Dec '24 ā¢ Education
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Weāve officially entered the strangest week of the year - the week between Christmas and New Yearās. Itās the season when we donāt know what to do, what day of the week it is, and if we should clean up our nutrition now or wait until after the new year. If you know, you knowā¦š
This time period is often tricky because of the things mentioned above, but because weāve likely been out of our regular routines lately, our bodies, brains, and cravings are going to be a bit confused this week. If youāve been eating more lately, your stomach may growl a little more than usual. If youāve been eating more sugar lately, your brain will crave it a little more for a few days. If you havenāt been exercising lately, you may have to dig deep into your discipline bag this week. What I want you to take away from this message is this: Itās okay. Itās okay if youāre a little hungrier, your cravings are a little stronger, and you have to rely on discipline this week. If you plan for these things to happen, they wonāt surprise you. Youāll expect them and already have an action plan in place. š
When you work through potential scenarios ahead of time, you stand a better chance of being in control šÆ:
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If you feel hungrier than usual, itās okay to eat a little earlier. It isnāt all or nothing and itās perfectly acceptable to work your way back into your regular eating schedule. Challenge yourself, but donāt allow yourself to get too hungry.
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When a craving hits, choose a lean protein first. It isnāt the most fun option, but if you choose protein and wait 20 minutes, your craving will subside!
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When a sugar craving hits all of a sudden, your blood sugar is probably dropping, per holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman. āTo keep your blood sugar balanced, eat a healthy amount of protein and add more high-fiber foods, like beans and legumes, to your diet, along with complex carbs. This will give you the fuel you need without the blood sugar spikes.ā If youāre craving chocolate specifically, you likely may be deficient in magnesium. Eat more almonds, flaxseed, edamame, quinoa, or black beans to increase your magnesium.
As you navigate the strangest week of the year, remember to give yourself both truth and grace. Donāt take drastic measures to get back on track and donāt wait until the new year to refocus. The answer lies somewhere in betweenā¦
āØ Thursday Tip: Speaking of magnesium, dark chocolate (70% cacao content +) is full of magnesium and other antioxidants. The higher the cacao content, the better. Choosing a piece of dark chocolate when a sweet craving hits will curb the craving without sabotaging your health! š«
TAKING ACTION:
- Donāt forget about your December Healthy Habits today! Keep your non-negotiables going, friend, and get ready to feel great when the new year rolls around! āØ
- How are you feeling today? Where is your mindset? Share with me below so I can encourage you!
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