Think skipping a meal will help with weight loss? It can actually make things harder—especially after 40. Here are 3 things that can happen when you skip meals: 1️⃣ Your metabolism can slow down as your body tries to conserve energy. 2️⃣ Your body may become more likely to store energy when food finally arrives. 3️⃣ You can get overly hungry later, making it much harder to make the choices you normally would. I don't know about you, but when I go too long without eating, I can't eat fast enough and I over eat. What do you notice most when you go too long without eating—low energy, cravings, or feeling extra hungry later?

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.

You probably noticed that I've been uploading pictures of my healthy food and including the recipes over the past few months and now I've organized them all into the classroom. So when you are at level three, you can access them here. The best way to level up in the community is by engaging. Introduce yourself here Tell us what body type you are here Let me know what you would like help with here The more you engage and post the more you level up! 😀

Which good carbs are you eating today? Carbs are not the enemy! When you replace ordinary carbs, such as white rice, white bread, wheat with these healthy nutrient, dense alternatives they will keep you satisfied a lot longer, and you will avoid the unhealthy snacking in between meals. Plus, they are very high in B vitamins so they nourish the nervous system keeping you calmer! A little goes a long way, half a cup is enough with each meal. Which healthy carbs are you eating today? Let us know in the comments!

The Canadian food guide recommends 7 to 10 fruits and vegetables in order to get the amount of vitamins and minerals we need from our food. Most people don’t eat that many, myself included! How many do you eat per day? Going hiking, bringing along some veggies… 😁