a bit sluggish in many people due to stressed adrenals and environmental and food toxins. Adding seaweed to your diet, in the form of supplements or added in soups, made into sushi rolls, or eaten as salads can increase thyroid function. It also is soothing to the endocrine system, high in trace minerals, soothing to the digestive system, and good for hair, skin and nails. It is high in fiber and filling as well.
Digestive Stimulants: Your ability to digest food well is paramount for regulating eating. The inability to digest well leads to malabsorption of vital nutrients-leaving your body craving vitamins and minerals, craving food even if you don't need the calories. Think of your body as an oven that needs to be stoked in order to burn'what stokes that fire? Bitter herbs such as gentian, dandelion, wormwood, white aspen bark, and mugwort all stimulate the digestion by increasing perastalsis and increasing the production of bile in the gallbladder. To regulate digestion, using alfalfa juice or aloe vera juice is wonderful. Both are very toning and contain digestive enzymes. Taking a supplement of pancreatic enzymes also helps alkalinize your digestive system.
Getting Rid of It All: Proper elimination is the third key to weight loss. Most of us don't eat enough fiber and so our food sits in our intestines and colon for much longer than it should, leaching toxins back into our body. Increasing the fiber in our bodies also helps us feel more full. Raw or lightly cooked veggies, whole grains, and legumes to your diet is an immediate way to increase fiber. Avoiding juice and drinking water helps. Using bran in baked goods and whole wheat flour and added psyllium husks can really act like sandpaper to your intestines, sweeping out the old and cleaning the pipes. Remember to stay away from artificial laxatives or even very powerful natural ones like senna because they can become habit forming. The key is to get your body moving on its own and supporting it in this process.
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