For me, mindful eating is planning in advance what I’m going to eat (before I’m hungry and staring in the fridge or pantry trying to decide what I can quickly make). In terms of #1-7 listed above, I am definitely NOT a mindful eater and could use inprovement in all areas. The one I would like to focus on is taking smaller bites, and chewing thoroughly. I’m so used to having to eat quickly that it’s engrained in me, even on my days off work.
Yes, I always wash my produce because I’m a huge germaphobe. I was surprised to see that mushrooms made the “clean” list… Sadly, most of my favourites are on the “dirty” list.
I like “Boost Just Protein Powder” because it’s flavourless and smooth. I go through a lot of it because you need to use three scoops to get 18 grams of protein, but I absolutely love that it doesn’t add a weird texture to whatever I’m mixing it with.
I actually wasn’t aware of most of this info, but I was happy to learn that seeing morning sunlight on my walk to work during the week and to the gym on weekends increases my morning cortisol, which is a good thing. Also, the fact that I don’t drink caffeine in the morning means I don’t have a mid day slump! My takeaway is that if I have a choice, I will opt for morning exercise, rather than afternoon exercise (on days off from work).
“By getting fewer than 6 hours of sleep for 5 nights in a row, you have a 45% increase in fine lines and wrinkles.”
Well, that there is a great reason to start getting more sleep! According to my Fitbit app, I have had five nights in the past month with less than six hours of sleep (but, thankfully not five nights in a row).
My sleep-wake schedule is pretty consistent, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good one. I rarely go to bed early enough to allow myself enough time for a full night’s sleep. However, I am going to aim to go to bed an hour earlier each night. I don’t have trouble falling asleep earlier. The hard part is letting go of the extra chores, not reading that extra chapter, logging out of social media, saving my work for actual work hours, etc. It’s a matter of managing my time better.
Let me know if you want to try a scoop of Boost., Jodi.
Thanks for the reminder about the hand portion method. In addition to this, I also try to use kid-sized bowls and plates for snacks.
For me, mindful eating is planning in advance what I’m going to eat (before I’m hungry and staring in the fridge or pantry trying to decide what I can quickly make). In terms of #1-7 listed above, I am definitely NOT a mindful eater and could use inprovement in all areas. The one I would like to focus on is taking smaller bites, and chewing thoroughly. I’m so used to having to eat quickly that it’s engrained in me, even on my days off work.
Yes, I always wash my produce because I’m a huge germaphobe. I was surprised to see that mushrooms made the “clean” list… Sadly, most of my favourites are on the “dirty” list.
I like “Boost Just Protein Powder” because it’s flavourless and smooth. I go through a lot of it because you need to use three scoops to get 18 grams of protein, but I absolutely love that it doesn’t add a weird texture to whatever I’m mixing it with.
Back in my university days, I would get stressed out during exam time and over-eat.
I actually wasn’t aware of most of this info, but I was happy to learn that seeing morning sunlight on my walk to work during the week and to the gym on weekends increases my morning cortisol, which is a good thing. Also, the fact that I don’t drink caffeine in the morning means I don’t have a mid day slump! My takeaway is that if I have a choice, I will opt for morning exercise, rather than afternoon exercise (on days off from work).
Cheetos. I can’t have them in the house.
“By getting fewer than 6 hours of sleep for 5 nights in a row, you have a 45% increase in fine lines and wrinkles.”
Well, that there is a great reason to start getting more sleep! According to my Fitbit app, I have had five nights in the past month with less than six hours of sleep (but, thankfully not five nights in a row).
My sleep-wake schedule is pretty consistent, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good one. I rarely go to bed early enough to allow myself enough time for a full night’s sleep. However, I am going to aim to go to bed an hour earlier each night. I don’t have trouble falling asleep earlier. The hard part is letting go of the extra chores, not reading that extra chapter, logging out of social media, saving my work for actual work hours, etc. It’s a matter of managing my time better.