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In this issue of The Quest: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * 1. Quote: There is never a shortage of outside influences (particularly through the media) that try to convince us how we dont measure up in some way. For today, pay attention to your thoughtsthe critical and judgmental chatter that if blindly accepted, depletes joy in our lives by undermining the beauty and strength of who we truly are. 2. Question: Answer: Lets start with
diet. If we allow sugar and its nutritionally vacant calories to squeeze out the
good stuff from our diets (like complex carbohydrates, lean proteins and essential fatty
acids), we deprive our bodies of the nutrients needed for a healthy functioning
metabolismthe key to control your desire for sweets! Eating several small meals a
day and including protein sources with each meal or snack will also help stabilize your
blood sugar. You may even choose to take a good multi-vitamin/mineral to ensure that you
are not lacking essential nutrients. Keep hydrated. No, the 48-oz sodas and serial coffee
refills dont count. Im sorry to hear that you have stopped exercising. One of the great benefits of exercise is that it significantly improves the body's ability to control blood sugar levels. Start back into your routine slowly; refuel after workouts with a fresh fruit protein smoothie or complete snack one that combines high fiber carbohydrates with lean proteins and healthy fats. Good post-workout snack suggestions: 1) Low fat, plain yogurt with fresh fruit and nuts 2) ½ a turkey or tuna sandwich on fiber-rich bread or whole wheat crackers 3) Low fat cottage cheese with tomato slices and vinaigrette 4) Hot oatmeal with a flax seeds, raisins and skim milk 5) Fresh squeezed fruit or vegetable juices with some lean turkey-jerky Give yourself a few weeks to incorporate these changes into your
life. Be gentle on yourself, your cravings wont disappear overnight but when you
feed your cells life-enriching foods, your appetite for sweets will decrease. 4. News Thank you for your new comments: my
book on Amazon. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please submit your
comments or questions by replying to this email at deborah@deborahlow.com.
I look forward to your feedback.
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