This is a question I ask my clients and some of the answers I get are… I yell at my kids! or I drink alcohol. I eat, why do you think I hired you? All kidding aside... Stress causes elevated levels of cortisol and inflammatory conditions in the body. This can lead to constant cravings and put your body into a fat storage mode. It is essential to learn how to better manage your stress. What do you do to manage your stress?

I prefer oats that are cooked, just like when I was young. 😀 I add: 1/2cup of frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 2 tablespoons ground pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup of walnuts And a little maple syrup 20 grams of protein Not every body type needs this much protein for breakfast, but as a Sonic body type, I do, so it works for me.

Last week’s goals… How did you do? @Nisha Jackson how did this go? Lose 2 pounds by Sunday Cardio 3 times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Weight train 2 x Tuesday and Thursday. Cook and eat at home for 5 days this week. (Combination of food delivery and my cooking) @Susan Goodman how did you make out with this? Lose what I gained back on holidays and gain back what I lost (my healthy eating routine) self-care - Rest and reflect on my summit experience @Mo Ouwendyk how did you do with your goals? Lose 2 pounds this week. Weights 3 times and walking 4 times . Home cooking 5 days this week @Lorraine Moher how did you make out with this? My goal this week is to track my healthy meals which I have been doing, walk 4 times a day each day with the dog. @Andreia Viveiros how did you do? Start my daily workout routine (again) and keep in track this time!!

Where are all my Gaia Types? What are you doing for You today? Often you spend a lot of time taking care of others and not enough time taking care of you. No matter what type you are, let us know what you're doing for you today. Increasing Self love + self care + self worth = weight loss Today I started my day with a guided meditation, sitting outside with eyes open. I am trying to get outside first thing every morning and be in the light in order to balance my circadian rhythms as I've had a lot of insomnia lately.

Yesterday was a big hike, later on today we'll go kayaking, how are you moving your body this weekend?