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?

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.

Do you struggle to drink water? Water is the solution for the dilution of the pollution. 😃 Did you know that inside the Classroom when you get to Level 2 you get access to; Chart Your Progress: Fun Simple trackers for Water, Sleep. Steps, Exercise Workouts and Weight and Measurements. To Get to Level 2 simply post and comment on other peoples posts and you'll quickly gain access. What gets measured gets managed!

After three days kayak camping, we had a fabulous time and I’m excited to be back helping you on your path to health.