Heading into the holiday party season, you'll be going to gathering where you may need to bring your own dish (BYOD) for medical reasons. Or you may prefer to trust yourself to grow as an Intuitive Eater, trusting you will make the best of whatever is available.
I've had times for both, depending on where I was in my journey.
Today you'll answer the question - when is it best for you to BYOD or not?
When your hunger goes up with the holidays, it can be frustrating. Especially when you don't know why. In this episode you'll learn the links between the three big influencers. Your sleep. Your sweets. Your stress. And how to handle them to keep your hunger level normal.
Here’s the brain - sleep - hunger study I reference
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763921/
To learn how to Slow and Savor your meals - even the sweets - listen now to this episode.
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/8/17/ep-51-taste-the-moment-mindful-eating-tips
Benefit your brain, your immune system, your eyes, and your gut health with two fall favorites - pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Get the details of how much you need and unusual ways to enjoy them this season
https://www.thevireolife.com/blog/2017/2/22/a-powerful-plate
Going full out on your goals is exciting!
You know what it feels like...
The anticipation when you sense progress. The dopamine-reward when you achieve your result.
But what about when you're in a monotonous routine?
There's no immediate thrill.
Like when you try to workout just because it's "good for you in the long-run".
That doesn't feel motivating, does it?
What happens then?
You procrastinate your fitness with "I'll start next week."
I get it.
And I have a solution.
Ditch general fitness as your goal.
Dig into a short-term target.
In this new Real Wellness episode I recorded for you, we'll explore my clients' three most common "immediate-impact" goals AND how to prepare for them.
Bonus Resources for you:
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/11/ep-46-fitness-apps-are-they-friend-or-foe
https://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/7/27/ep-48-get-stronger-starting-now
Ready to make meditation, movement, eating well, and great sleep EASIER? It is simple. I share my favorite 10 tips that I use personally and that I share with clients. These are battle-tested in the real world. They are proven over and over to make your wellness journey easy and fun.
Here are the resources I mentioned:
You want your wellness habits to feel easy. That's good. Sometimes though, switching habits can seem hard - which makes it "easy" to quit. On a recent beach trip, I experienced a life-changing lesson on how to handle it when your habits feel hard. This episode will shift how you think about "searching for easy street - when easy is just not available". Why? So you can keep going until you succeed.
When you ponder, "What's my most valuable asset?" does your mind automatically drift to your home or business assets? They are not your most valuable resources.
You spend time and resources securing your home and safeguarding business data, but do not forget the ONE priceless treasure — YOU!
YOU are your most valuable asset.
Ask yourself ...
How are you investing in your body and mind?
What are you delegating so you create time for you?
Which tasks "don't have to be perfect" so you have energy to take care of you?
What's your personal security system for nurturing your physical and mental well-being?
You've corralled the daily chaos, but you're still feeling overwhelmed.
You think, "It sounded do-able at the time," but now you're "over-committed".
Or you know you have several projects and people depending on you -- and you don't know where to focus first. Everything feels like it needs to be done right now.
Learn three easy essential planning techniques to get you free from stress.
Discover how stress impacts your health and Intuitive Eating. Learn the 3 mistakes people make when trying to get out of a stress-filled survival mode. Find your 3 ways to slave the chaos that's causing your stress.
The resources I mentioned:
http://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/2/9/ep-24-move-from-chaos-to-calm-by-mastering-your-stress
http://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/6/7/ep-41-is-short-meditation-better-the-results-are-in
http://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/8/2/ep-49-honor-your-hunger-to-feed-your-soul
Resources to help you get even more out of this episode:
http://www.thevireolife.com/podcast/2023/8/2/ep-49-honor-your-hunger-to-feed-your-soul
Alex - @frenchguycooking
https://www.youtube.com/@FrenchGuyCooking/about
You may eat more than your really want because you're chasing satisfaction with quantity instead of quality.
The ingredients, the variety, the spices, and the experience of your meal all add up to either give you pleasure - or leave you feeling bland and wanting more. In the form of "too much". So, check out these 5 ways to maximize your pleasure and elevate your eating experience.
It all started with a Taco Bell bean burrito. Seriously. When I saw a friend not eat the last bite of a burrito because he was satisfied I realized that normal eating was possible. And it hinged on satisfaction. In this episode learn the questions that will help you stop at satisfaction, what satisfaction really is, and why you eat past satisfaction. See you inside!
How does mindful eating - or distracted eating - fit into your home and work culture? When you enjoy a mindful meal you come back recharged.
Listen to learn how to eat mindfully, discover meal-time practices that work even in a crowd, and engage with questions that will level up your relationship with food.
Discover why allowing yourself to eat what you really want leads to healthy eating. It's counter-intuitive - but it's real. Learn how putting rules around what you eat actually increases your cravings. And hear my story and friends' stories about how eating what we want helps us eat healthy.
Here’s Episode 30 to help you when what you want to eat is not available.
See you in the 7 Day Intuitive Eating Challenge!
When you make yourself go hungry, you train your mind that your needs don't matter. That there is not enough. When you eat mindlessly or eat when you are not hungry, your train your brain that you can't handle discomfort. Learn how to listen to your hunger cues and honor them. It will give you a healthy body and a strong mind.
“Your only goal with strength training is to get tired.”
Learn why your workouts may not be giving you results.
Discover why your goal PLUS the amount of time you want to workout determines your workout style
Know the 7 foundation principles for any workout you do and how to progress your workouts safely
Decide what types of equipment is best for you
And - understand workout jargon
Want to fit in workouts to your busy life? Check out this workout video link.
Imagine finally being able to tap into your strengths, not a cookie-cutter program. Learn how to leverage your lifestyle - effortlessly. Say goodbye to getting tripped up by unexpected challenges. How? In this episode you'll discover how to use a powerful classic tool from business -- the SWOT analysis -- to succeed in your wellness. Use your Strengths, work around your Weaknesses, take advantage of your Opportunities, and overcome your Challenges. You deserve a wellness plan that revolves around YOU.
Here are the additional resources I mention.
Episode 22 How to Get the Support You Need
- Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of fitness apps
- Answer "Is my app tracking accurate?"
- Discover how they can disconnect you from your body's signals
(and what to do about it)
- Gain valuable insights on how to make the most out of fitness apps
- Find several helpful fitness apps I love that can transform your wellness journey.
Explore the three steps to adapt to the summer heat. Uncover the secrets of staying active outside. Learn just "how hot is too hot".
Your body was designed with its signals of hunger, fullness, and what it wants. Anyone pushing or policing that is crossing into territory their voice has no right to. You are responsible for your body, not them.
For more inspiration on stopping the food police, head here.
Summer favorites that are full of flavor are also the superstars for your health. Who knew that juicy watermelon and crunchy cucumber are superfoods in their own right? In this episode discover my 3 favorite summer herbs, 6 favorite fruits and vegetables, and why these perfect-in-the-summer foods are perfect for you.
Bonus resource videos -
Basil - There’s one point in the video where I mislabel holy basil and sweet basil. Watch for it.
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